The IBJJF Brazilian National Championship is right around the corner and registration is now closed, with participants having reached almost 8,000 (a new record for the event). With the divisions roughly set (tho some may move to a new weight class), it's time to see who is in for one of the year's most prestigious events.
The IBJJF Brazilian National Championship is the third of their four annual major championships, joining the European, Pan, and World Championships. Both Euros and Pans delivered some great action, with thrilling finals rounds and world-class matches every round leading up. With Brasileiros already reaching capacity, I think that's a sign there is a lot of excitement and energy that will translate into an event to remember. The tournament kicks off April 24th and runs through May 3rd, with black belts taking the mats the final two days.
There are a ton of great divisions to watch and nine world #1''s in the mix. The biggest story coming in will have to be the women's absolute where Sarah Galvão and Gabi Pessanha have developed an incredible rivalry. Separated by almost 100lbs, Sarah and Gabi have split absolute finals 1-1 in the first two IBJJF majors this year. Whoever wins here carries the momentum into Worlds - where even more is on the line.
For those on Grand Slam watch, only three black belts are on track. They are:
- Diego Pato, light-feather
- Tainan Dalpra, middle
- Gabi Pessanha, super-heavy
Because the IBJJF considers the competition calendar to begin at Worlds and end at Brasileiros, Diego, Tainan, and Gabi can all win the organization's official Grand Slam by taking gold in São Paulo.
Some of the most notable names per division (ranking according to FloGrappling's official men's and women's world rankings);
Men's Rooster
- #2 Jalen Fonacier
- #5 Yuri Hendrex
- #6 Andrew Soares
- #10 Oziel Santos
- #12 Yuri Silva
- #13 Welerson Goncalves
- #14 Josue Braga
- Italo Almeida
Men's Light-Feather
- #1 Diego Pato
- #3 Shoya Ishiguro
- #4 Rerisson Gabriel
- #5 Gustavo Ogawa
- #7 Leonardo Mario
- Kleber Barboza
- Carlos Junior
Men's Feather
- #1 Cole Aate
- #2 João Bisnaga
- #8 Alex Sodre
- Kaua Gabriel
- #7 Diego Sodre
- #9 Eduardo Granzotto
- Guiliano Spera
- Sebastian Spera
- Cleison Santos
- Danilo Moreira
Men's Light
- #2 Andy Murasaki
- #8 Luiz Paulo
- #3 at feather Meyram Maquine
- Sandrey Silva
- Romulo Rocha
- Rodrigo Mariani
- Leon Larman
- Felipe Ribas
- Julio Arantes
Men's Middle
- #1 Tainan Dalpra
- #8 Jose Steve
- #9 Pablo Oliveira
- #13 Yuri Rodrigues
- Lucas Protasio
- Lucas Foguinho
- Gabriel Avila
- Matheus Luna
Men's Medium-Heavy
- #6 Eduardo Alves
- #8 Alex Munis
- #11 at middle Gabriel Galvão
- Danylo Wruck
- Uanderson Ferreira
- Rui Alves
- Jhonathan Marques
- Elder Junior
- Erick Souza
- Mikael Rhaillander
- Lucas Gualberto
Men's Heavy
- #1 Leo Ferreira
- #2 Matheus Vetoraci
- #4 Pedro Machado
- #7 Davi Vetoraci
- #9 Rider Zuchi
- #13 Wesley Felix
- Lucas Norat
- Andre Baeta
- Igor Ribeiro
- Leo Lara
Men's Super-Heavy
- #1 Erich Munis
- #2 Nolan Stuart
- #3 Vinicius Liberati
- #6 Lucas Alves
- Eldeson Santino
Men's Ultra-Heavy
- #7 Pedro Alex
- #8 Seif-Eddine Houmine
- #9 Luis Cantereira
- #13 Pedro Lucas
- #5 at super-heavy Gabriel Ribeiro
- Guilherme Avelino
- Anderson Gomes
- Hygor Brito
Women's Rooster
- #1 Mayssa Bastos
- #3 Thais Loureiro
- #4 Jessica Caroline
- Gabby Etzel
Women's Light-Feather
- #2 Ashlee Funegra
- #4 Andressa Giurau
- #6 Vitoria Assis
Women's Feather
- #3 at light-feather Mia Funegra
- #5 Maria Luiza
- #10 Gabriela Pereira
- #12 Giovanah Oliveira
Women's Light
- #1 Sarah Galvao
- #10 Stephanie Caroline Faure
- Randyrely Silva
- Giovanna Parmisano
Women's Middle
- #2 Lillian Marchand
- #3 Lis Clay
- #5 Larissa Martins
- Kamilla Kelly
- Gisele Tavares
- Alexia Arantes
- Angela Correira
Women's Medium-Heavy
- #4 Ingridd Alves
- #5 Maria Carolina Vicentini
- #7 Sabatha Lais
- Giovanna Carniero
Women's Heavy
- #2 Yara Soares
- #3 Tamiris SIlva
Women's Super-Heavy
- #1 Gabi Pessanha
- Luane Carvalho
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