Rominho said yes to the IBJJ Pro League
The IBJJ Pro League already has its first athlete confirmed. Three times black belt world champion, Romulo Barral, said yes to the invitation to compete. The athlete from Gracie Barra is the #2 in the -88.3kg category rank.
The IBJJ Pro League debut event is set for December 8 at the California State Walter Pyramid, in Long Beach, California. There will be four divisions and each of the four divisions will include eight competitors. Click here for more info on the IBJJ Pro League.
This first installment of the event is exclusively for male black belts, Gi only, and will be broadcast over the internet for free at IBJJF TV. The winner of each division will get a US $5,000 prize.
In the next days, the IBJJ Pro League will release the names of other athletes that have also confirmed presence in the event. Check back here for more news.
Under 88.3kg (194.6lb)
1 – Otávio Sousa
2 – Rômulo Barral
3 – Claudio Calasans
4 – Sergio Moraes
5 – Rafael Barbosa
6 – Bruno Antunes
7 – Lucas Leite
8 – Marcelo Garcia
9 – Rodrigo Fajardo
10 – Victor Estima
