WORLD BJJ RESULTS:
It was a victory of perseverance. After being runner up four times in the main category of the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, three of which were lost in dramatic decisions, Roger Gracie finally conquered the dreamed of gold medal in the absolute. His crowning can after beating Romulo Barral, of Gracie Barra BH. With the conquest Roger became the first Gracie to be absolute black belt champion since the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship’s creation in 1996.
To reach the title, the Gracie Barra UK leader overcame Rominho with a choke from the back. Before applying the defining hold, Roger was already winning 10 to 0 after having managed to get the take down and take the back twice.
