2019 European Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF ChampionshipJan 17, 2019 by Chase Smith
9 Must-Watch Purple & Blue Belt Matches From Euros
9 Must-Watch Purple & Blue Belt Matches From Euros
The goal posts for competitive lower belts seem to move to new and higher positions each competition season.
The goal posts for competitive lower belts seem to move to new and higher positions every competition season, and that observation certainly remains true in Lisbon this week.
Top prospects like Tainan Dalpra continued to impress, but there were also some breakout performances from athletes we had yet to be acquainted with, such as Eleftheria Chistodoulou who took out division favorite Elisabeth Cay in the very first round. Though there were an absurd amount of highly competitive matches, we think this nine truly standout.