Rodolfo Vieira in photo by Ivan Trindade
The action at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has come to a close in Abu Dhabi. Rodolfo Vieira took front and center as the big standout of the event, for the second year in a row winning his weight and the open weight classes.
In the under-94 kg final, Vieira tapped out Roberto Tussa with an armbar. In the absolute, the GFTeam representative overcame André Galvão, who himself had a stellar campaign, winning the under-88 kg division.
In the female contest, Gabi won at weight and open weight, beating Bia Mesquita in the final of the absolute division.
Take a look at the complete results, and check back with GRACIEMAG.com for more details later.
Men’s absolute
Rodolfo Vieira defeated André Galvão by 4 to 2.
Female absolute
Gabrielle Garcia outpointed Beatriz Mesquita by 3 to 2.
Men’s Brown and Black Belt
-64 kg: Fernando Vieira defeateted Thiago Barreto 3-1 on advantage points.
-70 kg: Samuel Canquerino defeated Raphael dos Santos by 15-0.
-76 kg: Roberto Satoshi defeated Lucas Lepri by 2-0.
-82 kg: Claudio Calasans Jr. defeated Lucas Leite by 2-0.
-88 kg: André Galvão submitted Vitor Toledo with a choke from behind.
-94 kg: Rodolfo Vieira submitted Roberto Alencar via armbar.
-100 kg: Xande Ribeiro defeated Bernardo Faria by 2-0.
+100 kg: Marcus Bochecha submitted Antônio Braga Neto via footlock.
Female Purple, Brown and Black Belt:
-54 kg: Nyjah Easton defeated Samara Reis by 17-0.
-60 kg: Michelle Nicolini defeated Kyra Gracie via heelhook.
-66 kg: Luanna Alzuguir defeated Luiza Monteiro by 1-0 on advantage points.
-72 kg: Fernanda Mazelli defeated Jessica Oliveira 1-0 on advantages.
+72 kg: Gabi Garcia defeated Maria Malyjasiak 7-0.
