In the semifinal of the ADCC Rio de Janeira trials, 2014 world BJJ champion Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena had to go through Gracie Barra’s Victor Estima in a great fight. As expected, the fight was on fire and was very balanced. In extra time, Preguica managed a guard pass to emerge victorious. In the final, he measured forces with purple belt Isaque Bahiense and won by choke to win the ADCC trials.
“I do not think that I entered as a favorite,” said Preguica to Tatame after leaving the podium. “I had very tough guys: Calasans, Pe de Chumbo, Victor Estima, Daniel Moraes … Thank God I managed to fight well and come out with gold. The final was very tough. Isaac was very good. I like to fight without kimono. In May, I will focus even more on my training without kimono, because I want to be champion of the ADCC “he said.
