Victor Hugo, Devhonte Johnson & More: The Top SHWs and UHWs At Pan No-Gi
Victor Hugo, Devhonte Johnson & More: The Top SHWs and UHWs At Pan No-Gi
Victor Hugo is the clear cut frontrunner in the ultra heavyweight division. The favorite in the super heavyweight divison at No-Gi Pans is less clear.
The super heavyweight division at No-Gi Pans is up for grabs, as the 2020 champion, Kaynan Duarte, is not returning to defend. That leaves this division open for several long-time contenders to slide in and collect a title.
Diego Ramalho has been bouncing around in weight categories for the last few years. He’s looked promising at the heavier weight classes, collecting gold at several no-gi opens this year. This division of 14 includes several potential new opponents for Ramalho, including two of the division’s biggest threats: Arnaldo Maidana and Devhonte Johnson.
Maidana is a no-gi world champion with a nearly 60% submission rate. He’s been on a bit of a slide over the last few years, but he’s a clear contender in this division, nonetheless.
Devhonte Johnson has an opportunity to break through in the super heavyweight division this weekend. He has some high profile victories in his career already, and should be coming in confident that he can find the podium in this bracket. But he’ll have to watch out for a few of the division's biggest disruptors, including a veteran and a young black belt on the rise.
Mike Perez is the ultimate wildcard in this division. The two-time ADCC trials winner is still looking for his first major black belt title. He hasn’t competed since September 2019, but could send a wakeup call to the super heavyweight division with a good performance at No-Gi Pans.
Assembly Jiu-Jitsu’s Haisam Rida is a potential dark horse in this division. Rida has been inching toward a true breakout success. He’s explosive and exciting to watch, and has an incredibly high submission rate. His drive for the finish can sometimes cost him, as he occasionally gives points away. But he’s showing signs that he is polishing his game. With the right strategy, he could finish ahead of some of the division favorites.
Adult / Male / Super-Heavy
TOTAL: 14
| TEAM | NAME |
|---|---|
| Alliance | Antonio Zuazo |
| American Jiu-Jitsu Syndicate | Eliot Andrew Kelly |
| Atos Jiu-Jitsu | Michael Anthony Perez |
| CheckMat | Arnaldo Maidana de Oliveira |
| CheckMat | Jackson Douglas de Carvalho Batista |
| Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy | Rida Haisam Isaac |
| Gracie Barra | Francisco Carlos de Leon |
| Gracie Barra | Lucas Norat Lopes |
| Killer Bees BJJ College | Jae Peirce McIntosh |
| Legion American Jiu-Jitsu | Zachary LeCates |
| Shannon Arts Jiu-Jitsu | William M. Shannon |
| TAC Team BJJ | Matthew W Leighton |
| Unity Jiu-jitsu | Devhonte M. Johnson |
| ZR Team Association | Diego Dias Ramalho |
The ultra heavyweight division at No-Gi Pans is shaping up to be the Victor Hugo show. The no-gi world champion from Six Blades is the clear favorite in this 8-man division. He’s likely to face Aaron Tex Johnson in the semis or finals, depending on how the bracket is seeded.
Adult / Male / Ultra-Heavy
TOTAL: 8
| TEAM | NAME |
|---|---|
| Academia Jiu-Jitsu | Jordan Wayne-emerson More |
| Alliance | Aaron Michael Johnson |
| Atos Jiu-Jitsu | Leonardo Henrique D'avila Corrêa |
| BJJ Revolution Team | Joseph Othmar Dierkhising |
| Double Five Highland Village | Diego Almeida Ferreira |
| GF Team | Alexandre Bueno de Oliveira |
| Rodrigo Vaghi BJJ | John Leslie Hansen |
| Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu | Victor Hugo Costa Marques |