FIGHT ZONE: MALAYSIA

News from Malaysia:

It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of our new academy, Fight Zone Malaysia. Fight Zone Malaysia is one of the Official Fight Zone academies that was started in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Ricardo Vieira, of the famed Vieira Brothers, with academies in Rio,
California, Sweden and now Malaysia. It is also an official Team Checkmat training academy.

As before, classes are headed by Prof Marcos Escobar, 3rd Degree IBJJF Black Belt under Leo Castello Branco. We welcome everyone to join us and experience a fun and friendly atmosphere to learn the art that has been the biggest influence on Mixed Martial Arts.

For more information please log on to www.fightzone.com.my or www.escobarbjj.com/blog

 

TOUGH MMA

TOUGH MMA makes it debut in Taiwan this March 27th in Hsinchu with a total of 14 fighters. Be sure to check out their site for full info on fight cards + 'battle of the bands' contest to follow.

WWW.TOUGH-MMA.COM

 

NEVERTAP ASIA: PHUKET, TH

“The philosophy of the Nevertap Asia judging system is to encourage the competitors to finish the match.”  -Ray Elbe

When asked to explain what makes the Nevertap Asia tournament different than the rest, these are the words shared by its producers. This March 27th in Phuket, TH will be the 2nd edition of the Nevertap series hosted by Tiger Muay Thai and organized by Ray Elbe (TUF veteran). 

The 26th, prior to the tournament TMT will be hosting a seminar with UFC veteran Phil Baroni with a focus in wrestling. For all participants that register online and for the BBQ party/beatdown afterwards will also receive the official Nevertap Asia T-shirt! 

PRE-REGISTER: WWW.NEVERTAP.ASIA

LAST YEAR: Bernueng (TMT) vs. Singjok (Legacy)

Nevertap Asia Rules

All matches will be judged according to our criteria. The philosophy of our judging system is to encourage the competitors to finish the match. We believe this creates the most exciting match for the fans and rewards the competitor for their effort and technical prowess.

Our criteria is as follows

Effective Aggressiveness: Competitors who are setting the tempo, seeking dominant position on the ground, and working to finish the match will score here. Near submissions as well as multiple attempts will score in this category.

Takedown and Defense: A skillfully executed takedown or repeatedly stopping your opponent’s takedown will score in this category. Multiple takedowns, even if not skillfully executed, will also be scored. Pulling Guard will not count.

Ground Control: Ground control is awarded by achieving and taking advantage of dominant positions. Dominant positions are side control, mount, back mount with hooks, knee ride, and north-south. The guard will be considered a neutral position. Competitors are encouraged to strive for dominant position throughout the match.

When Standing

The competitors will be encouraged to engage and attempt takedowns. Competitors who don not adhere to this standard will receive a warning for the 1st infraction and a yellow card for a 2nd infraction. A 3rd infraction will result in a disqualification (D.Q.).

When on the ground

The competitors will be encouraged to seek dominant positions and force reversals. When in a dominant position, the competitor is encouraged to finish via submission. If either competitor does not follow the outlined criteria or the referees commands, he will receive a warning for the 1st infraction and a yellow card for a 2nd infraction. A 3rd infraction will result in a disqualification (D.Q.).

Yellow Cards

When competing as outlined by the criteria there is no need for interference from referees or judges. However, when a competitor does not adhere to the criteria, he may receive a yellow card penalty, which may result in the loss of the round. If both opponents receive yellow cards, penalties offset.

Illegal Techniques

Disqualification (D.Q.): Deliberate striking of any kind, slamming opponent to counter submission, hair pulling, biting, pressure points, eye gouging, fish hooking, or groin shots. Disrespect towards a referee, competitor or spectator through verbal or animated gestures will also result in disqualification.

Weight Classes

• Featherweight - 66kg and below (-145lbs)
• Lightweight - 66kg to 70.5kg (-155lbs)
• Welterweight - 70.5kg to 77.5kg (-170lbs)
• Middleweight - 77.5kg to 84kg (-185lbs)
• Light-Heavyweight - 84kg to 93kg (-205lbs)
• Heavyweight - 93kg to 106.5kg (-235lbs)
• Super-Heavyweight - 106.5kg and above (+235lbs)

The Weigh-Ins

Weigh-in’s will be held Friday March 26th at the Tiger Muay Thai bar and grill starting at 6pm. Participants who are unable to make weight can make a second attempt the day of the competition starting at 10am.

Two unsuccessful opportunities to make the registered weight class will result in the participant being enrolled in the weight they officially stepped on the scale at.

Time Limits

Matches will be 3 rounds consisting of 3 minutes. The round time will begin once the match has gone to the ground. A 1 minute break will be allowed between each round. Submission ends the match.

