Jackson Nagai competes for Inevat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and represents Brazil. He is in the middleweight field for the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Titles include: IBJJF World Championship, middle, 2024; IBJJF Pan Championship, light, 2024 and 2026; IBJJF Asian Championship, middle, 2026. Medals include: IBJJF World Championship silver, light, 2026; IBJJF Crown silver, middle, 2025; IBJJF Pan Championship silver, light, 2025; IBJJF World Championship bronze, light, 2023.
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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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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.