Mica Galvao is back!
After sitting out most of 2026, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) superstar donned the gi and made a triumphant return to professional competition. The 23-year-old beat three men in one day and won the 2026 IBJJF Crown. This run includes an impressive and highly technical win against back-to-back Crown winner Andy Murasaki to clinch the title in the finals.
Winning the biggest professional gi event also showed that the 2024 Super Grand Slam champion is still a top pound-for-pound talent
despite the layoff. Mica Galvao hasn’t competed in professional events since his father and coach, Melqui Galvao, was arrested and facing serious sexual assault cases against several young students.
Also winning their division at the 2026 IBJJF Crown is second-generation jiu-jitsu phenom Sarah Galvao, who beat Elisabeth Clay and two others to become a back-to-back Crown champion. Erich Munis and Gabi Pessanha again won the heaviest male and female divisions, as both decorated champions are now four-time Crown winners after winning every single IBJJF Crown event since its inception.
Also winning their tournament brackets are Joao Mendes and Fellipe Andrew, who is now a two-time Crown winner.
Check here for full results from the 2026 IBJJF Crown.
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