The IBJJF has released the brackets for the 2023 IBJJF World Championship black belt open classes, and we now know the pairings and paths for all the best who want to become absolute champ.

Men's IBJJF Worlds Bracket

Women's IBJJF Bracket

Whoever wins this tournament sits atop the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world as the most impressive champion in the sport. 

On the men's side, the leading contenders are Kaynan Duarte, Erich Munis, and Victor Hugo, all searching for their first absolute title. Gabi Pessanha on the women's side looks to make it three in a row at black belt, but she faces tough competition in fighters like Elisabeth Clay, Ana Carolina Vieira, Amy Campo, and more.

First and second round IBJJF Worlds matches to watch include:

• Kaynan Duarte vs Elder Cruz/Sean Coates
• Erich Munis vs Italo Lima/Eric Bergmann
• Lucas Barbosa/Cassio Costa vs Cleyton Flores
• Victor Hugo vs Servio Tulio/Vinicius Lessa
• Amy Campo vs Elisabeth Clay/Luciana Mota
• Gabi Pessanha vs Fernanda Cristo/Raquel de Oliveira Santos
• Ana Carolina Vieira vs Vanessa Griffin/Heather Dunn

All of the absolute matches, and the weight divisions, will be contested live exclusively on FloGrappling Saturday and Sunday.