Monday, November 27, 2006

BRAZILIAN JJ TEAM CUP:



Galvão defeats Pé de Pano and Brasa is champion
Gracie Barra takes the title among heavyweight black belts in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team championship.
The conquest came with André Galvão's victory over Marcio Pé de Pano (4 to 1 in advantages) in the final phase of the competition. Galvão's triumph was added to Robert Drysdale's win over Alexandre Café (by advantages) and Teodoro Contonete Prata's win over Paulo Samoa (12 to 0). Braga Neto won the point of honor for Gracie Barra in the confrontation by submitting Igor Silva.

Although it took second place among heavyweights, Gracie Barra celebrated in the lightweight category by taking the title after defeating team Gama Filho by 3 to 0.

Stay tuned and we will bring you new information about the competition that took place today in the Tijuca Tenis Club shortly.