Black belt finals defined:

Black belt finals defined
Find out who's fighting for the gold and view semifinal photos

Andre Galvao will have his work cut out for him tonight, in Carson, California. After qualifying for the grand finale of the absolute black belt division, the Brasa fighter ended up also guaranteeing his place in the final of the medium heavyweight category. In the semifinals, Galvao had a hotly disputed fight with Bruno Fernandes (Gracie Barra), winning only by advantage points.
Andre Galvao (white) in semifinal where he beat Bruno Fernandes.

The other finalist is Tarsis Humphreys, of Alliance. In the last step before the final, Tarsis defeated Alexandre Souza, of Gracie Florianopolis, by 2 to 0.
Tarsis has revenge on Alexandre Souza and goes through to the middleweight final.

Now in the middleweight decision Guto Campos, who eliminated Lucas Leite ina a close win by 5 to 4, and Otavio Souza, who beat Adriano Silva (2 to 0).

Otavio Souza went past Adriano Silva in a close fight.

Considered a favorite to take the lightweight title, Celsinho Vinicius defeated Michel Langhi (Alliance) in one of the most controversial bouts until now. After a draw on advantage points, the ref opted to give the spot in the final to the Ryan Gracie SP representative.


Celsinho qualifies after controversial win over Michel Langhi.

Celsinho’s adversary will be Lucas Lepri (Alliance), who eliminated Pilipe Della Monica (Gracie Barra) in the semifinals.

Among the featherweights, Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles, is in the final and will face Japanese Yukinori Sasa, of Paraestra JJ.

Eliminated in the opening phases of the absolute contest, American Rafael Lovato will be looking to recover by winning the heavyweight title. To reach the final he defeated Fernando “Soluco” Di Piero, and will face Roberto Tussa Alencar, who eliminated absolute finalist Roberto Tozi.
Tussa under Tozi. The Gracie Barra fighter eliminated the absolute finalist

Among ultra heavyweights, Luis “Big Mac” Theodoro defeated Paulo Ribeiro (Gracie Barra) and will face off against Bruno Paulist, who beat Victor Costa in the semis, in the final.

Among super heavyweights, Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu defeated Marcel Fortuna in the semifinals and now will face Arthur Jacinto, who beat Ricardo Migliares (Balance).

It’s worth noting that for having but one competitor, Bruno Malfacine (UGF), will not dispute the roosterweight division.
Gracie Barra representative Carlos "Esquisito" Holanda, defeated Renan Borges (BTT) in the semifinals and is in the super featherweight final. In the fight for the gold, he will face Samuel Braga (Gracie Barra), who beat Leandro Escobar (BTT).

Finals:
FEATHERWEIGHT
Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles (Alliance) vs Yukinori Sasa (Paraestra)
LIGHTWEIGHT
Celsinho Vinicios (Ryan Gracie) vs Lucas Lepri (Alliance)
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Guto Campos (Rickson Gracie) vs Otávio Souza (Gracie Barra)
MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT
Andre Galvao (Brasa) vs Tarsis Humphreys (Alliance)
HEAVYWEIGHT
Rafael Lovato (Saulo Ribeiro) vs Roberto Tussa Alencar (Gracie Barra)
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
Roberto Cyborg Abreu (Nova Geração) vs Arthur Jacinto (UGF)
ULTRA HEAVYWEIGHT
Luis Big Mac (Godói JJ) vs Bruno Paulista (Gracie Barra)
ABSOLUTE
André Galvão (Brasa) vs Roberto Tozi (Godói JJ)

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As is the tradition, the GRACIEMAG.com team is present in the California State University Dominguez Hills gymnasium, where the 2008 Pan-American Jiu-Jitsu Championship is being held. And for those who could not make it to the party, Brazil’s greatest martial arts site brings an exclusive gallery, with some of the best moments from the first two days of disputes.

GMA NEWS:

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Every competitor receives a copy and a shirt

The 2008 Jiu-Jitsu Pan-American Championship is underway and already has a champion audience. Issue #133 of GRACIE Magazine is a success in the hands of many competitors and lovers of the sport circulating around the California State University gymnasium in Carson, California.