Referees

The referee will serve as the rule enforcer and will have discretion over issued warnings, yellow cards, and disqualifications. In case of stalled action the referee will determine when to stand up competitors.

Judges

There will be 3 judges for all Levels. Each judge will be strategically placed in the best vantage point to oversee the action.

THANKS KLNBJJ

I know I don't usually go for more than 3 days of no posting but I just got back from Hong Kong on business. Working the tradeshow I am usually stuck with business dinners but got a few nights off to train at Kowloon BJJ. Just wanted to extend a big thank you to all my buddies there for showing me a great time on and off the mats. 

During my time at KLNBJJ, I was pleasantly reminded of how we all have the power to take responsibility for the vibe/nature of our jiu-jitsu scene here in Southeast Asia. Everyone there has a role to play in the club's success from students to key members dealing with accounting/management/teaching and cleaning! Because of this, there is a real sense of ownership, giving everyone a voice. It's definitely not for financial rewards as the space is modest but the training and spirit there is real. Rewards comes in the way of friends, camaraderie and a haven outside of work. 

I'd like to especially thank Kei, Taki, Forrest, Matthew, Adam, Aki, Kojima, Andre, Gus and Hoin for taking some added time with me and allowing me to share some stuff with you guys. To be honest I was touch shy to do so but when amongst friends, it's all good.

I would encourage everyone to have an open-mind, open-training and open-arms.

FELIPE COSTA: 30+ EPISODE 2

So I was impressed by the first show and have to admit the second is even better. If you're not already following up on these via youtube, I will be posting these as they come in. -Luke

BRAD KU REPORTS FROM BRAZIL

Living the life that many of us dream about, Brad Ku has made the move from Japan to Brazil. Training at Checkmat under Ricardo Vieira, we will be seeing a lot more from Brad's time in the heartland of jiu-jitsu. To give an idea of what Brad is experiencing, "Here you see guys like Alan Finfou, Bruno Matias, and a lot of other top players who have not become famous yet. I've joined a few times so far but felt like I'm back to white belt again." Brad is referring to the competition team training for the 'Rio Open' and Abu Dhabi JJ Trials. Keep an eye out for more pics and videos from Brazil.

Brad Ku is a familiar face through the Hong Kong scene at Kowloon BJJ but has his roots in Japan and Australia as well.

NEW PURPLE!!!

One of the unspoken heroes for BJJ in Thailand, my good friend Niti was recently promoted to purple-belt by Prof Kayoom. Niti is the owner or EMAC on Surawong Rd here in Bangkok and is where I trained for a solid 2+ years before opening Bangkok BJJ. He and I both went through a grewling exam for the promotion and Niti puts it best when he says, "He really try to kill me!!!" Well deserved and couldn't be happier for my good friend. Congratulations Niti!!!! -Luke

ROLLAPALOOZA 5!!!

For those looking to what the new comp season has to offer. Be sure to check out Rollapalooza 5. A hilight for this event will be the kids/juvenile divisions + there will be more than one opportunity to fight since there is no single-elimination. -Luke  

The event will consist of GI divisions for WHITE, BLUE, PURPLE and BROWN during the first half of the event then NOGI divisions following a short intermission. Weight divisions for WHITE, BLUE and NOGI categories are as follows:

Featherweight: 139.9 and below

Lightweight: 140 - 159.9 lbs.

Middleweight: 160 - 179.9 lbs.

Cruiserweight: 180 - 199.9 lbs.

Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over

Entries for the GI competition must weigh-in with the kimono on. Entries for the NOGI competition weigh-in without the kimono. If you are competing in both competitions you will only need to make weight once, prior to the GI portion of the event.

For PURPLE belts, we will have three categories: the LIGHT, HEAVY and OPEN divisions. On the day of the competition, all purple belts will be weighed and split into the light and heavy divisions according to their official weights. BROWN belts will have one OPEN division and one WOMENS division for each GI and NOGI.

JUNIORS divisions for 15-17 year olds will have 2 categories: below 70kg and above 70kg and now for the first time in Rollapalooza, we will have KIDS divisions for participants aged 8-14 years old with 3 weight categories: below 30kg, 31-40kg and above 40kg.

The Venue:

The Martial Arts Center (beside the College Covered Courts), Ateneo de Manila University Campus, Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. The venue opens at 9:00AM and official weigh-ins from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. Competition proper is scheduled to begin promptly at 10am.

