Costa Rican pride! Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete Julián Espinosa ranks as the best in the world in his division

Congratulations! According to information provided by the global ranking of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation , Costa Rican Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Julián Espinosa is currently positioned as the best in the world in the featherweight division.

The young athlete achieved this position after being crowned runner-up at the 2022 World Championship Without Kimono last December.

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The 22-year-old is also currently ranked #17 in the overall brown belt rankings.

The year 2022 was one of great triumphs for Julián, as he was also crowned champion in the adult brown belt category of the 2022 European Championship Without Kimono , which took place on November 11 in Rome, Italy.

The Costa Rican took this outstanding first place after beating the Brazilian in the final. Marcos Vinicius de Azevedo. He also had a great performance throughout the competition, having faced the best in the world in the featherweight category.

According to information provided by Delfino.cr, Julián will compete this year with a black belt, and will face the best in the world.