Dimitrius Souza. Photo: Carlos Arthur Jr.
Athletes from all of Brazil gathered at Tijuca Tennis Club, in Rio, last weekend for the No-Gi Brazilian Nationals.
Alliance’s Dimitrius Souza was the heavyweight champion. He beat Victor Bomfim in the final. Then he took on the absolute field. After two tough fights with Bruno Leonardo and Kim Terra, he faced Max Gimenes and achieved an armbar.
Bia Mesquita. Photo Carlos Arthur Jr.
At the women’s, Betriz Mesquita was the big winner. At middleweight she faced Adriana Martins, who usually plays at master-2 but decided to change it up. Bia won on points. In the open, Bia faced Jaqueline Oliveira. The Gracie Humaita star gave no chances and attacked fast. She swept, mounted, took the back and finished on the neck.
See the list of male black belt champions below.
ROOSTER – Raul Gomes beat Vitor Gomes
LIGHT FEATHER – Hiago Georges beat Kelvyn Pontes
FEATHER – Isaque Paiva beat Bruno Célio
LIGHT – Kim Terra beat Fábio Caloi
MIDDLE – Édson Filho beat Phillipe França
MEDIUM HEAVY– Cláudio Caloquinha beat Diego Ramalho
HEAVY – Dimitrius Souza beat Vitor Bomfim
SUPER-HEAVY – Max Gimenes beat Léo Maciel
ULTRA-HEAVY – Antônio Assef beat Otávio Serafim (Aliance)
Click here for the complete results.
