Mario Reis is one of many top-flight competitors guaranteed at Gramado. Photo: GRACIEMAG archives
Fernando Paradeda carries on hard at work in preparing for the South American Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup qualifying tournament. This time, Brazil will hold two separate tryouts, with the first taking place this coming weekend of March 13 and 14 in Gramado, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Top exponents of the Gentle art, from the main teams, have guaranteed their presence, promising awe-inspiring matches at the event.
Check out a list of some of the names to see action in Gramado:
Rafael Mendes (Atos Guetho)
Guilherme Mendes (Atos Guetho)
Denílson Pimenta (GFTeam)
Claudio Calasans (Atos Guetho)
Isaque Paiva (Saiko JJ)
Kim Terra (Checkmat)
Eduardo Santoro (Cia Paulista)
Gustavo Campos (Atos Guetho)
José Carlos (GFTeam)
Vinicius Marinho (GFTeam)
Mario Reis (Gracie Barra)
Rodrigo Caporal (Atos Guetho)
Alexandre Ceconi (Rillion Gracie)
Beatriz Mesquita (Gracie Humaitá)
Bernardo Augusto (Alliance)
Luanna Alzuguir (Alliance)
Rodolfo Vieira (GFTeam)
Adrian Naliato (Impacto)
Alexandre de Souza (Gracie Floripa)
Charles Cachoeira (Gracie Sul)
Ricardo “Demente” Abreu (Nova União)
Roberto Piazza (Ataque Duplo)