00:00It's the third and final day of the Lima 2025 Grand Prix in Peru,
00:05and the heavyweights were to deliver a spectacular finale to an unforgettable event.
00:10In the under 90kg, Rafael Macedo of Brazil met Murad Fatyev of Azerbaijan.
00:16In a tightly contested battle, Macedo found the armlock he needed to secure his victory and gold medal.
00:24I want to have a lot more events here, because it's very good for us.
00:31We have a lot of Brazilian and Pan-American friends, and my family, it's my life.
00:36I have a child 20 days ago, and this medal is for him, my little boy, and my wife.
00:43His medal was awarded by IJF Ambassador and IJF Medical Commission Chair, Dr. Antonio Castro.
00:49Already a Grand Prix silver and bronze medalist, Metka Lobnik of Spain,
00:53Metka Lobnik of Slovenia had her sights set firmly on gold in the under 78kg category.
00:59She completed her collection in style with some superb groundwork, pinning her opponent for Ippon.
01:07I usually don't get to compete with my team, because there are only a few Westerns in Slovenia,
01:12but now I have quite a few supporters.
01:14Because of the Junior Worlds, they decided they would stay in cheer for me,
01:19so I'm very happy to have my friends from the club here.
01:22She was awarded her medal by IJF Sport Commission member and three-time world champion, Miss Yuri Alviar.
01:32Leonardo Goncalves faced teammate Giovanni Ferreira in the all-Brazilian showdown at minus 100kg.
01:38With mutual respect, but fierce determination, it was Ferreira who would take home the gold.
01:44The medals were awarded by IJF Vice President, Mr. Carlos Segarra.
01:54A plus 78kg final is familiar territory for Raz Hershko.
01:58With an early Yuko score, Hershko held on throughout the contest to claim her gold medal.
02:03Israel ambassador in Peru, His Excellency Mr. Eiran Yuvan was on hand to award the medals.
02:13In the plus 100kg final, Brazil's Rafael Buzakarini took on two-time Olympic champion, Lucas Kapalek of Czechia.
02:21With the fight into golden score, Kapalek demonstrated why he is so dominant on the ground, with a trademark transition into a hold down.
02:31Kapalek adding yet another gold to his impressive collection.
02:36He was awarded his medal by Peruvian Olympic Committee Vice President, Mr. Manuel del Castillo.
02:43The third and final day of the Peru Grand Prix wrapped up an incredible first ever Grand Prix event for the country.
02:50The heavyweights put on an incredible performance that brought the competition to a spectacular close.
02:56Thank you, Peru.
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