Defending Pan American Champion Sentwali Woolridge went down 2 rounds to 0 against Brazil’s Braulio Junior in the 75kg Finals at the 11th Pan American Wushu Championships in Lubbock, Texas.
After losing the first round Woolridge attempted to make some adjustments but the young Brazilian proved to be the better fighter on the night to become the new 75kg champion. Woolridge finished with the Silver.
Keanu Wilson also went down 2 rounds to 0 against Brazil’s veteran fighter Daniel Dionisio. Dionisio is in his last year of eligibility for amateur Sanda as he turned 35 this year. Wilson put in a solid effort against the veteran and certainly gained a lot of experience in his first Pan American championships picking up one win and one loss to finish with the Silver.
Jermal Woolridge was unable to change Bermuda’s fortune as he endured an injury in the first round being unable to continue the much. While executing a takedown against USA’s Christian Morales. Both fighters fell awkwardly resulting in Woolridge blowing out his knee.
Bermuda conclude the championships with one Gold, five Silver and one Bronze Medal in the Championships.
