Wendsday, 24 Apr '13

RVD Markets on Abu-Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2013

11th of April 2013, Alexei Strechie, brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter from "BJJ Athletic Chisinau", officially sponsored by "RVD Markets LTD", managed to qualify in the finals of the most prestigious BJJ competition in the world, "Abu-Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu World Pro 2013", taking the 2nd place and winning the silver medal, a totally unique performance in the history of this sport for someone representing Republic of Moldova. This is the very first time when the moldovan flag reaches the podium of such an event. Alexei Strechie fought in the -88kg weight division and had a total of 4 matches. The final was disputed with Ruslan Magomedov, an athlete originating from the Daghestan region in Russia, but fighting for United Arab Emirates. The tradition of organizing the most pregious and highest ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in the world began 5 years ago due to the personal support of his Highness the Supreme Prince and Commander In Chief of the United Arab Emirates National Army, H. H. Sheik Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. "Abu-Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu World Pro 2013" gathered 750+ fighters from 50 different countries. The overall prize fund was around $400.000 USD and 2 luxurious cars, a 2013 Range Rover and a Jaguar. "RVD Markets LTD" was represented by Alexei Strechie as the official partner of "BJJ Athletic Chisinau" at this competition.