January 15th:
World Pro Cup Trials , Lisbon, Portugal:
At the end of a great fight vs Alan "Finfou" Do Nascimento , Lagarto won his 1st Gold Medal of the year 2011. Between January and April , Lucio will win 3 more Gold Medals & 2 Silver Medals in some of the most prestigious Gi tournament as , The European Open ( vs Rafael Lovato Jr.) or The Abu Dhabi World Pro Cup ( vs Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida), making of this period 1 of the most prolific of his career !
Despite this impressive record and the support of the crowd ( who even create a facebook page only dedicate to this),the US Embassy refused once again his Visa application , pulling him , because of this, out of the most important tournament of the year The Worlds Championship .
Let's review this amazing start of the year in Articles, Pictures and Videos...
January/April 2011:
Articles/Videos review:
- World Pro Cup Lisbon Trials :
- European Open Championship :
- Refusal of Lagarto's visa application :
The Consecration : From Lisbon to Abu Dhabi :
Lisbon, Portugal : World Pro Cup Trials:
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| Lot of fighters were there for the event . |
- Final Absolute Division : Lucio "Lagarto" vs Alan " Finfou" Do Nascimento
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| Sweep attempt by Lagarto. |
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| When Lucio decide to pass the guard , not a lot of guys can stop him.. |
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| Ever wondered how a lizard shows that it's happy? That's how .. | |
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| A proud Lucio on the 1 step ...What could be better than a Gold Medal & a 4000$ check? |
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| Well..After a careful consideration, it appears that... | |
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| ...a Gold Medal & Hard Cash are way better!! Congrats Lucio! |
- Final Weight Division : -92kg: Lucio "Lagarto" vs Yan Cabral
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| Exhausted & disappointed after his loss. |
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| Doubtful about the solidity of this 2nd step..Lucio is definitely not made to be at this place.. |
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| But finally with 1 Gold Medal & 1 Silver Medal as necklaces ,it's an happy Lucio who posed with his friends. | | |
European Open Championship:
- Final Weight Division : Lucio "Lagarto" vs Rafael Lovato Jr.
Semi Finals: Bruno Bastos vs Lucio "Lagarto"
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| Lucio's on his way to the Final fight vs Rafael.. |
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| Focus & determination at their maximum... |
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| Thanking God before stepping on the mat.. |
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| Finally ready for the war.. |
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| Joy & relief for Lucio..Great victory vs an amazing opponent! |
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| 2 Champions showing respect & friendship to each other.. |
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| Interviewed by an international TV... |
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| Another Gold Medal to bring back in London with him.. |
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| In Family ... Team Lagarto!! |
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| Good Bye Portugal!! Time to go back in London ..Next step... | |
London,Uk; World Pro Cup UK trials :
- Final Weight Division : Lucio " Lagarto" vs Antonio Scortegagna
How to win a Gold Medal in 54 s by Lagarto...
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| Sweep... |
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| ...Pulling guard to.... |
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| ...Finish his opponent with a triangle..Quick, Powerful & Efficient.. |
- Final Absolute Division : Lucio "Lagarto" vs Reinaldo Ribeiro (vid. of the fight in the "review" section)
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| Attacking to pass the guard.. |
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| Trying to switch in stand up.. |
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| Usually , it's Lagarto who is in reverse position... |
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| Still trying to pass guard.. |
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| Almost done.. |
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| Finally got the points & the victory! |
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| In those times of World Crisis, Lucio prefer playing safe & invest in the Gold..Smart!! |
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : Abu Dhabi World Pro Cup :
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| After the semi finals vs Xande Ribeiro , it's time for the ... |
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- Final Absolute Division : Lucio " Lagarto" vs Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
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| Pride , Joy .. |
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| Relief , Anger... |
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And Revenge on what happened to him on the previous years..
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| All those mixed feelings expressed in 1 big scream on the consecration time ! |
4 months.. In only 4 months Lucio bring back to London , 4 Gold Medals & 2 Silver Medals... Amazing start of the year for someone who was told that he couldn't train or compete again..
4 months, 4 Gold Medals and 4 Words to describe him : Faith ; Determination ; Power and Talent..Back from the Hell and on his way to Heaven.. His futur opponents are warned, now, for Lagarto, only the sky is the limit...
Part 2:Lucio at ADCC
Pictures/Videos courtesy of:
Graciemag ; Grapple Videos; Tatame Magazine ; Combat BJJ ...
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