Win an Isami Gi in the Tournament Review Tuesday Contest!
June 30, 2009
Who doesn’t want a new gi? Most of us probably don’t need a new gi but I think most jiu-jitsu people are always eager to have another one in our arsenal! Well here’s your chance to get one shipped to your doorstep!
Yes, it’s time for another contest here on TheFightWorksPodcast.com! Unlike Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques, which have seemingly infinite layers of details, winning this brand new Isami gi is really a pretty simple process:
- Write a review of a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament for us to publish in our Tournament Review Tuesdays column and you’ll be entered into the contest!
- Multiple entries are allowed! Compete and send us five TRT columns and you’ll have five opportunities to win!
- Yes, if you’ve already written a TRT piece in 2009, those count as entries.
- We will draw a winner at random from the entries in December and soon after you will have this new Isami gi on your doorstep.
So what are you waiting for? Find a jiu-jitsu tournament on iCompete.org, and let us know how it went!
Many, many thanks to ChokeSports.com for their generous contribution of the Isami gi!
2009 BJJ World Championship Video
June 24, 2009
About a week or so ago I was invited by the gang at BudoVideos in Los Angeles to put a voice to their results video for the 2009 BJJ World Championship. So after a long day at work I made the 2 hour drive from San Diego and made it to Budo headquarters in Los Angeles as the sun was going down.
I had little idea what to expect when I arrived but the guys from Budo were pretty laid back and basically said I could go nuts with the narratives for the matches. Lots of jiu-jitsu talk and a few hours later we called it a night and I left the Budo Videos crew with a bunch of audio they could use. I won’t go so far as to say that I nailed each recap on each match’s first take, but it really wasn’t much different than recording an episode of the show back at FightWorks Podcast headquarters.
As for the way home late that evening, well… during our live play-by-play at the 2009 BJJ World Championship itself, lots of folks were cheering me on and telling me to grab an energy drink that rhymes with Bed Pull. I never got a chance to refuel with one during the Mundial itself but you can bet I made it back to San Diego that night with one!
In any case I think the video turned out pretty well! What do you think?
Tournament Review Tuesday: British BJJ Open
June 23, 2009
World champion Braulio Estima referees a womens blue belt absolute match.
by Seymour Yang
The cancellation of the annual Gracie Invitational in the UK this year led many to call for a big replacement event. Up stepped world champion Braulio Estima and his Gracie Barra team in Birmingham to stage the British BJJ Open. With over 620 competitors spread out over 8 mats, this event did not disappoint in terms of size and scale.
Fresh from his gold medal win at the 2009 Mundials, Braulio Estima hosted the tournament with his characteristic smile and geniality. Everyone here was made to feel welcome. Anticipation was high in the preceding few weeks and days as the numbers of entries were adding up and rumours were speculating as to who would be fighting.
The venue chosen was the Cockmoors Wood Leisure Centre in Birmingham, UK, which is only about 2.5 hours drive from London. One slightly odd arrangement was the placement of blue belts right at the end of the day, after all the white, purple, brown and black belts had finished. As a side note, it was amusing to see the reactions of a small aikido class being held in a glass fronted room surrounded by swarms of BJJ competitors waiting to enter the main hall. A case of old skool being given rude and loud awakening by the nu skool.
The crowd had plenty of great fights to see. All eyes especially were on the hot young British talents on display today. 19 year old Stephen Martin, wearing a brand spanking new purple belt (awarded after his Bronze medal win at the Mundials) fought brilliantly to make the purple lightweight final, only to lose on points to Oli Geddes.
Another brand new purple belt was Omar Rashid who wasted no time in despatching his opponents to claim the purple belt mens featherweight division. And the blue belts too had some very technical and exciting matches especially those involving Daniel Agard, just 17 years old and a blue under Felipe Souza. Daniel fought with flair and mastery way beyond his years to reach his final, finally running out of gas. We’ll see a lot more of him in the future.
For such a big event, the whole tournament ran incredibly smoothly and pretty much on schedule. A minor gripe could be made perhaps regarding the incomprehensible PA louspeaker and the overall lack of space. But there was a general air of excitment and the buzz was good among competitors and spectators alike. Everyone got a free t-shirt and fightgear was awarded to all gold medal winners.
The UK proudly boasts two current black belt world champions (Roger Gracie and Braulio Estima) who base their academies here. The success of today shows that the UK can comfortably host a big competition that draws an international cast of participants. Perhaps one day soon, the UK could host the IBJJF European Championships? My congratulations to Braulio, Steve Fan and all the crew for organising a brilliant tournament.
Christine McDonagh (bottom) attemts a triangle choke on Dominique Vitry in a womens blue belt match.
Seymour Yang trains at the Mill Hill Roger Gracie Academy (http://www.millhillju-jitsuclub.com) and writes the Meekatsu BJJ blog. He won Bronze at the BJJ Open.
This is an installment in our Tournament Review Tuesdays column, where FightWorks Podcast listeners submit reports about Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling competitions that happened the weekend prior. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of The FightWorks Podcast.
- Caleb
UPDATE June 23 at 12:13PM Pacific: we received the following from Braulio Estima…
Tournament Results Tuesday: BJJ British Open
June 23, 2009
As part of our ongoing effort to bring you the details of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling news from all parts, here are the partial results of the BJJ British Open which took place June 21st in the United Kingdom.
If you are a tourney organizer, we encourage you to send us the results of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling events too. If you are a competitor, feel free to send us a write up of your competition experience as well! Details are here.
BLACK OVER 80KG
RICHARD MARTIN CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
ARLANS SIQUEIRA SILVER
EDDIE KONE ROYLER GRACIE ACADEMY BRONZE
BLACK UNDER 80KG
ALEXANDRE IZIDRO ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
MARCUS NARDINE NARDINE BJJ GLASGOW SILVER
HENRIQUE SANTA GB JOINT BRONZE
LEOPOLDO PIRES GB MARIO REIS JOINT BRONZE
BROWN ABSOLUTE
LUCIANO CRISTOVAN RGA GOLD
ANDY COSTELLO ITALO FERREIRA SILVER
MICHAEL RUSSEL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
DIMITRI OLIVEIRA RGA JOINT BRONZE
BROWN FEATHER ADULT
TOM BARLOW GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
SIMON MCGOVERN GB STOKE LAGARTO SILVER
BROWN LIGHT ADULT
MICHAEL RUSSEL BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL GOLD
DARREN YEOMANN ITALO FERREIRA SILVER
DIMITRI OLIVEIRA RGA BRONZE
BROWN LIGHT SENIOR
LUIZ RIBEIRO CHECKMAT GOLD
EAMONN MADI BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
BROWN MEDIUM HEAVY ADULT
YURI SIMOES RGA GOLD
LUCIANO CRISTOVAN RGA SILVER
ANDY ROBERTS RGA ANDY ROBERTS BRONZE
BROWN SUPER HEAVY MASTER
GNAT PRZEMO DRYSDALE JJ GOLD
ANDY COSTELLO ITALO FERREIRA SILVER
JACKSON FORTUNATO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL BRONZE
PURPLE FEATHER ADULT
OMAR RASHID RICK YOUNG ACADEMY GOLD
CHANAKA WEERASINGH ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
WESLEY TREVELLYAN GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
MARLON MORAES ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE FEATHER ADULT FEMALE
CAOIMHE SUITOR GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
JENN WEBB BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
PURPLE HEAVY ADULT
PIOTR KAPRAL GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
RORY PALMER ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
LEE ANTHONY HOWES GB NEWCASTLE BRONZE
PURPLE HEAVY MASTER
TOM WILSON GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
MATTHEW NORRIS GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
ED BROWN BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
STEVEN BRAND BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE LIGHT ADULT
OLI GEDDES RGA GOLD
STEPHEN MARTIN GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
MAX LIMA RGA VIE ACADEMY JOINT BRONZE
SIMON DAVIES ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE LIGHT ADULT FEMALE
AISLING DALY SBG IRELAND GOLD
ESTHER TANG ECBJJ SILVER
KATIE RODD CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION BRONZE
PURPLE LIGHT MASTERS
DANIEL ECBJJ GOLD
NATHAN ROBERTS GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
STEVEN WAN GB STOKE LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
DAVID LEE ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE MALE ABSOLUTE
DOMINIC DEBIA ? GOLD
RYAN SOOSANAZAD GB MARIO REES SILVER
WILLEN PETERS GRACIE BARRA nl JOINT BRONZE
ANTONIO HENRIQUE RGA JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE MEDIUM ADULT
RORY QUARRIER BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL GOLD
ROBERT TAYLOR GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
NISAR SHAIKH CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION BRONZE
PURPLE MEDIUM HEAVY ADULT
RYAN SOOSANAZAD GB MARIO REES GOLD
WILLEM PETERS GRACIE BARRA nl SILVER
ROB VESTNEY ECBJJ JOINT BRONZE
STUART GWILT GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE MEDIUM HEAVY MASTER/SENIOR
DAVID IVERSON GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
KAROL STASIAK PRETORIAN SILVER
TOM KING SBG BRONZE
PURPLE MIDDLE MASTER
SCOTT PICKERING TEAM SUKATA WARRINGTON GOLD
WAQAR AHMED CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
ADAM SANDERSON BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
AUSTIN GARDENER CHECKMAT JOINT BRONZE
PURPLE SUPER FEATHER ADULT
LUKE COLE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
MANJIT BHAMBRA ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
PURPLE SUPER HEAVY ADULT
RAFAEL NERY CHECKMAT GOLD
MISIEK ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
PURPLE SUPER SUPER HEAVY ADULT
JAMES BLAND GB NEWCASTLE GOLD
ANTONIO HENRIQUE RGA SILVER
GREGG RODGERS GB LAGARTO BRONZE
MURALI PANCHALINGHAM CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
BLUE FEATHER ADULT
LUCASZ GRATIKOWSKI GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
JAMES DUNAWAY ROYCE GRACIE BJJ SILVER
DANIEL KEY JOINT BRONZE
JAMES GALLAGER JOINT BRONZE
BLUE FEATHER ADULT FEMALE
JULIE MORGAN CHECKMAT GOLD
PIPPA GRANGER ECBJJ SILVER
CHRISTINE MCDONAGH GB BRAULIO ESTIMA BRONZE
BLUE FEATHER MASTER/SENIOR
WESLEY EPHSON LEAO DOURADO UK GOLD
WILHAM SANTOS RGA VIE ACADEMY SILVER
GEOFFREY SAUTNER ?? JOINT BRONZE
RODGER MIDDLETON RGA2 JOINT BRONZE
BLUE HEAVY ADULT
CHRIS REAGAN GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
VASILE PANFIL RGA SILVER
JACK MCDONALDS CHECKMAT JOINT BRONZE
SHAUN PARRY GB SWANSEA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE HEAVY MASTER SENIOR
PAUL WHYMAN COMBAT BASE N/E GOLD
KEITH TAYLOR ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
DAVE SMITH CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION JOINT BRONZE
JASON BIRTH RGA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE LIGHT ADULT
MARK CURRY SBG GOLD
DANIEL AGARD BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
JAMES EASLY GB LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
ADAM ABBAS MARC WALDER BJJ JOINT BRONZE
BLUE LIGHT FEMALE
SHEENA DAVIS RGA GOLD
SABINE BATTNER KENPOKAN HANNOVER SILVER
PAULA CAROLINA REMES CHECKMAT JOINT BRONZE
EMMA BAKER GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE LIGHT MASTER
KARIM SHAH CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
MARIUSZ BARYLA GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
GRAEME KIDD SBG MANCHESTER JOINT BRONZE
BLUE LIGHT SENIOR
RITHY PRIKER ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
CHRIS RAWLINS GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
HUGH MALONE GRACIE BARRA NI JOINT BRONZE
JAMES DONNELLY SBG IRELAND JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MEDIUM HEAVY ADULT
LUKE COSTELLO GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
CLIVE STAUNTON STRAIGHT BLAST GYM IRELAND SILVER
DAWID GRANACKI RICK YOUNG SCOTLAND JOINT BRONZE
POVILAITIS MODESTAS VORAS BJJ JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MEDIUM HEAVY FEMALE
HELIN PAARA SBG MANCHESTER GOLD
OLGA LYASHEVSKA CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
BLUE MEDIUM HEAVY MASTER
SAHID KHAMLICHI GRACIE BARRA MK GOLD
ARTUR SZWED CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
BEN HEWITT GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
MATTHEW COX GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MEDIUM HEAVY SENIOR
CORNELL VLIJTER RGA GOLD
RICHARD ALLEN CHECKMAT SILVER
BLUE MIDDLE ADULT
DELROY MCDOWELL ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
MARCIN ROZENBAUM LEAO DOURADO SILVER
CRAIG TETLEY GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
BRYAN THOMSON RICK YOUNGS BLACKBELT ACADEMY JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MIDDLE FEMALE
LEONI MUNSLOW ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
SARAH MERRANER CHECKMAT SILVER
LARA WILSON GB STOKE LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
LISA JAMES RGA VIE ACADEMY JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MIDDLE/MASTER
DONATIS UKTVERTIS RGA GOLD
GAVIN LEWIS GRACIE BARRA SILVER
ZAGHAM YOUNES BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
SCOTT MCKAIL RICK YOUNG ACADEMY JOINT BRONZE
BLUE MIDDLE/SENIOR
PHIL TUCKER ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
RICHARD SHORE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
ROBERT CASALI ACADEMY 247 JOINT BRONZE
MATTHEW CHECKMAT JOINT BRONZE
BLUE SUPER FEATHER ADULT
AARON AU YEUNG GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
PATRICK HOLOHAN SBG IRELAND SILVER
MATTHEW DUNAWAY ROYCE GRACIE BJJ JOINT BRONZE
MAN YUEN TSANG UNIVERSITY LIMERICK BJJ JOINT BRONZE
BLUE SUPER FEATHER MASTER
ISAAC PEREZ ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
HENRIQUE VALLASENOR CHECKMAT SILVER
VISHAL PATEL GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
SEYMOUR YANG RGA (MILL HILL) JOINT BRONZE
BLUE SUPER HEAVY ADULT
CHRIS BOWE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
CHRIS KONIECZNY COMBAT ACADEMY HEREFORD SILVER
VALENTINO PETRESCU GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
RICHARD DAVIS PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE SUPER HEAVY MASTER/ SENIOR
JASON BELL CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
WAYNE FAGAN CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
JASON LEADBETTER GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
LEO RODLEY RGA JOINT BRONZE
BLUE SUPER SUPER HEAVY ADULT
TOMASZ WISNIEWSKI TRUE SPIRIT LEEDS/ OKINININISKI POLAND GOLD
LUKE TAYLOR ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
MICHAEL WEST GB LAGARTO BRONZE
BLUE WOMEN ABSOLUTE
HELINE PAAVA ? GOLD
OLGA LASHEVSKA ? SILVER
LISA JAMES ? JOINT BRONZE
JULIE MORGAN ? JOINT BRONZE
WHITE ABSOLUTE
JOE ? GOLD
STEVEN PAGE ? JOINT BRONZE
DEMIEN ? JOINT BRONZE
MARCO ? SILVER
WHITE FEATHER ADULT
ANDY LE PAGE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
SCOTT MCCONNELL GB PLYMOUTH JOINT BRONZE
RICHARD CLARKE RGA JOINT BRONZE
PHIL PATRICK RGA SILVER
WHITE FEATHER MASTER
STUART BOARDMAN BOLTON CATCH BJJ BRONZE
VICTOR FRONTCZAK ECBJJ GOLD
LEO MARCANTONIO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
WHITE FEATHER SENIOR
ERNIE PERRY GB BRAULIO ESTIMA BRONZE
TOBY NORWAYS RGA ANDY ROBERTS GOLD
ALEX TWEEDIE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE HEAVY ADULT
MARCO TOSTA MARIO REIS GOLD
MAX DENNING ? JOINT BRONZE
AMIR MEMARIAN CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION JOINT BRONZE
DEAN BRADBURY SILVER
WHITE HEAVY MASTER
MERV HARRIES GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
SACHA MACKENZIE CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION JOINT BRONZE
THADD WRONEK ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
PETER KUAPIR ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
WHITE HEAVY MASTER/SENIOR
JOHN BYLETT BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL GOLD
ANDREW CHOONG CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION JOINT BRONZE
STEPHEN GARSIDE GB STOKE LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
DENVAR WILSON BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
WHITE HEAVY SENIOR
WILLIAM LAI BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL GOLD
PAUL STANFORD RGA JOINT BRONZE
MATTHEW BROWN TEAM LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
PHIL FLOLET CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
WHITE LIGHT ADULT
SUSHI AVAZKHNI ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
SAM CHAPMAN BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOINT BRONZE
RAPHAEL KITAUCHI RGA JOINT BRONZE
ALEX BROERS ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA SILVER
WHITE LIGHT ADULT FEMALE
EMMA LEAVY CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
RACHAEL PASSFIELD RGA JOINT BRONZE
RAQUEL MCMILLAN ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
LAUREN REED GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE LIGHT MASTER
MUHAMED ITOUMAINE ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA GOLD
BEN KERSLAKE GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
STEVEN CORTIE RGA JOINT BRONZE
BEN GILBERT ANAJ DOS SANTOS SILVER
WHITE LIGHT SENIOR
MATTHEW SMITH KENPOKAN GOLD
DARREN GREEN GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
STEVEN FAGE ISHIN RYU JU JITSU JOINT BRONZE
RIYAZ ISMAIL RGA SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM ADULT
VINCE SKILCORN CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION GOLD
TOM BOSWELL CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION JOINT BRONZE
CHARLIE MACDONALD SUKATA JOINT BRONZE
BEN ROONIE GRACIE BARRA SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM ADULT FEMALE
TRACY LIMB GB LAGARTO GOLD
DHARMA STEVENS GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM HEAVY ADULT
STUART TYRIE GB SWANSEA GOLD
MOHAMM SAMAD GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
IOANNIS KARACHRISTOS GB GREECE JOINT BRONZE
YUSUF CHECKMAT SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM HEAVY MASTER
JOSEPH SMILES AYLESBURY GOLD
ADRIAN TWEED GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
DALE HESKETH GB LAGARTO JOINT BRONZE
DAVIE OAKES MARC WALDER BJJ SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM HEAVY SENIOR
ROBERT TESNER GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
JONATHAN BROSTER BUSHIDO MMA JOINT BRONZE
STEPHEN SCAIFE RGA JOINT BRONZE
TREFOR COSTER KAMON SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM MASTER
MICHAEL HADAM ? GOLD
ANDRE SACRAMENTO EDUARDO CARRIELO BJJ JOINT BRONZE
MARTIN ASAME GRACI BARRA ? JOINT BRONZE
DAVID OKAI CHECKMAT SILVER
WHITE MEDIUM SENIOR
JOHNNY MOUNTNEY ?? GOLD
RICK MOOR BOLTON CATCH BJJ JOINT BRONZE
IAN FINCH GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
DAVID O’NEIL CHECKMAT SILVER
WHITE ROOSTER ADULT FEMALE
LEILA SMITH ECBJJ GOLD
CHUN YEE CHENG RGA SILVER
WHITE ROOSTER ADULT MALE
LEE CHAMPION MASTER ST JAMES BB ACADEMY BRONZE
SEAN MCDONAGH GB DERBY GOLD
MARK BOOT GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE SUPER FEATHER ADULT
DAVID PRESCOTT GB TEAM LEGARTO GOLD
SIMON HARMER RGA JOINT BRONZE
BRENDON MAY ZE MARCELLO/ PEDRO BESSA JOINT BRONZE
PAUL JUGANATH RGA SILVER
WHITE SUPER FEATHER ADULT FEMALE
CAMILA PARKER CHECKMAT JOINT BRONZE
KEELIN MCGORY RGA JOINT BRONZE
SOPHIE COOK CANTON MA SILVER
MEGAN MCGREGOR ROYCE GRACIE BJJ GOLD
WHITE SUPER FEATHER MASTER
MARK TAYLOR BOLTON CATCH BJJ GOLD
ROY DAVIES GB BIRMINGHAM JOIN BRONZE
MATTHEW DELAUNEY GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
REZA DAUHOO CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
WHITE SUPER HEAVY ADULT
STEPHEN CHRISTE NOVA FORCA GOLD
JOHN PSYLLAS ABERDEEBN MA JOINT BRONZE
ADAM KIELY JOINT BRONZE
DANIEL BUCKLEY GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE SUPER SUPER HEAVY ADULT
MOHAMED LLIAS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL GOLD
CHRIS CAMERON BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL JOIN BRONZE
ROBERT STEEL GB BRAULIO ESTIMA JOINT BRONZE
PIOTR WOLEK CARLSON GRACIE REVOLUTION SILVER
WHITE SUPER SUPER HEAVY MASTER
ALEKSANDER GUSTYN RGA GOLD
MATTHEW JACKSON RGA JOINT BRONZE
SAMUEL SANGIORGI RGA JOINT BRONZE
PHIL CLEGG GB BRAULIO ESTIMA SILVER
WHITE SUPER SUPER HEAVY SENIOR
PETER DUTTON GB BRAULIO ESTIMA BRONZE
DARRYL SHAW GB BRAULIO ESTIMA GOLD
MARK STERLING BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SCHOOL SILVER
Team results
based on 9pts = gold; 3 pts = silver; 1 pt bronze
1st GB Braulio Estima = 173 pts
2nd Ze Marcello/ Pedro Bessa = 102 pts
3rd RGA = 89
4th Carlson Gracie = 85
Tournament Results Tuesday: 2009 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship
June 9, 2009
(Click photo to enlarge.) Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles takes on Wellington “Megaton” Dias at the 2009 BJJ Mundial. Photo courtesy Jay from Grappling With Life for The FightWorks Podcast.
