NEW JAPANES FIGHT MAGAZINE GONKAKU.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
RENZO GRACIE NEWS:
7/30/2007
The workshop held This past Friday at Renzo Gracie Academy was packed to the hilt with new and old students. Everyone was in good spirits and there was a forthcoming positive energy in the air as Master Renzo took the reigns of class leading the workshop with some very insightful new techniques. The big surprise came at the end of the workshops though, where many deserving students were awarded belt upgrades. The pinnacle of the night ended with the giving away of a total of eight new black belts. Usually with the award of a new belt Master Renzo ceremoniously hits the student over the back with the new belt but he held back this action respectfully joking: “You never hit a black belt!” After receiving the Black Belt each student was required to make a speech before all as they graciously tied the belt around their waist. Every speech came from the heart of each student and touched all in the room. The following is taken from some of the speeches…
“Looking back it has been a long journey.”
“If I died tomorrow I could look back on my life and this would be the pinnacle.”
“This is not the end. This is a stepping stone to many greater things.”
“It’s been a long hard road.”
“If I was hugging his (Renzo’s) leg …it was only because it was on my side of the bed.”(Pete Lawson joked in response to a story told by Renzo)
At the end, of course, everyone gave many thanks to Master Renzo.
The workshop held This past Friday at Renzo Gracie Academy was packed to the hilt with new and old students. Everyone was in good spirits and there was a forthcoming positive energy in the air as Master Renzo took the reigns of class leading the workshop with some very insightful new techniques. The big surprise came at the end of the workshops though, where many deserving students were awarded belt upgrades. The pinnacle of the night ended with the giving away of a total of eight new black belts. Usually with the award of a new belt Master Renzo ceremoniously hits the student over the back with the new belt but he held back this action respectfully joking: “You never hit a black belt!” After receiving the Black Belt each student was required to make a speech before all as they graciously tied the belt around their waist. Every speech came from the heart of each student and touched all in the room. The following is taken from some of the speeches…
“Looking back it has been a long journey.”
“If I died tomorrow I could look back on my life and this would be the pinnacle.”
“This is not the end. This is a stepping stone to many greater things.”
“It’s been a long hard road.”
“If I was hugging his (Renzo’s) leg …it was only because it was on my side of the bed.”(Pete Lawson joked in response to a story told by Renzo)
At the end, of course, everyone gave many thanks to Master Renzo.
WORLD COMPLETE RESULTS:
BJJ Worlds complete results
Check who got a medal in Long Beach
Black belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Bruno Malfacine UGF
2 - Yusuke Honma Paraestra
3 - Oga Mikio Newaza World
3 - André Soares American Top Team
Super Featherweight
1 - Robson Moura Nova União
2 - Samuel Cruz Gracie Barra
3 - Carlos Holanda Osvaldo Alves
3 - Bernardo Pitel Nova União
Featherweight
1 - Rubens Charles Alliance
2 - Mario Reis Gracie Barra
3 - Bruno Frazatto Godoi JJ Club
3 - Jonatas Gurgel Jordan Team
Lightweight
1 - Lucas Lepri Alliance
2 - Michel Maia Nova União
3 - Celso Vinicius Gracie Barra
3 - Rafael Barbosa Brazilian Top Team
Middleweight
1 - Lucas Leite Brasa
2 - André Galvao Brasa
3 - Murilo santana Yamasaki Academy
3 - Gustavo Campos Sul JJ
Medium heavyweight
1 - Romulo Barral Gracie Barra
2 - Saulo Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
3 – João Filipe Gracie Barra America
3 - Tarsis Humphreys Alliance
Heavyweight
1 - Alexandre Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
2 - Roberto Alencar Gracie Barra
3 - Flavio Almeida Gracie Barra
3 - Thiago Gaia Nova União
Super heavyweight
1 - Roger Gracie Gracie Barra
2 - Robert Drysdale Brasa
3 - Rodrigo Medeiros Brasa
3 - Antonio Neto Gordo JJ
Super superheavyweight
1 - Rafael Lovato Gracie Humaitá
2 - Luis Theodoro Godoi JJ Club
3 - Rodrigo Cavaca Brasa
3 - Vinicius Magalhães Gracie Humaitá
Open Class
1 - Roger Gracie Gracie Barra
2 - Romulo Barral Gracie Barra
3 - Alexandre Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
3 - Robert Drysdale Brasa
Brow belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Hiroki Takahashi Purebred
Super featherweight
1 - João Paulo Axis Japan
2 - Renan Borges American fight center
3 - Kazuya Satoh Paraestra
3 - Nobuhiko Kitahara Axis Japan
Featherweight
1 - João Catisti Godoi JJ Club
2 - Thiago Clemente EOFC Integração
3 - Katsunori Kataniwa Axis Japan
3 - Mike Easton Lloyd Irvin
Lightweight
1 - Michael Langhi Alliance
2 - Gilbert Burns Nova União
3 - Takumi Nakayma Paraestra
3 - Marcelo Mafra Brasa
Middleweight
1 - Kron Gracie Rickson
2 - Otavio Souza Gracie Barra
3 - Vagner Rocha Team Popovitch
3 - Rylan Lizares Icon Sports Martial Arts
Medium heavyweight
1 - Nivaldo Oliveira Brasa
2 - Luiz Gustavo Campos Brasa
3 - Leonardo Ferreira Gracie Barra
3 - Marcel Ribeiro Barbosa JJ
Heavyweight
1 - Christopher Moriarty Alliance
2 - Bernardo Faria BTT
3 - Antonio Peinado Alliance
3 - Vitor Toleto Osvaldo Alves
Super heavyweight
1 - Marcel Fortuna Gracie Barra
2 - Kevin Sheridan Alliance
3 - Tom Deblass Renzo Gracie
3 - Thiago Stefanutti Maromba JJ
Super super heavyweight
1 - Leonardo Santos BJJ Revolution Team
2 - Asa Fuller Cleber Luciano JJ
3 - Sergio Farnas Team Mica
3 - Ramon Copher Alliance
Open Class
1 - Otavio Souza Gracie Barra
2 - William Cooper Paragon
3 - Antonio Peinado Alliance
3 - Augusto Vieira Gracie Barra BH
Purple belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Kei Ito Axis Japan
2 - Kazuyoshi Okumura Paraestra
3 - Andrea Verdemare Italian Connection
3 - Spencer Hewitt Marc Walder
Super featherweight
1 - Guilherme Mendes Brasa
2 - Rafael Mendes Brasa
3 - Gabriel Wolf Ataide Junior
3 - Erick Buthsombat Guillobel BJJ
Featherweight
1 - Justin Rader Gracie Humaitá
2 - Zachary Maxwell Maxercise
3 - Israel Ceron Ralph Gracie
3 - Rubens Calasans Osvaldo Alves
Lightweight
1 - Matheus Barros Akxe BJJ
2 - Dustin Alcbari World Class
3 - Adam Piccolotti Raul Castillo
3 - Bruno Allen Nova União
Middleweight
1 - Gabriel Goulart Alliance Atlanta
2 - Vinicius Corrales Sul JJ
3 - Alfredo Miras Brasa
3 - Brian Rago Gracie Humaitá
Medium heavyweight
1 - Brendan Raedy Yamasaki Academy
2 - Brad Peterson Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jordan Rivas Elite
3 - Jacob Mcclinton Gustavo Dantas
Heavyweight
1 - João Assis Brasa Brazil
2 - Jason Spaller Zingano BJJ
3 - Ricky Franco de Camargo
3 - Ben Baxter Gracie Humaitá
Super heavyweight
1 - Gustavo Dias Elias Chute Boxe
2 - Carlos Melo Claudio Franca
3 - Bennin Corey Gracie Barra San Diego
3 - Eric Dougherty Alliance
Super super heavyweight
1 - James Quan BJJ Revolution Team
2 - Jonathan Tooker Alliance
3 - Luiz Pedro Ribeiro Btt Ataque Duplo
3 - Bruce Hoyer Machado Las Vegas
Open Class
1 - Gustavo Elias Chute Boxe
2 - Ian Mepherson Alliance
3 - Alfredo Miras Brasa
