The 2025 FloGrappling Awards: Nominees Revealed

The 2025 season delivered everything jiu-jitsu fans could ask for — iconic moments, unforgettable rivalries, shocking upsets, and performances that will be talked about for years. From the world’s biggest stages to breakout stars announcing their arrival, this year pushed the sport forward in every way.

Now, it’s time to honor the athletes and moments that defined the year.

VOTE HERE FOR THE FLOGRAPPLING AWARDS

Fans will vote to determine the winners in each category, deciding who takes home FloGrappling’s highest honors. Every vote helps shape the legacy of the athletes and moments that moved the sport forward.

The 2025 FloGrappling Awards celebrate the best of the best across competition, recognizing the grapplers, matches, and submissions that shaped the global jiu-jitsu landscape. From jaw-dropping finishes to instant classics on the mats, these nominees represent excellence at the highest level.

Below are the official nominees for the 2025 FloGrappling Awards.

Submission of the Year

• Elisabeth Clay — Heel Hook vs. Gabi Pessanha (IBJJF No-Gi Worlds)

• Helena Crevar — Ankle Lock vs. Sarah Galvão (CJI 2)

• João Bisnaga — Caio Terra Lock vs. Diego Sodre (IBJJF Worlds)

• Meyram Maquine — Armbar vs. Gabriel Sousa (BJJ Stars 17)

• Mica Galvão — Armbar vs. Roberto Jimenez (BJJ Stars 15)

• Roberto Jimenez — Armbar vs. Elder Cruz (WNO 26)

Match of the Year

• Adam Wardzinski vs. Roberto Jimenez — IBJJF Pans

• Luke Griffith vs. Victor Hugo — WNO 27

• Felipe Costa vs. Abe La Montagne — WNO 31

• Rafaela Guedes vs. Paige Ivette Clymer — WNO 26

• Sarah Galvão vs. Ana Carolina Vieira — CJI 2

• Tainan Dalpra vs. Elijah Dorsey — Brasileiros

Female Grappler of the Year

• Adele Fornarino

• Elisabeth Clay

• Gabi Pessanha

• Helena Crevar

• Janaina Lebre

• Sarah Galvão

Male Grappler of the Year

• Adam Wardzinski

• Diego “Pato” Oliveira

• Erich Munis

• Nick Rodriguez

• Roosevelt Sousa

• Tainan Dalpra

Breakthrough Grappler of the Year

• Ana Mayordomo

• Declan Moody

• Mia Funegra

• Nolan Stuart

• Pawel Jaworski

• Sarah Galvão

Juvenile Grappler of the Year

• Daniel “220”

• Fernando Paiva

• Icaro Moreno

• Kalebe Pereira

• Jon Anderson

• Joslyn Molina

Your Vote. Your Awards.

Voting for the 2025 FloGrappling Awards is officially open, and fans will determine the winners in every category. Whether it’s rewarding dominance, recognizing a breakout star, or honoring a submission that shook the sport, this is your chance to have your voice heard.

Cast your votes, support your favorites, and help decide who defined jiu-jitsu in 2025.

The winners will be announced soon — only on FloGrappling.

VOTE HERE FOR THE FLOGRAPPLING AWARDS