SELECT BJJ TEAM TO REPRESENT GUAM IN CEBU

PRESS RELEASE – The Marianas Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship proudly announces the formation of Team Guam Select, an elite team set to represent Guam at the ASJJF ART Philippines Superfight Competition on November 17, 2024, in Cebu. Selected by Marianas Open founder Steve Shimizu, Team Guam Select features three of Guam’s top Black Belt athletes: Led by Guam Team Captain Anthony Cruz of Carlson Gracie Guam, Noberto Rosario from Figo-Bonsai Guam, and Lloyd Cubacub of Atos Jiu-Jitsu Guam.

This groundbreaking initiative marks the first time the Marianas Open has assembled a team to compete internationally under the ASJJF banner. Each member of Team Guam Select is a distinguished Marianas Open Champion and a frequent competitor in major competitions off-island, chosen for their outstanding skills, sportsmanship, and dedication to representing Guam on a global stage. With ASJJF bringing some of the world’s finest talents to the Philippines, this inaugural event presents a unique platform for Guam’s champions to showcase their abilities and compete against the best.

“Each of these athletes embodies the spirit and resilience of the Marianas Open,” said Shimizu. “They will carry our island’s flag with pride, and we are confident that they’ll represent Guam with excellence and determination.”

The ASJJF ART Philippines Superfight Competition is a highly regarded event that gathers elite athletes from around the world, offering Guam’s select fighters an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate their skills, tenacity, and sportsmanship. Team Guam Select is poised to make a powerful statement, highlighting Guam’s dedication to the sport and its place on the global jiu-jitsu stage.

Supporters can watch Team Guam Select compete via pay-per-view by purchasing access at the following link: https://asjjfph.org/product/pay-per-view/. Viewers are encouraged to specify which Guam athlete they wish to support, as proceeds from each purchase will directly benefit the selected competitor.