Thiago Ortiz competes for Ortiz Martial Arts Academy and represents Australia. Titles include: IBJJF Pan Pacific Championship, light, 2026; IBJJF Pan Pacific No-Gi Championship, light, 2026; IBJJF Pan Pacific Championship, feather, 2025. Medals include: IBJJF Asian Championship silver, feather, 2026; IBJJF Pan Pacific No-Gi Championship bronze, feather, 2025.
Results
Olivia Schauer, Ari Tabak, Thomas Messo and Anton Minenko were among the 53 black belts registered in Melbourne a day after the no-gi tournament. Every adult black belt podium from the gi Pan Pacific.
Results
Thomas Messo, Anton Minenko, Thiago Ortiz and Belal Etiabari were among the 32 black belts registered in Melbourne, with Tahni Jeynes and Amy Prewett in the women’s divisions. Every adult black belt podium from the Pan Pacific No-Gi.