2026 Crown | Anabel Lopez Accepts Super-Heavyweight Invite
London-Based Phenom Joins Crown Field
2026 IBJJF Crown Announcement
The 2026 Crown is building a phenomenal list of athletes for its fourth edition. Forty-eight world-class competitors will converge inside the famous Long Beach Pyramid on November 8th with hopes of securing one of the most sought after trophies in the sport, as well as the $20,000 cash prize.
Anabel Lopez has officially been announced as the seventh super-heavyweight Crown contender. Anabel has demonstrated her elite skillset on the sport’s biggest stages, and now prepares for her toughest test yet.
Anabel Lopez - Seeking Crown Acclaim
Anabel Lopez is a Spanish-British athlete who has garnered international recognition as one of the top females in Gi and No-Gi competition. The Fightzone London athlete has proven her ability across roughly two years at the black belt level.
Anabel’s breakout 2024 season witnessed her claim a brown belt Gi World Championship, followed by her black belt promotion, and culminated with World No-Gi and European No-Gi titles. Her game highlights the remarkable combination of precise technique and dynamic athleticism, which will certainly be tested in the stacked super-heavyweight division.
Anabel’s inclusion in the Crown bracket immediately ignites several fascinating matchups. The super-heavyweight division boasts phenomenal talent with Yara Soares, Larissa Dias, Ingridd Alves, Hazel Rose, Maria Alencar, and Maria Ruffatto confirmed with one contender spot remaining.
The event is scheduled for November 8th from the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Stay tuned to official IBJJF channels for continued coverage surrounding the 2026 IBJJF Crown.
