The second edition of the Brazil National Pro – Trials for the 2015 World Pro Abu Dhabi – was held last weekend in Natal, Brazil.
In the men’s black belt, the big name was Renato Cardoso , who, in his category up to 85 kg, defeated Wesiley Anderson with a leg-lock and, in open weight, beat Raphael Nicolas.
Renato Cardoso
Another big name that secured their ticket to Abu Dhabi was Michelle Nicolini : after winning the featherweight division in the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship, She submitted Alinny Karen in the up to 55 kg weight class. Joaquina Santos was the champion in the in the absolute and 75 kg female weight class, and also confirmed his participation in the World.
Michelle Nicolini
Results:
Black belt
65kg
Gilson Nunes defeats Henrique Jefferson with a triangle
Up to 75kg
Leonardo Sousa Melo defeats Lucas Benévulo Valle
Up to 85kg
Renato Cardoso submits Wesiley Anderson with a leg-lock
Up to 95kg
Felipe Bueno defeats Fabiano Pereira 4-2
Above 95kg
Rodrigo Mendes defeats Giancarlo Almeida
Female
Brown / black 55kg
Michelle Nicolini submits Alinny Karen
Brown / black 65kg
Gislene Almeida won by forfeit
Brown / black above 75kg
Joaquina Santos won by forfeit over Fernanda Mazzelli