Registration:

Early Registration DEADLINE is on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Entries received on or before the deadline can avail of a discounted registration fee of PHP600 for one event and PHP800 for both events. LATE and DAY-OF-EVENT entries will cost PHP650 for one event and PHP900 for both events. We will be following the IBJJF rulebook for this event (only straight foot locks allowed for NOGI divisions)

We at rollapalooza.tv are again very excited to bring you the first ROLLAPALOOZA event of 2010 and look forward to even more for the coming year. For any questions and inquiries about ROLLAPALOOZA 5, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail at info@rollapalooza.tv (use "rolla5" as subject header) or call the tournament organizer at 0917-5374402.

Also STAY TUNED to rollapalooza.tv for more announcements. It is your continued support that allows us to have better and better competitions for the community, thank you!!!

check out: 

WWW.ROLLAPAOOZA.TV

I'M BACK

I've returned to Bangkok and thrown right into another whirlwind of work but it's still nice to be back. Trading in my coat for some shorts and sandals is awesome. The air is humid and thick but I'll get my blood thinned out soon enough. Detoxing from all the In'n'Out burgers and burritos back in California but it was worth it.

Over the next couple of weeks I'll be back-tracking and making posts of places I visited and trained at while traveling. I'll also have pics I took from the Abu Dhabi Pro JJ trials in Santa Cruz, California. 

-Luke

HAITI BJJ SEMINAR RAISES $4221 FOR HAITI RELIEF

Check out Gumby's write-up on the seminar with videos!!!

ON THE MAT

HAIT BJJ (FACEBOOK)

JIU-JITSU @ SHANGHAI EXPO

 This August 30-31 is the Shanghai Expo where jiu-jitsu will be demoed for the Chinese public.

HAIT BJJ SEMINAR @ HEROES MARTIAL ARTS

Today I had the great pleasure of participating in the Hait BJJ benefit seminar at Heroes Martial Arts in San Jose, CA. The seminar was organized by Alan 'Gumby' Marques and Sergio Silva, hosting a heavy roster of NorCal black-belts. From 11am to 5:30pm it was a jiu-jitsu marathon of techniques and celebration of the sport. A number of the black-belts commented throughout the day how special an event like this one is since it brought so many teams that wouldn't otherwise train together, under one roof. I'm sure this was especially sweet for those that know what it was like 10+ years ago when this was unthinkable. So it's very comforting to know that with each generation we get closer to doing away with the politics and celebrate the art and sport we all love.

I leave for Asia tomorrow so I couldn't imagine of what better way to spend the day than like this. Want to thank all the black-belts that volunteered their time and generosity. And of course to our hosts Gumby and Sergio. Everyone who made it should be very proud to be involved in such an event. I know we have the same opportunities to spread this kind of positivity in the SEABJJ community.

The seminar raised $4,200. All of which goes to Red Cross for Haiti Relief.

Check out my pics on Flikr: HERE

Mike Swain (center) & Gumby (right)

Prof Sergio Silva (black/white gi)

 

JAPAN: MATSURI "PRO JIU-JITSU"

Two SEABJJ regulars recently competed in Japan's Matsuri, a pro-jiu-jitsu tournament. Makoto Ikuta and Makoto Ogasawara won their respective matches. A congratulations to the two and hello to their teams Trust Jiu-Jitsu and Taiwan BJJ.

 

- Black Belt Adult - under 67kg (10 min)

Ikuta Makoto (Trust JJ) 10 - 2 Murakami "Sankakun" (Purebred Kyoto)

 

- Brown Belt Adult - under 82.3kg (8 min)

Ogasawara Makoto (Nova Uniao/Taiwan BJJ) 8 - 0 Senda Yutaka (Jyusenkan)

 

Ikuta is awarded "Best fighter" from ISAMI.

 

original post from: KLN BJJ BLOG

MARTIAL COMBAT FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: COMING TO SINGAPORE

taken from:  EVOLVE-MMA BLOG

The Martial Combat Fighting Championship, Asia's largest and most prestigious MMA event, is coming to Singapore in May 2010!  It will be held at the multi-billion dollar Resorts World in Sentosa and will be broadcast to 350 million people across 24 countries by ESPN StarSports.  Martial Combat Fighting Championship has invited only the top fighters from Asia and around the world to compete in Asia's most elite MMA championship.

Evolve MMA is the only academy in Singapore to be selected to compete in the prestigious Martial Combat Fighting Championship.  The Evolve Fight Team has already begun its training preparations.  From the Evolve Fight Team, you will see BJJ World Champion Leandro Brodinho Da Silva, Pancrase Champion Tommy Yang, Muay Thai expert Mitch Chilson, WBA Boxing World Champion Yodsanan Sityodtong, BJJ World Champion Braga Neto, Muay Thai striker Chatri Sityodtong, MMA fighter Setsuma Takeda, Wrestling whiz Brian Choi, MMA specialist Judd Sanchez, and many other Evolve fighters.

