It’s a rare occasion when a news network that doesn’t specifically focus on BJJ or MMA dedicates time to covering jiu-jitsu. But that’s exactly what happened when Claudia do Val showed up and put on an impressive performance at the Manila Open in the Philippines.
As a world-class jiu-jitsu athlete, Do Val’s presence at the event was a big deal for the country, and CNN Manila took some time to both feature her wins as a news item and also sit down with her for an interview. Take a look!
