2026 IBJJF Pans Early Preview | Storylines, Matchups & Interview with AOJ’s Francisco Papasideiro

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The 2026 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships are almost here, and in this episode we take an early look into the storylines heading into one of the most important tournaments of the year. We discuss the European Champions competing at Pans, athletes competing in their first major championship of 2026, and the matchups that could define the tournament. We also highlight some of the standout performers from the IBJJF Opens so far this season who could make a deep run. Plus, we sit down with Francisco Papasideiro from AOJ to talk about his tournament success in 2026 and his upcoming plans. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [00:31] 2026 European Champions Entering the Tournament [13:35] Athletes Competing in Their First Major Championship of 2026 [18:45] Potential Matchups to Watch [27:21] Standout Performers from the 2026 Opens [33:08] Interview: Francisco Papasideiro (AOJ)