As part of our ongoing effort to bring you the details of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling news from all parts, here are the results of the 2009 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship which took place June 4 -7 in Long Beach, California.
If you are a tourney organizer, we encourage you to send us the results of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling events too. If you are a competitor, feel free to send us a write up of your competition experience as well. Details are here.
BLACK BELT ADULT
ROOSTER
FIRST bruno malfacine Alliance
SECOND caio terra Brasa
THIRD bernardo pitel Nova União
THIRD felipe costa Brasa
LIGHT FEATHER
FIRST guilherme mendes Atos
THIRD carlos vieira Check Mat Bjj
THIRD daniel beleza academy of combative
FEATHER
FIRST rubens charles Alliance
SECOND bruno frazatto Atos
THIRD rafael mendes Atos
THIRD mario reis Gracie Barra
LIGHT
FIRST michael langhi Alliance
SECOND gilbert burns Atos
THIRD philipe della monica Gracie Barra
THIRD rafael barbosa Soul Fighters
MIDDLE
FIRST marcelo garcia Alliance
SECOND sergio moraes Alliance
THIRD lucas leite Check Mat Bjj
THIRD alan do nascimento Check Mat Bjj
MEDIUM HEAVY
FIRST romulo barral Gracie Barra
SECOND tarsis humphreys Alliance
THIRD otavio de souza Gracie Barra
THIRD victor estima Gracie Barra
HEAVY
FIRST braulio estima Gracie Barra
SECOND alexandre de souza Gracie Florianópolis
THIRD alexandre ceconi Rillion Gracie
THIRD rafael lovato Gracie Humaita
SUPER HEAVY
FIRST roger gracie Gracie Barra
SECOND ricardo gonzalez Nova União
THIRD thiago gaia Nova União
THIRD bernardo faria Alliance
ULTRA HEAVY
FIRST gabriel vella Alliance
SECOND rodrigo cavaca Check Mat Bjj
THIRD marcio corleta Winner
THIRD andre de freitas Cesar Gracie
OPEN CLASS
FIRST roger gracie Gracie Barra
SECOND romulo barral Gracie Barra
THIRD claudio calanzas Atos
THIRD gabriel vella Alliance
BROWN/BLACK FEMALE
LIGHT FEATHER
FIRST leticia ribeiro Gracie Humaita
SECOND michelle nicolini Drysdale JJ
THIRD claudia martinez kvenbo C quence jiu jitsu
THIRD nyjah easton Lloyd Irvin
FEATHER
FIRST bianca barreto Gracie Barra
SECOND shioda sayaka AACC
THIRD jennifer petrina Gracie Humaita
THIRD fabiana borges Gracie Barra
LIGHT
FIRST luanna alzuguir Alliance
SECOND kyra gracie Renzo Gracie
THIRD juliana borges American Top Team
THIRD ana carolina vidal Gracie Humaita
MIDDLE
FIRST hannette staack Andre Negao
SECOND monica vanessa silva Sandro Bala e Julio Pudim
THIRD shanti abelha Check Mat Bjj
THIRD ana maria soares Check Mat Bjj
MEDIUM HEAVY
FIRST penny thomas Gracie Humaita
SECOND valerie worthington Carlson Gracie Team
THIRD caroline de lazzer Sul JJ
THIRD fernanda mazzeli Agnaldo Goes
HEAVY
FIRST lana stefanac trinity bjj
SECOND luciana dias Gracie Humaita
THIRD diana de souza de menezes Bon Sai
THIRD emily wetzel Carlson Gracie Team
OPEN CLASS
FIRST lana stefanac trinity bjj
SECOND kyra gracie Renzo Gracie
THIRD gabrielle garcia Alliance
THIRD penny thomas Gracie Humaita
For results from the white, blue and purple belt divisions, see the IBJJF’s website.
Tournament Results Tuesday: 2009 NAGA Midwest Championship
June 9, 2009
As part of our ongoing effort to bring you the details of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling news from all parts, here are the partial results of the 2009 NAGA Midwest Championship which took place May 30th and 31st in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
If you are a tourney organizer, we encourage you to send us the results of your Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling events too. If you are a competitor, feel free to send us a write up of your competition experience as well. Details are here.
Mens GI Black Belt Light Weight
1st Place Carlos Lemos Jr. Gracie Barra
2nd Place Henry Matamoros Matamoros
Mens GI Brown & Black Middle Weight
1st Place Jonatas Novaes Flo Brasa
2nd Place Isreal Reyes Carlson Gracie
3rd Place Brent Fitzgerald Revolution
Mens GI Brown & Black Belt Super Heavy Weight
1st Place Jeff Serafin McVicker
2nd Place David Johnson David Johnson
Mens NO-GI Absolute
1st Place Ezra Lenon ATT
2nd Place Andy Acker Twisted Fitness
3rd Place Jeff Serafin McVicker
Mens NO-GI Advanced Fly Weight
1st Place Omar Choudhury Matamoros
2nd Place Brearin Land Brasa
Mens NO-GI Advanced
1st Place Anthony Christodoulon Flo Brasa
2nd Place Billy Rutherford Warrior Concepts
Mens NO-GI Advanced Feather Weight
1st Place Ben Pitchford Tom’s Open Mat
2nd Place Justin Hamilton Wrecking Ball
3rd Place Charles Hiersche KCBJJ
Mens NO-GI Advanced Light Weight
1st Place Carlos Lemos Gracie Barra
2nd Place Jeff Curran Curran
3rd Place John Hinsenkamp Matamoros
Mens NO-GI Advanced Welter Weight
1st Place Jonthan Novaes Flo Brasa
2nd Place Andy Acker Twisted Fitness
3rd Place Alexander Chu-Kung New Breed
Mens NO-GI Advanced Middle Weight
1st Place Daniel Wanderley Carlson Gracie
2nd Place Brian daley Uflacker Academy
3rd Place Mike Vaugh Blast
Mens NO-GI Advanced Light Heavy Weight
1st Place Ezra Lenon ATT
2nd Place Brian Sworsky The Academy
3rd Place Michael Reilly Force JJ
Mens NO-GI Advanced Cruiser Weight
1st Place Dan Opsahl MMAA/Sauer
2nd Place John Gallegos Champion JJ
Mens NO-GI Advanced Heavy Weight
1st Place David Klerzkowski Matamoros
2nd Place Matthew Thor Kristufek Dino Costeas
3rd Place Jim Gray Rage Pit
Mens NO-GI Advanced Super Heavy Weight
1st Place Mike Marrello Curran
2nd Place Bruce Hoyer Flo Brasa
Mens NO-GI Directors Advanced Light Weight
1st Place Clint Crabtree URBJJ
2nd Place Marshall Belmer Torres
Mens NO-GI Directors Advanced Heavy Weight
1st Place Anthony Porcelli Des Mornes MMA
2nd Place Jerry Katchka Ordered Chaos
3rd Place Rick Matthews None
Masters NO-GI Advanced Light Weight
1st Place Henry Matamoros Matamoros
2nd Place Alex Embry
3rd Place Matt Hlinak Dino Costeas
Masters NO-GI Advanced Cruiser Weight
1st Place Seth Foreman Ordered Chaos
2nd Place Leo Perez Champion JJ
3rd Place Anthony Carlson Vaghi
Masters NO-GI Advanced Super Heavy Weight
1st Place Anthony Duncan Curran
2nd Place Peter Backer Xtreme Couture
3rd Place Eddie Davis Davis Judo
Womens NO-GI Advanced Light Heavy Weight
1st Place Fallon Fox Champion JJ
2nd Place Jennifer Smith Minnesota Top Team
3rd Place Helen Henderson Flo Brasa
Full results of this event, including white belt, blue belt, purple belt, and non-advanced no-gi competitors can be found on NAGA’s website.
Live Blogging the 2009 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championship Finals
June 7, 2009
(Click photo to enlarge.) Sergio Moraes at the 2009 BJJ World Championship after defeating Alan “Finfou” Nascimento. Photo courtesy Jay from Grappling With Life for The FightWorks Podcast.
10:02 Caleb: Mighty 600,000! It’s time! The little guys are starting now!
10:02 Caleb: Felipe Costa just began his match with Pablo Texeira… Felipe pulls guard immediately.
10:02 Caleb: This is the first match in the Rooster division.
10:03 [Comment From sue] yea!
10:03 [Comment From pats0] Woo, thanks a lot for doing this caleb.
10:03 Caleb: My pleasure!
10:03 [Comment From garra] Bom dia, Go Tiago!!
10:04 Caleb: At 1m43s it’s still tied 0-0 and no advantages.
10:04 [Comment From garra] Yea , thank you Caleb
10:04 [Comment From ray] just listened to the podcast, now the nest fwe hours glued to this, my GF hates you Caleb
10:05 Caleb: Guillerme Mendes (Atos) is also in action on mat 2 with the Ramon Lemos & Atos patch. Mendes is up 2-0 against an unknown Gracie Barra opponent.
10:05 [Comment From J Sho] Hope you took enough cafeeine onboard at the daily grind!
10:05 [Comment From Vita Team] Portugal with you again Caleb!!!
10:05 Caleb: Bom dia Portugal!
10:05 Caleb: Felipe Costa is now up 6-0 over Pablo Texeira.
10:06 Caleb: Mendes is passing the open guard of his opponent from standing.
10:06 [Comment From sue] i wonder if it will end up being G Mendes v S Braga
10:06 [Comment From Gary in Kabul, Afghan] I’m an Alliance blue belt currently in Afghanistan. Do you know if Batista (black belt Alliance) has already fought and also if Helio Costa brown belt Alliance (65 kilos) has ought?
10:06 Caleb: @Gary - Only two matches have begun today…
10:06 [Comment From J Sho] Here are all the various finalists for everyone’s benefit:
10:06 [Comment From J Sho] Super Pesado: Roger Gracie vs Bruno Bastos; Comprido vs Faria; Demente vs Peinado; Telles vs Gaia
10:06 J Sho: Pena: Reis vs Faria; Tagarela vs Frazatto; Mendes vs Escorrega; Cobrinha vs Megaton
10:07 [Comment From J Sho] Pesado: Rodolfo vs Souza; Soluco vs Lovato; Cyborg vs Ceconi; Braulio vs Pinheiro
10:07 [Comment From J Sho] Meio Pesado: Rominho vs Carlos Portugues; Victor Estima vs Toni Eduardo; Otavio vs Salazar; Gregor Gracie vs Tarsis
10:07 [Comment From J Sho] Pesadissimo: Corleta vs Gigantinho; Cachoeira vs Cavaca; Vella vs Maozinha; Moacir vs Freitas
10:07 J Sho: Pluma: Santos vs Mendes; Barata vs Vieira; Kuraoka vs Beleza; Lalli vs Braga
10:07 [Comment From J Sho] Medio: Bessa vs Finfou; Garcia vs Alves; Moraes vs Chico; Kron vs Leite
10:07 [Comment From J Sho] Leve: Durinho vs Simoes; Formiga vs Persiliano; Furao vs Chalita; Langhi vs Tanquinho
10:07 J Sho: Hopefully that will stop a deluge of questions as to who fought and beat who today!
10:08 Caleb: Felipe Costa (Brasa) is on the back of Texeira going for a choke at 5m43s, where he’s been for several minutes now…
10:08 [Comment From sue] thanks J Sho
10:08 Caleb: Mendes continues in front of his Gracie Barra opponent and up 2-0 at 4m02s.
10:09 Caleb: Alliance’s Bruno Malfacine is on deck on mat one. He is supposed to face Mikio Oga.
10:10 Caleb: Mendes and his Gracie Barra opponent are started standing after tying their belts at 4m54s.
10:10 Caleb: Felipe Costa is now up 10-0 over Pablo Texeira.
10:10 [Comment From Gary in Kabul, Afghan] Bruno is awesome… hope he wins!!!
10:11 [Comment From abdullah] go gui mendes!!!!!!!!
10:11 Caleb: Pablo Texeira escapes and is now in Costa’s open guard again. He has 20 seconds to win…
10:12 Caleb: Gui Mendes is now up 4-0 at 6m17s.
10:12 Caleb: Felipe Costa defeats Pablo Texeira 10-0 as time runs out.
10:13 Caleb: Gui Mendes (Atos) remains still attempting to pass his clever GB opponent’s guard. The time is 7m00s.
10:14 Caleb: Bruno Malfacine is now on the mat against Mikio Oga. Both attempt to pull guard. Very quickly Malfacine scrambles and is nearing having Oga’s back.
10:14 Caleb: The Pyramid is mostly empty. Spectators are dribbling in.
10:15 Caleb: Bruno Malfacine collar chokes Mikio Oga at 1m23s and advances. More good news for Alliance.
10:15 Caleb: Gui Mendes is up 4-2 with under a minute left in his match against a Gracie Barra opponent.
10:15 [Comment From Gary in Kabul, Afghan] Brilliant!!!
10:16 Caleb: Gui Mendes wins 4-2 over his Gracie Barra opponent at time expires.
10:19 [Comment From Fettel] It was Pablo Santos form GB….BIG THANKS FOR YOUR WORK CALEB!
10:19 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] What time is Roger due to fight? Am I right in thinking his fighting for a place in the final?
10:19 Caleb: Just for clarification: Gui Mendes (Atos) defeated Pablo Santos (Gracie Barra).
10:20 J Sho: santos was brasilieros champ iirc
10:21 J Sho: @ adam No, Roger is in the quarter finals of his cateogry - will fight bruno bastos, then winner of comprido/faria int he semis
10:21 Caleb: Makoto Sawada is now up against Bernardo Pitel. Pitel is up 2-0 for a takedown.
10:21 [Comment From Gary in Kabul, Afghan] Hi Caleb, I spent 6 months training under Fabio Gurgel in Sao Paulo and at the end of March this year he awarded me my blue belt. I first listened to your podcasts in Sao Paulo, keep up the good work!! If you bump into Fabio Gurgel, tell him Gary says, “Brilliant! Brilliant” He’ll know what it means. Must sign off as it’s nearly 10pm in Kabul and morning comes quickly… Vai Alliance!!!
10:22 Caleb: @Gary - please tell me how I can have whatever job allowed you to do that.
10:22 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] Thanks J Sho, much appreciated
10:24 Caleb: Daniel Beleza defeats Joao Paulo Kuraoka (Axis) by choke in 52 seconds. Looks like there is some deviation from the brackets that were posted on ibjjf.org.
10:24 [Comment From Gary in Kabul, Afghan] Bodyguard!!
10:24 [Comment From oliver] hi all !!!
10:26 [Comment From Zawi] Any Baret Yoshida results?
10:26 J Sho: @ caleb, the QF matches are here
10:27 Caleb: @Gary - doh! Looks like I’m not going to be doing that anytime soon 
10:27 J Sho: @zawi he was in mario reis’ side of the bracket so must have lost
10:31 Caleb: Samuel Braga (Gracie Barra) is tied 0-0 against his opponent but has 6 advantages to 0.
10:32 [Comment From sue] Go Samuel!
10:33 Caleb: Makoto Sawada loses 17-2 to a Nova Uniao opponent.
10:34 [Comment From abdullah] when is lovato fighting??
10:34 [Comment From abdullah] rafael mendes???
10:34 [Comment From sam] Caleb please keep an eye on Pinheiro vs Estima,thanks ur doing a much better job than GM
10:34 Caleb: Carlos Vieira (Check Mat) is now up against Rafael Freitas (Gracie Barra) on mat 2.
10:35 [Comment From Guest] how did moriarity do yesterday?
10:35 [Comment From Sean (Gracie Barra)] What do you think the chances are that Gracie Barra will be able to catch alliance
10:35 Caleb: Photos from this morning’s pre-mundials coffee. Thanks Ross!
10:35 [Comment From sam] squsito!!!….lets go!!!
10:36 J Sho: @sean, i think alliance will win overall, but i think barra will take pesado, super pesado, meio pesado adn the absolute
10:36 Caleb: Samuel Braga is going to win on advantages alone (8 to 2) against Sebastian Lalli (Check Mat).
10:37 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] Does anyone know how Oliver Geddes got on (purple 76kg). Thanks!
10:37 Caleb: Mario Reis (Gracie Barra) is now up against Rodrigo Ferreira on mat 1.
10:37 [Comment From Sloth] Won 1 lost 1
10:37 [Comment From sue] Is Samuel playing his guard?
10:38 Caleb: Some may also know Rodrigo Ferreira as Rodrigo Ranieri. Mario Reis pulls guard immediately.
10:38 [Comment From Guest] not much going on
10:38 [Comment From Sean (Gracie Barra)] Thanks Caleb
10:39 Caleb: Carlos Vieira is up over Rafael Freitas 2-0.
10:39 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] @sloth, what happened to daniel?
10:40 Caleb: Mario Reis is up 2-0 over Rodrigo Ranieri and on top in 1/2 guard.
10:41 [Comment From Guest] moriarity?
10:41 [Comment From JF] Caleb - is Cobrinha on the mat yet?
10:41 [Comment From student 24] hey sloth c u soon
10:41 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] @ Sloth any news on Nic (RGA)?
10:41 Caleb: Cobrinha has not fought yet.
10:41 Caleb: Rodrigo Ranieri is now tied with Mario Reis 2-2.
10:41 [Comment From homoplata] mario reis pullls guard and the crowd goes wild!!
10:42 Caleb: Mario Reis has a body triangle on Rodrigo Ranieri to hold guard.
10:43 Caleb: Carlos Vieira is up 6-0 over Rafael Freitas.
10:44 [Comment From sue] @ Caleb Did Samuel win?
10:44 Caleb: Yes Samuel Braga won.
10:44 Caleb: Today is much calmer than yesterday!
10:45 [Comment From sue] cool, i train w him
10:45 [Comment From Sloth] No M8, he either lost his 1st or lost to Portoguese looking at the brackets
10:45 [Comment From JJD] my good friend Kid Peligro say’s Caleb is a great guy and typing like a mad man!
10:45 Caleb: @JJD - ha, thanks!
10:45 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Hi all, does anybody have a link to the time table?
10:45 [Comment From Guest] Tagarela vs Frazatto should be soon.
10:45 [Comment From sam] thanks caleb
10:45 [Comment From Guest] love to go
10:46 Caleb: Rodrigo Ranieri is standing to defend a Mario Reis omoplatat at 7m13s.
10:46 Caleb: Time runs out and Carlos Vieira defeats Rafael Freitas.
10:46 [Comment From Guest] Caleb is a saint.
10:46 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] @Sloth- thanks buddy, appreciate it
10:46 [Comment From Guest] Damn I wish I could watch this but I have to go to work.. Hopefully Bruno & Cobrinha finals again!
10:46 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] @ adam, Nic G came in over weight
10:46 [Comment From roger fan] what time is roger fighting anyone??
10:46 [Comment From Liz] ibjjf.org for times
10:47 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto is up against Jonatas Gurgel (ATT) on mat 2 now.
10:47 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] @ Andy and Adam - Heat breaking for Nic G!!
10:48 Caleb: Cobrinha is now headed to mat 2 alongside Megaton. Looks like they’ll be up next there…
10:48 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] @ Andy Roberts Really? did he not fight then?
10:48 [Comment From Guest] should be a good one
10:48 [Comment From Guest] Awesome, Go Tagarela!