3 - Brendan Raedy Yamasaki Academy
Blue belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Yoji Tsurumaki Axis Japan
2 - Jonathan Nakashima Renzo Gracie
3 - Sergio Castillo Gracie Barra
3 - Yonathan Sherbatov Gracie Barra
Super featherweight
1 - Matt Sanchez Ultimate Fitness
2 - Loren Valdez Gracie Barra America
3 - Yoshida Masanori Gracie Barra
3 - Darren Branch Royler Gracie
Featherweight
1 - Daniel Ortegas American Top Team
2 - Adrian Vasquez Fight Factory Pasadena
3 - Enzo Cerri Orlando Saraiva
3 - Ricardo Rosa Rickson
Lightweight
1 - A J Agazarm Gracie Barra
2 - Vince Parra BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Matt Magana Alliance
3 - Brent Primus Gracie Humaitá
Middleweight
1 - Tim de Angelo Balance
2 - Koichiro Simamoto Gracie Barra Japao
3 - Colin Daynes Revolution Martial Arts
3 - Jukka Koperlainen Alliance
Medium heavyweight
1 - Isaac July Leo Dalla/ Guigo
2 - Breno Macarenhas Gracie Barra
3 - Jean-Marie Lagier Brazilian Top Team
3 - Matt Sloan Gracie Tijuca
Heavyweight
1 - Luke Rockhold Gorilla JJ
2 - James Puopolo Gracie Tijuca
3 - Noriyuki Kakuta Axis Japan
3 - Patrick Appelgate Gracie Barra America
Super heavyweight
1 - Mikael Marffy Brasa
2 - Louis Geropapas Gracie Barra
3 - Morgan Cheek Ralph Gracie
3 - Jamie Baker Claudio Franca
Super super heavyweight
1 - Jarrod Bunch Bervely Hills
2 - David Kohl Alliance
3 - Tracy Taylor Vaghi Martial Arts
3 - Abraham Marte Yamasaki Academy
White belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Felipe Silva Renzo Gracie
2 - Seam Santella ATT
3 - Jonathon Gaxiola Kugtar
3 - Richard Rocha Gauntlet JJ
Super featherweight
1 - Thiago Silva Renzo Gracie
2 - Joe Bareng Rickson
3 - Jayson Barniske Viper BJJ
3 - Domenick Ansagay Ainofea
Featherweight
1 - Kirk Fitypatrick Performance
2 - Eric Jiang Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jonathan Gonzales Showtime JJ
3 - Richard Henandez Longman
Lightweigth
1 - Joseph Thomas Rodrigo Vaghi
2 - Peter Runez Alliance Atlanta
3 - Gabriel Pressnall Ralph Gracie
3 - Bryan Shinohara Cobra Kai
Middleweight
1 - Gabriel Reyna Alliance Atlanta
2 - Gabriel Rodriguez Showtime JJ
3 - Lance Contento Tucson BJJ
3 - Colin West Rickson Gracie
Medium heavyweight
1 - Nik Theotikos Gracie barra/ World Team
2 - Thad Thomlinson BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Brian Grace Alliance
3 - Barrett Lee Machado JJ
Heavyweight
1 - Jef Cloude BJJ Revolution Team
2 - John Santoyo BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Thomas Breviere Pelea Jiu-Jitsu
3 - Aaron Coyasso Relson Gracie
Super heavyweight
1 - David Sakaoghli Fight Factory Pasadena
2 - Esteban De La Cruz Marcelo Cavalcanti
3 - Jason Yerrington Texas Powerhouse
3 - Ryan De Laet Elite
Super superheavyweight
1 - Zeb Beatty Cleber JJ
2 - Joshua Wills Kugtar
3 - Jason Trujilo Roger Machado
3 - Jeff Chilin Sabatin Team
Brown/black belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Michelle Nicolini Brasa
2 - Tessa McMahon Gracie Barra
3 - Kanako Inaba Champion JJ
3 - Felicia Oh Jean Jacques Machado
Featherweight
1 - Laurence Cousin Behring
2 - Sayaka Shioda AACC
3 - Bianca Barreto Gracie Barra
3 - Leticia Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
Lightweight
1 - Hanette quadros Carlson Gracie Team
2 - Gabriela Bermudez Gracie Humaitá
3 - Luana Alzuguir Barbosa JJ
3 - Gisele Braga BJJ Revolution Team
Middleweight
1 - Emily Kwok Renzo Gracie
2 - Luciana Dis Gracie Humaitá
3 - Kris Shaw Leka Vieira
Medium heavyweight
1 - Penny Thomas Rickson
2 - Christina Thomas Relson Gracie
3 - Maria do Carmo De La Riva
3 - Milda shidonis Wasatch Jiu- Jitsu
Open Class
1 - Michelle Nicolini Brasa
2 - Luciana Dias Gracie Humaitá
3 - Sayaka Shioda AACC
3 - Laurence Dias Gracie Humaitá
Purple belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Chika Harris Axis Japan
2 - Nyjah Easton Lloyd Irvin
3 - Dawn Miller North Country BJJ
3 - Claudia Martinez Team USA BJJ
Featherweight
1 - Jeniffer Petrina Gracie Humaitá
2 - Ana Carolina Vidal Gracie Humaitá
3 - April Robinson Alliance
3 - Heather Schmitz Zingano BJJ
Lightweight
1 - Angelica Tabor Gracie Humaitá
2 - Devi Christel Rosa Frontline
3 - Ella Rudfelt Hilti BJJ
3 - Heidi Sachs Rocha JJ
Middleweight
1 - Ana Laura Cordeiro Gracie Barra
2 - Monica Vanessa Sandro Bala
3 - Karen Miller Brasa
3 - Valerie Worthington BJJ Revolution Team
Medium heavyweight
1 - Gabrielle Garcia Macaco Gold Team
2 - Clarissa Andic Brazilian Top Team
3 - Katrina Weilbacher Alliance
3 - Cindy Magdaleno Caique JJ
Open Class
1 - Ana Laura Cordeiro Gracie Barra
2 - Ana Carolina Vidal Gracie Humaitá
3 - Heather schmite Zingano BJJ
3 - Gabrielle Garcia Macaco Gold Team
Blue belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Yasmin sewgobind Yamasaki Academy
2 - Hillary Witt Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jen Flannery Lloyd Irvin
3 - Tove Sodersten Prana JJ
Featherweight
1 - Beatriz Mesquita Gracie Humaitá
2 - Linda Lindstrom Nacka Dojo
3 - Sue Ausman Team Lutter
3 - Elsa Sery Tristar Gym
Lightweigth
1 - Vanessa Smith Marcelo C. Monteiro
2 - Brigette Barnato Ralph Gracie
3 - Arnela Hadzisulejmanovic Hilti BJJ
3 - Valerie Letouneau Tristar Gym
Middleweight
1 - Shanti Abelha Brasa
2 - Caitlin Huggins Gracie Barra CSRA
3 - Joi Shahan Lone Star BJJ
3 - Tamar Awad Gracie Humaitá
Medium heavyweight
1 - Maryanne Mullany Machado Australia
2 - Nia Daniels Lloyd Irvin
3 - Julia O'Riordan Easton Brazilian JJ
3 - Genevieve Lancaster Showtime JJ
White Belt adult female
Super Featherweight
1 - Cassandra Magdaleno Vaghi Martial Arts
2 - Melanie Ramirez Gracie Barra
Featherweight
1 - Jill Davidson Gracie Humaitá
2 - Annie Médioton Gracie Humaitá
3 - Annette Laur American Top Team
3 - Brandy Nerney Gauntlet JJ
Lighweight
1 - Cahelee Albert Zingano BJJ
2 - Jennifer Takos Cassio Werneck
3 - Karisa Prescott Gracie Barra
3 - Meishuku Ishimura Cross Point
Middleweight
1 - Danelle martin Gracie Barra
2 - Kimberly Morlandhy Brazilian Top Team
3 - Karen Monsseau Renzo Gracie
Medium heavyweight
1 - Kayti Quesada Marcelo Cavalcanti
2 - Suzanni Maslow Gracie Humaitá
White belt master
Featherweight
1 - David Mirikitani North Broadway
2 - Rob Capili Body Worx
3 - James Havins City boxing
3 - Jerry Lozano Team USA BJJ
Lightweight
1 - Ben Braasch The Lab
2 - Sean Logan Gauntlet JJ
3 - Cristiano Bartoli Italian Connection
3 - Daniel Veja Ralph Gracie
Middleweigth
1 - Moses Thai Cassio Werneck
2 - Kenny Johnson Rigan Mchado
3 - Jimmy La Point Gracie Barra
3 - Daniel Liams Vandry BJJ
Medium heavyweight
1 - Ed Brown Ralph Gracie
2 - Wojciech Malowany Rodrigo Clark BJJ
3 - Tyler Bargiel Progressive Martial Arts
3 - Ed Oakes Rickson Gracie
Heavyweight
1 - Damian Giath HB Academy
2 - Ozzy D'limma Team Mica
3 - Timothy Rourke Cincotta/Villari's
3 - Mike Erickson Cleber JJ
Superheavyweight
1 - Raszell Carpenter The Boxing Club
2 - Matthew Benner Gracie Barra
3 - Norm Twyford Laurita BJJ
3 - Marc Tiro HB Academy
Super superheavyweight
1 - David Copelin Rodrigo Vaghi
2 - Nate Daniel Rey Diogo
3 - James Small Ultimate Fitness
3 - Kevin Daley Fight Factory Pasadena
Blue belt juveline male
Super Featherweigth
1 - Rayfan Barbosa Monteiro
2 - Gianni Grippo Renzo Gracie
3 - Mathew Feiner Cesar Gracie
3 - Nick Travis Gracie Barra
Featherweight
1 - Michel Langhi Alliance
