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Welcome, to the 30th edition of Match of the Week. This week’s match is a great one! It is Caio Terra vs. Samuel Braga from the 2007 NoGi Worlds.





Caio Terra is a black belt under Paulo Mauricio Strauch and represents his own team, CTBJJA (Caio Terra BJJ Association). Caio is one of the most talented competitors of all time, utilising superb technique throughout his matches due to his small size. Terra's journey to the black belt is also one of the fastest in history, with it only taking him three and a half years.





As well as being one of the most technical, Caio is also one of the most decorated champions in history. He is a seven time World NoGi Champion (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), and a three time Pan American Champion (2013, 2012, 2011). He is also a two time World (2013, 2008), European (2014, 2015), European NoGi (2013 weight & absolute), and Pan American NoGi Champion (2011, 2010).





Caio is best known for the use of his dynamic half guard game, and his reliance on 'modern' Jiu-Jitsu techniques. This is something that Caio has become especially known for in recent years. Due to his small size, Caio demonstrates phenomenal technique in his matches. He really is living proof of technique always conquering strength.





Caio Terra





Samuel Braga is a black belt under Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes and fights for Gracie Barra. Samuel is best known as being one of the fathers of berimbolo, a technique which is very popular in competition today. Today, Samuel runs his own academy in Knoxville, Tennessee.





Again, Just like Caio, Samuel is a very accomplished competitor. He is a five time World (2010, 2008, 2005, 2004 brown, 2002 purple) and Brazilian National Champion (2005 brown, 2004, 2003 purple, 2002, 2001 blue). He is also a one time World NoGi (2007), Pan American (2004 brown), Brazilian National Teams Champion (2003 purple).





As I mentioned earlier, Samuel is one of the original people to use the berimbolo. As a result, you see him utilise this position a lot in his matches. He also uses the de la riva guard to great effect throughout his matches.





Samuel Braga





Both of these fighters have very similar styles, so it makes for an interesting match. Both competitors show off their tricky guard work, and they exchange sweeps, back take and leg lock attempts. A very good match!





The video of the match can be found below! I hope you guys enjoy!





See you next week!





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