Marianas Open Jiu Jitsu ChampionshipApr 25, 2017 by Hywel Teague
Felipe Pena Heads To Guam Next, Eyes Three Titles In One Month
Felipe Pena Heads To Guam Next, Eyes Three Titles In One Month
Fresh from his gold medal (and title belt) winning performance in Abu Dhabi, Felipe Pena has his sights set on even more prizes from around the world of jiu-jitsu.
Fresh from his gold medal (and title belt) winning performance in Abu Dhabi, Felipe Pena has his sights set on even more prizes from around the world of jiu-jitsu.
Next up for the Gracie Barra star is a trip to the island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean where he will fight for a maximum possible prize of $10,000 at the Marianas Open.
Pena won here last year, and he's looking to repeat the feat in a division stacked with big names.
The competition is in its tenth year and they've invited some big names for this year's event. Split into lightweight and a heavyweight 8-man divisions, the brackets are out and look like this:
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Next up for the Gracie Barra star is a trip to the island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean where he will fight for a maximum possible prize of $10,000 at the Marianas Open.
Pena won here last year, and he's looking to repeat the feat in a division stacked with big names.
The competition is in its tenth year and they've invited some big names for this year's event. Split into lightweight and a heavyweight 8-man divisions, the brackets are out and look like this:
About the Marianas Open X
The heavyweight division features four matches between Guam-based black belts and four visitors to the island. The lightweight bracket features black belts from countries including the USA, Ecuador, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil and even has a Guam local in the mix.Lightweight Division (-180lb) | Team | Country |
---|---|---|
Isaque Bahiense | Alliance | Brazil |
Renato Canuto | Zenith | Brazil |
Michael Liera Jr. | USA | Atos |
Lucas Rocha | Brazil | ZR Team |
Mike Sanchez | Guam | Purebred |
Viking Wong | Hong Kong | Inglorious Grapplers |
Johnny Tama | Ecuador | Alliance |
Jerry Imasa | Japan | Team Endure |
Heavyweight Division (180lb+) | Team | Country |
---|---|---|
Nick Cavalense | USA | BJJ United |
Jacob Guerrero | Guam | Spike 22 |
Joshua Jerome | Guam | Purebred |
Tarsis Humphreys | Brazil | Alliance |
Bryant Pangelinan | Guam | Sabre BJJ |
Felipe Pena | Brazil | Gracie Barra |
Tanner Rice | USA | Soul Fighters |
Eric Sian | Guam | Purebred |
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