The Asian Mixed Martial Arts Federation is the governing body for the sport of MMA in Asia and will be working closely with Resorts World to ensure the success of the Martial Combat Fighting Championship.  Several of the top MMA organizations in Asia worked jointly together to create the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the first and largest of its kind in Asia.  Additionally, many of Asia's top MMA gyms and organizations have also joined the Federation.  For the Founding Members of the Asian MMA Federation, please see below: 

Founding Members of the Asian MMA Federation:
ESPN (Asia)
ESPN is the top sports content provider in the world.  ESPN Asia (ESPN StarSports) has a network across 24 countries in Asia with over 350 million viewers.  It will be the main broadcaster of the Martial Combat Fighting Championship as well as other top MMA events in Asia.     

Ultimate Martial Arts Combat (China)
UMAC is one of China's largest MMA organizations and also produces the Ultimate Martial Arts Combat Fighting Championship.  UMAC produces some of the best MMA fighters in China.

Evolve Mixed Martial Arts (Singapore)
Evolve MMA is Asia's top MMA training organization with authentic World Champions in Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, and No Gi Grappling.  In addition to its World Champions, Evolve MMA also has current professional fighters in the UFC, the Art of War, Jungle Fight, Lumpinee Stadium, Mundials, and more. 

Tiger Muay Thai and MMA (Thailand)
TMT is Thailand's top MMA gym headed by TUF veteran and rising MMA star Magical Ray Elbe.  Additionally, Tiger Muay Thai has authentic World Champions in Muay Thai.  It is a popular Muay Thai training vacation place for a few top UFC fighters like Mike Swick and Roger Huerta.

Universal Reality Combat in (Philippines)
URCC is Philippines' largest MMA organization.  Headed by MMA superstar and BJJ Black Belt Alvin Aguilar, URCC produces the top MMA events in Philippines.  It also houses the top MMA fighters in Philippines.

NeoFight (South Korea)
NeoFight is one of Korea's top MMA organizations.  NeoFight has some of the best MMA fighters in Korea.

BJJ 30+

Felipe Costa is one that I definitely admire as an active competitor who consistently places in the adult division even though he qualifies to compete in masters. He just recently put out this youtube video documenting his returning to training after a serious injury. This is the first episode shairng his preparation for the 2010 competition season. I believe it showcases how things can be done despite what difficulties may arise. We're all susceptible to injury and aging but it's how we adapt that makes the difference. Hope you find it as inspiring as I do.-Luke

BJJ SEMINAR FOR HAITI RELIEF: FEB 21 @ HEROES MARTIAL ARTS (SAN JOSE, CA)

I know this one isn't in Southeast Asia but wanted to help spread the word since all the proceeds go directly to Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake relief. The seminar will have some of Northern California's most notable black-belts sharing their jiu-jitsu. I return to Asia the very next day so will be sure not to miss this one to learn and most importantly, help.

Some of the Black Belts who are scheduled to attend:

Alan “Gumby” Marques (Heroes Martial Arts)
Sergio Silva (Team Silva)
Garth Taylor (Kaijin MMA)
Mike Vann (Claudio Franca BJJ)
Stan Kendricks (Triune BJJ)
Odilion “OJ” Domingues (Triune BJJ)
Sandro “Batata” Santiago (Sandro Batata BJJ)
Julio Echeverria (Sandro Batata BJJ)
Kurt Osiander (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Justin “The Machine” Holder (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Dave Clahan (Ralph Gracie BJJ)
Chris Smith (Tiger Martial Arts)
Mike Prudencio (One World BJJ)
Mikyo Riggs (Marin MMA)
Ricardo Barros (Ricardo Barros BJJ)
Daren Uyenoyama (FTCC Combat Club)
Marcos “Yesamo” Torregrossa (Cassio Werneck)

Here is the seminar info:

Heroes Martial Arts
460 South Market Street
San Jose CA 95113
408-288-8857

CONTACT INFO: (taken from www.heroesmartialarts.com)

Any questions or for those willing to donate/participate/volunteer, feel free to contact seminar organizers Gumby (gumby@onthemat.com) or Sergio Silva (sergiobjj@hotmail.com).  Black belts wanting to instruct, please contact Gumby to reserve a time slot for yourself.

