Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) star decoration Victor Hugo using a fatal error Pedro Marinho To win another championship and earn an extra $50,000 to boot.
A variety of jiu-jitsu stars from different weight classes and belt divisions clashed at the 2026 IBJJF No Gi Absolute GP in Costa Mesa, California on Thursday night. The two candidates, Hugo and Marinho, beat two other BJJ champions and met in the finals, where they had some very intense and competitive opening minutes.
After going back and forth in the early going, WNO light heavyweight champion Marinho made a mistake that completely derailed the match. When the referee awarded him a penalty for passive behavior (a call that did not stop the action), Marinho complained and turned his back on his opponent. Hugo took advantage and tackled a distracted Marinho to the ground for a straight mount takedown.
Marinho had one advantage before that, but that mistake proved incredibly costly as Hugo completely dominated the match, winning the match 15-2.
The five-time IBJJF world champion Hugo beat three men in one night and ultimately won by a landslide. malon tajik, Javier Barter And Marinho won $50,000. Marinho defeated the featherweight champion. Diego Pato and Gustavo Bautista But his costly mistake cost him second place and the $10,000 prize.
In addition to the Absolute Grand Prix competition, BJJ stars include: Helena Creba and Sarah Galvao Additionally, both had excellent submission wins in separate super fights.
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