The eight confirmed competitors for the IBJJF Heavyweight Grand Prix are
1. Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida (Checkmat)
2. Leandro Lo (NS Brotherhood) 
3. Andre Galvao (Atos)
4. Joao Gabriel Rocha (Soul Fighters) 
5. Mahamed Aly (Team Lloyd Irvin) 
6. Ricardo Evangelista (GF Team)
7. Dimitrius Souza (Alliance) 
8. Marcio 'Pe de Pano' Cruz (Marcio Cruz BJJ)