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Rafael Lovato Jr “Before They Were Kings” BJJ Purple Belt Match

Rafael Lovato Jr “Before They Were Kings” BJJ Purple Belt Match

From Lovato Jiu-Jitsu

April 22, 2020

“Before They Were Kings” match featuring a 17yr old purple belt Rafael Lovato Jr at the 2001 World Grappling Games in Los Angeles, California. Lovato went on to win double gold at this competition.

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