HAITI BJJ (facebook) 

HEROES MARTIAL ARTS (web)

MORE PRO-MMA-3 VIDS

PRO MMA 3- 4th fight (68kg 150lbs)
Per Eklund (Legacy Gym, Thailand)
vs.
Joe Taimanglo (Spike 22 Academy, Guam)
Luxy Nightclub Taipei, Taiwan. Feb 7th. 2010

courtesy of Narouque

PRO FIGHTING III: VIDS

PRO MMA 3. Main Event 70kg (155lbs)
Demitri "Narouque" Telfair (Taiwan BJJ)
vs
Joe Lopez (Spike 22 Gym, Guam)
Luxy Nightclub Taipei, Taiwan. Feb 7th. 2010

PRO FIGHTING III: PICS

 Thanks to Gareth Griffiths we've got pics from this past Saturday's fights in Taiwan at PRO Fighting III. Be sure to check out his flickr account at the link below. Will post a recap of the evenings fights once I get them in. -Luke

 

  

LINK: PRO Fighting 3 - Quick Hits

IT'S BEEN TOO LONG

In the past 2 months, I've trained no more than 4x times and each time at a different academy cause of my travel schedule (Santa Cruz, San Jose, Renton, New York). I'm definitely feeling the effects of being off the mat for this long as my knees are starting to ache and am feeling unsteady. I find it interesting that my old injuries are acting up instead of going away and when I'm training regularly, it's less of an issue. Besides the physical problems that I've been having, I am definitely going over some mental hurdles about my training or lack of. I could say the past few times that I've trained I wasn't at my best but I think it's more than that. Acknowledging how the promotion is effecting how others see me and how I need to step up is a big part of it. So it's an added pressure I'm putting on myself and one that I can't avoid. Ultimately it's about me coming to terms with starting at the bottom again as a newly promoted purple in a ocean of people with equal if not better skills/experience/conditioning. I'd like to have a healthy perspective on things but that doesn't always sit well with my competitive side. The side which pushes me to say I have to do better or at least hang with the guys that I'm training with. So while jiu-jitsu is still fun, it's definitely gotten more intense.

Another issue that's come up from being off the mats for this long and by choice because I'm not injured is my motivation to do anything physical after the days work. While I don't have loads of downtime, I know I could do much better about scheduling time to train but I haven't. Instead, I'm passing out by 9:30pm in front of the tv which is pretty sad or at least I think so. Not sure if it's the weather or pace of things here in NorCal but I'm definitely slower here than I am in Thailand. Maybe I need the sleep but I know I need to get back into shape as well.

Anyways, I know there will be lulls in training for a number of reasons. Right now it's work that's been keeping me away but I'm curious to know what others have experienced. 

How have people dealt with these gaps in training due to injury, work, family obligation, financial issues, etc? Please share if you're willing in the comments section of this post.

If I can add a happy ending to this post is that I've made time to train tomorrow morning without fail.

-Luke

PACIFIC RIM ORGANIZED FIGHTING: FIGHT-CARD

 

 

NEVERTAP ASIA 2

WWW.NEVERTAP.ASIA

NAKAMURA K TARO SEMINAR: SHANGHAI

HOST: Olive MMA Club

LOCATION: Alavanca JJ Academy

DATE: 27-28 of February

*Limited to 20 persons so book your spot soon!!!

THE REAL GEEZA: 2010 EURO ABSOLUTE BLACK-BELT FINAL- Submission #671

Gustavo Campos vs Rodrigo Calvacca. Lisbon, February 1st 2010. Watch until the end. . . . 

It's been a while since we heard from our friend the Geeza but here's a new vid straight from the Europeans. Not to see the Geeza hasn't been keeping up with posting new vids so check out his youtube page, HERE.

I'M HERE BUT NOT HERE

This is the longest I've been away from Asia since moving in 2006 and training has been sparse this time around cause of work. So while my body may be off the mats, my mind has kept strong with vids and plenty of daydreaming, haha. I was fortunate enough to check out the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials in Santa Cruz, CA this past week. Thanks to friends at Kaijin MMA, I got to sit mat-side and take a ton of pics which I'm sifting through now. The gold medalist to each division will go to Abu Dhabi for the finals later this year, all expenses paid. White & blue-belts are combined while purple, brown & black-belts are combined. There were some definite upsets but overall a fantastically smooth tournament lead by Claudio Franca who is also responsible for the US Open. Besides the matches, it was exciting to see a number of faces that I recognized from the blogs and DVDs, making some new friends here and there. 

I'm still a couple of weeks out before returning to Asia but am doing what I can to keep in touch with everyone. Be sure to check out the calendar and let me know if there's any missing events. 

Once I get my photos in order I will be writing a post on all the spots I've trained at over the past month+ here in the US. 

