Adam Wardzinski closed the curtain on a legendary career in dramatic fashion at the 2025 IBJJF World Championships, winning his second consecutive black belt heavyweight world title before laying his belt on the mat and retiring from competition. 

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The moment came as a shock to broadcasters and the audience alike, as the dominant Polish BJJ star likely hangs up his gi for the last time. 

The 34-year-old Polish star, representing CheckMat, defeated Leo Ferreira in the final, adding to a historic run that ends with an IBJJF Grand Slam in 2024-2025, including gold at IBJJF Worlds in 2024 and 2025, titles at the 2023 and 2025 Pan Championships and the 2024 and 2025 European Championships, and the 2024 IBJJF The Crown.

Wardziński began training at 18, but rose to international prominence—and dominance—over the last seven years. His recent run saw victories over elite names like Pedro Machado, Roberto Jimenez, Gustavo Batista, and Leo Ferreira, many by submission.

Europe’s greatest gi heavyweight, Wardziński’s retirement was as quiet as it was powerful—no words, just his black belt left on the mat at the Walter Pyramid.

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IBJJF Worlds 2025 Results

Black Belts Champions

Adult / Male / BLACK / Rooster

• 1. Jalen Fonacier – Alliance  
• 2. Bebeto Oliveira – GF Team  
• 3. Rodnei Barbosa – CheckMat  
• 3. Thalison Soares – AOJ

Adult / Male / BLACK / Light Feather

• 1. Diego Pato – AOJ  
• 2. Diogo Reis – Melqui Galvão Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Leonardo Mário – Alliance  
• 3. Shoya Ishiguro – Carpe Diem Mita

Adult / Male / BLACK / Feather

• 1. João Mendes – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 2. Meyram Alves – Soldiers Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Cole Abate – AOJ  
• 3. Diego Sodre – Melqui Galvão Jiu-Jitsu

Adult / Male / BLACK / Light

• 1. Matheus Gabriel – CheckMat  
• 2. Andy Murasaki – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Alexandre de Jesus – Vision  
• 3. Leo Souza – Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu

Adult / Male / BLACK / Middle

• 1. Tainan Dalpra – AOJ  
• 2. Rolando Samson – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Ronaldo Júnior – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Yan Pica Pau – Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu

Adult / Male / BLACK / Medium Heavy

• 1. Jansen Gomes – CheckMat  
• 2. Gustavo Batista – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Wallisson Oliveira – Campeão United Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Raul Basílio – Atos Jiu-Jitsu

Adult / Male / BLACK / Heavy

• 1. Adam Wardzinski – CheckMat  
• 2. Leo Ferreira – Alliance  
• 3. Pedro Machado – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Rider Zuchi – Fratres Jiu Jitsu Competition

Adult / Male / BLACK / Super Heavy

• 1. Erich Munis – Soldiers Jiu-Jitsu  
• 2. Nolan Stuart – Brea Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Vinicius Liberati – Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Marcos Carrozzino – GF Team

Adult / Male / BLACK / Ultra Heavy

• 1. Roosevelt Souza – Cascao Jiu-Jitsu  
• 2. Gutemberg Pereira – AOJ  
• 3. Luis Cantereira – Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Pedro Lucas – DreamArt

Adult / Female / BLACK / Rooster

• 1. Mayssa Bastos – AOJ  
• 2. Mariana Cabral – Gracie Humaita  
• 3. Amber R Rymarz-Freitas – Atos JJ International  
• 3. Kanae Ikeda – Igloo

Adult / Female / BLACK / Light Feather

• 1. Mia Funegra – AOJ  
• 2. Andressa Guirau – Barreto  
• 3. Jessica Caroline – Pax Jiu-Jitsu Academy  
• 3. Rose-Marie El Sharouni – CheckMat

Adult / Female / BLACK / Feather

• 1. Larissa Campos – AOJ  
• 2. Caroline Brunacio – GF Team  
• 3. Cassia Moura – LEAD BJJ  
• 3. Maria Luiza – JFC Almeida JJ

Adult / Female / BLACK / Light

• 1. Janaina Lebre – AOJ  
• 2. Luiza Monteiro – Atos Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Brianna Ste-Marie – Mizu Studio  
• 3. Vitoria Vieira – GF Team

Adult / Female / BLACK / Middle

• 1. Thalyta Silva – Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
• 2. Elisabeth Clay – Ares BJJ  
• 3. Gisele Tavares – GF Team  
• 3. Rebeca Lima – GF Team

Adult / Female / BLACK / Medium Heavy

• 1. Thamara Ferreira – Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
• 2. Ingridd Alves – DreamArt  
• 3. Salla Simola – Hilti BJJ Turku  
• 3. Elizabeth Mitrovic – Alliance

Adult / Female / BLACK / Heavy

• 1. Larissa Dias – R1NG BJJ  
• 2. Yara Soares – Fratres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Tamiris Silva – DreamArt  
• 3. Anabel Lopez – CheckMat

Adult / Female / BLACK / Super Heavy

• 1. Gabi Pessanha – Infight JJ  
• 2. Tayane Porfírio – Alliance  
• 3. Bridgett Brumbaugh – Active Jiu-Jitsu  
• 3. Maria Barboza – Nova União

IBJJF Weight Classes

The IBJJF uses the following weight classes for gi competitions:

Male

• Rooster (57.5kg/126.5lbs)
• Light Feather (64kg/141lbs)
• Feather (70kg/154lbs)
• Light (76kg/167lbs)
• Middle (82.3kg/181lbs)
• Medium Heavy (88.3kg/195lbs)
• Heavy (94.3kg/208lbs)
• Super Heavy (97.5kg/215lbs)
• Ultra Heavy (No maximum)

Female

• Rooster: 107 lbs (47.5 kg)
• Light Feather: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
• Feather: 125.5 lbs (57 kg)
• Light: 138.5 lbs (62.8 kg)
• Middle: 152.0 lbs (69.1 kg)
• Medium Heavy: 167.5 lbs (76.1 kg)
• Heavy: 181.5 lbs (82.3 kg)
• Super Heavy: (No maximum)

The weight classes are designed to be fair for athletes of all sizes and to ensure that there is a competitive pool of athletes in each division. Athletes are required to weigh in their gis, which generally weigh between 2lbs and 4lbs.

The IBJJF weight classes are generally considered to be the standard for jiu-jitsu competitions, especially in gi competition.

Open Weight / Absolute Categories

IBJJF competitions feature open classes, sometimes called absolute divisions. These divisions, open to competitors in the blue, purple, brown and black belt ranks, allow athletes from different weight categories to compete together. The winner of this division is called the absolute champion.

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