2 - Randy Hochuli Gustavo Dantas
3 - Andris Bruvovskis Cassio Werneck
3 - Albert Gonzalez Rigan Mchado
Lightweight
1 - Stephen Martin Gracie Barra
2 - John Soliz United BJJ
3 - Ryan Heilman Gustavo Dantas
3 - Carlo Lugli Cia Paulista
Middleweight
1 - Thiago Gaia Brasa
2 - Claudio Cotrin Nova União
3 - Noah Tillis BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Yuri Vilefort ATT
Medium heavyweight
1 - Lucas Freitas Gracie Barra PE
2 - David Bass Alliance
3 - Jason Soliz Elite
3 - Ross Hansen Gracie Barra
Heavyweight
1 - Thomaz Elias Caique JJ
2 - William Smith Ralph Gracie
3 - Jeferson Comin Ryan Gracie
3 - Ricardo Augusto Silva Infight
Super heavyweight
1 - Ricardo seixas Ryan Gracie
2 - Matt Kirby Alliance
Super superheavyweight
1 - Fernando Shirakura Liberi/Gracie Barra
2 - James Cooper Roger Gracie Academy
Open Class
1 - Claudio Cotrin Nova União
2 - Ricardo seixas Ryan Gracie
3 - Jefferson Conin Ryan Gracie
3 - David Bass Alliance
Blue belt juvenile female
Featherweight
1 - Mackenzie Dern Gracie Humaitá
Lightweight
1 - Thaise Fernandes Passaros da manha
2 - Fiona Watson Gazzy Parman
International Novice Open Championship
Academy results
1 - Renzo Gracie
2 - Rodrigo Vaghi
3 - Gracie Humaitá
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Academy results:
Adult:
1 - Gracie Barra
2 - Alliance
3 - Brasa
Juvenile :
1 - Alliance
2 - Ryan Gracie
3 - Nova União
Female:
1 - Gracie Humaitá
2 - Brasa
3 - Gracie Barra
Check who got a medal in Long Beach
Black belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Bruno Malfacine UGF
2 - Yusuke Honma Paraestra
3 - Oga Mikio Newaza World
3 - André Soares American Top Team
Super Featherweight
1 - Robson Moura Nova União
2 - Samuel Cruz Gracie Barra
3 - Carlos Holanda Osvaldo Alves
3 - Bernardo Pitel Nova União
Featherweight
1 - Rubens Charles Alliance
2 - Mario Reis Gracie Barra
3 - Bruno Frazatto Godoi JJ Club
3 - Jonatas Gurgel Jordan Team
Lightweight
1 - Lucas Lepri Alliance
2 - Michel Maia Nova União
3 - Celso Vinicius Gracie Barra
3 - Rafael Barbosa Brazilian Top Team
Middleweight
1 - Lucas Leite Brasa
2 - André Galvao Brasa
3 - Murilo santana Yamasaki Academy
3 - Gustavo Campos Sul JJ
Medium heavyweight
1 - Romulo Barral Gracie Barra
2 - Saulo Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
3 – João Filipe Gracie Barra America
3 - Tarsis Humphreys Alliance
Heavyweight
1 - Alexandre Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
2 - Roberto Alencar Gracie Barra
3 - Flavio Almeida Gracie Barra
3 - Thiago Gaia Nova União
Super heavyweight
1 - Roger Gracie Gracie Barra
2 - Robert Drysdale Brasa
3 - Rodrigo Medeiros Brasa
3 - Antonio Neto Gordo JJ
Super superheavyweight
1 - Rafael Lovato Gracie Humaitá
2 - Luis Theodoro Godoi JJ Club
3 - Rodrigo Cavaca Brasa
3 - Vinicius Magalhães Gracie Humaitá
Open Class
1 - Roger Gracie Gracie Barra
2 - Romulo Barral Gracie Barra
3 - Alexandre Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
3 - Robert Drysdale Brasa
Brow belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Hiroki Takahashi Purebred
Super featherweight
1 - João Paulo Axis Japan
2 - Renan Borges American fight center
3 - Kazuya Satoh Paraestra
3 - Nobuhiko Kitahara Axis Japan
Featherweight
1 - João Catisti Godoi JJ Club
2 - Thiago Clemente EOFC Integração
3 - Katsunori Kataniwa Axis Japan
3 - Mike Easton Lloyd Irvin
Lightweight
1 - Michael Langhi Alliance
2 - Gilbert Burns Nova União
3 - Takumi Nakayma Paraestra
3 - Marcelo Mafra Brasa
Middleweight
1 - Kron Gracie Rickson
2 - Otavio Souza Gracie Barra
3 - Vagner Rocha Team Popovitch
3 - Rylan Lizares Icon Sports Martial Arts
Medium heavyweight
1 - Nivaldo Oliveira Brasa
2 - Luiz Gustavo Campos Brasa
3 - Leonardo Ferreira Gracie Barra
3 - Marcel Ribeiro Barbosa JJ
Heavyweight
1 - Christopher Moriarty Alliance
2 - Bernardo Faria BTT
3 - Antonio Peinado Alliance
3 - Vitor Toleto Osvaldo Alves
Super heavyweight
1 - Marcel Fortuna Gracie Barra
2 - Kevin Sheridan Alliance
3 - Tom Deblass Renzo Gracie
3 - Thiago Stefanutti Maromba JJ
Super super heavyweight
1 - Leonardo Santos BJJ Revolution Team
2 - Asa Fuller Cleber Luciano JJ
3 - Sergio Farnas Team Mica
3 - Ramon Copher Alliance
Open Class
1 - Otavio Souza Gracie Barra
2 - William Cooper Paragon
3 - Antonio Peinado Alliance
3 - Augusto Vieira Gracie Barra BH
Purple belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Kei Ito Axis Japan
2 - Kazuyoshi Okumura Paraestra
3 - Andrea Verdemare Italian Connection
3 - Spencer Hewitt Marc Walder
Super featherweight
1 - Guilherme Mendes Brasa
2 - Rafael Mendes Brasa
3 - Gabriel Wolf Ataide Junior
3 - Erick Buthsombat Guillobel BJJ
Featherweight
1 - Justin Rader Gracie Humaitá
2 - Zachary Maxwell Maxercise
3 - Israel Ceron Ralph Gracie
3 - Rubens Calasans Osvaldo Alves
Lightweight
1 - Matheus Barros Akxe BJJ
2 - Dustin Alcbari World Class
3 - Adam Piccolotti Raul Castillo
3 - Bruno Allen Nova União
Middleweight
1 - Gabriel Goulart Alliance Atlanta
2 - Vinicius Corrales Sul JJ
3 - Alfredo Miras Brasa
3 - Brian Rago Gracie Humaitá
Medium heavyweight
1 - Brendan Raedy Yamasaki Academy
2 - Brad Peterson Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jordan Rivas Elite
3 - Jacob Mcclinton Gustavo Dantas
Heavyweight
1 - João Assis Brasa Brazil
2 - Jason Spaller Zingano BJJ
3 - Ricky Franco de Camargo
3 - Ben Baxter Gracie Humaitá
Super heavyweight
1 - Gustavo Dias Elias Chute Boxe
2 - Carlos Melo Claudio Franca
3 - Bennin Corey Gracie Barra San Diego
3 - Eric Dougherty Alliance
Super super heavyweight
1 - James Quan BJJ Revolution Team
2 - Jonathan Tooker Alliance
3 - Luiz Pedro Ribeiro Btt Ataque Duplo
3 - Bruce Hoyer Machado Las Vegas
Open Class
1 - Gustavo Elias Chute Boxe
2 - Ian Mepherson Alliance
3 - Alfredo Miras Brasa
3 - Brendan Raedy Yamasaki Academy
Blue belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Yoji Tsurumaki Axis Japan
2 - Jonathan Nakashima Renzo Gracie
3 - Sergio Castillo Gracie Barra
3 - Yonathan Sherbatov Gracie Barra
Super featherweight
1 - Matt Sanchez Ultimate Fitness
2 - Loren Valdez Gracie Barra America
3 - Yoshida Masanori Gracie Barra
3 - Darren Branch Royler Gracie
Featherweight
1 - Daniel Ortegas American Top Team
2 - Adrian Vasquez Fight Factory Pasadena
3 - Enzo Cerri Orlando Saraiva
3 - Ricardo Rosa Rickson
Lightweight
1 - A J Agazarm Gracie Barra
2 - Vince Parra BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Matt Magana Alliance
3 - Brent Primus Gracie Humaitá
Middleweight
1 - Tim de Angelo Balance
2 - Koichiro Simamoto Gracie Barra Japao
3 - Colin Daynes Revolution Martial Arts
3 - Jukka Koperlainen Alliance
Medium heavyweight
1 - Isaac July Leo Dalla/ Guigo
2 - Breno Macarenhas Gracie Barra
3 - Jean-Marie Lagier Brazilian Top Team
3 - Matt Sloan Gracie Tijuca
Heavyweight
1 - Luke Rockhold Gorilla JJ
2 - James Puopolo Gracie Tijuca
3 - Noriyuki Kakuta Axis Japan
3 - Patrick Appelgate Gracie Barra America
Super heavyweight
1 - Mikael Marffy Brasa
2 - Louis Geropapas Gracie Barra
3 - Morgan Cheek Ralph Gracie
3 - Jamie Baker Claudio Franca
Super super heavyweight
1 - Jarrod Bunch Bervely Hills
2 - David Kohl Alliance
3 - Tracy Taylor Vaghi Martial Arts
3 - Abraham Marte Yamasaki Academy
White belt adult male
Rooster
1 - Felipe Silva Renzo Gracie
2 - Seam Santella ATT
3 - Jonathon Gaxiola Kugtar
