After sitting out most of 2026, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) superstar donned the gi and made a triumphant return to professional competition. The 23-year-old beat three men in one day and won the 2026 IBJJF Crown. This run includes an impressive and highly technical win against back-to-back Crown winner Andy Murasaki to clinch the title in the finals.
Also winning their division at the 2026 IBJJF Crown is second-generation jiu-jitsu phenom Sarah Galvao, who beat Elisabeth Clay and two others to become a back-to-back Crown champion. Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha again won the heaviest male and female divisions, as both decorated champions are now four-time Crown winners after winning every single IBJJF Crown event since its inception.
Also winning their tournament brackets are Joao Mendes and Fellipe Andrew, who is now a two-time Crown winner.
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