Scream and shout, Rodolfo. Photo: Ivan Trindade
Rodolfo Vieira (GFTeam) was the big name at the Rio Open this Sunday at the Tijuca Tennis Club, a classic venue in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro. The Julio Cesar black belt won the absolute final against Léo Nogueira by an uneven score of 12 to 4.
FINALS
Roosterweight: Rufino Gomes submitted Igor Rodrigues via armbar (the CheckMat athletes opted to fight)
Light featherweight: Gabriel Moraes (Monteiro) defeated Samir Chantre (Carlson Gracie) on advantage points
Featherweight: Mário Reis (Gracie Barra) submitted Theodoro Canal (GFTeam) via armbar
Lightweight: Augusto Tanquinho (Soul Fighters) defeated Thiago Coelho (Alliance) by 3 to 2 (pass against sweep)
Middleweight: Luis Gustavo “Guga” (CheckMat) defeated Bruno Alves (Gracie Barra-PE) by judges’ decision
Medium heavyweight: Felipe Cranivata defeated Kléber Buiú (the two closed out for Gracie Barra)
Heavyweight: Rodolfo Vieira defeated Ricardo Evangelista (the two GFTeam closed out, too)
Super heavyweight: Igor Silva (GFTeam) defeated Bruno Bastos (Nova União) by 10 to 2
Ultraheavyweight: Agnaldo Rodrigues (Gracie Barra) submitted Gabriel Ingênito (GFTeam) via kimura