The Crown returns in 2025, and the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation again has put together a lineup of the sport’s top competitors, who undoubtedly will put on an unforgettable show Nov. 23 at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.

The home of Long Beach State basketball and volleyball will welcome 48 top-ranked gi black belts, who will compete for supremacy across six divisions – four men’s and two women’s.

The IBJJF's The Crown 2025 will be the third edition of the exclusive event and will be broadcast live on FloGrappling and the FloSports app. Coverage will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern.

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The Crown only includes athletes hand-picked and invited by IBJJF as the best representation of world champions, past champions, top contenders, up-and-coming stars and the most technically sound gi competitors from across the Brazilian jiu-jitsu world.

This year’s field for The Crown features five of last year’s six champions and two athletes who have claimed the throne in both previous editions of The Crown.

The returning champions are:

• Brianna Ste-Marie (2024 Women’s Lightweight champion)
• Gabrieli Pessanha (2023 & 2024 Women’s Super-Heavyweight)
• Andy Murasaki (2024 Men’s Middleweight)
• Adam Wardzinski (2024 Men’s Heavyweight)
• Erich Munis (2023 & 2024 Men’s Ultra-Heavyweight)

The matchups for The Crown 2025 were revealed this week via Instagram. 

The action will get underway at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific and will continue throughout the day until the six champions take their respective thrones.

What Are The Matchups For IBJJF’s The Crown 2025?

Women

Lightweight – 64kg (141.6lbs)

• Janaina Lebre vs. Sabrina Gondim
• Elisabeth Clay vs. Bianca Basilio
• Thalyta Silva vs. Cassia Moura
• Brianna Ste-Marie vs. Sarah Galvão

Super-Heavyweight – No Maximum Weight

• Gabi Pessanha vs. Anabel Lopez
• Izadora Cristina vs. Maria Alencar
• Tayane Porfirio vs. Maria Vicentini
• Larissa Dias vs. Giovanna Carneiro

Men

Featherweight – 70kg (154.6lbs)

• João Mendes vs. Keven Carrasco
• Ademir Barreto vs. Eduardo Granzotto
• Cole Abate vs. Danilo Moreira
• Kennedy Maciel vs. Marco Mendes

Middleweight – 82.30kg (181.6lbs)

• Jackson Nagai vs. Luiz Victor
• Jose Steve vs. Mateus Moraes
• Andy Murasaki vs. Mateo Cardona
• Pedro Maia vs. Danylo Wruck

Heavyweight – 94.30kg (208lbs)

• Adam Wardzinski vs. Igor Tanabe
• Paulo Merlin vs. Mateus Rodrigues
• Lucas Barbosa vs. Windson Torres
• Nolan Stuart vs. Robson Chaves

Ultra-Heavyweight – No Maximum Weight

• Erich Munis vs. Patrick Gaudio
• Marcos Carrozzino vs. Guilherme Avelino
• Gustavo Batista vs. Elder Cruz
• Fran Papasidero vs. Pedro Lucas

Read more here: Brackets For 2025 IBJJF’s The Crown Are HERE!

How To Watch The IBJJF’s The Crown 2025

All matches at the 2025 edition of The Crown will be streamed and archived on FloGrappling and the FloSports app.

Replays of the matches, highlights, results and news will be available on both platforms.

The Crown 2025 Tickets Available Now

For those who would like to watch The Crown 2025 in person (Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. PST), tickets are available here. Prices range from $62-$111. 

Past Results For The IBJJF’s The Crown

• Click here to see the results from The Crown in 2024.
• Click here to see the results from The Crown in 2023.
• Rewatch all the matches and highlights from The Crown 2024.
• Rewatch all the matches and highlights from The Crown 2023.

Have You Heard Of The IBJJF Grand Slam?

The IBJJF Grand Slam is a collection of four major gi tournaments throughout the season. 

Here’s the schedule for those events:

• The European Championships – Jan. 17-25
• The Pan Championships – March 19-23
• The Brazilian National Championships – April 26-May 4
• The World Championships – May 28-June 2

Erich Munis Is THE KING Of The Ultra-Heavyweights At The Crown

See Erich Munis’ entire run through The Crown 2024, where he won gold for the second consecutive year.

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