Black belt finals defined
Find out who's fighting for the gold and view semifinal photos
Andre Galvao will have his work cut out for him tonight, in Carson, California. After qualifying for the grand finale of the absolute black belt division, the Brasa fighter ended up also guaranteeing his place in the final of the medium heavyweight category. In the semifinals, Galvao had a hotly disputed fight with Bruno Fernandes (Gracie Barra), winning only by advantage points.
Andre Galvao (white) in semifinal where he beat Bruno Fernandes.
The other finalist is Tarsis Humphreys, of Alliance. In the last step before the final, Tarsis defeated Alexandre Souza, of Gracie Florianopolis, by 2 to 0.
Tarsis has revenge on Alexandre Souza and goes through to the middleweight final.
Now in the middleweight decision Guto Campos, who eliminated Lucas Leite ina a close win by 5 to 4, and Otavio Souza, who beat Adriano Silva (2 to 0).
Otavio Souza went past Adriano Silva in a close fight.
Considered a favorite to take the lightweight title, Celsinho Vinicius defeated Michel Langhi (Alliance) in one of the most controversial bouts until now. After a draw on advantage points, the ref opted to give the spot in the final to the Ryan Gracie SP representative.
Celsinho qualifies after controversial win over Michel Langhi.
Celsinho’s adversary will be Lucas Lepri (Alliance), who eliminated Pilipe Della Monica (Gracie Barra) in the semifinals.
Among the featherweights, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, is in the final and will face Japanese Yukinori Sasa, of Paraestra JJ.
Eliminated in the opening phases of the absolute contest, American Rafael Lovato will be looking to recover by winning the heavyweight title. To reach the final he defeated Fernando “Soluco” Di Piero, and will face Roberto Tussa Alencar, who eliminated absolute finalist Roberto Tozi.
Tussa under Tozi. The Gracie Barra fighter eliminated the absolute finalist
Among ultra heavyweights, Luis “Big Mac” Theodoro defeated Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra) and will face off against Bruno Paulist, who beat Victor Costa in the semis, in the final.
Among super heavyweights, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu defeated Marcel Fortuna in the semifinals and now will face Arthur Jacinto, who beat Ricardo Migliares (Balance).
It’s worth noting that for having but one competitor, Bruno Malfacine (UGF), will not dispute the roosterweight division.
Gracie Barra representative Carlos "Esquisito" Holanda, defeated Renan Borges (BTT) in the semifinals and is in the super featherweight final. In the fight for the gold, he will face Samuel Braga (Gracie Barra), who beat Leandro Escobar (BTT).
Finals:
FEATHERWEIGHT
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles (Alliance) vs Yukinori Sasa (Paraestra)
LIGHTWEIGHT
Celsinho Vinicios (Ryan Gracie) vs Lucas Lepri (Alliance)
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Guto Campos (Rickson Gracie) vs Otávio Souza (Gracie Barra)
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Andre Galvao (Brasa) vs Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance)
HEAVYWEIGHT
Rafael Lovato (Saulo Ribeiro) vs Roberto Tussa Alencar (Gracie Barra)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Roberto Cyborg Abreu (Nova Geração) vs Arthur Jacinto (UGF)
ULTRA HEAVYWEIGHT
Luis Big Mac (Godói JJ) vs Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra)
ABSOLUTE
André Galvão (Brasa) vs Roberto Tozi (Godói JJ)
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