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ROBERTO LEADS DAY 2 ASIAN OPEN MEDALS

Guam continues to do well in Day 2 of the Asia Jiu Jitsu Championship in Japan.

Head Professor at Purebred Jiu Jitsu Academy Stephen Roberto did quick work on his way to winning a black belt gold medal Sunday afternoon in Japan in Master 3 Super Heavyweight division. Roberto submitted both his opponents in under a minute to win gold once again in the Asian Open Jiu Jitsu Championship.

Here are the other Day 2 medalists:

Stephen Roberto: GOLD – black master 3 super heavyweight (Purebred)

Mark Smith: DOUBLE GOLD – purple master 3 super heavyweight and absolute (Purebred)

Norberto Rosario: GOLD – blue middleweight (Figo)

Stephen Roberto: silver – black master 3 absolute (Purebred)

Brian Aflague: silver – white heavyweight

Blue belt Norberto Rosario shows his gold medal with Figo coach Luis Reyes Sunday afternoon. (courtesy photo)

Blue belt Norberto Rosario shows his gold medal with Figo coach Luis Reyes Sunday afternoon. (courtesy photo)

Eric Sian: double bronze – brown heavyweight and absolute (Purebred)

Lloyd Cubacub: bronze – purple master 1 lightweight (Purebred)

James Rego: bronze – blue mid heavyweight (Purebred)

 

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Asia Pacific/Middle East Regional Tournament (Senior Division) June 10-16

Guam National Bodybuilding Championship June 21

FD Alumni Basketball Tournament June 27-July 18

Pacific Mini Games June 29-July 9

 

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JFK’s Collin Rillamas was named tournament MVP.

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