-Luke

2010 CALENDAR

JANUARY

(27) Dave Menne seminar (TH)

*info: HERE  

(30) Kyle Kingsbury seminar (TH)

*info: HERE 

FEBRUARY

(7) PRO Fighting 3- "Destiny vs. Demons"

*info: HERE  

(13) Nicolas Gregoriades Seminar (TH)  

*info: BANGKOK BJJ 

(27-28) Nakamura K Taro Seminar (CH)
*info: HERE 

MARCH 

(6-7) 2010 Philippine Gi & No Gi Nationals
*info: to be confirmed

(21) World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Cup (JP)

*info: JJFJ.ORG 

(21) Japan Open (JP)

*info: JJFJ.ORG 

(26) Juliano Prado seminar (TH)

*host: Tiger Muay Thai  

(27) Nevertap Asia Tournament (TH)

*host: Tiger Muay Thai 

MAY

(8) Marianas Open (Guam)

*info: groundzerotumon@hotmail.com  

(15-16) 2010 Pan Asian BJJ & No-Gi International
*info: HERE

(22) Naksu Tournament (TH)

*info: TBA

SEPTEMBER
(11-12) Asian Open (JP)
*info: TBA

NOVEMBER 

(20) Indonesian Submission Championships

TMT: KYLE KINGSBURY SEMINAR

2010 PHILIPPINES INTERNATIONAL NO-GI OPEN: RESULTS

Team Results

G-Team Guam / Carlson Gracie
S-Atos VPF
B-Team Fabricio 

Basic - Galo

G-Gabriel Grecia - Grecia Fight Club
S-Aladin Galicia - Reamico Jiu Jitsu
B-Albert De Guzman - Sprawl/Fabricio
B-Joseph Barcelonia - Reamico Jiu Jitsu

Basic - Pluma

G-Michael Vergel - Atos VPF
S-Christian Quismundo - New Breed
B-Cameron Masnayon - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Pinggoy Danguilan - Atos VPF

Basic - Pena

G-Joward Agao - Strike 'n Shoot
S-Kevin Cruz - Carlson Gracie
B-Ulysses Fajilan - Team Fabricio
B-Thomas Anton Napoleon Gumiran - Atos vPF

Basic - Leve

G-Christian De la Cruz - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Dennis Castro - Atos VPF
B-Nico Pinga - Team Fabricio
B-Carl Sabeniano - Hybrid Yawyan

Basic - Medio

G-Gael Dur - Team Fabricio Taiwan
S-Angelo Lazarito - Sprawl/Fabricio
B-Jerry Legaspi - Hybrid Yawyan
B-Armand Cendana - Team Fabricio

Basic - Meio Pesado

G-Jeremiah San Nicolas - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Carlos Griffith - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-skyyler Taitano - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Alan Oblena - New Breed

Basic - Pesado

G-Chris Huckabee - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Bryan Dy - Team Fabricio
B-Anthony Lim - Team Fabricio

Basic - Super Pesado

G-Brian Lim - Team Fabricio
S-Jek Ferrer - Atos VPF
B-Kendrick Tan - Team Fabricio

Basic - Absoluta

G-Carlos Griffith - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Gael Dur - Team Fabricio Taiwan
B-Jeremiah San Nicolas - Carlson Graie Guam
B-Chris Caangay - Strike 'n Shoot

Intermediate - Pena

G-Erwin Tagle - Atos VPF
S-Bert Sunico - Atos VPF
B-JR Santos - Atos VPF
B-Gregori Grecia - Grecia Fight Club

Intermediate - Leve

G-John Meno - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Mario Cunanan - Atos VPF
B-Miguel Ayuyu - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Benjo Penzon - Atos VPF

Intermediate - Medio

G-Mike Carbullido - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Karlo Sevilla - Sprawl/Fabricio
B-Jed Baluyot - Atos VPF
B-Clifton Nededog - Carlson Gracie Guam

Intermediate - Pesado

G-Allan Drueco - Team Fabricio
S-Jonathan Greek - Kauai Kimonos
B-Mark Ng - Team Fabricio

Intermediate - Absoluta

G-Mike Carbullido - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Mark Ng - Team Fabricio
B-Kyle Kapunan - Gracie Barra
B-Francis Uy - Atos VPF

Advanced - Leve

G-Carlo Pena - Atos VPF
S-JR Santos - Atos VPF
B-Allen Chong - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo

Advanced - Pesado

G-Jon Tuck - GTT Guam
S-Ali Sulit - Atos VPF
B-Karlo Sevilla - Sprawl/Fabricio
B-Ole Baguio Laursen - Legacy Gym

Advanced - Absoluta

G-Jon Tuck - GTT Guam
S-Carlo Pena - Atos VPF
B-JR Santos - Atos VPF
B-Ole Baguio Laursen - Legacy Gym

Juniors' Division - Light Weight

G-JR Santos - Atos VPF
S-Colin Bringas - Legionnaires
B-Kieran Harris - Team Fabricio

Juniors' Division - Middle Weight

G-Mike Carbullido - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Aldo Vergel De Dios - Atos VPF
B-Michael Shaw - Team Fabricio
B-Max Becker

