Bruno Fernandes open class champion Photo: Andrei Tanasescu

The IBJJF has announced the Madrid International Open has reached 95% capacity for its tournament set for Saturday, Nov. 22 in Madrid, Spain.

Alternatively, for the North Americans, the Montreal International Open is still open for registration and will be held on the same day.

In Madrid, black belts have gathered from all over Europe. Jorge Elias, who recently competed and won in Moscow will be in the light-feather division. Sergio Calderon and Simone Franceschini will face off in the feather division as the lone fighters so far. Luca Anacoreta makes his way for the middle division. Black belt females will have a match in the lightweight division between Michelle Nicolini and Maria Gonzalez.

You can register for the event but hurry as there is a chance it could close any time. Go here: https://www.ibjjfdb.com/CampeonatoInscricao/Edit?CampeonatoId=326&FederacaoId=3 

Montreal International Open still has spots to fill for the Nov. 22 event to be held at Centre Pierre Charbonneau located at 3000 rue Viau Montréal, Québec, Canada. Some of the teams that are already on board include: BTT, Alliance, Gracie Barra, Renzo Gracie, Ribeiro JJ, Toronto BJJ, Vitor Shaolin BJJ and more.

Join the ranks and register here before the Nov. 14 deadline: https://www.ibjjfdb.com/CampeonatoInscricao/Edit?CampeonatoId=327&FederacaoId=3

Learn more at www.ibjjf.com

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The IBJJF is expanding its reach even further into Europe this year. They have just announced an additional tournament in Spain.

The 2014 IBJJF Madrid International Open will happen on November 22 at the Pabellón Deportivo Europa.

Details will be released soon and registration will open closer to the event date.

To keep updated check www.ibjjf.org