Rafael Lovato Jr. of Riberio Jiu Jitsu upsets Flavio Alves of Gracie Barra at 2010 No-Gi World Championships moving into the finals. Rafael went into the match with the pressure of having lost twice to Flavio in the Las Vegas Open (once in gi and once in no-gi). Lovato fought smart, playing a lot with the open guard and ¾ guard, which lead him to win by advantage. Rafael finished out is division an became the 2010 No-Gi World Jiu Jitsu Champion.
Congrats Rafael Lovato Jr.