Juniors' Division - Pesado

G-Kyle Kapunan - Gracie Barra
S-Jeremiah San Nicolas - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Carlo Jason Kho

Women's Division - Absoluta

G-Brigit Bringas - Legionnaires Gym
S-Angie Bartholomew - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo 
B-Christina Velez - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Emily Lipata - Reamico Jiu Jitsu

2010 PHILIPPINES INTERNATIONAL BJJ OPEN: RESULTS

Team Results

G-Atos VPF
S-Team Guam / Carlson Gracie
B-Team Fabricio

White Belt - Galo

G-Gian Dee - Atos VPF
S-Tariq Saleh - Atos VPF
B-Aladin Galicia - Reamico Jiu Jitsu

White Belt - Pluma

G-Pinggoy Danguilan - Atos VPF
S-Kevin Cruz - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Tonton Uy - Atos VPF
B-Justin Sumulong - Atos VPF

White Belt - Pena

G-Carlos Tiongson - Atos VPF
S-Christian De la Cruz - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Ricky Poblador - Atos VPF
B-Geoff De Rivera - Team Fabricio

White Belt - Leve

G-Rey Joson - New Breed
S-Michael Chong - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo
B-Aldo Vergel De Dios - Atos VPF
B-Ryan Ang - New Breed

White Belt - Medio

G-Ole Baguio Laursen - Legacy Gym
S-Jeremiah San Nicolas - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Tristan Seisa - Team Fabricio
B-Henson Gosiaco - Atos VPF

White Belt - Meio Pesado

G-Skyyler Taitano - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Carlos Griffith - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Chris Huckabee - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-allen Oblena - New Breed

White Belt - Pesado

G-Anthony Lim - Team Fabricio
S-Sam Santiago - Gracie Barra
B-Anjo Gumila - Atos VPF

White Belt - Super Pesado

G-Jek Ferrer - Atos VPF
S-Brian Lim - Team Fabricio
B-Matt Jao - Atos VPF
B-Kendrick Tan - Team Fabricio

White Belt - Absoluta

G-Ole Baguio Laursen - Legacy Gym
S-Carlos Tiongson - Atos VPF
B-Gian Dee - Atos VPF
B-Charles Hewitt - Evolve/Renzo Gracie

Blue Belt - Pena

G-JR Santos - Atos VPF
S-Miguel Ayuyu - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-John Meno - Carlson Gracie Guam
B-Bert Sunico - Atos VPF

Blue Belt - Leve

G-Mike Carbullido - Carlson Gracie Guam
S-Macky Siazon - Atos VPF
B-Gully Go - Atos VPF
B-Francis Uy - Atos VPF

Blue Belt - Medio

G-Jon Tuck - GTT Guam
S-Jed Baluyot - Atos VPF
B-Neil Fereira - Team Fabricio
B-Joseph Nicdao - Gracie Barra Australia

Blue Belt - Meio Pesado

G-Jonathan Greek - Kauai Kimonos
S-Christian Luna - Gracie Barra

Blue Belt - Absoluta

G-Andrew Laxa - Gracie Barra
S-Jonathan Greek - Kauai Kimonos
B-Gully Go - Atos VPF
B-Nestor Ponce - Atos VPF

Purple Belt - Leve

G-Wictor Dahistrom - Legacy Gym
S-Carlo Pena - Atos VPF

Purple Belt - Pesado

G-Froilan Sarenas - Atos VPF
S-Ali Sulit - Atos VPF

Purple Belt - Absoluta

G-Ali sulit - Atos VPF
S-Froilan Sarenas - Atos VPF
B-Wictor Dahistrom - Legacy Gym
B-Gabe Baker - Carlson Gracie Guam

Masters' Division

G-Gully Go - Atos VPF
S-Michael Javier - Team Fabricio
B-Paul Rosales - Team Fabricio

Women's Division - Leve

G-Kathy Duque - Atos VPF
S-Macaca - Atos VPF
B-Caroline Anthony - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo
B-Valerian Alfante - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo

Women's Division - Pesado

G-Natasha Rodriguez - Atos VPF
S-Mitch Lagdameo - Atos VPF

Women's Division - Absoluta

G-May Masuda
S-Mitch Lagdameo - Atos VPF
B-Angie Bartholomew - Checkmat Malaysia / Bjj Borneo
B-Cat De Leon - Atos VPF

Kids' Division -30kg

G-Tommy - Team Fabricio
S-Joseph Ting - Team Fabricio

Kids' Division 30.1 - 35kg

G-Liam Aguilar - Gracie Barra
S-Nicholas Ceriola - Team Fabricio
B-Chase Cluk - Team Fabricio
B-Antonio Ceriola - Team Fabricio

