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2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship: A Showcase of Excellence and Emerging Talent


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IBJJF Pan Championship

2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship: A Showcase of Excellence and Emerging Talent

The 2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship, held from March 18 to 23, 2025, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida, once again underscored the depth of talent and competitive spirit within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. This year's event featured a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, delivering memorable performances across various divisions.​


Men's Black Belt Division Highlights


  • Featherweight (Up to 66.5 kg):

    • Gold: Diego 'Pato' Oliveira​

    • Silver: Cole Abate​

    • Bronze: Isaac Doederlein and Marco Brito​

    • In a highly anticipated final, Diego 'Pato' Oliveira clinched the gold by overcoming Cole Abate, solidifying his position as a top featherweight competitor. 


  • Lightweight (Up to 74 kg):

    • Gold: Alexandre De Jesus​

    • Silver: Jackson Nagai​

    • Bronze: Julio Arantes and Matheus Gabriel​

    • Alexandre De Jesus showcased superior technique and strategy to secure the lightweight title, edging out Jackson Nagai in a closely contested final. ​


  • Middleweight (Up to 82.3 kg):

    • Gold: Tainan Dalpra​

    • Silver: Mika Galvao​

    • Bronze: Jamil Hill-Taylor and Joao Gabriel Rocha​

    • Tainan Dalpra continued his dominance by clinching the middleweight title, overcoming a competitive field that included Mika Galvao. ​


  • Heavyweight (Up to 94 kg):

    • Gold: Adam Wardzinski​

    • Silver: Roberto Jimenez​

    • Bronze: Gutemberg Pereira and Joao Gabriel Rocha​

    • In a thrilling final, Adam Wardzinski edged out Roberto Jimenez, delivering a match that will be remembered for its intensity and technical prowess. ​


Notable Performances and Upsets


  • Female Black Belt Light Featherweight (Up to 52 kg):

    • Gold: Thaynara Victoria

    • Silver: Mayssa Bastos​

    • Thaynara Victoria delivered a stunning performance by defeating the No. 2 ranked Mayssa Bastos, capturing the gold in a division filled with talent. ​


  • Female Black Belt Featherweight (Up to 58.5 kg):

    • Gold: Gisele Menezes

    • Silver: Elisabeth Clay​

    • Bronze: Ana Beatriz​

    • Gisele Menezes showcased exceptional skill by overcoming Elisabeth Clay in the first round and securing the title with a decisive 3-0 points victory over Ana Beatriz. ​


Emerging Talent

  • Roosterweight (Up to 57.5 kg):

    • Gold: Jalen Fonacier​

    • Silver: Yuri Hendrex

    • Bronze: Carlos 'Bebeto' Oliveira and Tadiyah Danforth​

    • Jalen Fonacier's impressive run to the gold medal highlighted his potential as a rising star in the roosterweight division. ​


Celebrity Spotlight

In an unexpected turn, former WWE star Tom Pestock, known in the wrestling world as Baron Corbin, ventured into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and clinched double gold medals at the event, blending his athletic prowess with the art of grappling. ​


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The 2025 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship not only celebrated the achievements of seasoned athletes but also illuminated the paths of emerging talents, setting the stage for an exciting year in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.​


For a visual recap of the championship's highlights, you can watch the official event coverage below:


IBJJF Pan Championship

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