Vegas Legends: The Veterans Take Center Stage at IBJJF Master Worlds 2025
Las Vegas is about to witness something special this week as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most seasoned warriors converge for the IBJJF Master World Championship 2025.
The Details
- 📅 When: August 28-29, 2025 (THIS WEEK!)
- 📍 Where: Las Vegas Marriott Convention Center
- 🥋 Who: Masters divisions (30+ age groups) across all belt levels
The Stacked Field
According to FloGrappling’s recent coverage, this year’s Master Worlds is absolutely stacked with legendary competitors. The IBJJF themselves posted on Facebook: “The 2025 World Master is STACKED 🔥 So many Jiu-Jitsu legends are already signed up to compete.”
Notable names already confirmed include:
- Bebeto Oliveira (men’s rooster) – The 2025 World Champion making his masters debut
- Rodnei Barbosa (men’s light-feather)
- Malachi Edmond (men’s light-feather)
- Matheus Nicolau (men’s feather)
- Hiago and other top-tier veterans
Competition Schedule
- Thursday, August 28th: Black Belt Master 1 & 2, Brown Belt Master 1-7
- Friday, August 29th: Remaining divisions and finals
What Makes This Special
Master Worlds represents the ultimate proving ground for BJJ’s veteran community. These aren’t just weekend warriors – many are former world champions, legendary instructors, and pioneers who helped build the sport we know today.
The Las Vegas setting adds extra glamour to what’s already the most prestigious masters tournament in the world. With the schedule just updated on August 18th, competitors have been fine-tuning their preparation for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend.
The Stakes
For many of these athletes, Master Worlds represents a chance to prove that experience and technique can still triumph over youth and athleticism. It’s where legends are made and legacies are cemented.
Registration is still open at ibjjf.com, but spots are filling fast for this premier event.