10:48 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] Man thats a loooong way to go not to make weight. bet his pissed
10:48 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] @ reckless - sure is
10:49 Caleb: Rodrigo Ranieri loses to Mario Reis. It was tied 2-2 but Reis was up on advantages 4-0.
10:49 [Comment From Guest] COBRINHA!!!!!!
10:49 [Comment From abdullah] go megaton!!!!!!!!!!!!
10:49 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] @adam, according to JSho, 6pounds over!!
10:49 Caleb: Mat one is now up with Carlos Lemos (GB) and Rafael Mendes (Atos).
10:50 Caleb: Frazatto is playing guard in a tied 0-0 match against Jonatas Gurgel.
10:50 [Comment From Noriega] so it’s reis and who ever wins between bruno and Jonatas??
10:50 [Comment From Guest] GURANTEED COBRINHA WILL WIN
10:50 [Comment From kemail] G’day Caleb, Kemail from the Netherlands back again..hope ur fingers r fit!!
10:50 [Comment From Guest] Has Megaton ever missed a Mundials? I think he’s been in every one.
10:50 Caleb: @kemail - Welcome Netherlands!
10:50 [Comment From JJD] Good for Mario, great job!
10:50 [Comment From Adam, Gracie Barra UK] @ andy roberts, mate i’m totally shocked, very unlike nic. feeling his pain bro
10:50 [Comment From homoplata] go megaton!!!!
10:50 [Comment From 123bjj] Tx for this Caleb
10:51 Caleb: It’s tied 0-0 between Frazatto vs. Gurgel and Mendes vs. Lemos.
10:51 [Comment From Noriega] I see a rematch between mendes and cobrinha. CAn’t call it
10:51 [Comment From 123bjj] Another dutchy
10:52 [Comment From Sloth] he was 4kg over weight for a match in france a month ago???
10:52 Caleb: Gilbert Burns (Atos), who shocked many yesterday by eliminating Lucas Lepri (Alliance) is now on deck on mat 1.
10:52 [Comment From H] Hey Kemail, It’s H from NJ
10:53 [Comment From 123bjj] kenmail waar in Nederland zit je?
10:53 [Comment From Tim L] Nic.G will not be in the best off moods
10:53 [Comment From briwales] Hey caleb when is Pedro up against finfu
10:53 [Comment From Ryan] Let’s go meg!!
10:53 [Comment From abdullah] go gibert!!!!!!!!!!
10:53 Caleb: @Briwales - not sure buddy, sorry!
10:54 Caleb: Jonatas Gurgel remains tied 0-0 against Bruno Frazatto at 5m56s.
10:54 [Comment From abdullah] Featherweight: Mario Reis advances to semifinals
10:54 [Comment From stevelangford] this is amazing! do you know when Victor Estima is up?
10:54 [Comment From Guest] Via Fifou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10:54 [Comment From briwales] no worries mate looking forward to that as pedro is my teacher
10:54 [Comment From kemail] Yo H, whats goin on?
10:55 Caleb: Frazatto is now tied 2-2 against Gurgel.
10:55 [Comment From JJD] Caleb- who’s the best guy you’ve seen so far?
10:55 [Comment From Noriega] any advantages caleb for frazzato nad gurgel
10:55 [Comment From Guest] Gurgel is a tough competitor he has many titles
10:55 [Comment From ben] hope Megaton has a good showing
10:55 [Comment From kemail] @123bjj, breda en jij?
10:55 [Comment From H] same old. Claudo & Piotr fought yesterday. Piotr won via armbar, claudo lost a decision.
10:56 Caleb: Frazatto is down by one advantage.
10:56 [Comment From Tim L] Lots from efn here tonight
10:56 [Comment From Erik] RE: Nic G -For a black belt to not make weight, esp at the worlds, is terrible. And he didn’t make weight by a greater amount previously either. FAIL
10:56 Caleb: Rafael Mendes is up 2-0 over Carlos Lemos. No advantages.
10:57 [Comment From abdullah] go frazzato!!!!!!!!
10:57 [Comment From briwales] mendes is awesome
10:58 Caleb: Carlos Lemos, coached by Draculino, is now in Rafael Mendes’ guard at 7m36s on mat 1. Mendes remains up 2-0.
10:58 [Comment From Styrkur] Cobrinha will beat Mendes
10:58 [Comment From abdullah] Lightfeather semis! Gui Mendes vs Esquisito; Samuel Braga vs Daniel Beleza
10:59 Caleb: Frazatto wins in a tied match 2-2 against Jonatas Gurgel, 3 advantages to none.
10:59 [Comment From kemail] @H, too bad…Andy won via armbar as well, popular move these days!..how is ur school goin?
10:59 [Comment From Robb] Caleb, Caio Terras division starts at 11, please keep an eye out for him, much appreciated
10:59 [Comment From 123bjj] Amsterdam, so Felipe is in the final??
10:59 [Comment From Erik] @erik- have you ever had to cut weight pal? sure he’ll be pissed at himself but show some respect bro
10:59 Caleb: Mat 2 Cobrinha versus Megaton Dias!!!!
10:59 [Comment From Noriega] remember mendes beat him in abu dhabi
10:59 [Comment From Styrkur] yeah, but that was then
11:00 Caleb: Cobrinha and Mega both facing each other low and close, Cobrinha pulls guard. Mega’s job - to pass - not easy! Cobrinha sweeps and us up 2-0 already.
11:00 [Comment From briwales] should be a good day for all those old TT fighters like cobrinha
11:00 [Comment From Barca] Meg-a-ton! Meg-a-ton!
11:00 J Sho: @ erik - “And he didn’t make weight by a greater amount previously either. FAIL ” he was brown belt last year made weight adn beat 3 people before losing to kayron - which occasion are you referring to?
11:01 Caleb: Rafael Mendes defeats Carlos Lemos 4-0.
11:01 [Comment From briwales] wooooooo terere
11:01 [Comment From abdullah] Cobrinha and Megaton get a bow on mat 2
11:01 [Comment From abdullah] Frazatto overcomes Tagarela and will face Mario Reis
11:02 Caleb: Mat 1 is now Gilbert Burns vs. a Gracie Barra opponent with a bandaged head.
11:02 [Comment From Dan] go Cobra!
11:02 [Comment From Dan] Frazatto will beat Mario.. it will probably be a fight to pull guard first
11:02 [Comment From kemail] any idea on the time of the absolute finals?
11:02 [Comment From Styrkur] Megaton is such a nice guy
11:03 Caleb: Cobrinha is threatening an armbar on Megaton at 3m04s. Mega escapes and is now in Cobrinha’s open guard!!!
11:03 Caleb: The crowd applauds both!
11:03 Caleb: Gilbert Burns (Atos) eliminates his GB opponent at 1m47s.
11:03 [Comment From Styrkur] GO Mario Reis!
11:03 [Comment From mike] i actually hear the opposite from guys at my school
11:03 [Comment From briwales] they are all great guys and whoever wins its just top BJJ
11:03 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Time table - http://www.ibjjf.org/cronomundial2009.htm
11:04 Caleb: Mat 1 Rafael Barbosa (Soul Fighters) vs Eder Souza (GB)
11:04 [Comment From H] @kemail- good, I got a boxer teaching a class here in a few minutes. I’ll be back on later
11:04 [Comment From abdullah] go megaton!!!!!!!!!!!
11:04 [Comment From stevelangford] who was the mysterious GB guy with the bandaged head?
11:05 Caleb: Cobrinha is now up 4-2 over Megaton at 5m01s.
11:05 [Comment From kemail] @reckless, thx bro
11:05 Caleb: Mega and Cobrinha are breaking to tie their belts at 5m07s.
11:05 [Comment From Guest] woot woot! go cobrinha!!!
11:05 [Comment From abdullah] go megaton!!!!!!!!!!!!
11:05 [Comment From Guest] The featherweight semi’s are going to be great.
11:06 Caleb: Caio Terra is now on deck…
11:06 Caleb: Royler Gracie, Luka Dias, Regis Lebre, and other Gracie Humaita names are next to Megaton and Cobrinha’s mat hoping Mega can come out on top…
11:07 Caleb: Eder Souza is hanging in an omoplata from a standing Rafael Barbosa.
11:08 Caleb: At 6m21s Cobrinha chokes Megaton from the back. Alliance’s fans respond loudly.
11:08 [Comment From quentin] 4 - 2 all sweeps?
11:08 [Comment From Guest] How did Mega get 2?
11:08 [Comment From Styrkur] I went to Cobrinha seminar at Megaton’s academy
11:08 [Comment From gam] go meg!!
11:08 [Comment From abdullah] go gracie humaita
11:08 [Comment From Styrkur] It was amazing
11:08 [Comment From Guest] come on megaton
11:08 [Comment From Gumby] Doing great on the coverage Caleb, threw up the podcast and link to coverage on OTM
11:08 Caleb: @Gumby thanks buddy!
11:08 [Comment From Guest] yesss!!!!! cobrinha is the truth!!! woooooooo
11:08 [Comment From Andy] I just wacked it, and then ate a piece of birthday cake that was leftover from yesterday. Way to go Cobrinha!!!
11:08 [Comment From Guest] go megaton
11:09 [Comment From ben] go meg
11:09 [Comment From Robb] Thanks Caleb, Keepus posted on Caio Please
11:09 [Comment From abdullah] come on megaton
11:09 [Comment From abdullah] to bad for megaton
11:09 Caleb: Sorry, got backed up on comments…. I believe we’re going to see Bruno Malfacine (Alliance) against Felipe Costa (Brasa) in a moment…
11:09 [Comment From germany] which guys advanced in the lightweight categorie?
11:09 [Comment From abdullah] ‘It is better to cry for being defeated than to be ashamed of running from a fight” thats the rule megaton goes by
11:09 [Comment From Robb] COBRINHA!!!
11:10 [Comment From Gumby] Megaton is my hero. WE make a big deal of his age, but he never does
11:10 [Comment From brazil] wow !
11:10 [Comment From 123bjj] WOW
11:10 [Comment From abdullah] Mendes sweeps Escorrega twice, 4-0;
11:10 [Comment From brazil] wow !
11:10 Caleb: Eder Souza and Rafael Barbosa are still tied at 0-0 and 5m34s….
11:10 [Comment From brazil] thx a lot for the coverage !
11:10 [Comment From Dan] does this mean cobrinha mendes next?
11:10 [Comment From Liz] Is this the finals for Felipe?
11:11 [Comment From abdullah] yup it sure does
11:12 Caleb: Augusto Mendes is up against Alliance’s Michael Langhi.
11:12 [Comment From Styrkur] Cobrinha will beat Mendes!!!!
11:13 Caleb: Rafael Barbosa and Eder Souza are still tied 0-0! Very close match. Souza is up 5-3 on advantages….
11:13 [Comment From Matt] Hi, let us know when chalita is up in the LW
11:13 [Comment From briwales] it will be a close match
11:13 [Comment From Noriega] I say mendes wins
11:13 [Comment From Guest] stryrkur why do u think he will beat mendes??????
11:13 [Comment From briwales] they both have very similar games very athletic and lots of scoring moves
11:13 [Comment From Styrkur] I am confident in Cobrinha
11:14 [Comment From Guest] BECAUSE COBRINHA IS THE BEST
11:14 [Comment From Styrkur] Plus, I want him to win it all again
11:14 Caleb: Augusto Mendes (Claudio Franca) is up 4-2 over Michael Langhi at 6m09s.
11:15 Caleb: Eder Souza scores two points in the closing moments and defeats Rafael Barbosa (Soul Fighters).
11:15 [Comment From Guest] I think that Mendes takes it with a good gaurd game it seemed to me in the BJJPRO he figured out the game. I look to see Mendes win 4-2
11:15 [Comment From brazil] i don’t see kron winning !
11:15 [Comment From Tim L] Hope they don’t stich in 50/50 guard for 8 mins !
11:15 [Comment From briwales] well former TT guy so should do awesome
11:16 Caleb: Caio Terra is now up on mat one against a Nova Uniao opponent, Bernardo Pitel.
11:16 [Comment From Dan] Mendes will not win
11:16 [Comment From Guest] This is Mendes first year at black belt and will walk away champ
11:16 [Comment From GB-Bustardo] Is there anyplace I can see the current brackets?
11:17 Caleb: Michael Langhi is now tied 4-4 with Augusto Mendes.
11:17 [Comment From Andy] Bustardo-
11:17 [Comment From Robb] Alright Caio!!! Much luck to him
11:17 [Comment From abdullah] @ cakeb thats the semis right
11:17 [Comment From Styrkur] Mendes is going down!!!
11:17 [Comment From Tino] Caleb, ur da man bro. Thanx 4 day updates.
11:17 Caleb: @Tino my pleasure buddy.
11:18 [Comment From abdullah] @GB-Bustardo the brakets are on the ibjjf website
11:18 [Comment From Robb] Just curious, What team is Caio representing??
11:18 [Comment From danX] go langhi!
11:18 [Comment From GB-Bustardo] Thank you much Andy
11:18 [Comment From Andy] Caio- Cesar Gracie Team
11:18 [Comment From briwales] Caleb has the bes seat in the house just hope all that coffee doesnt make him go for a whizz to much and miss some of the fights
11:19 [Comment From Guest] I love the internet warriors
11:19 [Comment From kemail] @caleb, if i order a few patches , how long will it take to arrive in Holland?
11:19 Caleb: @kemail I have heard once that it took two days to get to Japan! I don’t knwo how that happened lol. I would give it ten days? Can’t really say…
11:20 Caleb: Caio Terra is playing guard and is down one advantage to Pitel. He suddenly sinks a straight footlock at 2m44s!!!
11:20 Caleb: Pitel limps away from the mat smiling.
11:21 [Comment From Robb] Thnx Andy, wasnt sure if he was repping himself on this one, glad he has cesars name
11:21 [Comment From Styrkur] internet warriors?
11:21 [Comment From Styrkur] yeah, right
11:21 [Comment From kemail] btw, i truly believe more people shuld order patches to support u for all the work!
11:21 [Comment From abdullah] Durinho submits and will face Formiga;
11:21 [Comment From Andy] Middle should be starting pretty soon, I can’t wait.
11:21 Caleb: Alliance wins! Michael Langhi defeats Augusto Mendes.
11:22 Caleb: The vocal Alliance crowd chants to reward their fighter, who had a very tough match that went the distance and was won by one advantage.
11:22 Caleb: It’s now Bruno Malfacine versus Felipe Costa on mat 2!
11:22 [Comment From kemail] @ caleb, well i will order a few, it is the least i can do!
11:22 [Comment From Robb] YEAH CAIO!!!
11:22 [Comment From T-money] Hell yeah Caio Terra!
11:22 [Comment From Andy] The odds are stacked against Kron today, but It’d be awesome to have him and Marcelo in the finals.
11:22 [Comment From Styrkur] nice
11:22 [Comment From Styrkur] Damn guys, I have to work in 3 hours
11:23 [Comment From germany] Chalita vs. Furao? Who advanced?
11:23 [Comment From Andy] I don’t know the team totals, but it seems that Alliance should be dominating this year?
11:23 [Comment From briwales] Are they doing they sword dance yet
11:23 Caleb: @briwales have not seen and invisible sword swinging yet from the Atos guys…
11:23 Caleb: Felipe Costa is on bottom against Bruno Malfacine in 1/2 guard.
11:24 [Comment From Guest] Thank God leave now strykur
11:24 [Comment From briwales] I want to see pedro vs kron in the final as it was close fight in the europeans
11:24 [Comment From Styrkur] If Atos and Checkmat just combined, they’d be doing so well
11:25 [Comment From abdullah] Styrkur yah i agree they get the team trophy for sure
11:25 [Comment From Andy] If I’m not mistaken, Sergio Moraes and Lucas Leite are the last 2 guys to beat Kron, and there is a good chance that he will have to face them both today, and then probably have to face marcelo as a reward.
11:26 Caleb: It’s still 0-0 between Malfacine and Felipe Costa! But Malfacine suddenly lands an armbar on Costa (Brasa)! The time is 3m37.
11:26 [Comment From Styrkur] Kron will face Lucas Leite in his next fight
11:28 Caleb: The mats are momentarily quiet. No matches going on.
11:28 J Sho: is there any helio commemorative poster or anything like that?
11:29 Caleb: On mat 1, Gui Mendes (Atos) is now up against Carlos Vieira. Daniel Beleza is now up against Samuel Braga on mat 2.
11:29 [Comment From Robb] Caleb- When should i expect Caios next fight to be??
11:29 [Comment From germany] Chalita vs furao? How they fought?
11:29 [Comment From brazil] what did costa ?
11:29 [Comment From danX] is atos a new team? where did they come from?
11:29 Caleb: @danX - that needs some investigation!
11:29 [Comment From germany] split up from brasa
11:30 J Sho: atos is the mendes, galvao, calasans and a few others, so former brasa i guess
11:30 [Comment From steve langford UK] any news from Victor Estima?
11:30 [Comment From briwales] they are Andre Galvao’s team
11:30 Caleb: Gui Mendes is up by one advantage over Carlos Vieira at 1m09s.
11:30 [Comment From gusuk] has anyone know the result for the black bet - heavy weight category?
11:30 [Comment From abdullah] atos came from check mat when brasa split and andre galvao and ramon lems started it
11:31 J Sho: @gusuk - hasnt started yet - quarter finals are: Rodolfo vs Souza; Soluco vs Lovato; Cyborg vs Ceconi; Braulio vs Pinheiro
11:31 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto will face Mario Reis momentarily…
11:31 [Comment From Styrkur] checkmat and atos are former brasas
11:31 [Comment From Slick] And ramon lemos theyre drom rio claro
11:31 [Comment From Mchapman] poinsts so far - Alliance 69 - GB 45 - CheckMatt 38. With the advancement of Cobrinha, Langhi, and Macalfacine, I believe they have the team trophy locked up.
11:32 [Comment From abdullah] caleb u rock
11:32 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] @gusuk - thay have not fought yet.
11:32 [Comment From Styrkur] yeah, Alliance will take it again
11:32 [Comment From Andy] I wish more tournaments paid the BJJ guys so we wouldn’t lose so many top guys to MMA. I want to see Jacare vs. the new crop of tough guys.
11:33 Caleb: @Andy - amen!
11:33 Caleb: Spectators are now visibly pouring into the stands…
11:33 [Comment From germany] Light: Gilbert Durinho vs Rodrigo Simões, Formiga vs Eder Persiliano, Furão vs Chalita, Michael Langhi vs Tanquinho
11:33 [Comment From germany] who advanced the lightweights?
11:33 [Comment From briwales] Caleb ? if the old TT team where competing how many teams points would they have know with most fighting for the main teams
11:34 Caleb: @briwales - I have no idea lol. I can’t think that fast…
11:34 [Comment From Oliver] I want Rodolfo x Braulio in Finals. The REMATCH !!!
11:34 [Comment From Guest] I WANT TO SEE THE WORLDS RETURN TO BRAZIL WHERE THEY BELONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11:34 Caleb: Gui Mendes continues up by one advantage over Carlos Vieira. The time is 5m14s. It’s tied 0-0.
11:35 [Comment From briwales] hahahaha not even with the coffee
11:35 [Comment From Andy] Yeah, I wish the world’s weres till in Brazil too. Has a new tournament filled in the void in Brazil that the world’s left behind?
11:35 [Comment From kemail] @guest, i agree, brasil !!
11:35 Caleb: Both of these matches are very slow right now…
11:35 [Comment From ascension ny] copa do muno still in brazil
11:35 [Comment From Styrkur] Brazilian Nationals
11:35 [Comment From Guest] The toughest tournament in the world is the Brazilian National Championships
11:36 J Sho: @ascension ny - the copa do mundo is no more, the cbjjo folded a couple of years ago
11:36 J Sho: as replaced with the cbjje
11:36 J Sho: www.cbjje.com.br
11:37 Caleb: Both matches still tied 0-0. 7 minutes have passed between Gui Mendes and Carlos Vieira. Mendes continues on top trying to pass.
11:37 [Comment From Guest] they do not have the copa do mundo any more last year was 2006
11:37 [Comment From Mchapman] JSho is the master statistician, he should be able to tell you - (although I think it would just be Telles, Cobrinha, Moraes, and Langhi with points)
11:37 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] There are lot$ of reason$ why the ibjjf will keep the Mundial$ in the u$ from now on
11:37 [Comment From briwales] be nice if they moved the worlds each year to a different country like the world cup does in football that would be soccer to all americans
11:37 [Comment From mike] IF JJ is to grow, it needs to grow outside of Brazil, World’s need to be showcased in more prominent venue in US, that way some many JJ studs won’t keep leaving
11:37 [Comment From SC] Any news on Tony Passos from yesterday?
