Zadar Open: Samuel Canquerino takes gold in weight and bronze in absolute in Croatia

On September 20, the city of Zadar hosted the first IBJJF Open in Croatia, for the black belt Samuel Hertzog Canquerino a great opportunity in the search for experience in smaller competitions, in addition to gaining points needed to qualify for The 2015 World Championship.
Competing in lightweight, Samuel came out the winner in tight end against Englishman Oliver Geddes (Roger Gracie), the clash was decided by only a four-point reversal advantage and ending in an intense way with Oliver scraping at all costs.
Already in the absolute after winning the Swiss Thomas Oyarzun (Alliance), Samuel had a knee injury during a key attack against the very heavyweight Antonio Henriques Junior (Roger Gracie), making his continuation in the fight impracticable, thus ending with the third Placement in the open.