3 - Richard Rocha Gauntlet JJ
Super featherweight
1 - Thiago Silva Renzo Gracie
2 - Joe Bareng Rickson
3 - Jayson Barniske Viper BJJ
3 - Domenick Ansagay Ainofea
Featherweight
1 - Kirk Fitypatrick Performance
2 - Eric Jiang Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jonathan Gonzales Showtime JJ
3 - Richard Henandez Longman
Lightweigth
1 - Joseph Thomas Rodrigo Vaghi
2 - Peter Runez Alliance Atlanta
3 - Gabriel Pressnall Ralph Gracie
3 - Bryan Shinohara Cobra Kai
Middleweight
1 - Gabriel Reyna Alliance Atlanta
2 - Gabriel Rodriguez Showtime JJ
3 - Lance Contento Tucson BJJ
3 - Colin West Rickson Gracie
Medium heavyweight
1 - Nik Theotikos Gracie barra/ World Team
2 - Thad Thomlinson BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Brian Grace Alliance
3 - Barrett Lee Machado JJ
Heavyweight
1 - Jef Cloude BJJ Revolution Team
2 - John Santoyo BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Thomas Breviere Pelea Jiu-Jitsu
3 - Aaron Coyasso Relson Gracie
Super heavyweight
1 - David Sakaoghli Fight Factory Pasadena
2 - Esteban De La Cruz Marcelo Cavalcanti
3 - Jason Yerrington Texas Powerhouse
3 - Ryan De Laet Elite
Super superheavyweight
1 - Zeb Beatty Cleber JJ
2 - Joshua Wills Kugtar
3 - Jason Trujilo Roger Machado
3 - Jeff Chilin Sabatin Team
Brown/black belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Michelle Nicolini Brasa
2 - Tessa McMahon Gracie Barra
3 - Kanako Inaba Champion JJ
3 - Felicia Oh Jean Jacques Machado
Featherweight
1 - Laurence Cousin Behring
2 - Sayaka Shioda AACC
3 - Bianca Barreto Gracie Barra
3 - Leticia Ribeiro Gracie Humaitá
Lightweight
1 - Hanette quadros Carlson Gracie Team
2 - Gabriela Bermudez Gracie Humaitá
3 - Luana Alzuguir Barbosa JJ
3 - Gisele Braga BJJ Revolution Team
Middleweight
1 - Emily Kwok Renzo Gracie
2 - Luciana Dis Gracie Humaitá
3 - Kris Shaw Leka Vieira
Medium heavyweight
1 - Penny Thomas Rickson
2 - Christina Thomas Relson Gracie
3 - Maria do Carmo De La Riva
3 - Milda shidonis Wasatch Jiu- Jitsu
Open Class
1 - Michelle Nicolini Brasa
2 - Luciana Dias Gracie Humaitá
3 - Sayaka Shioda AACC
3 - Laurence Dias Gracie Humaitá
Purple belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Chika Harris Axis Japan
2 - Nyjah Easton Lloyd Irvin
3 - Dawn Miller North Country BJJ
3 - Claudia Martinez Team USA BJJ
Featherweight
1 - Jeniffer Petrina Gracie Humaitá
2 - Ana Carolina Vidal Gracie Humaitá
3 - April Robinson Alliance
3 - Heather Schmitz Zingano BJJ
Lightweight
1 - Angelica Tabor Gracie Humaitá
2 - Devi Christel Rosa Frontline
3 - Ella Rudfelt Hilti BJJ
3 - Heidi Sachs Rocha JJ
Middleweight
1 - Ana Laura Cordeiro Gracie Barra
2 - Monica Vanessa Sandro Bala
3 - Karen Miller Brasa
3 - Valerie Worthington BJJ Revolution Team
Medium heavyweight
1 - Gabrielle Garcia Macaco Gold Team
2 - Clarissa Andic Brazilian Top Team
3 - Katrina Weilbacher Alliance
3 - Cindy Magdaleno Caique JJ
Open Class
1 - Ana Laura Cordeiro Gracie Barra
2 - Ana Carolina Vidal Gracie Humaitá
3 - Heather schmite Zingano BJJ
3 - Gabrielle Garcia Macaco Gold Team
Blue belt adult female
Super featherweight
1 - Yasmin sewgobind Yamasaki Academy
2 - Hillary Witt Gracie Humaitá
3 - Jen Flannery Lloyd Irvin
3 - Tove Sodersten Prana JJ
Featherweight
1 - Beatriz Mesquita Gracie Humaitá
2 - Linda Lindstrom Nacka Dojo
3 - Sue Ausman Team Lutter
3 - Elsa Sery Tristar Gym
Lightweigth
1 - Vanessa Smith Marcelo C. Monteiro
2 - Brigette Barnato Ralph Gracie
3 - Arnela Hadzisulejmanovic Hilti BJJ
3 - Valerie Letouneau Tristar Gym
Middleweight
1 - Shanti Abelha Brasa
2 - Caitlin Huggins Gracie Barra CSRA
3 - Joi Shahan Lone Star BJJ
3 - Tamar Awad Gracie Humaitá
Medium heavyweight
1 - Maryanne Mullany Machado Australia
2 - Nia Daniels Lloyd Irvin
3 - Julia O'Riordan Easton Brazilian JJ
3 - Genevieve Lancaster Showtime JJ
White Belt adult female
Super Featherweight
1 - Cassandra Magdaleno Vaghi Martial Arts
2 - Melanie Ramirez Gracie Barra
Featherweight
1 - Jill Davidson Gracie Humaitá
2 - Annie Médioton Gracie Humaitá
3 - Annette Laur American Top Team
3 - Brandy Nerney Gauntlet JJ
Lighweight
1 - Cahelee Albert Zingano BJJ
2 - Jennifer Takos Cassio Werneck
3 - Karisa Prescott Gracie Barra
3 - Meishuku Ishimura Cross Point
Middleweight
1 - Danelle martin Gracie Barra
2 - Kimberly Morlandhy Brazilian Top Team
3 - Karen Monsseau Renzo Gracie
Medium heavyweight
1 - Kayti Quesada Marcelo Cavalcanti
2 - Suzanni Maslow Gracie Humaitá
White belt master
Featherweight
1 - David Mirikitani North Broadway
2 - Rob Capili Body Worx
3 - James Havins City boxing
3 - Jerry Lozano Team USA BJJ
Lightweight
1 - Ben Braasch The Lab
2 - Sean Logan Gauntlet JJ
3 - Cristiano Bartoli Italian Connection
3 - Daniel Veja Ralph Gracie
Middleweigth
1 - Moses Thai Cassio Werneck
2 - Kenny Johnson Rigan Mchado
3 - Jimmy La Point Gracie Barra
3 - Daniel Liams Vandry BJJ
Medium heavyweight
1 - Ed Brown Ralph Gracie
2 - Wojciech Malowany Rodrigo Clark BJJ
3 - Tyler Bargiel Progressive Martial Arts
3 - Ed Oakes Rickson Gracie
Heavyweight
1 - Damian Giath HB Academy
2 - Ozzy D'limma Team Mica
3 - Timothy Rourke Cincotta/Villari's
3 - Mike Erickson Cleber JJ
Superheavyweight
1 - Raszell Carpenter The Boxing Club
2 - Matthew Benner Gracie Barra
3 - Norm Twyford Laurita BJJ
3 - Marc Tiro HB Academy
Super superheavyweight
1 - David Copelin Rodrigo Vaghi
2 - Nate Daniel Rey Diogo
3 - James Small Ultimate Fitness
3 - Kevin Daley Fight Factory Pasadena
Blue belt juveline male
Super Featherweigth
1 - Rayfan Barbosa Monteiro
2 - Gianni Grippo Renzo Gracie
3 - Mathew Feiner Cesar Gracie
3 - Nick Travis Gracie Barra
Featherweight
1 - Michel Langhi Alliance
2 - Randy Hochuli Gustavo Dantas
3 - Andris Bruvovskis Cassio Werneck
3 - Albert Gonzalez Rigan Mchado
Lightweight
1 - Stephen Martin Gracie Barra
2 - John Soliz United BJJ
3 - Ryan Heilman Gustavo Dantas
3 - Carlo Lugli Cia Paulista
Middleweight
1 - Thiago Gaia Brasa
2 - Claudio Cotrin Nova União
3 - Noah Tillis BJJ Revolution Team
3 - Yuri Vilefort ATT
Medium heavyweight
1 - Lucas Freitas Gracie Barra PE
2 - David Bass Alliance
3 - Jason Soliz Elite
3 - Ross Hansen Gracie Barra
Heavyweight
1 - Thomaz Elias Caique JJ
2 - William Smith Ralph Gracie
3 - Jeferson Comin Ryan Gracie
3 - Ricardo Augusto Silva Infight
Super heavyweight
1 - Ricardo seixas Ryan Gracie
2 - Matt Kirby Alliance
Super superheavyweight
1 - Fernando Shirakura Liberi/Gracie Barra
2 - James Cooper Roger Gracie Academy
Open Class
1 - Claudio Cotrin Nova União
2 - Ricardo seixas Ryan Gracie
3 - Jefferson Conin Ryan Gracie
3 - David Bass Alliance
Blue belt juvenile female
Featherweight
1 - Mackenzie Dern Gracie Humaitá
Lightweight
1 - Thaise Fernandes Passaros da manha
2 - Fiona Watson Gazzy Parman
International Novice Open Championship
Academy results
1 - Renzo Gracie
2 - Rodrigo Vaghi
3 - Gracie Humaitá
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Academy results:
Adult:
1 - Gracie Barra
2 - Alliance
3 - Brasa
Juvenile :
1 - Alliance
2 - Ryan Gracie
3 - Nova União
Female:
1 - Gracie Humaitá
2 - Brasa
3 - Gracie Barra
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
AMERICAN WIN WORLD TITLE:
Lovato gets the gold
Oklahoma-based teacher is the second American ever to win a BJJ blackbelt World title
