On November 3, 2025, Gabrieli Pessanha etched her name into the history of no-gi grappling by becoming the first competitor ever to win the IBJJF No-Gi Double Grand Slam. The achievement represents the pinnacle of the IBJJF no-gi competition circuit, requiring a grappler to claim gold across the organization's full slate of premier no-gi events — a benchmark demanding sustained excellence, consistency, and dominance at the sport's highest level.

What makes this accomplishment particularly remarkable is its scope. Completing the No-Gi Double Grand Slam means conquering the IBJJF's most prestigious no-gi stages across multiple weight or age categories — a feat that had eluded every competitor before Pessanha. Her achievement stands as a defining moment in no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, cementing her status as one of the most decorated no-gi grapplers in the sport's history.

Building on her historic IBJJF dominance, Gabrieli Pessanha was scheduled to make her professional no-gi debut at WNO 31 on December 5, 2025, facing Paige Ivette. Who's Number One (WNO) stands as one of the premier professional no-gi grappling platforms, consistently showcasing elite submission grapplers under a format that rewards finishing ability and high-level no-gi skill.

As of November 11, 2025, the scheduled appearance marked a pivotal step in Pessanha's career — her formal entry into the professional circuit after establishing herself as the foremost no-gi competitor within the IBJJF framework. The transition from IBJJF competition to events like WNO is a path many top grapplers pursue to test their skills against a broader pool of elite professionals in a high-profile, submission-focused arena. Her matchup against Paige Ivette at WNO 31 positioned Pessanha to introduce her game to a new competitive landscape and a wider global audience.