Nicholas Meregali, one of the most dominant figures in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is set to make his return to the gi competition at the IBJJF Pan Championship 2023. This will be the first time he will be competing in the gi since winning the absolute division of the IBJJF World Championship in 2022.
Nicholas Meregali Back From No-Gi
Meregali has been a prominent figure in Gi competition for years, but he decided to take a break from it to focus on no-gi competition. This decision was influenced by his invitation to compete at the 2022 ADCC World Championship, where he surprised many by winning bronze in the under 99kg division and silver in the absolute division.
Eyes on the Ultra-Heavyweight Title
Now, Meregali is returning to gi competition, and he’s aiming for the top spot in the ultra-heavyweight division at the IBJJF Pan Championship 2023. Fans eagerly anticipate his return, and many wonder how he will fare after spending so much time focusing on no-gi.
Despite the challenges he will face, Meregali is still considered the favourite to take home gold in both the ultra-heavyweight and absolute divisions. However, he will face stiff competition from the likes of Roosevelt Sousa, who is known for his powerful grappling skills.
It remains to be seen how Meregali’s time away from gi competition will affect his performance, but one thing is certain: he is a fierce competitor with an impressive track record in the sport. Fans can’t wait to see him back in action at the IBJJF Pan Championship 2023, and there’s no doubt that he will give it his all to take home the gold.
“Time to dress in the Kimono and show people who’s the king of this s*it” Nicholas Meregali made his statement on Instagram, which was very well received by his fans.
