30 Years of Worlds - The Greatest Champions in History & Key Storylines in 2026

May 20, 2026

The 2026 IBJJF World Championships are almost here, and this year's edition will be unlike any other. To mark the 30th anniversary of the most prestigious event in jiu-jitsu, we're taking a deep dive into the history books, highlighting the most decorated World Champions in each weight category. From the legends who built this event into what it is today to the athletes ready to take to the mats in the 2026 edition, this episode covers it all.

[00:00] Intro

[01:02] The Winningest Champions in Worlds History

[4:17] Male Rooster

[5:26] Male Light-Feather

[6:53] Male Feather

[8:06] Male Light

[10:19] Male Middle

[11:33] Male Medium-Heavy

[12:48] Male Heavy

[14:08] Male Super Heavy

[16:14] Male Ultra-Heavy

[16:38] Female Rooster

[17:20] Female Light-Feather

[17:53] Female Feather

[18:06] Female Light

[18:36] Female Middle

[19:13] Female Medium-Heavy

[20:02] Female Heavy

[20:29] Female Super Heavy

[21:33] 2025/2026 Grand Slam Champions

          [23:29] Worlds 2026 Storylines

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