“I love the magazine, it’s really special… The initiative of GRACIE Magazine distributing the magazines at the events is great… I could buy the copies of the magazines sold on the newsstands, but I prefer GRACIE, which is the only one specializing in Jiu-Jitsu,” gushed Gabriel Haro, a Sandro Batata Jiu-Jitsu white belt, from Santa Cruz, California.

Upon picking up GRACIE Magazine, Gabriel also received a coupon contained in the copy. This coupon provides a discount of 20 dollars off the annual GRACIE Magazine sub scri ption. Pleased, Gabriel became a subscriber right away and will receive issues every month in the comfort of his own home. The sub scri ption price, with discount, is US$ 69.50.

What’s more, anyone wishing for more information on how to become a part of the GRACIE Magazine Association, GRACIE Mag’s distribution network in the United States and the four corners of the planet, need only seek out the GRACIE Mag team present at the gymnasium.

Tomorrow and Sunday GRACIEMAG.com will bring, during the day, the principle results and everything important going on in California. Stay tuned.

KID NEWS PAN 2008:

Kid Peligro Jiu-Jitsu News . . . 2008 Pan Brown Belt Absolute and Black Belt Absolute Quick Report
Submitted by:Kid Peligro

The second day of the 2008 Pan went off big time. In the Brown Belt Absolute a flawless performance by Kron Gracie proved that he is the best in the weight no question! Kron submitted all 5 of his opponents including one fo the World's top Brown Belts, Chris Moriarty, in the finals to take the title. Kron's game was more fluid and aggressive than ever and his opponent's could not keep up with his quickness of thinking and reacting. Moriarty's instructor, the famed Romero "Jacare" put it best: "Kron's metal speed is at another level, he is much faster than the rest and they just can't keep up with him. I am happy for him and for my fighter as well."
In the Black Belt Absolute, the finals are set, it will be Andre Galvao v Roberto Tozzi. Galvao submitted Luis "Big Mac" Theodoro with a choke to reach the finals (no easy feat). Tozzi used his traditional powerful game to overcome his opponents and reach teh other half of the final

Tomorrow more Brown and Black Belts

Galvao choking Big Mac

Galvao celebrates

Kron celebrating the Gold

Kron takes Moriarty's arm

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ADMINISTRATOR: ONE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THERE SHOULD BE BALANCE BETWEEN SECTORS, OTHERWISE EVERYONE ENDS UP LOSING. OF TENTIMES TEACHERS ARE SUCH JIU-JITSU AFICIONADOS THEY DON'T PAY ATTENTION TO HOW ADMINISTRATION IS IMPORTANT TO KEEPING THE DOORS OPEN, AND PAYING THE RENT AND GOOD INSTRUCTORS.

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STUDENT CODE :

NUMBER 1: RESPECT YOU TEACHING ALL THE TIME !

2-STUDENTS MUST ALWAYS BOW INDIVIDUALLY TO EVERY BLACK BELT PRESENT IN THE GYM.

3-NO STUDENT MAY LEAVE THE MAT FOR A WATER BREAK OR ANY OTHER REASON WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION FROM THE COACH.

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Carlao Santos is the head coach of the Emirates BJJ Team and GMA member in the UAE. He is putting together the event that has all the chances to be the most attractive prizes like for athletes in 2008. The Abu Dhabi International Cup has the patronage of Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahayan, Jiu-Jitsu ambassador in that country.

The AD Cup is scheduled May 9th-10th at the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) and has a total value of prizes reaching US$ 33,000. The open class alone will give away US$ 2,000 prizes. Competitions will be divided in two skill levels (white + blue belts and purple+brown belts) and 15 weight divisions. Carlao said why events in the UAE are always so attractive: “Here Jiu-Jitsu is seen in a different way from Brazil. Here the entire royal family practices it.”

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Under the patronage of
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the Emirates Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team and the Head Coach Carlos Santos are once again making history in the fight world. They are sending 6 Emirates Team local members and 1 coach to do camping in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu world capital. In these 2 months they will be training in the Brazilian Top Team Club, one of the 5 bigger fight clubs in the world, and competing in some Brazilian local tournaments.

