Rafael Lovato Jr. wins the 2008 Pan Ams

Rafael Lovato, Jr. wins another Pan-American black belt Gold!

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SRJJA's Rafael Lovato, Jr. who is a current World champion and defending Pan-American champion, repeated his success today as he won the heavyweight title by defeating Robert Tussa Alencar of Gracie Barra in the finals. In what is being considered the best match of the day, the Oklahoma native swept and took the back of Alencar. The sweep (2 points) and back (4 points) guaranteed him the gold with the 6-0 victory. Congrats Rafael!!!