Kids' Division - 35.1 - 40kg

G-Anthony Obligacion - Gracie Barra
S-Justin Ceriola - Team Fabricio
B-Danner Yarcia -  Team Fabricio
B-Drazen Yarcia - Team Fabricio

Kids' Division - 40.1 - 54kg

G-Carlo De Thomas - Team Fabricio
S-Jermaine Lipata - Reamico JJ
B-Drexel Yarcia -  team Fabricio
B-Hunter Cluk

Kids' Division - Over 54.1 kg

G-Jake Batuhan - Gracie Barra
S-Navi Medalla - Gracie Barra
B-Chance Cheung - Team Fabricio
B-Joseph Barcena - Team Fabricio

ESPN STAR SPORTS: OPEN INVITATION TO 'MARTIAL COMBAT MMA' SERIES

ESPN STAR Sports Event Management group is extending a rare open invite to talented fighters interested in competing in the globally televised Martial Combat MMA series.   Select fight cards have been reserved by ESPN STAR Sports and  will be filled on a selection basis from submitted fighters.

Martial Combat is the largest and most prestigious MMA competition in Asia and is the only MMA event to be broadcast to 310 million viewers and 24 Asian countries by ESPN STAR Sports. 

If you are interested, please submit the following information:

DEADLINE for submission: February 14^th, 2010.

1.       Full name

2.       MMA record

3.       Profile pictures

4.       Video links of past fights if possible

CONTACT: Ivan Ho, e-mail: ivan.ho@espnstar.com

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ESPN STAR Sports and Resorts World Sentosa Form 3-Year Exclusive Partnership with the launch of the MARTIAL COMBAT – Asia’s Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Fight Championship

5 October 2009, Singapore: Asia’s top sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), today announced a 3-year exclusive partnership with Resorts World Sentosa to create, stage and broadcast a range of world-class sporting events in Singapore, kicking off with the launch of the inaugural MARTIAL COMBAT – Asia’s Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Fight Championship in 2010.

The MARTIAL COMBAT will feature a grand total of twelve events comprising 60 action-packed fights featuring some of the most popular and celebrated Asian fighters and many ranked fighters from around the world. It will receive an unprecedented amount of television coverage from ESS in excess of 60 hours, making it the largest MMA broadcast in Asia.  The first leg of events, scheduled on 12-13 May 2010, promises to be a star-studded event showcasing non-stop action, inside a ring, from some of the biggest fighters in the region and from around the world. This will be the first-ever MMA event till date to receive television coverage in 24 different countries in Asia, extensive online support through www.espnstar.com and mobile initiatives through mobileESPN. 

Manu Sawhney, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said, “We are very pleased to join hands with Resorts World Sentosa to kick start a great sports entertainment initiative which we believe has a lot of potential in becoming a signature sporting event in Asia. I am confident that with our event management expertise coupled with the strength of our television networks and digital platforms, sports fans at the resort and across the region can look forward to a highly engaging and entertaining experience”.

Miss Andrea Teo, Vice President of Entertainment for Resorts World Sentosa said: "We believe that through the MARTIAL COMBAT – Asia’s Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Fight Championship, this professional sport will scale new heights and groom talented fighters into household names. Having a mega tourism destination like Resorts World Sentosa as a venue, will definitely lend buzz to the fights.’’

As Singapore’s only island-integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa is set to woo tourists with its collection of attractions and hotel offerings. There will also be world-class entertainment to engage visitors, ranging from musical and theatrical to sporting events. The MARTIAL COMBAT – Asia’s Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Fight Championship will be held at the resort’s Compass Ballroom. The wide array of event facilities and the professional expertise available at the resort are valuable assets in being able to produce high-quality and attention-grabbing events.

This partnership brings together the strengths of ESPN STAR Sports Event Management as Asia’s #1 sports event organizer and the brand new venue and facilities of Resorts World Sentosa.  Resorts World Sentosa is scheduled to open in early 2010 and is owned by Genting Singapore.  The S$6.59-billion venture will include South-east Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park, the world’s largest marine life park, six hotels, a casino, and a host of retail, dining and entertainment options. ESS’s Events Management has managed and promoted more than 1,000 high-profile sporting events around Asia, such as the KIA X Games Asia, KL World 5s, 9 Ball Tour, the FEI Endurance Race, the Standard Chartered FIH Men’s Junior World Cup & Aviva Ironman 2009.

MMA is already one of the world’s fastest growing sports and has dominated the North American pay-per-view scene as the most watched sport since 2006.  Its unique combination of a full contact combat sport which also allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, leads to a mass appeal amongst different types of martial arts.  In addition to MARTIAL COMBAT – Asia’s Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts Fight Championship, ESS will broadcast a select number of programming from other MMA events from around the world in 2010.