Rafael Lovato went down to Brazil a couple of months ago with a mission: to get experience for the World title. He did better, conquering the BJJ Nationals (he is the cover of GRACIE Magazine July issue; are you serious you did not downloaded this free sample, in the red banner on the top-right of GRACIEMAG.com?).
However, the big achievement would not be enough for him this year, as he still planned to win the most important title of JJ, the Mundials.
And, last Sunday, at Long Beach, CA, after a very even match against Luis "Big Mac", in which both fighter only got one advantage in the score, the referee awarded Lovato his so dreamed title.
Thus, he became the second American to achieve it (the first one was now-famous MMA fighter BJ Penn).
Watch the crucial parts of this historical final and listen what Lovato had to say less than a minute after his victory:
www.graciemag.com/?c=164&a=7970
Oklahoma-based teacher is the second American ever to win a BJJ blackbelt World title
Rafael Lovato went down to Brazil a couple of months ago with a mission: to get experience for the World title. He did better, conquering the BJJ Nationals (he is the cover of GRACIE Magazine July issue; are you serious you did not downloaded this free sample, in the red banner on the top-right of GRACIEMAG.com?).
However, the big achievement would not be enough for him this year, as he still planned to win the most important title of JJ, the Mundials.
And, last Sunday, at Long Beach, CA, after a very even match against Luis "Big Mac", in which both fighter only got one advantage in the score, the referee awarded Lovato his so dreamed title.
Thus, he became the second American to achieve it (the first one was now-famous MMA fighter BJ Penn).
Watch the crucial parts of this historical final and listen what Lovato had to say less than a minute after his victory:
www.graciemag.com/?c=164&a=7970
WORLD BJJ RESULTS:
Roger absolute champion
Check the results of 2007 BJJ Worlds
It was a victory of perseverance. After being runner up four times in the main category of the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, three of which were lost in dramatic decisions, Roger Gracie finally conquered the dreamed of gold medal in the absolute. His crowning can after beating Romulo Barral, of Gracie Barra BH. With the conquest Roger became the first Gracie to be absolute black belt champion since the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship’s creation in 1996.
To reach the title, the Gracie Barra UK leader overcame Rominho with a choke from the back. Before applying the defining hold, Roger was already winning 10 to 0 after having managed to get the take down and take the back twice.
Now having qualified for his fifth absolute final in a row, Roger told GRACIEMAG.com: “This one is mine and nobody is taking it from me.” And he was right…
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Guaranteed to fight in the final of the absolute, Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) has gained even more morale by beating Robert Drysdale (Brasa) in the super heavyweight decision, thus becoming the five-time world champion in the category. He won the gold with a choke from the back when Roger would have won anyway from a reversal.
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Roger’s adversary in the absolute final, Romulo Barral showed he is still on top and stopped Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaita) from taking the highest spot on the winner’s podium for the seventh time in his career. The triumph cam with two sweeps and a takedown, and the final score was 6 to 0 for the Vinicius Draculino student in Gracie Barra BH.
ROOSTER
The surprise Japanese black belt, Yusuke Honma could not hold out against the best game of the Brazilian Bruno Malfacine and ended up submitted by the UGF fighter when he was already losing by 12 to 2. Honma thus missed his chance to achieve the same feat of BJ Penn, featherweight champion in 2000, in becoming the first non-Brazilian to take gold as a black belt.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT
The super featherweight saw the crowning of one of the greatest winners in the history of the Worlds. Champion in 1997/98/99 and 2000, Robson Moura defeated Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) by 4 to 2 advantage points, thus adding another gold medal to his impressive collection.
FEATHERWEIGHT
Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles defended the title he won last year with style. With a choke from the back the athlete from Alliance submitted Mario Reis (Gracie Barra). Before applying the final blow, Cobrinha was already winning by 3 to 0 from having managed to pass the guard.
HEAVYWEIGHT
Missing the opportunity to win his second absolute title did not shake Xande Ribeiro. With determination, the Gracie Humaita black belt took down and passed the guard of Roberto Tussa, to then submit the Gracie Barra representative with a choke from the mount.
SUPER SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
If the Japanese fighter Honma was unable to repeat the feat of BJ Penn, the same can not be said about Rafael Lovato Jr. The Gracie Humaita black belt, and native of Oklahoma City defeated Luiz “Big Mac” Theodoro in a breathtaking final. This was because with the score tied, the American was losing on advantages till the final seconds of the fight. However, his determination prevailed and Lovato managed to come up with the necessary advantage, bringing the crowd present in the gymnasium to its feet.
FINALS
ROOSTER - Bruno Malfacine (UGF) submitted Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) with a choke
SUPER FEATHER - Robson Moura (Nova União) defeated Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) by advantages (4 to 2)
FEATHER - Rubens Charles (Alliance) submitted Mario Reis (Gracie Barra) with a choke from the back
LIGHT - Lucas Lepri (Alliance) submitted Michel Maia (Nova União) with a choke
MIDDLE - André Galvão (Brasa) and Lucas Leite (Brasa) will not dispute final. According to Brasa, Lucas Leite will receive the medal
MEDIUM HEAVY - Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) defeated Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) by 6 to 0
HEAVY - Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Roberto Tussa (Gracie Barra) with a choke from the mount
SUPER HEAVY - Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Robert Drysdale (Brasa) with a choke from the back
SUPER SUPER HEAVY - Rafael Lovato Jr. (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Luiz Big Mac (Godói JJ) by judges' decision
**************
SEMIFINALS Results
MIDDLEWEIGHT
André Galvão (Brasa) submitted Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck) with a choke
Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ) submitted Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) with a choke
Lucas Leite (Brasa) defeated Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá) p/ 20 to 5
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) submitted Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra) with an armbar
FINAL: André Galvão (Brasa) vs Lucas Leite (Brasa) - As both are from the same team, there will be no final. The decision as to who will be champion is up to team Brasa.
