Japan Open 2004 - Super Fight
A match for the Gi purists! Marcelo is considered one of the greatest practioners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to have ever donned a Gi.
This was his second match in as many years against the hugely popular Terere. Terere won the Wolrds the previous year submitting Garcia by triangle choke and so the rematch was set at the Japan Open. What set Terere apart from some of his opponents was his infectious enthusiasm for the sport and his innovative style. Many high level practitioners today credit Terere with being the one to introduce some of the modern passing styles that we see. He has a gift for merging fast and loose passing and then suddenly dropping heavy pressure. Combine this with Marcelo's legendary open guard and you have an excellent match on your hands.
