Rodolfo beats Galvão, wins weight and absolute in Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi

Rodolfo Vieira in photo by Ivan Trindade

The action at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship has come to a close in Abu Dhabi. Rodolfo Vieira took front and center as the big standout of the event, for the second year in a row winning his weight and the open weight classes.

In the under-94 kg final, Vieira tapped out Roberto Tussa with an armbar. In the absolute, the GFTeam representative overcame André Galvão, who himself had a stellar campaign, winning the under-88 kg division.

In the female contest, Gabi won at weight and open weight, beating Bia Mesquita in the final of the absolute division.

Take a look at the complete results, and check back with GRACIEMAG.com for more details later.

Men’s absolute

Rodolfo Vieira defeated André Galvão by 4 to 2.

Female absolute

Gabrielle Garcia outpointed Beatriz Mesquita by 3 to 2.

Men’s Brown and Black Belt

-64 kg: Fernando Vieira defeateted Thiago Barreto 3-1 on advantage points.

-70 kg: Samuel Canquerino defeated Raphael dos Santos by 15-0.

-76 kg: Roberto Satoshi defeated Lucas Lepri by 2-0.

-82 kg: Claudio Calasans Jr. defeated Lucas Leite by 2-0.

-88 kg: André Galvão submitted Vitor Toledo with a choke from behind.

-94 kg: Rodolfo Vieira submitted Roberto Alencar via armbar.

-100 kg: Xande Ribeiro defeated Bernardo Faria by 2-0.

+100 kg: Marcus Bochecha submitted Antônio Braga Neto via footlock.

Female Purple, Brown and Black Belt:

-54 kg: Nyjah Easton defeated Samara Reis by 17-0.

-60 kg: Michelle Nicolini defeated Kyra Gracie via heelhook.

-66 kg: Luanna Alzuguir defeated Luiza Monteiro by 1-0 on advantage points.

-72 kg: Fernanda Mazelli defeated Jessica Oliveira 1-0 on advantages.

+72 kg: Gabi Garcia defeated Maria Malyjasiak 7-0.