Rômulo Barral (born May 3, 1982, Diamantina-MG) is a

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competitor. He is a black belt under

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and competes for

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, where he has won numerous championships. Rômulo Barral is one of the top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters in the "Meio Pesado" weight division. Rômulo Barral maintained this black belt status in the years that followed with consistent medals at the top BJJ tournaments in the world. In August 2011, Rômulo established his own Gracie Barra academy in Northridge, California, proving that he is also a coach. Rômulo is a 5-time black belt world champion, 3-time silver medalist in the open weight division, and a no-gi world champion, and the 2013 ADCC champion.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

Bjj Heroes: Romulo Barral

Romulo Barral career on MARanking
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