Behind the Scenes: Andy Murasaki Journey at the IBJJF Crown 👑
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5m 19s
The middleweight division at the 2025 Crown Championship delivered fireworks from start to finish. Stacked with elite contenders, rising talents, and seasoned veterans, this bracket promised war — and it delivered. Names like Mateo Cardona, Pedro Maia, and Jackson Nagai made this one of the most anticipated divisions of the entire event.
But once again, no one shined brighter than the returning champion, Andy Murasaki. Calm, calculated, and relentless, Andy imposed his game on every opponent he faced. He dominated Cardona, controlled Maia, and shut down Nagai with surgical precision — proving that his technical mastery and pressure passing are on a different level.
Retaining his title in such a competitive field solidified Andy Murasaki not just as the king of the 2025 middleweight division, but as one of the most complete and dangerous athletes of the modern era. With each crown defense, his legacy only grows.
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