2026 Crown | Giovanah Oliveira Steps Up for Crown Challenge
Rising Talent to Test Crown Lightweight Division
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.
Giovanah Oliveira is the seventh lightweight Crown contender to be officially announced. The young athlete is no stranger to world-class competition and always brings an exciting style to the mats.
Giovanah Oliveira - Color Belt Phenom to Crown Contender
Giovanah finalized her color belt career at the 2025 World Championships with a remarkable gold medal run. The JFC Almeida product continued to impress throughout her rookie Grand Slam season, capturing the attention of the global jiu-jitsu community. The 2026 Gi campaign witnessed Giovanah earn podium placements at Brasileiro and World Championship events while displaying exciting jiu-jitsu.
The rising star displays a balanced game that highlights her submission arsenal from various positions. Whether attacking from her guard with lightning-fast triangle setups, or pressure passing to her opponent’s back, Giovanah is dangerous from everywhere.
The lightweight division presents a collection of world-class 141lb competitors including Janaina Lebre, Elisabeth Clay, Aghata Rabelo, Nikolett Kis, Keanna Klay, and Sabrina Gondim. Giovanah joins the division as a young athlete who is certainly eager to prove herself at the prestigious event.
The event is scheduled for November 8th from the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Stay tuned to official IBJJF channels for continued updates surrounding the 2026 IBJJF Crown.
