Amateur International Grappling Association (AIGA)

Baby Shark Joins Team Modolfo For AIGA Finals, Final Roster Set

Baby Shark Joins Team Modolfo For AIGA Finals, Final Roster Set

The Team Modolfo final 11-man roster is now set with the addition of ADCC World Champion Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis to the star-studded squad.

Nov 8, 2023 by Joe Gilpin
Baby Shark Joins Team Modolfo For AIGA Finals, Final Roster Set

Team Modolfo has finalized their roster for the upcoming AIGA Champion's League Finals, and they have loaded up with even more talent for their return to the Kazakhstan-based organization with the addition of Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis. The ADCC Champion joins Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu teammates Mica Galvao, Kaua Gabriel, and Felipe Machado in the event.

Team Modolfo had an up and down quarterfinals run, winning the overall event but losing their final match to Team Universal Fighters. They will get a chance to rematch at the Finals in December, but have changed around some of their roster for their return.

ICYMI: See The Entire Team Modolfo vs Universal Fighters Quarterfinal Battle

Team Modolfo vs Universal Fighters

The 11-man team for the finals will be:

  • -60kg
    • Felipe Machado
  • -65kg
    • Diogo Reis, Gabriel Sousa
  • -70kg
    • Cole Abate, Kaua Gabriel
  • -76kg
    • Mica Galvao, Dante Leon
  • -83kg
    • Izaak Michell
  • -91kg
    • Giancarlo Bodoni
  • +91kg
    • Dan Manasoiu, Luke Griffith

AIGA is a team-based grappling event that uses a mix of ADCC rules and round-based matches to create their own unique hybrid ruleset. Modolfo will be one of four teams (Universal Fighters, Acai Republic, Battle Force being the other three) that will compete for the championship and prize money, having qualified through earlier events.