11:37 [Comment From dokomoy] @j sho aren’t the Brasilerios still considered at least equal to the mundials for
11:38 J Sho: @dokomoy for blue/purple/browbn perhaps
11:38 J Sho: but not for black belt, a lot of the big dogs don;t come out to play for the mundials
11:38 Caleb: Daniel Beleza and Samuel Braga are now retying their belts. The time is 5m56s.
11:38 [Comment From Oliver] If Mundials were in Brazil, “foreign competitiors” wouldnt win the gold. But the real mundial is in brazil
11:38 [Comment From Guest] the cbjje has some big tournaments coming Sul Mundial in SP
11:39 [Comment From Andy] Which stars from today do you guys think will get an ADCC invite? If Cobrinha isn’t in there this year I might shed tears of anguish.
11:39 [Comment From Guest] it is not called JJ it is called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11:39 [Comment From Guest] Bring them back to Brazil
11:39 [Comment From dokomoy] @jsho thats what I meant, my post got cut off
11:39 J Sho: @dokomoy - check here to see brasilieros/pan ams/mundials winners for comparison http://www.nhbgear.com/forum/index.php/topic,89619.0.html
11:39 [Comment From Styrkur] different countries?
11:39 [Comment From Guest] J sho, alot of the big dogs dont come out to play for mundials? how do you figure that?
11:39 J Sho: my bad, meant dont come out to play for the brasilieros
11:39 J Sho: i.e. roger, braulio etc
11:39 Caleb: Gui Mendes defeats Carlos Vieira in a very static match.
11:40 [Comment From Styrkur] you know that’s hard and lots of money will be needed from competitors
11:40 Caleb: Now we’ve got Bruno Frazatto against Mario Reis!!!
11:40 [Comment From Guest] oh ok, yea that makes sense..agreed 100%..mundials at the bb are much tougher then any tuornament
11:40 [Comment From sam] esquisito lost!! 
11:40 [Comment From Styrkur] Go Mario!
11:40 [Comment From Guest] they dont go to Brazil because they know the guys there are hungry to beat them
11:40 [Comment From Mchapman] There is more money to be made here in the US than any other country. I don’t see it leaving Cali for a while.
11:41 [Comment From briwales] Maybe with the new world cup pro that is the way to go and have prize money to keep the big dogs in bjj and not mma
11:41 [Comment From Guest] they dont want to risk losing to a unknown BB
11:41 [Comment From JF] Why not have the worlds somewhere on the US east coast?
11:41 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] You’ve got to admit, though - the Pyramid is a really nice venue. (Ive heard that the old venue in Brazil sucks by comparison)
11:41 [Comment From mike] sorry guest typo, doesn’t change the fact americans need to give it more acceptance which menas more money to winners which means less leave to mma
11:42 Caleb: Reis is first to pull guard. Frazatto must now pass…
11:42 [Comment From Guest] Sucks you are crazy you dont know what you are talking about
11:42 [Comment From brabo fett] why is it bad that jiu jitsu guys do mma?
11:42 [Comment From Andy] Is this the only sport where you can be the World Champion and earn $dick for your troubles??
11:43 [Comment From dan] @ caleb is beleza still fighting
11:43 [Comment From ascension ny] yes, they should at least have the pans on the east coast
11:43 [Comment From Styrkur] Money to winners would be good if they find great sponsors that are willing to do it
11:43 [Comment From Andy] Brabo fett, because then they don’t compete in BJJ. A la Galvao, Werdum, Jacare etc..
11:44 Caleb: Braga just beat Beleza.
11:44 Caleb: Rafael Mendes is now up against Cobrinha!!!
11:44 [Comment From ascension ny] you should have to qualify for the worlds
11:44 [Comment From Guest] Bring them Back to Brazil!!!!!!!!!
11:44 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] Anyway, the Geezer Mundials (Master & Seniors) are still being held in Brazil, for now at least
11:44 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] @ andy - there are plenty sports out there with little to no prize money.
11:45 [Comment From Styrkur] All the money the tournament gets goes to medals, trophies and bill for the venue
11:45 [Comment From Andy] They had almost 2,000 competitors this year at like $125 a pop. I’m sure they can afford to fork over a few bucks to the winners.
11:45 [Comment From Mchapman] hows the Reis/Frazzato match going? GOOO COBRINHA!!
11:45 [Comment From Dan] GO COBRINHA!!
11:45 [Comment From mick] why are the mundials held in america if all the medals are won by brazilians?
11:46 [Comment From brabo fett] they have proven themselves in bjj so its only logical that they would try to venture into new things
11:46 [Comment From briwales] can you really say the worlds are better without Galvao and Werdum and jacare we need them back in the worlds in my honest opinion
11:46 [Comment From dan] Do you know how Samuel Braga beat Beleza?
11:46 Caleb: @dan - maybe one advantage? Very narrow margin.
11:46 [Comment From Guest] all the money is not spent on the tournament Styrkur what is your source for this??
11:46 [Comment From mike] sorry guest you must be right TOP LEVEL BB’s leave for 2-3 fight deals worth a total of 10-30k on average worth contract, MMA is run more like a business in US, BJJ, as a past time
11:46 [Comment From sam] not all medals are won by brazilians
11:46 J Sho: @andy - a lot of olympic champions don;t make anything
11:47 Caleb: Mario Reis is trying to convince the ref that Frazatto should be DQ’ed for the illegal knee attack. The ref calmly disagrees.
11:47 [Comment From Guest] WOO VIA PAGAR MENDES!!!!!!!!
11:47 [Comment From dokomoy] a ton of the big names may be brazilian but they live outside brazil(roger, brualio, vitor, romulo, cobrinha, marcelo, fin fou etc)
11:47 Caleb: Mendes is tied 2-2 with Cobrinha…
11:47 [Comment From briwales] Mendes and Cobrinha fight is on guys
11:47 [Comment From homoplata] most olympic athletes are paid (carded) by their government
11:47 [Comment From Styrkur] common sense
11:48 [Comment From Guest] USA wrestling just announced the GOLD MEDAL PROGRAM it will pay athletes for medals won
11:48 [Comment From Guest] at the olympics
11:48 Caleb: Bunch of leg spaghetti going on in both these matches.
11:48 [Comment From Styrkur] go Cobrinha!!
11:48 [Comment From Andy] True, the Olympics don’t make anything. But BJJ is a much bigger sport than mosr Olympic sports.
11:48 [Comment From briwales] come on Cobra
11:48 [Comment From warriorliz] hey caleb, is there free wifi at the pyramid? i’m heading down there soon…
11:48 Caleb: @warriorliz nope.
11:49 Caleb: Frazatto is up 2-0 over Mario Reis! He’s now in Reis’ closed guard….
11:49 [Comment From briwales] this could be one of the best fights of the 2009 worlds
11:49 [Comment From Guest] is this update going to be used for todays event or a HUGE discussion?! please guys , save it for the forums!
11:49 Caleb: Yes guys please keep the comments relevant to the details here so I can concentrate as much as possible on the event and not moderating comments.
11:50 [Comment From ray] i dont know about all the guys, but Kyra was at our academy all last week, and i know her sponsors pay her well, and bounus for wins
11:50 Caleb: It’s tied 4-4 between Cobrinha and Mendes at 5m30s…Cobrinha is standing and trying to pass…
11:51 Caleb: It’s 8m48s and Reis is still down by two to Frazatto. Draculino is urging Reis to get busy!
11:51 [Comment From briwales] mendes just swept cobrinha and he then in return swept mendes back oh my god looks like this is going to be a great match
11:52 Caleb: It’s 6m36s and Cobrinha is still trying to get around Mendes’ legs. The two are tangled completely.
11:53 Caleb: Mario Reis loses to Frazatto and is complaining to Alvaro Mansur, head referee. They could go raise hands but he’s holding things up.
11:53 Caleb: Frazatto goes to congratulate Reis on a good match but Reis walks away.
11:53 [Comment From Bjj420] Caleb, you should forget about responding to people and just focus on commentating. You are doing a wonderful job! Thank you very very much!
11:53 Caleb: I’m going to slow down on the comments Family. Don’t take it personally.
11:54 Caleb: Gilbert Burns (Soul Fighters) is now up against Eder Souza (GB)…
11:54 J Sho: shades of last year - reis thought he was screwed against frazatto then as well didnt he?
11:55 Caleb: Still tied 4-4 in the closing moments of Cobrinha vs Mendes!!! Both are rolling in a ball….
11:55 Caleb: Who will get the points??!?!
11:55 Caleb: Time runs out and Mendes wins!!!
11:56 Caleb: The place is going crazy! Mendes was up by one advantage with a tied score of 4-4! Alliance’s fans are exchanging chantWAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!!
11:56 Caleb: Cobrinha’s hand is raised! There is now 4 points each on the score board and one advantage each! It’s ref’s decision!!!
11:57 Caleb: WOW!
11:57 J Sho: no way
11:57 Caleb: Felipe Della Monica is now up against Michael Langhi on mat 2.
11:57 J Sho: big call by the ref
11:57 [Comment From Mchapman] yes!!!!
11:57 [Comment From marcovia] what???
11:57 [Comment From Andy] !
11:57 [Comment From GB-Bustardo] Wow
11:57 [Comment From shane] that’s crazy…
11:58 Caleb: Gilbert Burns is up 8-0 over Eder Souza (GB) on mat 1.
11:58 [Comment From Noriega] where did the cobrinha’s advantage come from
11:58 [Comment From Guest] YES COBRINHA! that scared me lol
11:58 Caleb: @Noriega - It must’ve been added right as time expired.
12:00 Caleb: Gilbert Burns is still up 8-0 over Eder Souza. The time is 5m34s.
12:00 [Comment From Mchapman] I have to change my shorts now, damn that was suspenseful!
12:00 [Comment From joskar] :O that was nervewrecking…another frazatto - cobrinha final!!!! just like i was hoping. Their rivalry is epic =P
12:01 Caleb: Michael Langhi (Alliance) is tied 2-2 with Felipe Della Monica (GB).
12:02 Caleb: Langhi is now up 4-2 over Della Monica and trying to get out of Della MOnica’s 1/2 guard.
12:02 Caleb: Eder Souza has scored and is now down 8-2 against Gilbert Burns.
12:03 [Comment From Guest] what time are the finals?
12:04 Caleb: Eder Souza is fighting hard to come back but Gilbert Burns is not having it. It just entered the final minute and Burns remains up 8-2.
12:04 Caleb: Michael Langhi remains up 4-2 over Felipe Della Monica. The time is 7m07s.
12:05 Caleb: Gilbert Burns (Atos) defeats Eder Souza (GB) 10-2 as time runs out.
12:05 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia was just called to the bullpen!
12:05 [Comment From dan] is Eder from GB Jacksonville?
12:05 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] Who was the guy who Cobrinha just fought? Damn, he was good; he almost took it
12:05 J Sho: @ross rafael mendes
12:06 [Comment From Andy] 20 more minutes until Middle starts! I can’t wait for this DVD. I’m thankful that Caleb is our eyes and ears until then!
12:06 Caleb: Lucas Leite and Kron Gracie were just called to the bullpen as well!!!
12:07 Caleb: With less than a minute to go, Della Monica is giving it his all to come back but Michael Langhi remains up 4-2 in the closing moments.
12:07 [Comment From adam (GB)] @Caleb do you know if a dvd is being made of the event and if so, where i’ll be able to get it? thanks muchly
12:07 J Sho: budovideos probably
12:08 Caleb: Alliance cheers and chants as Langhi pulls the win over Felipe Della Monica (GB).
12:08 [Comment From Andy] Budovideos has all the big tournament DVD’s. I’m sure they’ll have this in a few months as well.
12:09 Caleb: Romulo Barral, Otavio Souza, Sergio Moraes, Kron Gracie, and others are warming up in the bullpen…
12:09 Caleb: Time for a quick break all around!
12:09 J Sho: lol, get a red bull in yourself!
12:17 [Comment From Guest] LUCAS LUCAS LUCAS!!!!!!!!
12:18 Caleb: Okay Marcelo Garcia is now up against Tiago Alves as well!
12:19 Caleb: The two are gripfighting, forehead to forehead leaned over…
12:19 [Comment From Styrkur] I’m rooting for Lucas to take Middle
12:20 Caleb: Marcelo is now on his back, Alves is trying to pass…
12:20 Caleb: Kron and Lucas Leite are now up on mat 2!!!
12:20 [Comment From garra] Go TIAGGOO!!!
12:20 Caleb: It’s 0-0 and no advantages between Alves and Garcia.
12:21 Caleb: Leite pulls guard on Kron at 0m28s….
12:21 Caleb: Garcia is trying to sweep Alves but no luck yet at 3m19s.
12:22 Caleb: Kron is on top trying hard to immobilize Keite underneath him…
12:22 [Comment From Guest] LETS GO MARCELO
12:22 [Comment From San] go marcelo
12:22 Caleb: Marcelo almost gets a sweep from xguard and is given the first advantage of the match at 4m20s.
12:23 [Comment From San] work kron come on
12:23 Caleb: Kron remains on top in 1/2 guard and is up by one advantage now….
12:23 Caleb: Looks like Kron has trained hard for this familiar position with Leite…
12:24 Caleb: Saulo and Gracie Humaita are shouting “booooaaaaa!” to Kron who is now up 2 advantages to none at 3m31s.
12:24 Caleb: The two are paused to retie their belts.
12:25 Caleb: Marcelo almost takes Alves’ back but is unsuccessful. He is up by three advantages to none !
12:25 [Comment From James...] Come on Tiago!!!!!!!!!
12:25 [Comment From dokomoy] @caleb I hear the brazilian yell boa all the time, what does it mean?
12:25 Caleb: “boa” means “good!”
12:25 J Sho: good/well done/go on
12:26 J Sho: not to be confused with porra :o)
12:26 Caleb: Kron is still on top flattening Leite out in a very stressful match to watch! The time is 4m47s.
12:26 Caleb: Kron and Leite are now standing again at 5m10s.
12:27 Caleb: Alves and Kron are still tied at 8m26s but Garcia is up by one advantage point now.
12:27 Caleb: Marcelo is un xguard underneath Alves with one minute to go…
12:28 Caleb: Kron stuffs a takedown attempt…
12:28 Caleb: Marcelo maintains…..
12:28 Caleb: Alliance counts down the clock…
12:28 Caleb: and he wins over Thiago Alves 0-0 and by advantages 3-2.
12:29 Caleb: Kron and Leite are now restarted in the middle after retying their belts again. The time is 7m05s.
12:29 Caleb: Kron is up 2-1 in advantages alone over Leite.
12:30 [Comment From Styrkur] nice
12:30 Caleb: Leite sweeps! HE’s up 2-0 now!!!
12:30 Caleb: Kron is playing closed guard now and he has 2 1/2 minutes to do something big…
12:30 [Comment From Styrkur] wow nice Leite!!!
12:30 Caleb: This is not the UFC Thiago Alves.
12:31 Caleb: Sergio Moraes is now up against Augusto “Tio Chico” Vieira on mat 1.
12:31 [Comment From shane] kron is going to be distraught if he loses to leite again
12:31 [Comment From Dorian] 2 mats today?
12:31 Caleb: @Dorian, yes just two mats.
12:31 [Comment From Ben] I hope kron can pull out the win, i would like to see him against marcelo
12:32 Caleb: Leite is now on top working to pass Kron’s guard with one minute remaining. He’s winning 2-0.
12:32 [Comment From Styrkur] omg Leite!!!
12:33 Caleb: 30 seconds left in Leite vs Kron!
12:33 Caleb: KRON and LEITE JUST TRADED TTAKEWODN ATTEMPTS IN THE CLOSING SECONDS!!
12:33 J Sho: but who wins!!!???
12:34 Caleb: The two scrapped and scrambled - Kron took him down but Leite came right back up, and re-swept Kron for just a split second!
12:34 Caleb: Time expires and Leite wins 2-0!
12:34 [Comment From ROBERT] LUCAS LUCAS
12:34 [Comment From 123bjj] amazing to read
12:34 [Comment From Caleb *shouts*:] LEITE WON!!!!!
12:35 Caleb: @Caleb *shouts* - LULZ
12:35 Caleb: Wow I am actually out of breath after that excitement!
12:35 J Sho: no last minute aura last from rickson to help his son out?
12:35 J Sho: aura blast even
12:35 Caleb: And the only thing I am doing is typing!
12:35 [Comment From Red] I’m got pumped just reading that…
12:35 [Comment From JasonFitz] Wow.
12:35 [Comment From Guest] i am crying
12:35 Caleb:
12:36 Caleb: *Exhale*
12:36 Caleb: Tio Chico is beating Sergio Moraes 2-0.
12:36 J Sho: porra, how?
12:36 Caleb: Pedro Bessa is now up against “Finfou” Nascimento on mat 2.
12:36 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] Caleb you are a god amongst men
12:36 J Sho: finfou is the sleeper in this division potentially
12:37 Caleb: @Andy - just a BJJ podcaster, that’s all 
12:37 Caleb: Romulo Barral is on deck now…
12:37 Caleb: Pedro Bessa is trying to pass Finfou’s open guard…
12:38 Caleb: Tio Chico is now up 4-2 against Sergio Moraes and is on top while Moraes tries to get some traction with offense…
12:38 [Comment From Guest] go pedro!!! uk bjj
12:39 [Comment From Alliance] I can’t find Tio Chico on my bracket. Wasn’t he a Mexican Championship wrestler
12:39 Caleb: Tio Chico is Augusto Viera from GB.
12:39 [Comment From phil] I was hoping Kron would get his revenge. It read like a great match. Can’t wait to see it on DVD!
12:39 [Comment From San] u do a great job fair play to you
12:39 [Comment From ROBERT] THANKS YOU CALEB WITHOUT U IDK??? MAN THANX ALOT
12:39 J Sho: lol uncle chico, where did the name come from?
12:40 Caleb: Pedro Bessa and Finfou are standing again in the middle. Finfou remains up 2-0.
12:40 Caleb: Bessa & Finfou are retying their belts at 2m57s.
12:40 Caleb: Tio Chico remains up 4-2 over Sergio Moraes in the closing minute!
12:41 J Sho: vai graciebarra!
12:41 Caleb: Wow! Sergio Moraes ties it up 4-4! THere are 23 seconds left! They are restarting in the center…
12:42 [Comment From Mchapman] damn!
12:42 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] oo ah gracie barra!!
12:42 [Comment From lealdade porra] adams family, he kinda looks like that dude (dark eyes)
12:42 Caleb: Wow!! Alliance pulls this one out!!!
12:42 J Sho: tio chico is a draculinho black belt iirc
12:43 J Sho: what happened?
12:43 Caleb: Sergio Moraes was tied 4-4 with Augusto Moraes but Moraes was up 2-0 on advantages. The GB section is angry.
12:43 [Comment From Styrkur] How did Sergio win?
12:43 [Comment From mark] Shenanigans!
12:43 [Comment From Mchapman] a lot of cliffhangers today!
12:44 J Sho: lol, nothing worse than a bunch of angry teenagers :rolleyes:
12:44 Caleb: Romulo Barral (GB Texas) is now up at Eduardo Santoro (CIA Paulista).
12:44 J Sho: Eduardo Santoro aka Carlos Portugues
12:44 Caleb: Finfou continues to beat Bessa 4-0 at 6m02s.
12:44 J Sho: l, they should have a special thing on nicknames
12:44 [Comment From phil] Another great fight. The middle weight division is STACKED!!!
12:44 [Comment From Oliver] comon romulo
12:44 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Damn!
12:45 Caleb: Romulo is now on top in 1/2 guard with Santoro. There was no takedown. Still 0-0.
12:45 [Comment From Dorian] Rumolo is very sharp…he has the xande mojo from 2008
12:46 J Sho: maybe he took xande’s mojo when he beat him in 2007 ;o)
12:46 Caleb: At 6m33s Bessa is trying to take Finfou’s back but he can’t get it yet.
12:46 [Comment From Escola de jiu jitsu] cmon Romulo!
12:47 J Sho: @escola de jiu jitsu - you one of ze beleza’s students?
12:47 Caleb: Bessa and Finfou are now standing again at 7m31s. Finfou pulls guard hard. No points for takedown.
12:47 Caleb: Romulo Barral is up 3-0 over Eduardo Santoro.
12:47 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Come on Pedro….
12:47 [Comment From Joe] c’mon Pedro!!!!!!!
12:48 Caleb: Bessa is standing in Finfou’s closed guard… and is pulled back down. 8m40s.