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) submitted João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America) with a choke from the mount
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) by advantages (4 to 2) after a 2 - 2 draw
FINAL: Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) vs Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá)
HEAVYWEIGHT
Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Flavio Almeida (Gracie Barra) by 5 to 0
Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) submitted Thiago Gaia (Nova União) with a triangle
FINAL: Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Roberto Tussa Alencar (Gracie Barra)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros (Brasa) with a choke from the mount
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) defeated Antonio Braga Neto (Gracie Barra) 8 to 0
FINAL: Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) vs Robert Drysdale (Brasa)
SUPER SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) vs Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) vs Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá)
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Quarterfinals results:
Middleweight
André Galvão (Brasa) submitted Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck) by choke
Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ) submitted Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) by choke
Lucas Leite (Brasa) defeated Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá) by 20 to 5
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) submitted Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra) by arm bar
Medium Heavyweight
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) submitted Roger Alexander (Alliance) by triangle
João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America) defeated Raul Castillo (R. Castillo JJ) by 5 to 4
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Raphael Abi-Rihan (Carlson Gracie) by 4 to 0
Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) defeated Theodoro Prata (Brasa) by 2 to 0
Heavyweight
Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) submitted Roberto Godoi (Godoi JJ) by triangle
Flávio Almeida (Gracie Barra) defeated Eduardo Telles ( Nine Nine) by 2 to 0
Thiago Gaia (Nova União) defeated Danilo Vilefort (ATT) by 10 to 2
Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) defeated Roberto Tozi (Godoi/Tozi) by 6 to 0
Super Heavyweight
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Adriano Camolesi (Godoi JJ) by choke
Rodrigo Medeiros (Brasa) submitted Sidnei Gomes (Barbosa JJ) by forearm choke
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) submitted Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra) by choke
Antônio Braga Neto (Gordo JJ) defeated Roberto Abreu (BJJ Revolution) by advantages (5 to 0) after 2-2 draw
Super super heavyweight
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra) by 8 to 2
Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa) defeated Guilherme Jesus (Leo Dalla / Guigo JJ)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) defeated Ulpiano Malachias (Gracie Barra Santa Ana) 4 a 0
Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá) submitted Fábio Costa (Gracie Barra)
Check the results of 2007 BJJ Worlds
It was a victory of perseverance. After being runner up four times in the main category of the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, three of which were lost in dramatic decisions, Roger Gracie finally conquered the dreamed of gold medal in the absolute. His crowning can after beating Romulo Barral, of Gracie Barra BH. With the conquest Roger became the first Gracie to be absolute black belt champion since the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship’s creation in 1996.
To reach the title, the Gracie Barra UK leader overcame Rominho with a choke from the back. Before applying the defining hold, Roger was already winning 10 to 0 after having managed to get the take down and take the back twice.
Now having qualified for his fifth absolute final in a row, Roger told GRACIEMAG.com: “This one is mine and nobody is taking it from me.” And he was right…
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Guaranteed to fight in the final of the absolute, Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) has gained even more morale by beating Robert Drysdale (Brasa) in the super heavyweight decision, thus becoming the five-time world champion in the category. He won the gold with a choke from the back when Roger would have won anyway from a reversal.
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Roger’s adversary in the absolute final, Romulo Barral showed he is still on top and stopped Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaita) from taking the highest spot on the winner’s podium for the seventh time in his career. The triumph cam with two sweeps and a takedown, and the final score was 6 to 0 for the Vinicius Draculino student in Gracie Barra BH.
ROOSTER
The surprise Japanese black belt, Yusuke Honma could not hold out against the best game of the Brazilian Bruno Malfacine and ended up submitted by the UGF fighter when he was already losing by 12 to 2. Honma thus missed his chance to achieve the same feat of BJ Penn, featherweight champion in 2000, in becoming the first non-Brazilian to take gold as a black belt.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT
The super featherweight saw the crowning of one of the greatest winners in the history of the Worlds. Champion in 1997/98/99 and 2000, Robson Moura defeated Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) by 4 to 2 advantage points, thus adding another gold medal to his impressive collection.
FEATHERWEIGHT
Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles defended the title he won last year with style. With a choke from the back the athlete from Alliance submitted Mario Reis (Gracie Barra). Before applying the final blow, Cobrinha was already winning by 3 to 0 from having managed to pass the guard.
HEAVYWEIGHT
Missing the opportunity to win his second absolute title did not shake Xande Ribeiro. With determination, the Gracie Humaita black belt took down and passed the guard of Roberto Tussa, to then submit the Gracie Barra representative with a choke from the mount.
SUPER SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
If the Japanese fighter Honma was unable to repeat the feat of BJ Penn, the same can not be said about Rafael Lovato Jr. The Gracie Humaita black belt, and native of Oklahoma City defeated Luiz “Big Mac” Theodoro in a breathtaking final. This was because with the score tied, the American was losing on advantages till the final seconds of the fight. However, his determination prevailed and Lovato managed to come up with the necessary advantage, bringing the crowd present in the gymnasium to its feet.
FINALS
ROOSTER - Bruno Malfacine (UGF) submitted Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) with a choke
SUPER FEATHER - Robson Moura (Nova União) defeated Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) by advantages (4 to 2)
FEATHER - Rubens Charles (Alliance) submitted Mario Reis (Gracie Barra) with a choke from the back
LIGHT - Lucas Lepri (Alliance) submitted Michel Maia (Nova União) with a choke
MIDDLE - André Galvão (Brasa) and Lucas Leite (Brasa) will not dispute final. According to Brasa, Lucas Leite will receive the medal
MEDIUM HEAVY - Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) defeated Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) by 6 to 0
HEAVY - Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Roberto Tussa (Gracie Barra) with a choke from the mount
SUPER HEAVY - Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Robert Drysdale (Brasa) with a choke from the back
SUPER SUPER HEAVY - Rafael Lovato Jr. (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Luiz Big Mac (Godói JJ) by judges' decision
**************
SEMIFINALS Results
MIDDLEWEIGHT
André Galvão (Brasa) submitted Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck) with a choke
Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ) submitted Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) with a choke
Lucas Leite (Brasa) defeated Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá) p/ 20 to 5
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) submitted Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra) with an armbar
FINAL: André Galvão (Brasa) vs Lucas Leite (Brasa) - As both are from the same team, there will be no final. The decision as to who will be champion is up to team Brasa.
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) submitted João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America) with a choke from the mount
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) by advantages (4 to 2) after a 2 - 2 draw
FINAL: Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) vs Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá)
HEAVYWEIGHT
Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Flavio Almeida (Gracie Barra) by 5 to 0
Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) submitted Thiago Gaia (Nova União) with a triangle
FINAL: Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Roberto Tussa Alencar (Gracie Barra)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros (Brasa) with a choke from the mount
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) defeated Antonio Braga Neto (Gracie Barra) 8 to 0
FINAL: Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) vs Robert Drysdale (Brasa)
SUPER SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) vs Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) vs Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá)
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Quarterfinals results:
Middleweight
André Galvão (Brasa) submitted Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck) by choke
Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ) submitted Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) by choke
Lucas Leite (Brasa) defeated Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá) by 20 to 5
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) submitted Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra) by arm bar
Medium Heavyweight
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) submitted Roger Alexander (Alliance) by triangle
João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America) defeated Raul Castillo (R. Castillo JJ) by 5 to 4
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Raphael Abi-Rihan (Carlson Gracie) by 4 to 0
Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) defeated Theodoro Prata (Brasa) by 2 to 0
Heavyweight
Xande Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) submitted Roberto Godoi (Godoi JJ) by triangle
Flávio Almeida (Gracie Barra) defeated Eduardo Telles ( Nine Nine) by 2 to 0
Thiago Gaia (Nova União) defeated Danilo Vilefort (ATT) by 10 to 2
Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra) defeated Roberto Tozi (Godoi/Tozi) by 6 to 0
Super Heavyweight
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) submitted Adriano Camolesi (Godoi JJ) by choke
Rodrigo Medeiros (Brasa) submitted Sidnei Gomes (Barbosa JJ) by forearm choke
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) submitted Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra) by choke
Antônio Braga Neto (Gordo JJ) defeated Roberto Abreu (BJJ Revolution) by advantages (5 to 0) after 2-2 draw
Super super heavyweight
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) defeated Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra) by 8 to 2
Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa) defeated Guilherme Jesus (Leo Dalla / Guigo JJ)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) defeated Ulpiano Malachias (Gracie Barra Santa Ana) 4 a 0
Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá) submitted Fábio Costa (Gracie Barra)
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Mens Finals
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
GRACIES SPEAK:
Rickson & Kron speak
Watch GRACIEMAG.com video interviews performed right after Kron conquered the 2007 brown belt World title
It was amazing. Kron Gracie submitted all his opponents in the way to the brown belt middleweight world title.
