João “Bisnaga” Mendes and Seif-Eddine Houmine have brought their competitive jiu-jitsu careers to a close after the 2026 IBJJF Crown. Mendes left Long Beach with the featherweight title, while Houmine finished his final appearance with an ultra-heavyweight bronze medal.
The IBJJF confirmed both farewells in its November 13 event recap. Their departures add a lasting significance to the November 8 tournament, beyond the six division titles awarded that night.