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Champion Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Says He’s ‘Vegan For The Animals’

Bernardo Ficarella, a vegan athlete and martial artist, has black belts in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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Photo shows Bernardo Ficarella, a vegan athlete and champion martial artist with black belts in both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wearing multiple medals and holding a trophy

Champion Judo And Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Says He’s ‘Vegan For The Animals’

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