And, a few minutes after he finished his last opponent, super tough absolute champion Otavio Sousa, Kron and his father/professor Rickson spoke to GRACIEMAG.com.
www.graciemag.com/?c=164&a=7952
Watch GRACIEMAG.com video interviews performed right after Kron conquered the 2007 brown belt World title
It was amazing. Kron Gracie submitted all his opponents in the way to the brown belt middleweight world title.
And, a few minutes after he finished his last opponent, super tough absolute champion Otavio Sousa, Kron and his father/professor Rickson spoke to GRACIEMAG.com.
www.graciemag.com/?c=164&a=7952
FINALS:
Final stretch in Long Beach
Find out the black belt brackets
The best is left for last. The California State University pyramid, in Long Beach, will this Sunday house the champions of each of the black belt categories. And, as well, the next emperor of Jiu-Jitsu, the absolute champion. The title will go to either Romulo Barral or Roger Gracie, both from Gracie Barra. This Saturday, there were no surprises in the initial black belt stages and all the favorites went through to the quarterfinals, semis and finals. Refer to the brackets for each of the male lack belt divisions below, as well as the brown/black brackets of the ladies' division.
Quarterfinals – Black belt - male - adult
Roosterweight
Bruno Malfacine (UGF) vs Felipe Costa (Brasa)
Thiago Magalhães (ATT) vs Oga Mikio (Neowaza World)
Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) vs Daniel Otero (Fabrício JJ)
Tomari Kienshi (Brasa) vs André Soares (ATT)
Super featherweight
Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) vs Renato Teixeira (Godoi JJ)
Bernardo Pitel (Nova União) vs Yoshihiro Fujita (Paraestra)
Robson Moura (Nova União) vs Dai Yoshioka (Dai Yoshioka)
Carlos Hollanda (Oswaldo Alves) vs Caio Terra (Strauch)
Featherweight
Rodrigo Ranieri (Brasa) vs Bruno Frazatto (Godoi JJ)
Augusto Mendes (Álvaro Mansur) vs Rubens Charles (Alliance)
Sasa Yurinori (Paraestra) vs Jonatas Gurgel (Jordan Team)
Wilson Reis (Godoi JJ) vs Mario Reis (Gracie Barra)
Lightweight
Celso Vinícius (Gracie Barra) vs Carlos Vieira (Cia Paulista de JJ)
Cláudio Calazans (Oswaldo Alves) vs Lucas Lepri (Alliance)
Tiago Alves (Barbosa JJ) vs Rafael Barbosa (BTT)
Michel Maia (Nova União) vs Daisuke Sugie (Alive)
Middleweight
André Galvão (Brasa) vs Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck)
Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) vs Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ)
Lucas Leite (Brasa) vs Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá)
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) vs Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra)
Medium heavyweight
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) vs Roger Alexander (Alliance)
Raul Castillo (R. Castillo JJ) vs João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America)
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Raphael Abi-Rihan (Carlson Gracie)
Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) vs Theodoro Prata (Brasa)
Heavyweight
Alexandre Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Roberto Godoi (Godoi JJ)
Flávio Almeida (Gracie Barra) vs Eduardo Telles ( Nine Nine)
Danilo Vilefort (ATT) vs Thiago Gaia (Nova União)
Roberto Tozi (Godoi/Tozi) vs Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra)
Super heavyweight
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) vs Adriano Camolesi (Godoi JJ)
Rodrigo Medeiros (Brasa) vs Sidnei Gomes (Barbosa JJ)
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) vs Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra)
Roberto Abreu (BJJ Revolution) vs Antônio Braga Neto (Gordo JJ)
Super super heavyweight
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) vs Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra)
Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa) vs Guilherme Jesus (Leo Dalla / Guigo JJ)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) vs Ulpiano Malachias (Gracie Barra Santa Ana)
Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá) vs Fábio Costa (Gracie Barra)
Female - Brown/black – absolute
Luciana Dias (Gracie Humaitá) vs Michelle Nicolini (Brasa)
Absolute - FINAL
Rômulo Barral (GB) vs Roger Gracie (GB)
Find out the black belt brackets
The best is left for last. The California State University pyramid, in Long Beach, will this Sunday house the champions of each of the black belt categories. And, as well, the next emperor of Jiu-Jitsu, the absolute champion. The title will go to either Romulo Barral or Roger Gracie, both from Gracie Barra. This Saturday, there were no surprises in the initial black belt stages and all the favorites went through to the quarterfinals, semis and finals. Refer to the brackets for each of the male lack belt divisions below, as well as the brown/black brackets of the ladies' division.
Quarterfinals – Black belt - male - adult
Roosterweight
Bruno Malfacine (UGF) vs Felipe Costa (Brasa)
Thiago Magalhães (ATT) vs Oga Mikio (Neowaza World)
Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) vs Daniel Otero (Fabrício JJ)
Tomari Kienshi (Brasa) vs André Soares (ATT)
Super featherweight
Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) vs Renato Teixeira (Godoi JJ)
Bernardo Pitel (Nova União) vs Yoshihiro Fujita (Paraestra)
Robson Moura (Nova União) vs Dai Yoshioka (Dai Yoshioka)
Carlos Hollanda (Oswaldo Alves) vs Caio Terra (Strauch)
Featherweight
Rodrigo Ranieri (Brasa) vs Bruno Frazatto (Godoi JJ)
Augusto Mendes (Álvaro Mansur) vs Rubens Charles (Alliance)
Sasa Yurinori (Paraestra) vs Jonatas Gurgel (Jordan Team)
Wilson Reis (Godoi JJ) vs Mario Reis (Gracie Barra)
Lightweight
Celso Vinícius (Gracie Barra) vs Carlos Vieira (Cia Paulista de JJ)
Cláudio Calazans (Oswaldo Alves) vs Lucas Lepri (Alliance)
Tiago Alves (Barbosa JJ) vs Rafael Barbosa (BTT)
Michel Maia (Nova União) vs Daisuke Sugie (Alive)
Middleweight
André Galvão (Brasa) vs Cássio Werneck (C. Werneck)
Christian Ufaleck (Gracie Barra) vs Gustavo Campos (Sul JJ)
Lucas Leite (Brasa) vs Regis Lebre (Gracie Humaitá)
Murilo Santana (Yamasaki) vs Gregor Gracie (Gracie Barra)
Medium heavyweight
Rômulo Barral (Gracie Barra) vs Roger Alexander (Alliance)
Raul Castillo (R. Castillo JJ) vs João Oliveira (Gracie Barra America)
Saulo Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Raphael Abi-Rihan (Carlson Gracie)
Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance) vs Theodoro Prata (Brasa)
Heavyweight
Alexandre Ribeiro (Gracie Humaitá) vs Roberto Godoi (Godoi JJ)
Flávio Almeida (Gracie Barra) vs Eduardo Telles ( Nine Nine)
Danilo Vilefort (ATT) vs Thiago Gaia (Nova União)
Roberto Tozi (Godoi/Tozi) vs Roberto Alencar (Gracie Barra)
Super heavyweight
Roger Gracie (Gracie Barra) vs Adriano Camolesi (Godoi JJ)
Rodrigo Medeiros (Brasa) vs Sidnei Gomes (Barbosa JJ)
Robert Drysdale (Brasa) vs Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra)
Roberto Abreu (BJJ Revolution) vs Antônio Braga Neto (Gordo JJ)
Super super heavyweight
Rafael Lovato (Gracie Humaitá) vs Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra)
Rodrigo Cavaca (Brasa) vs Guilherme Jesus (Leo Dalla / Guigo JJ)
Luiz Big Mac (Godoi JJ) vs Ulpiano Malachias (Gracie Barra Santa Ana)
Vinícius Magalhães (Gracie Humaitá) vs Fábio Costa (Gracie Barra)
Female - Brown/black – absolute
Luciana Dias (Gracie Humaitá) vs Michelle Nicolini (Brasa)
Absolute - FINAL
Rômulo Barral (GB) vs Roger Gracie (GB)
KRON BROWN NUMBER 1:
Before the victory, instructions and massage.Kron brown champion
Rickson:’He was already a black belt and nobody knew’
The plan worked out. After not showing up to fight in the brown belt absolute, Kron Gracie went into the fight for the middleweight gold full of fire: "I didn't want to hurt myself fighting heavier guys," said Kron to the GRACIEMAG.com camera, already with the gold medal hanging from his neck. The new accessory came after the sweet choke he applied to the absolute champion, Otavio Sousa.
