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Road to The Crown: Thierry Felipe

Road to The Crown: Thierry Felipe

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October 30, 2026

Four weeks after earning his black belt, Thierry Felipe got the invite to The Crown. His first tournament as a black belt will be against the best ultra-heavyweights in the world.

Training at Marcio André Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Thierry drills alongside the lightweights and middleweights, and it shows. He’s a big man who moves like a small one. Big throws, big passes, and always a show.

He wants the current world champion in his division. His coach just wants the world to finally see what he can do.

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