FERNANDO TERERE VS MARCELO GARCIA 2 Japan Open Super Fight OLD SCHOOL BJJ MATCH:

FERNANDO TERERE VS MARCELO GARCIA 2 Japan Open Super Fight OLD SCHOOL BJJ MATCH:

t happened at the Japan Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2004. A special super fight, between two of the greatest competitors ever. Fernando Terere (TT) was victorious over Marcelo Garcia (Alliance) in the IBJJF worlds finals a year before, submitting Marcelo with a triangle choke. This rematch was part of a special event in Japan, where Andre Galvao also competed as a brown belt.

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Fernando Augusto, commonly known by his nickname Tererê is one of the most talented and charismatic Brazilian jiu jitsu competitors to have ever stepped on a mat. This multiple time world medallist became a black belt world champion at the age of 20, and was regarded as a Pound for Pound best during the early 2000’s. His impact in modern day jiu jitsu was felt in his development of positions such as the Toreando, the Leg Drag and many others while having great impact also as a coach, having helped raise the game of fighters such as André Galvao, Rubens Charles, Michael Langhi, Lucas Lepri, and mire; Diagnosed case of schizophrenia in 2005, an affliction that led him to drug addiction and away from jiu jitsu. He reappeared in BJJ in 2010, but his recovery was erratic and followed with a few ups and downs. Terere returned to jiu jitsu competition in Mexico on September 2012.

Marcelo Garcia also known as ‘Marcelinho’, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Master Fabio Gurgel, who competes for the Alliance BJJ academy. Having won 5 world jiu jitsu tournaments and 4 times the ADCC (two of the most important tournaments in jiu jitsu), Garcia is widely considered one of the best grapplers in the world, while his general demeanor made him one of the most beloved athletes by the BJJ community. Marcelo Garcia has also been featured in BJJHeroes top 10 Best Grapplers of All Time list.

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