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IBJJF's The Crown Recap: Tainan, Fellipe, Luiza Impress In Debut Event

In a night of firsts, six champions emerged to win the inaugural IBJJF Crown over the weekend in Long Beach, CA. After navigating two matches against some of the most highly regarded gi athletes on Earth, Sam Nagai, Tainan Dalpra, Fellipe Andrew, Erich Munis, Luiza Monteiro, and Gabrieli Pessanha won the grand prizes of the event.

Nov 21, 2023

Doederlein Beats Andrey At Crown, Sets Up Rematch With Division Rival Nagai

Isaac Doederlein defeated Fabricio Andrey in the IBJJF Crown's featherweight bracket, setting up a huge rematch with divisional rival and World Champion Sam Nagai. Nagai defeated his opponent, light-feather champion Diego Oliveira, by advantages while Isaac beat Fabricio by referee's decision.

Nov 19, 2023

IBJJF The Crown | Results

Follow along for real-time results, updates, & more from IBJFF's The Crown, live from the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA, on Nov. 19.

Nov 19, 2023

Erich Munis Betting On His Combat Prowess To Win IBJJF's The Crown

Featured on The Crown's star-studded card, Erich Munis stands out as the most decorated fighter in the ultra-heavyweight bracket. The event, organized by the IBJJF and presented by FloGrappling, takes place this Sunday, Nov. 19, with a live and exclusive broadcast from FloGrappling.

Nov 19, 2023

Gabi Hopes To Face Tayane In The Final Of The Crown: 'Fans Will Go Crazy'

Six-time world champion and undefeated since 2021, Gabrieli Pessanha is ready to add another high-profile victory to her resume at IBJJF The Crown.

Nov 19, 2023

Erich Munis e a inteligência técnica para vencer no IBJJF The Crown

Figurando no card recheado de estrelas do The Crown, Erich Munis se destaca como o mais condecorado na chave de pesadíssimos.

Nov 19, 2023

Gabi espera encarar Tayane na final do The Crown: 'Vai sacudir o público'

Seis vezes campeã mundial e invicta desde 2021, Gabrieli Pessanha está pronta para acrescentar mais uma vitória ao seu pesado currículo no IBJJF The Crown.

Nov 19, 2023

Tayane Aims At Gabi In The Crown: "I Need To Face Whoever Is At The Top"

The stars selected to take part in IBJJF The Crown have reached the final stretch of their preparations for the tournament's debut, which will be presented by FloGrappling at the famous Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA.

Nov 19, 2023

A Full Cheat Sheet For IBJJF The Crown

IBJJF's The Crown, presented by FloGrappling, will feature four male and two female divisions, each with $15,000 on the line and the ultimate bragging rights. The winner of each division is, without a doubt, the best of the best.

Nov 18, 2023

Here Is The Order Of Fights For The IBJJF Crown!

We are just days away from IBJJF's The Crown, an inaugural event that brings together some of Brazilian jiu-jitsu's best champions for six mega-brackets. Now we know the exact order of the 24 fights that will take place, including first round matchups.

Nov 18, 2023

Victor Honório e as lições do deserto para vencer no IBJJF The Crown

Dentre as seis divisões de peso do The Crown, o novo torneio da IBJJF que será apresentado pela FloGrappling, a mais pesada promete elevar a competição a novas alturas, com atletas de estilos completamente diferentes se encarando no dia 19 de novembro em Long Beach, na Califórnia.

Nov 18, 2023

Roosevelt Sousa betting on his leglocks and mind games to win at The Crown

With five weight divisions and top-notch athletes to fill their ranks, IBJJF The Crown is set to be a well-rounded spectacle for fight fans, but the true clash of titans will come about in the heaviest category of the invitational tournament.

Nov 17, 2023

The IBJJF Crown Lightweight Division Is A Tangled Web Of A Rivalry

The four-woman lightweight division coming to IBJJF’s The Crown presented by FloGrappling is a tangled web of rivalries.

Nov 16, 2023

Is Gabi Pessanha Queen of Jiu-Jitsu? IBJJF Crown Super Heavyweight Preview

Gabrieli Pessanha has accomplished a lot of firsts in 2023. The first woman to ever win the open class three times at IBJJF Worlds, and in a row no less. She's the first woman to ever submit her way through both brackets to double gold at Worlds. Now, she has the opportunity to be the first to win the IBJJF's Crown super-heavyweight division, and continue to etch her name into the history books.

Nov 16, 2023

Tayane mira em Gabi no The Crown: "Preciso enfrentar quem está no topo"

Com o dia 19 de novembro cada vez mais próximo, os craques que compõem o card do IBJJF The Crown chegam à reta final de suas preparações rumo à estreia do evento, que ocorre na famosa pirâmide de Long Beach. Assim como os fãs da arte suave, a atleta do superpesado Tayane Porfírio tem altas expectativas para a competição, que marcará seu retorno aos tatames da IBJJF após um longo hiato. O torneio será exibido ao vivo e com exclusividade pela FloGrappling à partir das 17h de domingo.

Nov 15, 2023