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IBJJF 2025 World No-Gi Championship: Full Results
The 2025 No-Gi Worlds set a new benchmark for black belt turnout and submission rate. Here are the results and standout performances.
The 2025 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, held December 11-13, 2025, set a new benchmark for the event — the largest adult black belt turnout in its history, with 257 total matches and a 46% submission rate.
Standout Champions
Elisabeth Clay earned double gold in the female division with 8 submissions across 8 matches, including wins over ADCC open-weight champion Adele Fornarino and Gabrieli Pessanha — one of the most dominant individual performances of the event.
Roosevelt Sousa became a three-time gold medalist, winning both the ultra-heavyweight and absolute divisions on the men's side.
Michael Pixley won gold at super-heavyweight and was promoted to black belt following his performance.
Marlon Tajik was the standout at brown belt, winning double gold at medium-heavyweight and the absolute division.
Notable Firsts
Shay Montague won the roosterweight division to become the first Scottish champion in the event's history. Pawel Jaworski became the first Polish champion, winning at medium-heavyweight. Helena Crevar delivered a standout black belt debut performance in the medium-heavyweight division.
Why This Event Mattered
Beyond the individual results, the 2025 No-Gi Worlds' record black belt turnout and high submission rate reflect No-Gi BJJ's continued growth as a competitive format distinct from traditional gi competition — a trend worth watching heading into future editions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 2025 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship held? December 11-13, 2025.
What made the 2025 No-Gi Worlds a record-setting event? It had the largest adult black belt turnout in the event's history, with 257 total matches and a 46% submission rate.
Who had the most dominant individual performance at the 2025 No-Gi Worlds? Elisabeth Clay's double-gold run with 8 submissions in 8 matches, including wins over top-ranked opponents, stood out as one of the event's most complete performances.
Where can I find the official complete results? The IBJJF's official recap covers the full black belt bracket results in detail.
The Bottom Line
The 2025 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship delivered a record-setting black belt turnout and several standout individual performances, reinforcing No-Gi's growing weight within competitive BJJ's overall landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 2025 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship held?
December 11-13, 2025.
What made the 2025 No-Gi Worlds a record-setting event?
It had the largest adult black belt turnout in the event's history, with 257 total matches and a 46% submission rate.
Who had the most dominant individual performance at the 2025 No-Gi Worlds?
Elisabeth Clay's double-gold run with 8 submissions in 8 matches, including wins over top-ranked opponents, stood out as one of the event's most complete performances.
Where can I find the official complete results?
The IBJJF's official recap covers the full black belt bracket results in detail.
Sources & Further Reading
About the Author
Mohsin AyubBJJ practitioner, 6 years — Gracie Barra
Founder & Editor, BJJ Sportswear
Mohsin has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for six years at Gracie Barra and has competed at IBJJF-affiliated tournaments. He writes about competition, gear, and athlete careers, and founded BJJ Sportswear to help grapplers find equipment and information they can trust.
- Six years training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Gracie Barra
- Competed at IBJJF-affiliated tournaments
- Writes on BJJ competition, gear testing, and athlete careers
This article was last reviewed and updated on 2026-08-18.