Hazel Butcher-Salazar

Hazel Butcher-Salazar competes for Alliance and represents the United States. She is in the women's super heavyweight field for the 2026 IBJJF Crown.

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The 2026 IBJJF Crown Field Is Set: Five Champions Return to Defend Their Titles

All 48 contenders are in for November 8 in Long Beach. Gabi Pessanha and Erich Munis go for a fourth straight title, and Cole Abate is the only 2025 champion who is not back.

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Early Look: The 2026 IBJJF Crown Has Six World Champions and One Defending King

The IBJJF has named 43 of 48 contenders for November 8 at the Pyramid in Long Beach. Andy Murasaki is the only defending champion among them, and his bracket includes two men who have beaten him at the Worlds.