Helder Rodrigues competes for Atos Jiu-Jitsu and represents Brazil. He is in the ultra heavyweight field for the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Titles include: IBJJF Brasileiro, ultra heavy, 2024; IBJJF Sul-Americano, ultra heavy, 2023; IBJJF American Nationals, open class, 2024 to 2026; IBJJF American Nationals, ultra heavy, 2025 and 2026. Medals include: IBJJF No-Gi World Championship silver, ultra heavy, 2025; IBJJF Pan Championship silver, ultra heavy, 2025.
News
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.
Preview
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.