The two finalists in the absolute division of the IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Portugal are all set to face off. Rodolfo Vieira will take on Bernardo Faria in a repeat of the 2011 World Championship final.
In the semifinals, Rodolfo put away Lúcio Lagarto with a choke, while Bê Faria beat Rafael Lovato 4-2 on points.
Rodolfo against Victor in absolute / Photo: Rafael Nogueira
Prior to that, in the quarterfinals, Vieira tapped out Victor Estima with a triangle in getting his shot at Lúcio Lagarto, who finished Léo Nogueira with a choke from mount.
Lovato against Nogueira in absolute / Photo:Rafael Nogueira
Also in the quarters, Rafael Lovato subbed Igor Silva with a Kimura hold to go through to his semi with Faria, who finished Roberto Tussa with an omoplata lock.
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