12:48 Caleb: Romulo Barral is working an Americana on Santoro’s far side…
12:49 [Comment From mark] GB has got to take medium heavy
12:49 Caleb: Finfou is now up 6-2 on Bessa…
12:49 Caleb: But he doesn’t have time to come back. Finfou defeats Pedro Bessa 6-2.
12:50 Caleb: Romulo Barral is now up 6-0 on Eduardo Santoro. They’re retying their belts at the 5 minute mark.
12:50 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] No no no!
12:50 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Gutted!
12:50 [Comment From Oliver] good job alan
12:51 Caleb: On Mat 2 Tony Eduardo is now up against Vitor Estima. Listen up UK!
12:52 [Comment From ggg] Good job Alan!
12:52 J Sho: come on cacarazinho!
12:52 J Sho: does he have the fastest sub so far with that 27second sub on roy dean?
12:52 Caleb: Romulo is still in control over Santoro and it’s 6-0 at 6m31s.
12:52 Caleb: @J Sho - in the black belt division, probably so!
12:52 [Comment From Oliver] COMON VICTAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
12:52 [Comment From Gawkrodger] Come on Vitor!
12:53 [Comment From mark] Come on vitor
12:53 Caleb: Vitor Estima has Eduardo Santoro in closed guard. It’s tied 0-0 at 1m53s.
12:53 [Comment From Oliver] @ caleb : did you see the fight of victor x roy dean ?
12:54 Caleb: @Oliver - I blinked and missed it!
12:54 [Comment From JasonFitz] Victor victor……come on
12:54 Caleb: Romulo Barral seems to have slowed things down. It’s 8m47s and still 6-0. But he appears in strong control.
12:55 Caleb: Vitor Estima is definitely attempting to set up an armbar from the guard.
12:56 Caleb: It remains 0-0 all around between Tony Eduardo and Vitor Estima.
12:56 Caleb: Romulo Barral defeats Eduardo Santoro on points 6-0 as time expires. He also had 3 advantages to none.
12:56 [Comment From F4LL3N W4RR10R] Lets hope it’s tight
12:57 [Comment From mark GBescondido] estima armbarred dean from guard
12:57 Caleb: Vitor Estima is still working from closed guard against Tony Eduardo.5m49s and 0-0, no advantages.
12:58 Caleb: Otavio Souza is now entering the mat to take on Marcelo Salazar (BTT).
12:58 [Comment From Oliver] comon otavio !!!
12:59 Caleb: Just a reminder - I am not approving every comment so I can concentrate on the matches more…
12:59 Caleb: Otavio Souza is now on top in 1/2 guard and is up 2-0 at 7m43s against Tony Eduardo…
12:59 [Comment From Gawkrodger] come on Otavio!
1:00 [Comment From Gurnit] Go Tony Eduardo !
1:00 [Comment From sam] awsome caleb
1:00 [Comment From San] fair dues
1:00 Caleb: Otavio Souza is on bottom in closed guard with Marcello Salazar attempting to get out. It’s 1m29s.
1:01 Caleb: Less than one minute left and Vitor Estima is still up 2-0 over Tony Eduardo. Both have one advantage…
1:02 Caleb: Tony Eduardo makes a good last minute effort but it’s not enough to topply Vitor Estima, who wins 2-0.
1:02 [Comment From steve finan] come on vitor close him out
1:02 Caleb: Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is warming up next to mat 1.
1:02 [Comment From mark GBescondido] where was vitor’s points from?
1:03 Caleb: Gregor Gracie now is up against Tarsis Humphreys! This should make The Pyramid very loud!!!
1:03 J Sho: on balance, gregor is not good enough to beat Tarsis is he?
1:03 [Comment From mark] well done victor
1:03 [Comment From steve finan] jsho … what time Roger on ?
1:03 J Sho: good luck to him tho
1:04 Caleb: Otavio Souza is up 2-0 against Marcelo Salazar at 5m01s.
1:04 J Sho: anytime from now steve
1:04 Caleb: Tarsis and Gregor are locked up forehead to forehead, and trading grips….
1:04 Caleb: WOW!
1:04 Caleb: Tarsis throws Gregor hard over his shoulder! 2 points for Tarsis!
1:05 Caleb: Otavio Souza remains up 2-0 over Salazar but almost all eyes are on the Tarsis vs Gregor match…
1:05 [Comment From Triggs] Wow sounds promising
1:05 [Comment From lealdade porra] gregor def has skills to beat tarsis, if he is prepared he can do it
1:06 Caleb: I take it back I take it back I take it back - Tarsis’ throw did not earn him 2 points, just an advantage.
1:06 [Comment From lealdade porra] tarsis is muuuito bomba tho, more than gregor
1:07 Caleb: Tarsis and Gregor are standing again, hands on each others’ sleeve and collar…
1:07 J Sho: lol @lealdade porra - i’m sure it is just steak and chicken
1:08 [Comment From eso10] Come On Gregor!!!!!
1:08 Caleb: Okay now Tarsis is up 2-0 against Gregor.
1:09 Caleb: They are restarting in the center at 4m49s with Tarsis standing over Gregor.
1:09 Caleb: For some reason, now they are started standing.
1:09 [Comment From Oliver] any news about otavio’s fight ?
1:10 Caleb: Otavio seems to be riding out the 2-0 victory over Salazar.
1:10 Caleb: Yes, Otavio Souza defeats Marcelo Salazar 2-0 as time runs out.
1:10 Caleb: Tarsis is now in Gregor’s closed guard…
1:10 [Comment From sam] salazar??
1:11 J Sho: nice work by gorillinho beating slazar
1:11 Caleb: “Cyborg” Abreu (Carlson Gracie) is now up against Alexandre Siconi (sp?) on mat 1.
1:12 J Sho: Ceconi
1:12 Caleb: Tarsis and Gregor are now standing on mat 2, grip fighting again. It’s 2-0 Tarsis at 7m10s.
1:12 Caleb: Wow Cyborg and Sicconi traded big takedowns and they are each at 2 points after 1m01s.
1:13 Caleb: Slams, not takedowns.
1:13 [Comment From funch] How did Tarsis score?
1:13 Caleb: I think Tarsis later got a takedown I missed.
1:13 [Comment From JJ] Go Cyborg
1:13 Caleb: @J Sho - Thanks!
1:14 Caleb: Ceconi gets another takedown on Cyborg and is up 4-2.
1:15 Caleb: With one minute left, Tarsis is fighting off a sweep but appears in control at 2-0…
1:15 J Sho: think he is one of rillion’s guys
1:15 Caleb: Gregor is working hard to get a sweep! One team is getting ready to begin chanting at the victory….!
1:16 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys wins 2-0 over Gregor Gracie. Alliance shakes their giant Alliance flag in the stands!
1:17 Caleb: United Kingdom get ready - Braulio Estima is up on mat 2 against Rodrigo Pinheiro (Humaita).
1:17 [Comment From Matt] Way to go Tarsis!
1:17 [Comment From DomDom] J Sho..what time is absolute final?
1:17 [Comment From JJ] Damn I wish could watch this!
1:17 [Comment From esp10] Way to hang Gregor!
1:17 J Sho: tarsis vs otavio and romulo vs vitor - will vitor stand aside for romulo?
1:17 Caleb: Ceconi is still beating Cyborg Abreu 4-2 at 5m09s. Cyborg is underneath.
1:18 Caleb: Roger Gracie’s name was just called to the bullpen…!
1:18 Caleb: Braulio Estima is down 2-0 against Rodrigo Pinheiro and playing guard…
1:18 [Comment From sam] go rodrigo!!!
1:18 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] WHOOP WHOOP!!!!
1:18 [Comment From Matt from Alliance] This is the year for Tarsis to take the Gold.
1:18 [Comment From JJ] Cyborg ! Cyborg !
1:19 Caleb: Cyborg has all he can handle from Ceconi here. I haven’t seen anyone take it to Cyborg like this before…
1:19 Caleb: Just as I write that, Cyborg sweeps! It’s now 4-4!
1:20 Caleb: At 2m48s Braulio Estima triangles Rodrigo Pinheiro!!!
1:20 [Comment From JJ] BOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Cyborg!
1:20 J Sho: yes!!!!! vai carcara
1:21 Caleb: Soluco (Alliance Ecuador) is now up against Rafael Lovato Jr. (Humaita) on mat 2!
1:21 [Comment From esp10] Braulio!!!!! Barra!!!!!
1:21 [Comment From Gawkrodger] Yes Braulio!
1:21 [Comment From steve finan] told you
1:21 J Sho: braulio vs cyborg then in semi 1
1:22 J Sho: sorry vs winner of cyborg ceconi
1:22 Caleb: Soluco is trying to take the taller Lovato Jr. down. The two wander outside the mats and restart in the center.
1:22 [Comment From Chris Rees] Go Braulio !!!!!
1:22 [Comment From Tsekul] Yes go Braulio
1:23 Caleb: Cyborg and Ceconi are tied 4-4 and Ceconi has 4 advantages to Cyborg’s one! Less than 30 seconds left!
1:23 [Comment From JJ] Run it Cyborg!
1:24 Caleb: The ref stops it with two seconds left and restarts them in the center - Cyborg shoots and can’t land it that fast. Ceconi advances!
1:24 J Sho: wow, another big name bites the dust.
1:24 Caleb: Lovato Jr. is working hard from the guard against Soluco. It’s tied 0-0 with no advantages…
1:25 Caleb: Rodolfo Vieira is now up against Alexandre de Souza on mat 1.
1:25 [Comment From dokomoy] Regarding vitor vs romulo carlinhos told graciemag that all the barra guys were fighting(at least for the absolute, I think at weight as well)
1:25 [Comment From Ray (rilion gracie miami)] CECONI!!!!
1:25 [Comment From Sucuri - GB Braulio] Soluco to advance over Lovato, I think.
1:26 Caleb: Lovato is still playing from the guard against Soluco at 4m31s and there is no score for either.
1:26 J Sho: if it was otavio vs vitor in the final, that would be like brothers fighting
1:26 J Sho: what happened to alencar?
1:27 Caleb: Gracie Humaita’s cheering section is rumbling the stands chanting… “Lo-Va-TO! Lo-Va-TO! Lo-Va-TO!”
1:27 Caleb: @ J Sho - Tussa was eliminated in his first match yesterday.
1:27 [Comment From Oliver] @ J SHO : It would be a exhibition
1:28 Caleb: Alliance responds, chanting, “So-Looooooo-So! So-Looooooo-So! So-Looooooo-So!”
1:28 [Comment From dokomoy] @j sho me and my brother fight all the time, and with the stakes much lower than this 
1:29 Caleb: 0-0 between Vieira and de Souza, and between Lovato and Soluco.
1:29 Caleb: The entire Gracie Barra cheering section is migrating somewhere…
1:29 [Comment From Sucuri] Oo Allliiaaannnnccee aa oo
1:30 Caleb: Lovato now has one advantage and Soluco has one penalty!
1:30 Caleb: Just about one minute left between them!
1:30 [Comment From Guest] Is the Pyramid packed today Caleb?
1:31 Caleb: I’d say the Pyramid is at about 85% or so…
1:31 Caleb: Just seven seconds left for Lovato and Soluco……..
1:32 Caleb: Sorry - 67 seconds left ( I got too excited and was one minute off)…
1:33 Caleb: Soluco is penalized for stalling (?) with just a few seconds left…
1:33 Caleb: The ref awards Lovato 2 points, who goes on to win seconds later!
1:34 Caleb: Rodrigo Medeiros (Brasa) is up against Bernardo Faria (Alliance) on mat 2.
1:34 [Comment From clubfoot] GO Lovato
1:34 [Comment From Guest] Hell yeah go Lovato!!
1:35 Caleb: Soluco acted surprised for a moment but seemed to accept the referee’s judgement in his match against Lovato. Humaita’s cheering section celebrates Lovato’s win warmly.
1:36 Caleb: This Brasa vs Alliance match is getting the cheering sections very animated!
1:36 J Sho: BRaulio is saying he used the same triangle on pinheiro that he tapped out margarida with in the copa do mundo a few years back.
1:36 Caleb: On mat 1 Rodolfo Vieira loses to Alexandre de Souza in a 0-0 match that was decided by de Souza’s 3 advantage points to Vieira’s 2.
1:37 [Comment From shrimpn aint easy] LOVATO!
1:37 Caleb: On mat one…….
1:37 Caleb: ROGER GRACIE!
1:37 Caleb: vs BRUNO BASTOS (Nova Uniao)!
1:37 [Comment From San] lets rock on roger
1:38 [Comment From shrimpn aint easy] Roger=Mount to x-choke.
1:38 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Come on ROGER!!!
1:39 Caleb: Roger Gracie’s large frame in a bright white gi is like some sort of monument out there.
1:39 Caleb: Roger Gracie pulls guard against Bastos. Bastos is attempting a standing pass at 1m37s.
1:39 [Comment From Ståle] BRaulio is saying he used the same triangle on pinheiro that he tapped out margarida with in the copa do mundo a few years back. and the one he showed in graciemag
1:39 [Comment From esp10] Roger! Barra!
1:40 Caleb: Bastos and Roger are restarted in the center at 2m22s.
1:40 Caleb: Both are standing, trading grips…
1:41 Caleb: Bastos almost gets a takedown and is given an advantage. Roger is in Bastos’ closed guard…
1:41 Caleb: Bernardo Faria (Alliance) is up 5-0 over “Comprido” Medeiros at 7m17s.
1:42 Caleb: Bruno Bastos is up 2-0 over Roger Gracie at 4m05s!!!
1:42 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] pass-mount-choke
1:42 [Comment From JJ] Underdogs! Underdogs!
1:43 Caleb: Roger sweeps! He’s now on top fighting for mount!
1:43 Caleb: It’s tied 2-2 between Roger and Bastos!
1:43 [Comment From burien top team] Go Roger!
1:43 [Comment From gfd] bruno is a great guy, common bruuuuunooo!
1:43 Caleb: At 5m43s Roger is on top in 1/2 guard, and up by one advantage point.
1:44 [Comment From Sucuri - GB Braulio] Mount and Choke, Mount and Choke, Mount and Choke.
1:44 [Comment From alex] GO BRUNO!!
1:44 [Comment From mick] how long will it take roger to finish? I say 3 minutes
1:44 Caleb: Roger gets mount….! He’s up 9-2 !!!!
1:44 J Sho: boa!!!!
1:44 Caleb: Here comes….!!
1:44 [Comment From Guest] Here it comes….
1:44 [Comment From Steve72] Cross choke….
1:45 Caleb: At 6m58s ROGER TAPS BRUNO BASTOS!
1:45 Caleb: At the same time on the other mat, Faria (Alliance) beats Comprido (Brasa) 5-2!
1:45 [Comment From Eric] LOL at the inevitability…
1:45 [Comment From Andy Roberts (RGA)] BOA!!!!
1:45 [Comment From Guest] can you hear the gurgle?
1:46 [Comment From pedrosauer] why even have the match? just give roger the championship
1:46 [Comment From scsubfighter] Roger is a machine. The Terminator of the Mudials!
1:46 [Comment From Tsekul] He is a machine!
1:46 [Comment From shrimpn aint easy] Roger is a monster!
1:46 [Comment From John O] Is anyone gonna give Roger a run for his money for a whole match?
1:47 Caleb: Eduardo Telles is now up against Tiago Gallo.
1:47 [Comment From Guest] Does anyone have better BJJ than Roger? You KNOW what he’s going to do and he still does it.
1:47 [Comment From steve finan] He trained harder for this champs than i ever saw
1:48 J Sho: Tiago gaia i think
1:48 J Sho: steve am on another call will call back in a tick
1:48 Caleb: Yes Tiago Gaia, thx J Sho.
1:48 [Comment From Guest] go telles!!!!!!!
1:48 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Parabens Roger!!
1:49 [Comment From pridetv] how did Roger win? Cross choke?
1:49 [Comment From eclipse] xande ribeiro is the answer to that
1:49 Caleb: @pridetv - yes, Roger won via choke from the mount.
1:49 [Comment From Kyle] Everyone knows he will mount.choke. But most cannot stop it.
1:49 Caleb: Marcio Corletta is warming up next to mat 1.
1:50 [Comment From pridetv] thx caleb
1:50 [Comment From Guest] Unstoppable the more time goes on
1:51 Caleb: Telles is tied 0-0 with Gaia at 3m55s. No advantages.
1:51 [Comment From pedrosauer] telles via headkick!
1:51 [Comment From Sav] did Lovato win?
1:51 Caleb: @Sav - yes, Lovato beat Soluco.
1:52 [Comment From Guest] is telles in turtle guard
1:52 Caleb: Telles is actually on top.
1:53 [Comment From kemail] can u play turtle from on top ?
1:53 [Comment From Sav] thank you
1:53 Caleb: did the GB section all head to the snack bar?
1:55 Caleb: When I get excited or anxious, the muscles around my neck tighten up and I have to crack my neck. I have done that every 15 minutes today!
1:55 Caleb: I will have to see the medics here before the day is over!
1:55 [Comment From abdullah] how is the telles fight
1:55 Caleb: Telles vs Gaia is tied 0-0 with 1 advantage each at 8m32s.
1:56 J Sho: get ross to give you a neck massage or something, we can;t lose this service!
1:56 [Comment From steve finan] jsho and I will pay for a Masseur with breasts
1:57 J Sho: that would be a masseuse ;o)
1:57 [Comment From pedrosauer] come on telles!
1:57 Caleb: It’s going to be ref decision in Telles vs Gaia…
1:58 [Comment From ceh] thanks for this Caleb.
1:58 [Comment From mark GBescondido] massages $1/min by the sambazon booth homey
1:58 Caleb: Tiago Gaia’s hand is raised! Telles displays disbelief, smiling and shaking his head.
1:58 J Sho: roger gracie deja vu…
1:59 Caleb: Rodrigo Cavaca vs Charles Cachoeira…
2:00 Caleb: Ricardo Abreu won by like a dozen points over Antonio Peinado if I’m not mistaken…
2:01 [Comment From kemail] gdm telles, anyway bedtime in Holland thx again caleb..peace out!
2:01 [Comment From GSA] thanks for the pictures
2:01 Caleb: Marcio Corletta is now up against another giant guy, from GB.
2:01 J Sho: gigantinho!
2:02 Caleb: Cachoeira and Cavaca (ultra heavyweights) are tied 0-0. Cavaca is in full guard as usual. 2m19s.
2:02 [Comment From cato] cachoeira the guy is huge
2:02 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] J Sho - There’ll be a few more to add to that list before the night’s done.
2:02 [Comment From Phil] Great coverage Caleb!!! U B the best!
2:02 J Sho: aka Fabio Vilela
2:03 Caleb: Corletta is in side mount against his GB opponent and winning 5-0.
2:03 [Comment From Guest] Who is this Ricardo Abreu? He sounds like a terror. Looking forward to hearing how his match with Roger goes.
2:03 [Comment From steve langford uk] victor and Romulo will only fight if tarsis beats Octavio……
2:04 Caleb: Cavaca is attemping a triangle / omoplata combo but Cachoeira is having none of it. It remains 0-0 at 4m27s.
2:04 [Comment From bobby] any brazilian chants going on?
2:04 Caleb: @bobby - no at the moment it’s pretty quiet…
2:04 [Comment From Guest] booooooaaaaaaaaah boooooooooooooaaaaaaah
2:04 J Sho: Ricardo abreu is from nova uniao, no relation to roberto cyborg i dont think
2:05 [Comment From mark GBescondido] i like how caleb shoots through all the comments that pump him up. not saying they’re wrong, just ironical.
2:05 Caleb: Gabriel Vella is up on deck…
2:05 [Comment From cato] ricardo abreu also know as ricardo demente a bb from robson moura
2:05 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] Oh, and yes, thanks for the terrific coverage Caleb. Your commentary has been on point, so a big thanks from out London.
2:06 Caleb: Marcio Corletta is winning 5-0 at 5m09s over his GB opponent.
2:06 [Comment From steve bowers] Thanks caleb!
2:06 Caleb: @Steve - my pleasure!
2:07 Caleb: thanks everyone, for tuning in to our coverage…
2:07 Caleb: Cavaca continues with Cachoeira in his closed guard at 7m32s. It’s still 0-0 but Cachoeira is up by one advantage.
2:07 [Comment From ggg] Go vella!!! yay teacher!
2:07 [Comment From Steve72] Hey…I’m steve bowers. and I didn’t say that. …but thanks, caleb!
2:08 [Comment From Tantrum] This coverage is the st*#! I’m on my iPhone rollin through a carwash. Great job guys!
