Giovanna Xavier Carneiro emerged victorious at the Manaus International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026, securing the gold medal in the Middle division. Carneiro, representing GF Team, demonstrated her skill with two victories on her path to the title. In the semi-final, she defeated Samir Lima de Souza Galvao by disqualification. She then went on to face Luzelya Luz Bitencourt in the final round, securing the win on the way to gold. Carneiro's current Elo rating is 1506, placing her at world rank #208. This victory adds to her impressive career total of 45 golds from 61 medals.
Giovanna Xavier Carneiro — route to gold
| Round | Result | Opponent | Opp Elo | Opp team | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-final | Won | Samir Lima de Souza Galvao | — | — | Middle |
| — | Won | Luzelya Luz Bitencourt | 1025 | Clube Sevalho | Middle |
Match results and Elo from bjjmetrics. Rounds are shown where the IBJJF order of fights recorded them.
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