The first major IBJJF event of the year is over and the action was more than enough to kick off another big year for the organization. Not only did the black belts put on exciting matches, but a number of competitors at all ranks performed very well in Portugal. This recap looks at the men and women in the black belt group that took home a championship when all was said and done.
Starting with lightweight, Michael Langhi continued his run as he took home his sixth European title. That run hit a scary point during his bout against Hugo Marques when his nose was accidentally broken, starting an extended blood stoppage to get treatment.