The win, however, would not come easy. Kron started off behind on the score cards and a takedown almost took him out of the fight: "My arm got trapped in the middle of my gi and I fell on my neck. I felt the reverberations along my whole spine."
Beside his son, after a teary embrace, Rickson Gracie revealed just how close his son is to being a black belt: "Closer than you would think. In fact, he needs to learn to fight in the black belt now, where he will face older and more experienced guys," said a father unable to hide his pride.
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BJJ Worlds results as they come in
Black belts quarterfinalists in action
Quarterfinals – Black belt - male - adult
The final day of the 2007 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship is under way in the California State University gymnasium, and GRACIEMAG.com is there, covering everything taking place in the disputes for the final stages of the black belt category.
Check out the results and come back to this bulletin shortly for more information.
Roosterweight
Bruno Malfacine (UGF) submitted Felipe Costa (Brasa) via foot lock
Oga Mikio (Neowaza World) defeated Thiago Magalhães (ATT) by points (2 x 0)
Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) defeated Daniel Otero (Fabrício JJ) by points (9 x 2)
André Soares (ATT) submitted Tomari Kienshi (Brasa) via armlock
Semifinals
Bruno Malfacine vs. Oga Mikio
Yusuke Honma vs. André Soares
Super featherweight
Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) defeated Renato Teixeira (Godoi JJ) by points (2 x 0)
Bernardo Pitel (Nova União) defeated Yoshihiro Fujita (Paraestra) by points (14 x 0)
Robson Moura (Nova União) defeated Dai Yoshioka (Dai Yoshioka) by points (5 x 2)
Carlos Hollanda (Oswaldo Alves) defeated Caio Terra (Strauch) by advantages (3 x 2)
Semifinals
Samuel Cruz vs. Bernardo Pitel
Robson Moura vs. Carlos Hollanda
Featherweight
Bruno Frazatto (Godoi JJ) defeated Rodrigo Ranieri (Brasa) by 6 to 2
Rubens Charles Cobrinha (Alliance) submitted Augusto Mendes (Álvaro Mansur) with a choke from the back
Jonatas Gurgel (Jordan Team) defeated Sasa Yurinori (Paraestra) by 4 to 0
Mario Reis (Gracie Barra) submitted Wilson Reis (Godoi JJ) with an armbar
Lightweight
Celso Vinícius (Gracie Barra) defeated Carlos Vieira (Cia Paulista de JJ) by 2 to 0
Lucas Lepri (Alliance) defeated Cláudio Calazans (Oswaldo Alves) by 4 to 2
Rafael Barbosa (BTT) defeated Tiago Alves (Barbosa JJ) by 4 to 2
Michel Maia (Nova União) defeated Daisuke Sugie (Alive) by 2 to 0
Black belts quarterfinalists in action
Quarterfinals – Black belt - male - adult
The final day of the 2007 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship is under way in the California State University gymnasium, and GRACIEMAG.com is there, covering everything taking place in the disputes for the final stages of the black belt category.
Check out the results and come back to this bulletin shortly for more information.
Roosterweight
Bruno Malfacine (UGF) submitted Felipe Costa (Brasa) via foot lock
Oga Mikio (Neowaza World) defeated Thiago Magalhães (ATT) by points (2 x 0)
Yusuke Honma (Paraestra) defeated Daniel Otero (Fabrício JJ) by points (9 x 2)
André Soares (ATT) submitted Tomari Kienshi (Brasa) via armlock
Semifinals
Bruno Malfacine vs. Oga Mikio
Yusuke Honma vs. André Soares
Super featherweight
Samuel Cruz (Gracie Barra) defeated Renato Teixeira (Godoi JJ) by points (2 x 0)
Bernardo Pitel (Nova União) defeated Yoshihiro Fujita (Paraestra) by points (14 x 0)
Robson Moura (Nova União) defeated Dai Yoshioka (Dai Yoshioka) by points (5 x 2)
Carlos Hollanda (Oswaldo Alves) defeated Caio Terra (Strauch) by advantages (3 x 2)
Semifinals
Samuel Cruz vs. Bernardo Pitel
Robson Moura vs. Carlos Hollanda
Featherweight
Bruno Frazatto (Godoi JJ) defeated Rodrigo Ranieri (Brasa) by 6 to 2
Rubens Charles Cobrinha (Alliance) submitted Augusto Mendes (Álvaro Mansur) with a choke from the back
Jonatas Gurgel (Jordan Team) defeated Sasa Yurinori (Paraestra) by 4 to 0
Mario Reis (Gracie Barra) submitted Wilson Reis (Godoi JJ) with an armbar
Lightweight
Celso Vinícius (Gracie Barra) defeated Carlos Vieira (Cia Paulista de JJ) by 2 to 0
Lucas Lepri (Alliance) defeated Cláudio Calazans (Oswaldo Alves) by 4 to 2
Rafael Barbosa (BTT) defeated Tiago Alves (Barbosa JJ) by 4 to 2
Michel Maia (Nova União) defeated Daisuke Sugie (Alive) by 2 to 0
BJJ WORLD ++++
Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . .
2007 Worlds Quick report & Photo Gallery:
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
2007 Worlds Quick report & Photo Gallery:
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
KID ++++ NEWS:
Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . . 2007 Worlds Quick report Its Roger Gracie v Romulo Barral for the Absolute and Kron Gracie submits 5 on his way to the gold
After along day in the 2007 Worlds the big news is that "Xande" Ribeiro won't be defending his Absolute title this year as he lost to Romulo Barral in the semi's by 2 advantages to 0. Roger Gracie dominated his side of the bracket by submitting most of his opponents and having the "fight of the event" so far with Fernando "Margarida" in the quarters. After a quick takedown Roger awas up 2 x 0 when Margarida returned the favor with a takedown and a pass for a 5 x 2 lead plus 2 advantages. With 3 minutes to go MArgarida had the score and side control with the lapel under the head control. Roger's dad Mauricao Gomes was watching another nightmare in the making, when suddenly Roger exploded off the bottom, escaped the control and reversed all in one motion! Now it was 5 x 4 with still 2 ads for Margarida. Roger then processed to pass Margarida's guard at least a couple more times and secure the win convincingly. After the win Roger faced Roger Drysdale in the semis and submitted him to reach the finals.
Kron Gracie submitted all five of his opponents including Absolute winner Otavio Souza in the finals to win the Brown middle weight. An emotional Kron kissed the inside of his Gi (where the picture of his late brother Rockson is permanently printed) dedicating the win to him. After the fight, proud papa Rickson hugged Kron for a very emotion filled moment. When asked if Kron was ready to be graduted Rickson was quick to oint out: "We have to look into that but he still can learn a lot ."
Photos and more news tomorrow
Now go train Jiu-Jitsu,
Kid Peligro
kidpeligro@gmail.com
After along day in the 2007 Worlds the big news is that "Xande" Ribeiro won't be defending his Absolute title this year as he lost to Romulo Barral in the semi's by 2 advantages to 0. Roger Gracie dominated his side of the bracket by submitting most of his opponents and having the "fight of the event" so far with Fernando "Margarida" in the quarters. After a quick takedown Roger awas up 2 x 0 when Margarida returned the favor with a takedown and a pass for a 5 x 2 lead plus 2 advantages. With 3 minutes to go MArgarida had the score and side control with the lapel under the head control. Roger's dad Mauricao Gomes was watching another nightmare in the making, when suddenly Roger exploded off the bottom, escaped the control and reversed all in one motion! Now it was 5 x 4 with still 2 ads for Margarida. Roger then processed to pass Margarida's guard at least a couple more times and secure the win convincingly. After the win Roger faced Roger Drysdale in the semis and submitted him to reach the finals.
Kron Gracie submitted all five of his opponents including Absolute winner Otavio Souza in the finals to win the Brown middle weight. An emotional Kron kissed the inside of his Gi (where the picture of his late brother Rockson is permanently printed) dedicating the win to him. After the fight, proud papa Rickson hugged Kron for a very emotion filled moment. When asked if Kron was ready to be graduted Rickson was quick to oint out: "We have to look into that but he still can learn a lot ."
Photos and more news tomorrow
Now go train Jiu-Jitsu,
Kid Peligro
kidpeligro@gmail.com
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