Last week, Professor Marcos and Blaine Lopes traveled to Florida for the IBJJF 2022 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship.

With over 4200 competitors, this tournament is arguably IBJJF’s second-largest tournament of the year. Professor Marcos competed in the Master 2 Black Belt Division, which held 12 competitors and he ultimately came home with a bronze medal. Blaine’s division, Master 2 Blue Belt, had 19 competitors and he made it to the finals and brought home a silver medal.

As of April 11th, Blaine is ranked #1 in the IBJJF Male Master 2 Blue Belt (Medium Heavy) and Professor Marcos is ranked #14 in the Male Master 2 Black Belt (Super Heavy).