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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