2:08 [Comment From mark GBescondido] thanks for offering it
2:08 [Comment From Guest] thank u caleb
2:08 [Comment From Noriega] when is frazzato and cobrinha
2:08 Caleb: Frazatto and Cobrinha will be the finals later if I am not mistaken. Things are going so fast here I can’t say for sure…
2:09 Caleb: Cavaca is working a triangle on Cachoeira.. will he sink it?
2:09 Caleb: Cachoeira pops out.. and is now getting back to passing from 1/2 guard.
2:09 [Comment From sam] Caleb you’re the man! put a link up with your myspace if u have any
2:09 [Comment From cato] cahoeira is 270 pounds gorilla
2:10 Caleb: Time expires between Cavaca and Cachoeira. It’s going to decision!
2:10 Caleb: The three judges confer…
2:10 [Comment From Stevenmark] it’s been so awesome following all the instructors out of the UK- Braulio/Victor/Roger/Pedro! Caleb, your the man. Thank u
2:10 [Comment From pedrosauer] much better final than mendes frazatto
2:10 Caleb: ….and…..!
2:11 Caleb: Cavaca’s hand is raised! He bends backwards, smiling with joy and the Check Mat guys celebrate.
2:11 J Sho: …and…?
2:11 J Sho: nice work by cavaca
2:11 Caleb: Cachoeira is not happy but accepts the decision.
2:11 [Comment From Vita Team] Cavaca!!!
2:12 Caleb: Andre de Freitas (Cesar Gracie) is now up against an dunknown opponent.
2:12 Caleb: Marcio Corletta’s match with his GB opponent just ended. Corletta wins by his 5-0 margin.
2:12 [Comment From cato] at least he works the triangle
2:13 Caleb: Gabriel Vella (Alliance) is now up against Marcel Fortuna (Crolin Gracie).
2:13 [Comment From bob] He is fighting Boca (Moacir Olivera)
2:13 [Comment From cato] a submission attempt worths more then other kinds of advantages unless is a other submission attempt
2:13 J Sho: all advantages are equal theoretically
2:14 J Sho: a ref’s decision may look more favourably on # of sub attempts tho
2:14 Caleb: Andre de Freitas is up 2-0 over his de la Riva opponent on mat 2.
2:15 Caleb: Vella and Fortuna are tied 0-0 after 1m45s.
2:15 [Comment From JJ] Thats BOCA SON!
2:15 [Comment From JF] Does Alliance has the points wrapped up?
2:16 Caleb: Vella gets 2 points for the takedown at 2m30s against Fortuna.
2:16 [Comment From JJ] Come on BOCA!!!!!!
2:17 Caleb: Fortuna tries to sweep Vella with xguard but can’t land it…
2:17 Caleb: de Freitas continues up 2-0 against his de la Riva opponent…
2:17 [Comment From bob] War Boca!!
2:18 Caleb: Action is stopped on mat one to treat a nosebleed from Vella.
2:18 [Comment From JJ] Caleb .. How don’t you know BOCA?? I mean look at his giant head
2:18 [Comment From bugs] Vella is an animal
2:19 Caleb: Fortuna pulls guard against Vella as the action resumes at 4m13s.
2:19 [Comment From JJ] Come on BOCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:19 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School] When is the frozato-cobrihna fight Caleb?
2:20 Caleb: Vella remains in Fortuna’s closed guard. He stands to pass and Fortuna opens his legs. Vella brings the weight down on Fortuna, who adjusts to maintain guard….
2:21 [Comment From bugs] Cobrinha-Frazatto will be another 50/50 fest, no?
2:21 Caleb: de Freitas remains up 2-0 against his de la Riva opponent at 8m52s. de Freitas is in guard.
2:22 Caleb: Sorry de Freitas is playing guard, defending the pass.
2:22 [Comment From fab] cobrinha all the way
2:22 [Comment From JJ] the DLR opponent is BOCA he is a legend
2:22 Caleb: de Freitas defeats his DLR opponent 2-0 as time runs out.
2:23 Caleb: Vella remains in Fortuna’s guard. On mat 1: Marcelo Garcia versus Lucas Leite!!
2:23 [Comment From bugs] Mendes and Frazatto can use the 50/50 all they want–it’s within the rules, after all–but that is some ugly jiu-jitsu. Yuck. I will be rooting for Cobrinha to destroy Frazatto.
2:24 J Sho: the king wants his throne back… vai marcelinho
2:24 Caleb: Vella has one more minute to go before he wins, if nothing changes.
2:24 Caleb: Vella’s nose is bleeding again and the action is stopped at 9m08s.
2:25 Caleb: It’s 0-0 between Garcia and Leite at 1m15s.
2:25 Caleb: Marcelo is on top in 1/2 guard.
2:25 [Comment From Guest] come on marcelinho!
2:25 [Comment From fab] Vai marcelinho
2:25 [Comment From cato] http://www.tatame.com.br/2009/06/07/Chegou-a-hora-de-conhecer-os-campeoes
2:25 [Comment From bugs] Garcia has looked mortal lately
2:26 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is on top and now has one advantage over Lucas Leite. 2m41s.
2:26 J Sho: @bugs well he has only fought 1 gi tournament since the mundials in 2006
2:26 [Comment From Guest] holy shit leite vs marcelo
2:27 Caleb: Gabriel Vella wins 2-0 over Marcel Fortuna.
2:27 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia passes and is up 3-0 at 3m31s over Leite.
2:27 [Comment From bugs] @J Sho Fair enough
2:27 [Comment From bugs] Is Alliance on its way to taking the overall crown?
2:27 [Comment From Guest] marcelo and leite in one semi, finfou and moraes in the other, stacked!
2:27 J Sho: lets remember, in ibjjf comps, marcelo hasn’t lost to someone his own weight since 2003 when terere subbed him in the final
2:28 Caleb: “Finfou” (CheckMat) and Sergio Moraes (Alliance) now begins on mat 1!
2:28 [Comment From Guest] This is better then twitter
2:28 [Comment From cato] nice marcelo show who is the pimp
2:28 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School] Not surprised to see you here Shotter lol
2:29 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia and Lucas Leite are now both standing… It’s 4m53s.
2:29 [Comment From Chassa Moosa] GO ALAN!!!!
2:29 [Comment From Dorian] sergio v finfou is a rematch of 2008 Rio Open right after mundials….sergio won a close one
2:29 [Comment From Triggs BJJ School] wat a match fin fou n moraes:)
2:30 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is on top in 1/2 trying to get past Lucas Leite’s legs again. 6m04s.
2:30 [Comment From bugs] Does Sergio look much bigger than Finfou?
2:30 Caleb: Sergio does look a little less lean than Finfou.
2:30 [Comment From bobby] marcelo is back!
2:30 [Comment From Luciano] Come on Roger!!
2:31 [Comment From 415er] So awesome, wish I continued gi training…
2:31 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys just headed to mat 1 to be on deck. His beard is getting crazy.
2:32 J Sho: special beard enhancement supplements
2:32 Caleb: Finfou and Moraes are standing, tied up and struggling energetically…
2:32 Caleb: they shove each other out of bounds and restart at 2m12s after retying their gis.
2:32 [Comment From I got mad sweeps] Marcelinho is my fav!
2:32 [Comment From bugs] How does the beard affect his guillotine defense?
2:32 [Comment From Guest] that’s not a beard. it’s his sideburns meeting in the middle.
2:33 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia and Lucas Leite are also retying their gis at 8m33s.
2:33 [Comment From Ciaran] Thanks for the updates Caleb!
2:33 [Comment From cash] this is better than gracie mag twitter
2:33 Caleb: Otavio Souza will face Tarsis Humphreys.
2:34 Caleb: Sergio Moraes just scored another advantage and is up 2-0. Score still 0-0.
2:34 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is up 6-0 in the closing seconds…!
2:34 [Comment From Chassa Moosa] Hope Alan has some strength left, I know Sergio looked to have a tough fight before this one!
2:34 [Comment From Pippa Banana] Thanks for the updates, this is so much better than twitter wish I had realised b4!
2:34 [Comment From Mchapman] marcelo / leite score?
2:35 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia wins 6-0 over Lucas Leite!!!
2:35 Caleb: The Alliance flag is raised and here comes the chanting and bleacher rumbling!
2:36 Caleb: Romulo Barral is now up against Otavio Souza! GB vs GB!
2:36 [Comment From JJ] Battle of who has the cooler name
2:36 [Comment From Oliver] go otavio!! go!!!
2:36 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School] Otavio vs Tarsis will be a very very tough fight
2:36 [Comment From Guest] SOUZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:37 Caleb: Otavio Souza is playing guard and Romulo Barral is truing to sweep. But wait!
2:37 Caleb: sorry scratch that
2:38 Caleb: Vitor Estima is playing guard on Romulo Barral, and gets the sweep! He’s up 2-0 but Romulo returns the favor in short order and is now tied with Vitor, 2-2!
2:38 Caleb: It’s 0-0 between Finfou and Sergio Moraes. Moraes has 3 advantages to Finfou’s 2.
2:39 [Comment From cato] barral pound to pound the best guard on the business
2:39 [Comment From Rob T] Thanks for the coverage Caleb
2:39 Caleb: Vitor Estima could be in trouble now… Romulo is going for his back!
2:39 J Sho: romulo probably too good for cacarazinho
2:40 Caleb: He’s dodged that bullet for now, Romulo is now on top trying to pass. It remains 2-2 and Romulo is up by one advantage.
2:40 [Comment From rowdy] what time will this all wrap up? im glued to the coverage…..
2:40 [Comment From Hopes Dad] Come on Vitor!!!
2:40 J Sho: must be difficult, all these guys know each others games well
2:41 Caleb: At 3m39 seconds, Romulo taps Vitor with a collar choke!
2:42 Caleb: Almost simultaneously, Sergio Moraes taps Finfou by choke as well! The time was 8m08s!
2:42 [Comment From Stevenmark] unlucky victor
2:42 [Comment From F4LL3N W4RR10R] that’s bad….oh well well done victor! hasnlt he moved up a weight class?
2:42 J Sho: moraes vs garcia - i’ll put money on alliance ot take the gold
2:42 J Sho: @F4LL3N W4RR10R - yes, he and otavio both took bronze at medio last year
2:43 Caleb: In a match that just started - Braulio Estima is now up and playing guard against an unknown opponent 0n mat 2.
2:44 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys and Otavio Souza have started. Souza pulls guard quickly.
2:44 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys taps Otavio Souza in 54 seconds!!!!!!!!
2:44 J Sho: braulio must be fighting ceconi
2:44 J Sho: damn 54 seconds, what with?
2:45 Caleb: The Alliance crowd is on their feet! They are doing very well this tourney. I couldn’t see the tap as it happend right behind the barrier that is in front of me, sorry!
2:45 Caleb: Alexandre de Souza is now up against Rafael Lovato Jr on mat 1.
2:46 Caleb: On mat 2, Braulio is up 4-0 over Ceconi.
2:46 [Comment From Guest] ok. i’m heading up. see you in a bit. GB after party 9pm @OC Tavern in san clemente
2:46 Caleb: Okay Tarsis just walked by and said he tapped Otavio Souza with a foot lock.
2:47 Caleb: Braulio Estima just won at 4m25s and does a victory cartwheel-spinning motion on the mat in celebration!
2:47 [Comment From Sete] Foot lock 4 the win
2:47 Caleb: Lovato and deSouza are tied 0-0 at 1m55s.
2:48 Caleb: Roger Gracie is now up against Bernardo Faria (Alliance) on mat 2.
2:48 [Comment From esp10] Things are moving fast… Thanks Caleb!
2:48 Caleb: Yes they are moving very fast!
2:48 Caleb: Uh oh Roger is just about mounted already on Faria!
2:49 [Comment From Tantrum] Come on lovato
2:49 [Comment From Luciano RGA] come on Roger!!
2:49 [Comment From bugs] Bernardo, please end Roger’s reign of terror!
2:49 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] Guess what comes next…
2:49 J Sho: it is inevitable…
2:50 Caleb: One of Roger Gracie’s feet is still trapped between Faria’s legs. It’s very close to a mount…
2:50 Caleb: Doesn’t matter!!!!!
2:50 J Sho: fred astaire? king of taps?
2:50 Caleb: At 2m13s Roger Gracie gets the collar choke!!!!
2:50 [Comment From Mchapman] fighting Roger is a death sentance
2:51 [Comment From esp10] Resistance Is futile!
2:51 [Comment From Luciano RGA] NICEEEE|
2:51 Caleb: Rodrigo Cavaca (Check Mat) is now up against Marcio Corletta on mat2.
2:52 Caleb: Lovato Jr. versus deSouza is still tied 0-0. Lovato Jr. has one advantage at 6m30s.
2:52 [Comment From Jason] roger gracie is the man
2:52 [Comment From BruceLee] LOL. unstopppable
2:52 [Comment From bugs] Xande, where are you? We neeeeeed you
2:52 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] Incredible! What’s that now, 7 fights, 7 wins by submission?
2:53 Caleb: Cavaca is playing upside down guard against Corletta, and is now alternating triangle / omoplata set ups!
2:53 Caleb: So nice to see in a larger competitor!
2:53 [Comment From Slick] Roger is going to finish everyone with mount cross choke.. the 1st in history
2:54 J Sho: would be fitting if he could, the pyramid was where he subbed 8/8 competitors in adcc 2005
2:54 Caleb: *self neck crack*
2:55 Caleb: Same story here in the Lovato Jr match against deSouza. 0-0 and Lovato Jr has one advantage. Wait! What’s that!?
2:55 Caleb: deSouza raises up and takes Lovato down! He’s up 2-0 on the scoreboard now with 50 seconds left!
2:56 [Comment From Triggs BJJ School] the undoubted ineverabilty of Rogers cross choke is scary
2:56 [Comment From bobby] how does he get that choke!?
2:56 J Sho: he’s just lucky
2:56 J Sho: the more he practises, the luckier he gets
2:56 J Sho: :o)
2:56 Caleb: Cavaca is still working the guard from underneath the titan Marcio Corletta! It remains 0-0.
2:57 Caleb: Time is ticking away in Lovato vs deSouza… Lovato Jr. goes for a last minute straight footlock but deSouza resists and he advances over Lovato Jr.
2:57 [Comment From Hrvoje] Caleb, neck cranks are illegal..
2:59 J Sho: thics will be the 3rd time braulio and xande souza have fought in a final this year, with braulio taking 2 close wins at the euros
2:59 Caleb: Ricardo Gonzales wins by gentlemans some agreement.
2:59 Caleb: Cavaca leads Corletta by one advantage at 7m36s.
2:59 J Sho: ricardo gonzales?
2:59 Caleb: The ladies are warming up in the bullpen behind me.
3:00 J Sho: oh ricardo abreu gonzales - demete
3:00 J Sho: gaia is also nova uniao
3:01 Caleb: Not much time left on mat 2… Corletta and Cavaca are exchanging footlocks!
3:01 [Comment From muon] i hate those gentlemens agreement. man up and fight.
3:02 Caleb: Cavaca wins! The Check Mat guys cheer their giant in the blue gi.
3:03 Caleb: Wallid Ismail is giving an animated interview on the sidelines to someone.
3:03 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] Are Marcelo Garcia and Sergio Moraes going to fight? I just saw them sitting together in the stand, laughing
3:04 Caleb: Gabriel Vella (Alliance) is up against Andre de Freitas (Cesar Gracie) momentarily.
3:04 [Comment From dokomoy] @ross - almost certantly. They haven’t trained together much afaik. Also Sergio fought cooper(also alliance) last year and Marcello fought another alliance dude at abu dhabi
3:07 Caleb: Vella and deFreitas have begun. The two are forehead to forehead, and grip fighting.
3:07 Caleb: Vella gets the takedown at 1m18s and is up 2-0.
3:08 [Comment From JF] Is Chris “Cabecão” Moriarty competing?
3:08 Caleb: @JF - he was eliminated yesterday.
3:09 [Comment From vinn] Can I get an update on finals been away all day. thx
3:09 J Sho: scroll up!
3:10 [Comment From Hrvoje] Caleb, greetings from Croatia!
3:10 Caleb: @Hrvoje - welcome Croatia!
3:11 Caleb: Vella remains up 2-0 over deFreitas at 5m31s.
3:12 [Comment From homoplata] mighty 600,000 and counting!!
3:13 Caleb: Leticia Ribeiro (Gracie Humaita) is up against Michelle Nicolini (Robert Drysdale) on mat 2 in a moment!
3:13 [Comment From Guest] u da man caleb
3:13 [Comment From muon] is there anywhere to sit in the pyramid at this time?
3:13 Caleb: @muon - yes, there’s definitely room left!
3:14 Caleb: Vella finally passed! He is now up 5-0 over deFreitas.
3:14 [Comment From Ben] Has Roger submitted everyone so far with cross collar choke from mount?
3:15 [Comment From abdullah] boooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaah
3:15 [Comment From SirTaps] Awesome stuff PbP Caleb!! Roger FTW!!
3:16 [Comment From Pippa Banana] Come on Ladies!!!
3:16 Caleb: Gabriel Vella wins 8-0 over Andre deFreitas as time expires.
3:16 [Comment From renoze_jjb] vella is from alliance right
3:16 Caleb: Yes Vella is from Alliance.
3:17 [Comment From bugs] Alliance is cleaning up.
3:18 [Comment From Luciano RGA] just look at the open finals
3:18 [Comment From Steve Bowers] Great play by play
3:18 Caleb: Just one mat will be used for the rest of the day!
3:18 [Comment From HODNEY] Alliance has a crazy amount of talent
3:18 [Comment From JF] LOOKS LIKE 2 IN A ROW FOR ALLIANCE!
3:19 Caleb: I’m taking 5, Family…
3:20 Caleb: I take it back - the ladies are starting now! Leticia Ribeiro vs Michelle Nicolini!
3:20 [Comment From dokomoy] @caleb does that mean that from here on out every match is a final?
3:21 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School] Nice work Caleb!!
3:21 [Comment From Pippa Banana] Thanks for the pbp Caleb, so much better than Graciemag twitter they haven’t posted anything for 1/2hr now!
3:21 Caleb: Leticia gets in her low approach…
3:22 Caleb: The Humaita section is much larger than the Drysdale cheering section…
3:23 Caleb: After an extended scramble, Leticia is standing trying to pass Michelle’s open guard and leads by one advantage.
3:23 Caleb: Now Michelle’s landed a sweep and is up by 2 points at 2m08s.
3:23 [Comment From SirTaps] Caleb, I think you’ve got half the UK on here at the moment!!
3:24 Caleb: Leticia sweeps! Humaita’s crowd screams! It’s 2-2 now!
3:24 [Comment From dokomoy] How close are the atos/checkmat/brasa/drysdale dudes anyway? If they hadn’t split it would still be a formidiable team(and if Brasa hadn’t split from what is now Alliance they’d win everythign and it wouldnt be close)
3:24 Caleb: Leticia and Michelle are now restarted in the center at 2m48s.
3:25 Caleb: Leticia is standing in Michelle’s cloased guard….
3:26 Caleb: Wow! At 3m55s Michelle had Leticia in a triangle that got a gasp from the crowd but Leticia pops out…
3:27 Caleb: Leticia is scrapping hard for the pass… She doesn’t get it but does get an advantage. She’s now winning by two advantages.
3:28 Caleb: The two ladies start standing in the center at 5m18s.
3:29 Caleb: Nicolini is going hard for a kneebar! Leticia escapes, stands, and dives back in.
3:29 Caleb: It’s now 2-2 each and Leticia is winning 3 advantages to Michelle’s one.
3:30 [Comment From pedrosauer] btw, i read everything you post with a howard cosell accent
3:30 Caleb: Michelle Nicolini’s guard is very cool to watch.
3:30 Caleb: Very dynamic.Leticia has done a good job of staying out of trouble so far though.
3:30 [Comment From Phil] Go Leticia!!
3:32 Caleb: Leticia now leads 4 advantages to 1 for another near pass.
3:33 Caleb: As time runs out, the two are standing and Nicolini goes for a desperate takedown. She comes close but can’t get it. The final score is 2-2. and Leticia wins 4 advantages to 2.
3:34 Caleb: 2009 female featherweight black belt champion: Leticia Ribeiro!
3:34 [Comment From Mark N] Jesus Caleb, just joined to see Kron’s Progress, heart still beating million miles an hour reading your live blog
3:34 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School] sounds like a great fight caleb
3:35 Caleb: Bianca Barreto (Gracie Barra) now faces Sayaka Shioda (AACC).
