World Pro Jiu Jitsu Cup Results

Absolute Finals:
Cláudio Calasans defeats Bráulio Estima, by Advantages

Cláudio Calasans had beat Bráulio Estima in the 83 KG final and with it came the $8K in victory money.  With the Absolute Championship on the line and $20K for the winner both competitors were vigilant with Calasans over Bráulio to win the title.

Male Finals:

• 65kg: - Rafael Mendes defeats Guilherme Mendes, brother beats his brother 4 points to 2. Both brothers got tot he finals through submitting their challengers quickly in the semi's.  Refael had 2 fights to Guilherme's 3 in the path to the finals.
• 74kg: - Gilbert Durinho defeats Claudio Caloquinha, by Shoulder Sweep for the $8K money.
• 83kg: - Cláudio Calasans defeats Bráulio Estima: Estima ahead on point is swept in the last 10 seconds and loses by Penalties
• 92kg: - Alexandro Ceconi defeats Rômulo Barral (Former and defending Champ), 3 pts to 2, by Guard Pass with 10 seconds remainng
• 92kg+: - Ricardo Demente defeats Gabriel Vella, by Sweep in the final minute of contest

Following the 2010 Tournament Results and the intense competition at the IBJJF 2010 No-Gi Championship Tournament, we've select some Legendary photos from the tournament.  These competitors are emblematic of our passion for BJJ, the compeition and determination to win.

Photos by: Chrissy Winograd         http://www.chrissywinograd.com

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Leticia Ribeiro, Beatriz Mesquita and Carol Vidal inspired younger generations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grapplers at their recent camp.

If you missed the Leticia Ribeiro Women’s Grappling Camp (not to rub it in), but you REALLY missed out. The camp was an eye-opening experience, an inside look into the inner workings of champs, and most of all, it was truly an uplifting experience for women and girls of all ages and skill levels.  Sixty women and girls from 26 academies traveled from all across Texas and Oklahoma. One woman traveled from as far away as Puerto Rico to participate in the Leticia Ribeiro Women’s Grappling Camp in Arlington, Texas.  

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