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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.

Sabrina Gondim is officially announced as the seventh lightweight Crown contender. The Fight Sports representative aims to finalize a successful 2026 year in a big way.

Sabrina Gondim - World Champion Eyes Crown Throne

Sabrina secured her first World Championship title in 2026. The veteran athlete has significant major event experience that undoubtedly led to her Worlds breakthrough this season. Sabrina has since added a Pan No-Gi title to her resume and is slated to enter the Crown with peak momentum and confidence.

The veteran technician secured her World title in the featherweight division, as she prepares to enter a lightweight bracket that contains multiple natural middleweights. Sabrina will certainly rely on her balanced game to look for opportunities wherever she can find them. Her experience and confidence may be aligning at the perfect time for Sabrina to secure the coveted Crown throne. 

The lightweight division boasts one of the most exciting brackets of the event. Sabrina must outlast a field that currently consists of Janaina Lebre, Aghata Rabelo, Eliza Nascimento, Nikolett Kis, Elisabeth Clay, and Keanna Klay. 

The event is slated to commence on November 8th live from the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Stay tuned to official IBJJF channels for continued updates surrounding the 2026 IBJJF Crown.