3:35 [Comment From Phil] Humaita!!!!!!
3:35 [Comment From dokomoy] Is Leticia related to Saulo and Xande?
3:35 Caleb: @dokomoy - no they’re not related.
3:36 J Sho: but they are all world champ royler students :o)
3:36 Caleb: Bianca Barreto armbars Sayaka Shioda in 30 seconds!
3:37 Caleb: Lightweight division finals: Luanna Alzuguir versus Kyra Gracie (Renzo Gracie).
3:38 [Comment From Phil] @dokomoy not related but the same team BJJ family,Gracie Humaita
3:38 Caleb: Alliance will be very happy if they can rack up another title here…
3:39 Caleb: Alzuguir pulls guard on Kyra…
3:40 Caleb: It’s still 0-0 at 2m03 between Kyra and Luanna.
3:40 [Comment From Phil] First Leticia and now Bianca. The older ladies are taking out the youngsters!!! We only need Leka Vieira, the first female BJJ destroyer.
3:40 Caleb: Luanna now gets the sweep and is up 2-0.
3:42 [Comment From pedrosauer] i Kyra
3:43 Caleb: Kyra Gracie is on bottom, attempting something similar to x-guard on Luanna Alzuguir. It remains 2-0 at 4m45s in Alzuguir’s favor.
3:43 [Comment From Bri] kyra and luanna is a rematch of 2008 right?
3:44 Caleb: Gracie Barra and Alliance are trading chants! “Kyra-Kyra!”
3:45 Caleb: It’s tied up at 6m40 seconds! 2-2 each!
3:45 J Sho: when are the mens finals on, just wanna know how late i need to stay up!
3:46 Caleb: Luanna Alzuguir is now up 4-2 at 7m49s over Kyra Gracie.
3:47 Caleb: Kyra is working hard for the sweep, but Luana is fighting hard to get past Kyra’s 1/2 guard.
3:47 [Comment From renoze_jjb] luana luana
3:47 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] C’mon Kyra
3:47 [Comment From Ricky Lundell] How did she get up 4-2?
3:47 Caleb: It’s been all sweeps so far.
3:48 Caleb: Less than 30 seconds remain….!
3:48 Caleb: Alliance counts down the final seconds…. 5….4…3…2..1…
3:49 Caleb: ….before erupting into cheers when they reach zero!
3:49 Caleb: 2009 Lighteweight female black belt champion is Luanna Alzuguir!
3:49 [Comment From ROBERT] KYRA KYRA
3:49 [Comment From ROBERT] luana luana
3:52 Caleb: Hanette Staack is now against Monica Vanessa . In the meantime, the stands have erupted into a shouting match between Alliance and Gracie Barra, who are all seated right next to each other.
3:52 J Sho: tarsis vs romulo will be loud!
3:52 [Comment From Bri] wow … luana avenged her loss from last year
3:52 [Comment From ROBERT] I CANT BELIEVE IT KYRAS FINALLY LOST
4:00 Caleb: Hanette Staack is up 2-0 over Monica Vanessa with one minute remaining.
4:02 Caleb: Hanette Staack wins 2-0 over Monica Vanessa. The crowd is enveloped in an erstwhile full fledged chanting match between Gracie Barra, Alliance, and Humaita.
4:03 Caleb: Ladies medium heavyweight finals! Penny Thomas (Gracie Humaita) versus Valerie Worthington (Carlson Gracie)!
4:05 [Comment From dokomoy] If Valerie wins will she be the first american girl to get gold at brown/black?
4:05 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] WAR Penny - Reppin South Africa!!!
4:05 Caleb: Penny pulls open guard. Val is defending, keeping her arms in tightly.
4:05 [Comment From Rick Mac] LETS GO VAL!!
4:05 [Comment From Guest] Gracie Humaita has some tough women competitors?
4:06 J Sho: so does carlsons with hanette and val
4:06 Caleb: Penny is beginning to work a triangle but Val seems safe for now…
4:07 Caleb: 0-0 and no advantages yet for Penny Thomas or Val Worthington.
4:07 J Sho: @caleb, so is it the mens finals after these ones?
4:07 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Sink it!!
4:08 Caleb: @J-Sho, yes I believe so.
4:08 Caleb: Val is trying to stuff one of Penny’s legs under hers for a 1/2 guard pass but Penny is stubbornly defending the pass… still 0-0.
4:09 Caleb: It’s 5m29s into the match and still 0-0.
4:10 [Comment From Eric Burdo] Horray for Hannette! Let’s go Val!
4:11 Caleb: Val is tring hard to flatten Penny out for the pass…
4:11 Caleb: Now Penny is on top and threatening to take Val’s back!
4:11 Caleb: Each woman now has one advantage point but the score is 0-0.
4:12 Caleb: At 7m42s Penny Thomas takes Val Worthington’s back! She’s up 4-0. Now 8-0 for the mount!
4:13 Caleb: At 8m16s Penny Thomas gets the choke! She defeats Val Worthington to become the champion!!!!
4:13 [Comment From Alaina] YAY VAL! Man, I like both of these girls, but this is so big for val. so proud of her!
4:13 [Comment From Feef] Go Penny!!!!
4:13 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Yes, C’mon Penny!!
4:14 Caleb: Trinity BJJ’s Lana Stefanac is now up against Luciana Dias (Gracie Humaita)!
4:14 J Sho: luka sures gets to fight some monsters, gabi last year, lana this year
4:14 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Excellent, well done Penny!
4:14 [Comment From Alaina] Congrats Penny!
4:14 [Comment From Barca] luka! luka!
4:15 Caleb: It’s tied 0-0 between Lana and Luka after 1m20s.
4:16 Caleb: Lana is up 3-0 over Luka at 1m39s.
4:16 [Comment From Dorian] Dias is a beast
4:17 Caleb: Gracie Humaita’s cheering section is on the edge of their seats for Luka, who is now sidemounted by Lana.
4:18 [Comment From scsubfighter] Yay for Penny!!!!
4:18 Caleb: Not an easy task getting away from Lana. Luka now finds herself down 6-0 against Lana.
4:21 [Comment From merrick] GO LUKA GO!!!
4:22 Caleb: At 7m14s Lana Stefanac defeats Luka Dias by choke (?). Tough to see from this angle.
4:23 J Sho: get them to hurry up with the absolute final so i can go to bed!
4:23 Caleb: Tony, the voice of the Mundials, has asked for a moment of silence to mark the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie.
4:24 J Sho: nice touch
4:26 Caleb: As the homage ends, the Pyramid fills with emotional applause.
4:27 Caleb: In Relson and Rickson Gracie, who happen to find themselves in the same corner of the Pyramid, embrace and exchange smiles.
4:28 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys is now up against Romulo Barral!!!!!
4:28 [Comment From Alderney assassin] He will be missed
4:28 [Comment From dokomoy] I hope that makes the dvd
4:28 J Sho: really? i would haev thought they do the absolute then the light finals then the heavier weights?
4:28 Caleb: @ J Sho - I believe they have changed up the order.
4:29 Caleb: Two minutes in, Tarsis and Romulo are tied 0-0.
4:30 [Comment From dokomoy] @ jsho probably so Romulo and Roger can get some rest before the main event
4:30 [Comment From Sete] Typically they run the absolute finalist weights, then the rest, then the absolute.
4:30 [Comment From Dan] There doing that so Romulo can have a good rest befor the absolute probably
4:30 [Comment From Phil] What team is Lana Stefanac on?
4:30 Caleb: @Phil - Lana is on Trinity BJJ.
4:32 Caleb: Four minutes in and we’re still deadlocked 0-0 between Tarsis Humphreys and Romulo Barral. Tarsis is attempting a standing pass.
4:33 [Comment From edwin] wow suspense is killing me, romulo is my instructor
4:33 [Comment From sam] Caleb it has been a pleasure following your broadcast since noon,,,tell them to hurry up i’m hungry
4:34 Caleb: Still deadlocked! Romulo remains working a spider guard and Tarsis is keeping safe while trying to pass. 6m35s.
4:35 J Sho: man if this goes to refs decision, the pyramid will blow up
4:36 Caleb: At 8m12s it is still deadlocked 0-0! The two are now retying their belts.
4:36 [Comment From bugs] Tarsis has never won a Mundial title at brown or black, correct?
4:36 [Comment From ROBERT] ICOULDNT MAKE IT BUT THANK YOU FOR POSTING RESULTS SO I WOULDNT BE GOING CRAZY WAITING FOR THE RESULTS THANK YOU
4:37 Caleb: Just under two minutes remaining!
4:37 [Comment From Dan] he won the absolute at brown
4:38 Caleb: Tarsis just can’t seem to unlock the secret of Romulo’s guard. But Romulo can’t get anything going either!
4:38 J Sho: not at@dan no he didnt
4:39 Caleb: Tarsis has dived for a last minute straight foot lock!
4:39 Caleb: Time expires!
4:39 Caleb: Is it enough?
4:39 Caleb: The refs are conferring about this one for sure!
4:39 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Wow, close fight!
4:39 J Sho: he took bronze at brown weight cat and absolute in 2004, bronze at weight cat in 2005 then bronze at black belt weight cat 2007 and 2008
4:39 Caleb: Romulo Barral is given the nod!
4:40 J Sho: yessssssssssssssssssss
4:40 J Sho: *tumbleweed in the alliance bleacher*
4:40 Caleb: The Gracie Barra section goes wild!
4:40 Caleb: Roger Gracie is now up against Ricardo Gonzales (Nova Uniao)!
4:40 Caleb: Gonzales gets two for an early takedown…
4:41 J Sho: *bites finger nails*
4:41 Caleb: “Jacare” Cavalcanti gives Romulo Barral a congratulatory handshake as he walks by.
4:43 Caleb: Roger Gracie is now turtled with Gonzales attached closely to one side of his back.
4:44 Caleb: Roger Gracie sweeps and is now up 2-0!
4:44 Caleb: And guess what?!?!?!?
4:44 Caleb: He mounts immediately!
4:44 J Sho: guard pass mount choke goodnight sweetheart
4:44 J Sho: hopefully
4:44 Caleb: At 3m50s Roger is up 7-2. At 4m06s he gets the tap!!!!!!!
4:44 J Sho: yesssss
4:45 J Sho: parabens roger
4:45 [Comment From Andy] Yeah! Pass, mount, choke !!
4:45 [Comment From Alderney assassin] i knew it
4:45 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] BOOOOAAA!!
4:45 J Sho: that means he has won 6 black belt gold medals in the weight categories at the mundials - surpassing saulo and robson moura on 5 each
4:45 Caleb: Sorry I neglected some comments, I knew I had to pay close attention for that ending!
4:46 Caleb: Roosterweight division finals: Bruno Malfacine vs Caio Terra!
4:47 J Sho: phew, i’m off to bed, gotta be up in 5 hours for work, keep up the great work caleb
4:47 Caleb: After watching Roger against Ricardo out there and now seeing Malfacine vs Terra out there, it’s like to infants are on the mats!
4:47 Caleb: *two
4:48 [Comment From cash] War Caio!!!
4:48 [Comment From Eric] So… does Roger get the choke from mount on Romulo? lets see…
4:48 [Comment From TD [RGA London]] Isn’t it 7 J Sho… every year since ‘03?
4:48 [Comment From dokomoy] If Caio win’s he’ll be the first rooster to go back to back
4:48 [Comment From Apex] Go Terra!
4:49 J Sho: @td, no, he didnt fight his weight cat in 03, only the absolute, which he took silver in
4:49 Caleb: After 3 minutes, Malfacine is up 3 advantages to Terra’s zero. The score is otherwise tied.
4:50 [Comment From D.J.] I am so sad for Tarsis
4:50 Caleb: Malfacine is trying to take Terra’s back, has one hook in…
4:50 J Sho: @dokomoy no he won;t omar salum won in 1999 and 2000
4:50 [Comment From bugs] Caleb, please let us know if you think the Tarsis-Romulo decision was justified.
4:50 Caleb: @bugs - it was a defendible decision.
4:51 [Comment From D.J.] Congrats to Romulo
4:51 Caleb: At 5m07s Malfacine remains attached to Terra’s back but hasn’t been able to get enough for points…
4:53 [Comment From rj] cmon caio!
4:53 [Comment From Guest] Let’s go Caio!
4:53 [Comment From Jason] Tarsis is still the biggest winner ($$) in Jiu Jitsu this year. haha
4:53 [Comment From bugs] Fair enough. And, of course, any GB player will get a close decision ;P
4:53 Caleb: Terra’s mouth is bleeding apparently. Medics are attending him briefly.
4:54 Caleb: Action is restarted standing. The time is 6m07s. Malfacine gets the takedown and is now up 2-0 over Terra.
4:54 [Comment From Matt] Caleb … Thanks from Atlanta Georgia from everyone here who couldn’t make it to Cali this year. You rock!
4:55 Caleb: Malfacine is now working to pass Terra’s open guard.
4:55 Caleb: Two and a half minutes remaining.
4:58 Caleb: Despite a last minute triangle attempt that was pretty close, Terra cannot convert and Alliance wins another gold medal!
4:59 [Comment From DavidG] Second that shout out to Caleb from Atl!
4:59 Caleb: Bruno Malfacine is the roosterweight champ fo 2009!
5:00 Caleb: Atos Jiu-Jitsu’s Gui Mendes is now up against Samuel Braga (Gracie Barra)!
5:00 [Comment From Mchapman] congrats to Bruno
5:00 [Comment From dan] this should be good
5:02 Caleb: At the 1m17s mark it’s stil 0-0 but Mendes has one advantage.
5:04 Caleb: Mendes is on top trying to pass but Braga is quick and flexible.
5:04 [Comment From T-money] Damn
5:05 Caleb: Mendes remains in a standing pass attempt, now bases out. Braga is now in upside down guard.
5:05 Caleb: That wasn’t a stable position and the two are now fighting from Braga’s open guard again.
5:07 Caleb: This match is pretty slow for two small guys.
5:07 [Comment From Reckless (RGA)] Good night from London - thanks for being our eyes and ears Caleb, great job!
5:07 [Comment From Dan] Cobrinha is next!
5:07 [Comment From Guest] comon mendes!!! u can do it
5:07 Caleb: Yes it appears next up is Bruno Frazatto versus Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles.
5:09 Caleb: Action is stopped at the 7 minute mark to pull Braga’s pants back to a place where he’s not “giving away too much”.
5:09 [Comment From ROBERT] COBRINHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5:09 [Comment From dan] is braga still down by advantage
5:09 Caleb: @Dan - yes he is. There are now 2 minutes left.
5:09 [Comment From Ray] Cobrinha is my favorite fighter but I really like Frazatto as well. Don’t know who to cheer for!?!?
5:09 [Comment From Guest] I rushed home from work just to read these play by plays from Caleb. Thanks
5:09 [Comment From Alderney assassin] was that a wise crack
5:09 [Comment From pedrosauer] Atos!!!
5:10 Caleb: The crowd is beginning to boo a bit due to the slow pace of this fight.
5:12 Caleb: With 30 seconds left. the two are in the same position they’ve been in for the last 5 minutes or so, where they remain until time expires. Mild booing begins. Mendes gets up and does the sword slicing motion towards the crowd where Alliance and Gracie Barra are. Braga comes behind him and gives him a big shove.
5:13 Caleb: Things calm, and Mendes’ hand is raised. Braga does not accept the hug offered by Mendes on the way out.
5:14 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto (Atos) is now up against Cobrinha (Alliance)!
5:14 [Comment From pedrosauer] nice setup for the next match
5:14 [Comment From Alderney assassin] Cobrinha O o O o Cobrinha O o O o!!!!
5:14 [Comment From brunobjj.com] awesome updates. Thanks for doing this!
5:14 [Comment From Jason] Cobrinha!
5:14 [Comment From Guest] dude braga is a loser if he gave mendes a shove
5:14 [Comment From Feef] Bad sportsmanship…how are we going to get BJJ in the Olympics with bad behavior like that as our role models, eh?
5:15 Caleb: Frazatto pulls guard faster than Cobrinha, so Cobrinha is now passing from standing.
5:15 [Comment From pedrosauer] Bruno!! Bruno!!!
5:15 [Comment From Guest] Dying for as much detail as possible on this match! Thanks Caleb!
5:16 Caleb: Ninety seconds into the match, and things are deadlocked 0-0 with no advantages.
5:17 Caleb: At 2m28s things are paused so the refs can drag the two back into the center.
5:18 Caleb: Cobrinha remains standing trying to pass Frazatto’s open guard. Frazatto is leaned to his right, and nearly pulls full guard but Cobrinha exits quickly and jumps back in to try to pass. Frazatto recovers his open guard.
5:18 Caleb: Braulio Estima is warming up in the bullpen.
5:19 [Comment From Sucuri] Thx 4 the updates!! Valeu mesmo!
5:19 [Comment From kaijin] GO Cobrinha
5:19 [Comment From Alderney assassin] Cobrinha By Footlock
5:19 [Comment From alexgbbrum] awesome.. GO BRAULIO..
5:20 Caleb: We’re not 5m23s in and things have not changed. Still 0-0 across the board.
5:20 Caleb: *now
5:21 [Comment From Guest] vai frazzato!!
5:21 [Comment From CheckMat] and the advantages???
5:21 Caleb: No advantages for anyone.
5:21 [Comment From kaijin] Mataleao his foot
5:21 [Comment From Faisca] Nice work Caleb
5:22 [Comment From Guest] Just read on graciemag that Sam Braga was DQ and won’t be getting the silver medal
5:22 Caleb: At 6m57s the action is paused for the two to tie their belts. They are restarted in the center with Cobrinha working the pass.
5:22 [Comment From Guest] the tension is killing me!
5:24 Caleb: Wow Cobrinha’s balance is amazing. As time is getting more scarce, Frazatto is opening up a little with the offense and Cobrinha remains unshakable.
5:24 [Comment From Kyle] Whoa. Bummer for Braga. Shouldn’t have lost his cool.
5:24 [Comment From Andy] Will Cobrinha steal it at the last second again???
5:25 Caleb: No points, no advantages in this match between Cobrinha and Frazatto. Thirty seconds remain!
5:25 [Comment From Guest] *Bites his nails while he waits for Calebs next comments*
5:25 [Comment From Guest] frazzato will beat him
5:25 Caleb: Time is up! What will happen?
5:26 Caleb: The refs are conferring…
5:26 [Comment From Alderney assassin] sounds like a frazzato win
5:26 [Comment From ROBERT] FRAZZATO WILL LOSE
5:26 Caleb: Cobrinha’s hand is raised!!!!!!!!!
5:27 Caleb: Rubens “Cobrinha” Charles is the 2009 Featherweight Champion.
5:27 Caleb: Tony the announcer confirms over the PA that Samuel Braga was disqualified and there will be no silver medal winner for his division.
5:28 Caleb: Atos’ Gilbert Burns is now up against Michael Langhi (Alliance).
5:28 [Comment From JF] COBRINHAAAAA!!!!
5:28 [Comment From Guest] Wow
5:28 [Comment From Guest] 4 in a row baby!
5:28 [Comment From ROBERT] YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5:28 [Comment From DavidG] Way to go Cobrinha!
5:28 [Comment From germany] what happend to samuel Braga? was it a hard punch?
5:29 Caleb: Both Langhi and Burns try to pull guard. Burns is nearly taking Langhi’s back…
5:30 [Comment From dan] OMG Samuel! can we have more details
5:30 [Comment From Guest] Caleb, does this seem like more ref’s decisions than normal to you?
5:30 Caleb: Yes it does seem like a lot of ref’s decisions this year…
5:31 Caleb: Langhi is setting up an armbar that nearly sinks on Burns. The two are tied at one advantage each.
5:31 [Comment From Andy] Since Marcelo isn’t going to be fighting for the Gold, I’m off to bed. Thanks again Caleb, you are the man to sit here each year and do this for us!
5:31 [Comment From Ivan] Hey Caleb Borneo is with you again!!!
5:32 Caleb: Michael Langhi is now up 2-0 over Gilbert Burns. The time is 3m24s. Action is stopped while medics attend Burns.
5:32 [Comment From Dan] marcelo might fight sergio
5:33 Caleb: Looks like they’re checking his right eye. (?)
5:34 [Comment From drigo] this is gettin good
5:34 [Comment From H] Do we know for a fact that sergio & marcelo will not fight?
5:35 Caleb: @H - no but neither appeared to have warmed up and Sergio is standing with the Alliance flag in his hand.
