And another world champion rears her head at the 2011 Pan.
Not having completed since ADCC 2009, when she won the over-60 kg weight class, Hannette Staack is signed up in the middleweight division.
She may get a chance to face Hillary Williams, who is also returning, after dedicating recent months solely to medical school
The GRACIEMAG at the Pan Blog had a chat with Hannette and she told us what she expects on her return to competition.