The first-ever IBJJF FloGrappling Grand Prix took place on Friday, October 28, live from Austin, TX, drawing a number of jiu-jitsu’s top gi competitors. In the men’s medium-heavy bracket, Dream Art’s Isaque Bahiense took home gold, while underdog Janaina Lebre of Gracie Humaita won the women’s lightweight tournament.
Just a week removed from his no-gi win over Mica Galvao at BJJ Stars 9, Bahiense continued his winning ways with a submission victory against Andre Porfirio in the opening/semifinal round.
And in the final, Bahiense squared off with no-gi world champion Manuel Ribamar. After battling for takedowns on the feet through the first half of the match, Ribamar had earned a penalty for passivity and pulled guard. From there, Bahiense earned an advantage for a near pass and, despite Ribamar’s best efforts, would remain in top position to secure the victory and grand prix championship.
The first-ever women’s grand prix saw Lebre upset Luiza Monteiro and Anna Rodrigues on her way to tournament gold. The Gracie Humaita product attacked Monteiro with her tricky and complex lapel guard, winning a battle of sweeps to secure the first-round victory.
Source: grapplinginsider.com/