Carlos says: I believe in these 2 months of “Jiu-Jitsu immersion” in Brazil they will learn the same as they would in a whole year here in the UAE. They will have a full time contact with Jiu-Jitsu and as well they will be training with lots of different coaches and players, learning different stiles and improving their techniques.

I hope that this camping will became more common after this first experience and we can send more players to do the same in a near future.

I also owe a big thanks to H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMAD BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, H.H. SHEIKH TAHNOUN BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN and LT. GENERAL MOHAMAD HILAL AL KAABI for all the support given to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in UAE.

Fighters going to Brazil: Ali Al Mansoori, Mohamed Al Menhali, Majid Al Naqbi, Hammad Al Dhuhouri, Bader Al Senani, Abdulla Al Shamisi, and the coach Carlos Santos.

GT NEWS:

Fernando emerges winner

FROM OUR ABU DHABI BUREAU

BRAZILIAN Luiz Fernando won the open division title of the first Emirates Cup Jiu Jitsu competition held at the UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation arena on Friday.

In the final, Fernando who won the over-87 division defeated compatriot Pablo Leite to emerge the winner. Othman Al Subace of Kuwait and Ali Al Mansouri of UAE were presented with bronze medals.

The one day event was held under the patronage of Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Event organiser Carlos Santos thanked Armed Forces Officers Club for their sponsorship support to organize the first Emirates Cup successfully. Carccal was the main co-sponsors.

The former world champion also added that the Abu Dhabi International Cup will be held on May-9-10.

The event held, in seven categories drew 90 fighters from hosts UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iran.

The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Sheikh Zayed Bin Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, and Abdullah Nasser Al Jaabari, senior advisor (strategy and finance) of Cacrccal.

Results: Under-65: 1. Reza Monfaradi (Bahrain), 2. Younis Meer (Bahrain), 3. Othman Al Subace (Kuwait)/Ali Mansouri (UAE).

Under-73: 1. Abdullah Al Shaikh (Bahrain), 2. Numan Al Qubaise (UAE), 3. Wahab Waheed (Bahrain)/Ali Al Menhali (UAE).

Under-81: 1. Hassan Mousa (UAE), 2. Hisham Noor (Bahrain), 3.Rub Delong (Bahrain)/Walid Mohammed (UAE).

Under-89: 1. Wallid (UAE), 2. Pablo Leite (Brazil), 2. Abdullah Al Kutbi (UAE)/Ebrahim Jamal (Bahrain).

Under-97: 1. Hakim Russia (Russia), 2. Mohammed Rashid (UAE), 3. Fawaz Alobaid (Kuwait)/Yassin Omar (Jordan).

Over-97: 1. Luiz Fernando (Brazil), 2. Amin Touati (UAE), 3. Eid Rehan (UAE)/Abdul Rehman Al Kubabi (UAE).

Open category: 1. Luiz Fernando (Brazil) 2. Pablo Leite (Brazil)/3. Ahmed Al Kutbi/ Hassan Mousa (UAE.

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Action during the final of the Emirates Cup Jiu-Jitsu at UAE Wrestling Federation Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday night.

Fernando finishes on top in jiu-jitsu competition
By M. Satya Narayan, Senior Reporter
Published: March 09, 2008, 00:03

Abu Dhabi: Brazilian Luiz Fernando was the toast of the crowd in the Emirates Cup Jiu-Jitsu Championship in which the fighters from the UAE and Bahrain also impressed.

In an all-Brazilian final in the Open category, Fernando got the better of Pablo Leite to make it a memorable double win.
Earlier, Fernando had also won the over-97 kg category defeating the UAE's Ameen Touati in the one-day competition being held under the patronage of Shaikh Zayed Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

For Brazilian Leite, it was second-time unlucky as he also finished second in his weight category, losing to the UAE's Waleed Mohammad.

Waleed and Hassan shine

Waleed and Hassan Mousa were the two gold medal winners for hosts UAE while Bahrain also chipped in with two wins through Reza and Abdullah Al Shaikh.
Former world Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion Carlos Santos, the event organiser, said the championship witnessed some skilful tussles and praised the rise in standard of the UAE nationals.

The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Shaikh Zayed Bin Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Shaikh Hamdan Bin Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan and Abdullah Nasser Al Jaabari, representing the sponsors.

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