After sitting out most of 2026, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) superstar donned the gi and made a triumphant return to pro competition. A 23-year-old man beat three men in one day and won the 2026 IBJJF crown. This run includes an impressive and very technical win against the Crown winner Andy Murasaki in the final to win the title.
The 2026 IBJJF Crown was also won by a second-generation jiu-jitsu phenom in their division Sarah Galvaowho beat Elizabeth Clay and two more to become inter-crowned champions. Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha once again won the heaviest men’s and women’s divisions as both crowned champions are now four-time crown winners, having won every IBJJF Crown competition since its inception.
So is winning these tournaments João Mendes and Felipe Andrewwho is now a two-time crown winner.
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