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Rafael Lovato submits, is 1st American to win the absolute gold in Brazil

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On the bleachers, a respectful silence followed the absolute title of Rafael Lovato Jr., after the American from Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu passed the guard with style and submit Ricardo Evangelista with a kimura.

It was the first time that a foreigner got to the top of the absolute in a Brazilian competition, an inevitable result of globalization and the international success of Jiu-Jitsu over the last decade. Although the crowd didn’t applaud the historic moment much, they recognized Lovato’s technique and will, while the American from Oklahoma broke in tears.

The black belt finals of the championship held in Barueri, Sao Paulo, ended on Sunday evening, and there were other memorable moments.

In the super heavy division, newcomer Joao Gabriel Rocha didn’t lower his head for the two world golds by Leo Nogueira (Alliance) and went for it. The star of Soul Fighters won by 11-2, and heard the scream coming from his fans: “You just started and already got it!”

The start of Ricardo Evangelista also shone. The runner-up beat Rodrigo Cavaca by points in the final of the ultra heavy, before the battle with Lovato.

In the female competition, the big name was Luanna Alzuguir (Alliance), absolute black belt champion after submitting Michelle Nicolini.

Another highlight was Dimitrius Souza, also from Alliance, which eliminated Rafael Lovato in the heavyweight and took the gold, after winning the European in January.

Among the teams, Alliance won the adult male, female and the Master & Senior, while Gracie Barra swept the basic categories.

Watch an exclusive interview with Lovato.

See the other results below:

Rooster: Ivaniel Oliveira (CheckMat) beat Felipe Costa (Brasa) by points

Light Feather: Pablo Santos (Gracie Barra) beat Carlos “Esquisito” Holanda (CheckMat) by triangle choke

Feather: Leonardo “Cascão” Saggioro (Brazilian Top Team) beat Mario Reis (Alliance) by referees decision

Light: Juan Silva (Alliance) closed brackets with Michael Langhi (Alliance)

Middle: Murilo Santana (Barbosa JJ) closed brackets with Adriano Silva (Barbosa JJ)

Medium Heavy: Rodrigo Fajardo (Gracie Barra) swept Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance)

Heavy: Dimitrius Souza (Alliance) beat Leonardo Maciel (GFTeam)

Super Heavy: João Gabriel (Soul Fighters) beat Léo Nogueira (Alliance) by 11-2

Ultra Heavy: Ricardo Evangelista (GFTeam) beat Rodrigo Cavaca (CheckMat) by points

Absolute: Rafael Lovato Jr (Ribeiro JJ) submitted Ricardo Evangelista (GFTeam) with a kimura

FEMALE:

Absolute: Luanna Alzuguir (Alliance) submitted Michelle Nicolini (CheckMat)

Light Feather: Angélica Vieira (Atos)

Light: Luiza Monteiro (Cicero Costha) beat Marina Ribeiro (CheckMat)

Middle: Luanna Alzuguir (Alliance) beat Barbara Gomes (Universidade de Brasília)

Medium Heavy: Diana Menezes (Bonsai) beat Talita Nogueira (Ryan Gracie)

Heavy: Fernanda Mazzelli (Striker) beat Andressa Correa (Alliance)

Super Heavy: Luzia Fernandes (Gracie Barra) beat Michelle Nicolini (CheckMat)

Ultra Heavy: Maria Teixeira (De La Riva)

BROWN

Absolute final: Paulo Miyao (Cícero Costha) beat AJ Agazarm (Gracie Barra) by 8-2

Check the full results at CBJJ.com.br.

 

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