5:35 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] BTW Caleb it’s Michael Langhi - not Langhi. (Incidentally, his 17-yo brother Michel is the kid phenom who tapped everyone (including me) in purple pena on Friday)
5:35 [Comment From Sim Go] where is Gilbert Burns from?
5:35 Caleb: @Sim - Burns is under Atos, if that helps.
5:35 [Comment From Guest] Sergio and Marcelo will not be fighting.
5:35 [Comment From TIM] Graciemag.com said they will not fight and both Sergio and Marcelo agreed on Marcelo taking the gold
5:36 Caleb: Action is finally restarted between Burns and Langhi.
5:36 Caleb: Langhi is now up 7-2 after 4m05s.
5:36 [Comment From Guest] This gentlemen’s agreement stuff is retarded. They need to figure out a way to stop this.
5:38 [Comment From Phil] They should fight. Do it for the fans. But I would not want to fight my teammate!!
5:38 Caleb: Langhi is still up 7-2 over Burns. Remember Burns eliminated Lucas Lepri (Alliance) yesterday!
5:41 [Comment From ROBERT] YOU HANGIN IN THERE CALEB
5:41 Caleb: @Robert - Barely!
5:42 Caleb: Less than 2 minutes remain and Langhi is stil up 7-2 over Burns.
5:42 [Comment From Joe] Bro! Thanks so much for giving us updates. I could not find anywhere to follow the fights live
5:44 Caleb: Michael Langhi (Alliance) wins 9-2 over Gilbert Burns (Atos) to earn the gold medal. Another one for Alliance!
5:44 [Comment From Don] Worlds podcast, NBA finals, WEC in 15 minutes, I’m in heaven. Thanks Caleb
5:44 [Comment From Mchapman] Atos can put their swords away today!
5:45 Caleb: So Marcelo Garcia and Sergio Moraes enter the mat…
5:46 Caleb: Moraes enters with the flag, hands one end to Garcia, and the two walk around displaying it to all spectators.
5:46 Caleb: (The Alliance flag that is)
5:46 Caleb: It’s announced: by gentleman’s decision, Marcelo Garcia takes the gold.
5:47 Caleb: It’s now Braulio Estima (GB) vs Alexandre deSouza (Gracie Florianopolis) for the heavyweight finals.
5:48 Caleb: Braulio has set up a straight foot lock on deSouza at 1m09s.
5:49 [Comment From Faisca] Go Braulio…..
5:49 [Comment From Guest] Can’t believe they closed out bracket, should be ashamed
5:49 [Comment From Sucuri - GB Braulio] Go Braulio.
5:49 Caleb: deSouza stands and appears to be safe for now.
5:50 Caleb: Brauilio Estima is now on bottom and beginning to work his guard game….
5:51 Caleb: At the 3 minute mark, Estima has rolled to his side and is going for the straight foot lock again..
5:51 Caleb: It doesn’t work but he does get a sweep out of it and is up 2-0.
5:52 [Comment From dokomoy] @caleb is gracie florionapolis part of barra?
5:52 Caleb: @dokomoy I believe Gracie Florianopolis is linked more to Gracie Humaita, but don’t quote me on that.
5:53 Caleb: Braulio remains up 2-0 over deSouza after 5m35s.
5:53 [Comment From Copacabana] @dokomoy Gracie Floripa is GB
5:54 [Comment From Red] How he get 2?
5:54 Caleb: @Red - via sweep.
5:55 Caleb: Braulio Estima remains on top attempting to pass Alexandre deSouza’s guard. It’s 2-0 at 7m30s.
5:55 [Comment From alexgbbrum] Come oooonnnn Braulio..
5:56 [Comment From Slick] Caleb you think Cobrinha was the rightful winner?
5:57 Caleb: @Slick - yes it was so close I can definitely see it justifiably going either way.
5:57 Caleb: Just one minute left and Braulio’s still on top of deSouza, now in full guard.
5:58 [Comment From ptm2020] just wondering, how is the crowd is it a full house there?
5:58 Caleb: @ptm2020 - I would say 85% full again. Just eyeballing though.
5:58 Caleb: The fight is over - Braulio Estima is the 2009 heavyweight champion!
5:59 Caleb: Now it’s the ultra-heavyweights! We now have Rodrigo Cavaca (CheckMat) versus Gabriel Vella (Alliance). Anyone want to predict how this will go?
6:00 Caleb: Just kidding - no need.
6:01 Caleb: Cavaca predictably pulls guard on Vella and Vella predictably drops his weight quickly on Cavaca, shutting down any sub attempts!
6:03 [Comment From alexgbbrum] BRAUULIOOO!!! Excellant!!
6:03 [Comment From Ross Finlayson] If Vella wins, I hope he doesn’t jump into the crowd like the othe Alliance guys; someone might get hurt
6:03 Caleb: I believe this is the last fight before the absolute finals. Someone let me know if I am wrong…
6:04 Caleb: Romulo Barral and Roger Gracie are both warming up!
6:04 Caleb: They appear to want to compete this out!
6:05 Caleb: It’s still tied 0-0 between Cavaca and Vella. Vella is up by two advantage points though…
6:06 [Comment From Guest] your right caleb rox
6:06 [Comment From Phil] I am glad they are fighting. We will see if Romulo has closed the distance from 2 years ago.
6:06 [Comment From Mchapman] dont forget about the womens absolute
6:07 Caleb: @Mchapman - yes, male and female absolute finals are still on the way.
6:07 Caleb: Three minutes left between Vella and Cavaca and the score and positions are the same.
6:09 Caleb: Cavaca got up, and Vella took Cavaca down but they landed out of bounds. The ref did not award 2 points, and Alliance’s side is protesting mildly. 90 seconds remain.
6:10 [Comment From aa] will this be vellas 1st world title , caleb
6:10 [Comment From Phil] Yes I forgot. Kyra v lana. Talk about a weight difference!!!
6:10 [Comment From Guest] CAVACA!!!!!!!!!
6:11 Caleb: Looks like Alliance can count another gold here….
6:11 Caleb: Yes! Time expires Gabriel Vella’s two advantages mean another gold medal for Alliance!
6:12 Caleb: It’s time for the womens absolute finals! Kyra Gracie vs Lana Stefanac!
6:13 [Comment From Phil] Alliance is a monster this year!!!
6:13 [Comment From Mchapman] I wonder what the team points are going to look like at the end of the day
6:13 Caleb: Kyra has a tough job ahead of her with Lana who despite a brown belt is one formidable opponent.
6:14 [Comment From ptm2020] or is she that Big Girl?
6:14 [Comment From ptm2020] was Lana the girl who beat Kyra in the Pan Ams?
6:15 Caleb: @ptm2020 - I don’t think these two ahve ever met before. Ana Carolina Vidal beat Kyra Gracie at the Pan-Ams. And the “big girl” you’re referring to may be Alliance’s Gabi Garcia. Lana Stefanac has beaten both of those girls this weekend.
6:16 Caleb: After 3 minutes, Kyra and Lana are still standing and are forehead to forehead.
6:17 [Comment From aa] caleb u r a luckey man u get to go to all the big events and i am a luckry man because i get to saty here and have you blog for us
6:17 [Comment From Bri] Caleb, what happened to Ana Laura Cordeiro from GB?
6:17 Caleb: @Bri - she is out with a back injury.
6:17 [Comment From Phil] @Mchapman: 1 Alliance 2. Gracie Barra 3. Gracie Humaita
6:19 Caleb: At 4m28s Lana gets a takedown on Kyra that results in Lana being in Kyra’s guard. Stefanac is awarded 2 points.
6:20 Caleb: Kyra is working hard to threaten Lana’s left arm. Lana is keeping low and tight to maintiain its safety.
6:20 [Comment From Faisca (RGA)] Kyra needs to take it to the ground
6:22 Caleb: Lana is penalized, presumably for stalling.
6:22 Caleb: Kyra is awarded 2 points for Lana’s stalling! It’s now tied at 6m41s!
6:23 Caleb: Kyra pulls guard and locks her legs in a tight closed guard.
6:23 [Comment From Guest] Lana can really put the pressure
6:23 [Comment From Luciano RGA] kyraaa
6:23 [Comment From Phil] It is on now. We have controversy.
6:24 Caleb: At 7:45 Lana gets sidemount and she’s now up 5-2. This is where she beat Luka Dias earlier today!
6:24 Caleb: Lana has now gone north south on Kyra…
6:25 Caleb: …and made it all the way around to side mountg on the other side.
6:25 [Comment From RDJ] Caleb you are the man! Just for the record, Vella has won the worlds once before with GB.
6:25 [Comment From Phil] Lana on side mount, it is over now.
6:26 Caleb: Thirty seconds remain! Lana is attacking the far side arm hard!
6:27 Caleb: Time runs out and despite a near sweep from Kyra, Lana retains her 5-2 lead. Lana Stefanac is the 2009 female absolute division world champion!
6:27 Caleb: Okay here we go - mens absolute final! He takes on fellow Gracie Barra opponent Romulo Barral!
6:27 [Comment From Faisca (RGA)] Come on Roger…
6:28 Caleb: Romulo pulls closed guard immediately. Roger sits back and is setting up the standing pass. He stands, and Romulo opens his legs.
6:29 Caleb: Roger is now in Romulo’s spider guard.
6:29 [Comment From edwin] lets gooo romulo
6:29 [Comment From Luciano RGA] Roger
6:29 [Comment From Guest] GB won’t close out bracket.. good for them! Alliance should have done the same.
6:30 Caleb: Things are the same at the 2 minute mark…
6:30 Caleb: The stadium is pretty quiet as they watch the two vie for the title…
6:30 [Comment From Dan] you can not close out a Worlds absolute bracket lol.. the fans would go crazy
6:30 [Comment From Guest] roger
6:31 Caleb: At the 3m15s mark it’s still 0-0 with no advantages…
6:31 [Comment From jason rgt] roger will soon tap him out
6:32 [Comment From Guest] vai romhino barral
6:32 [Comment From Bri] 2 of my favorite BJJ’ers going at it. Love it!
6:32 Caleb: Pretty static encounter so far. Roger so far cannot pass Romulo’s wily legs.
6:32 [Comment From Phil] Can Romulo do the impossible and beat Roger from the bottom?!?!?!
6:33 Caleb: Is it just a matter of time though?
6:34 Caleb: It looks like Romulo would like to set up the triangle, but Roger is making himself so heavy!
6:35 [Comment From Chad] Anything can happen
6:35 [Comment From mark e] thanks caleb! im rooting for barral tho i love roger too!
6:35 [Comment From Copacabana] so far he didnt mount
6:35 Caleb: Just under 3 minutes remain…
6:35 [Comment From Jason] I feel like I am listening to old time radio. How my grandfather told me that they used to listen to boxing matches. Strange feeling but neat!
6:35 Caleb: Here we go!
6:36 Caleb: Roger just passed and got 3 points!
6:36 Caleb: There are 2 minutes remaining and he is of course setting up the mount!
6:36 [Comment From Faisca (RGA)] Nice…
6:36 [Comment From Phil] Roger, Roger, Roger!!!
6:36 [Comment From Slick] It’s over
6:37 Caleb: Mount accomplished at 8:50!
6:37 Caleb: Roger is up 7-0. Can he finish Romulo in under one minute?
6:37 [Comment From Guest] lets start a countdown
6:37 [Comment From jason rgt] tap him out roger
6:37 [Comment From Mchapman] drum roll…
6:37 Caleb: Roger lays it down!
6:38 Caleb: He gets the tap at 9:30!!!!!!!!!!!
6:38 Caleb: Gracie Barra begins cheering its champ!
6:38 [Comment From Dan] NOOOOO
6:38 [Comment From Luciano RGA] yesssssss
6:38 [Comment From jason rgt] whoaaaaaaaaa
6:38 [Comment From Guest] hurray!!!
6:38 [Comment From Guest] That man is sick! Way to go Roger!
6:38 [Comment From Luciano RGA] all fights by submissons
6:38 [Comment From Chris Simamora] just wow
6:39 [Comment From Phil] Roger is unstoppable!!! Unless your name is Xande and Rolando.
6:39 [Comment From Mike] Thanks again for what you did
6:39 [Comment From TreyWhit] Thanks for the coverage Caleb…I enjoyed reading along…
6:40 Caleb: It’s all over family. Thank you, Mighty 600,000 for tuning in to the 2009 BJJ World Championships with The FightWorks Podcast!
Keep in touch with me at caleb@thefightworkspodcast.com!
#168 2009 BJJ World Championship Coverage
June 7, 2009
Lightweight brown belt 2009 BJJ world champions from left to right: JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin) 2nd place, Bruno “Robinho” Amorim (Gracie Barra) 1rst place, Chris Westfall (Lutter BJJ) 3rd place, Steve Rosenberg (Nova Uniao) 3rd place.
Saturday’s action at the 2009 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships is behind us! Saturday is when the majority of black belt males and black & brown belt ladies compete, scraping their way from their crowded divisions and into the semifinals and finals, which are held on Sunday. We lived blogged all the action yesterday (and continue to do so today).
In today’s episode of The FightWorks Podcast we speak with Luca Atalla, the editor in chief of GracieMag. Luca will discuss some of the day’s biggest surprises (Antonio Braga Neto’s disappointing performance for example), as well as some of the fighters in what must be the toughest division around right now: the middleweight division, which is home to names like Kron Gracie, Lucas Leite, Sergio Moraes, and Marcelo Garcia.
The show will also review our most recent BJJ Polls and we’ll hear from a FightWorks Podcast listener who emailed us about a time when Brazilian jiu-jitsu saved him in a violent mugging.
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Live Blogging the 2009 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships - Saturday
June 6, 2009
10:06 Caleb: We’re here! This is coming at me rapid fire already so I’m turning the fire hose at you now. In the second round, Kayron Gracie loses to Diego Vivaldo Ferreira (Guigo Jiu-Jitsu) by referee decision! The score was tied at 2-2 and 3 advantages each!
10:09 Caleb: Registration for the black belt absolute division has now closed. 55 competitors have signed up, including Eduardo Telles, Roger Gracie, Braulio Estima, Tarsis Humphreys, Gabriel Vella…
10:10 Caleb: In brown belt action, Gunnar Nelson is up against Ryan Beauregard.
10:11 Caleb: JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin) just won another match. Irvin’s cheering section goes crazy!
10:11 Caleb: Gunnar Nelson is DQ’ed in his match against Ryan Beauregard. Not sure why…
UPDATE: June 8, 2009 - Ryan Beauregard was disqualified, not Gunnar Nelson. Beauregard reportedly shoved Nelson while the two were being restarted on the mat.
10:19 Caleb: Clark Gracie loses in brown belt action to an unknown opponent…
10:19 [Comment From Terry]
What’s next
10:20 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Has Matt Cooper from Australia fought in brown belt medium weight yet?
10:20 [Comment From Tom Chess]
Who is Leo Dalla up against??
10:22 Caleb: Brown belt update -Vinicius Corrales defeats an unknown opponent by armbar….
10:22 [Comment From Guest]
jay hayes (irvin) brown light?
10:24 [Comment From rdbjj]
JT Torres Defeated jacob mckenzie to revenge that loss from the pan ams.
10:24 [Comment From Will]
I am an unknown opponent!
10:25 [Comment From abdullah]
kayron gracie is a brownbelt
10:25 [Comment From Brien]
Cobrinha?
10:25 Caleb: No action from the black belts yet….
10:26 Caleb: JT Torres is now up again on mat 5, defending a foot lock.
10:28 Caleb: JT Torres wins again. His opponent is very angry and kicks the barricade. The official time was 2:55.
10:29 Caleb: Bruno Allen will face Bradford Sandoval in the brown belt medium finals.
10:29 [Comment From Guest]
Any word on why Gunanar was Dq’d?
10:30 Caleb: I did not see Gunnar do this but I was told he was dq’d for pushing his opponent (unsportsmanlike conduct) while his opponent was out of bounds.
10:30 [Comment From Tim L]
Wow so Braulio could face Roger! In absolute
10:30 [Comment From abdullah]
does anyone know how justin rader lost
10:32 [Comment From Guest]
anyword on Rosenberg??
10:37 [Comment From Guest]
I can’t believe Kayron lost. Do you know how he was afterwards? At least he took 2nd in the absolute.
10:38 Caleb: Steve Rosenberg and JT Torres are going to face each other on mat 5…
10:39 Caleb: Bruno Allen defeats Bradford Sandoval (brown belts).
10:39 [Comment From Guest]
i hope jt wins
10:39 [Comment From Guest]
Test..
10:39 Caleb: JT Torres pulls guard against Rosenberg.
10:40 Caleb: Rosenberg is attempting a standing guard pass…
10:40 Caleb: Brown/black female open class competitors are all warming up in the bullpen…
10:42 [Comment From Helicon]
Is Katie Weilbacher competing for Paragon/Alliance in the Brown/Black female open class?
10:42 [Comment From S]
I can’t believe Kayron lost! How was he afterwards? At least he took 2nd in absolute.
10:42 [Comment From Guest]
any word on jay hayes?
10:43 Caleb: JT Torres and Steve Rosenberg are still tied 0-0 at 3m52s.
10:43 [Comment From abdullah]
kayron looked so tired
10:44 Caleb: JT Torres is now up 2-0 over Rosenberg.
10:45 [Comment From aaron/clubfoot]
Caleb, big thanks for doing this
10:45 [Comment From Tom Chess]
Did ryan hall fight already ?
10:46 Caleb: Ryan Hall has not fought today that I know of.
10:46 Caleb: Torres remains up by 2 points at the 7 minute mark.
10:46 Caleb: Things change quickly! Rosenberg tied it up with a sweep! 2-2!
10:47 Caleb: Now Rosenberg is on bottom after going for a footlock and Torres gets teh sweep!
10:47 Caleb: Torres wins 4-2 as time runs out!
10:49 Caleb: Referee’s decision gives a controversial win to Vinicius Corales over Gunnar Nelson. (to decide 3rd and 4th place?). Nelson was DQ’d earlier if I am not mistaken…
10:49 [Comment From abdullah]
caleb man u rule
10:49 [Comment From abdullah]
yes
10:49 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
what a great fight, thanks for the updates!
10:50 Caleb: Penny Thomas (Humaita) is up against an unknown black belt opponent from Sul Jiu-Jitsu.
10:50 [Comment From Guest]
any results w/ Jay Hayes
10:51 Caleb: Penny’s opponent is Caroline De Lazzer. The two are still standing…
10:52 Caleb: Penny Thomas is now down 2-0 but is working to take De Lazzer’s back…
10:53 [Comment From abdullah]
i am confident that gracie humaita will win a team trophy
10:53 Caleb: I do not know anything about Jay Hayes yet…
10:54 Caleb: Penny is now playing open guard against De Lazzer. The action is stopped as they’re both restarted in the middle…
10:55 Caleb: Penny triangles De Lazzer!
10:55 [Comment From Mchapman]
any tabulations of team points from yesterday?
10:55 [Comment From S]
Did JT compete in absolutes yesterday?
10:55 Caleb: I wasn’t here yesterday, so I don’t know about JT then…
10:57 [Comment From harley]
lloyd posted no news on JT yesterday so I don’t think he fought no -weight
10:57 [Comment From abdullah]
jt did compete in the absolute
10:57 [Comment From S]
No prob thanks Caleb!
10:57 Caleb: Gracie Humaita’s Ana Carolina Vidal (defeated Kyra Gracie to win the 2009 Pan-Ams) is now on the mats against an unknown opponent.
10:57 [Comment From abdullah]
i think jt lost his 2nd match in the openclass
10:59 [Comment From harley]
thx abby
11:02 Caleb: Still 0-0 in Ana Carolina Vidal’s match. The two can’t seem to get to the ground. Vidal was just given an advantage and her opponent got a penalty.
11:02 Caleb: Christy Thomas (Relson Gracie) is now up against a Brazilian opponent and immediately pulls guard.
11:03 Caleb: Thomas is working a triangle… her opponent backs out for now…
11:03 [Comment From Shahab]
Caleb - who’s your money on for BB absolute? Cobrinha’s not in it right?
11:05 Caleb: Shahab - I would think Cobrinha is in it. I will see if I can find out.
11:05 [Comment From abdullah]
no vella and tarsis are in the open class
11:05 [Comment From Mchapman]
Vella and Tarsis are competing for Alliance in the absolute. Cobrinha is focusing on his division
11:05 Caleb: Ah ok, so no Cobrinha in the Absolutes. Makes sense.
Ana Carolina is now up 3-0 in her match at the 5m39s mark…
11:05 [Comment From harley]
JT IS IN FINALS
11:05 [Comment From Mike]
Caleb you’re the best!
11:06 [Comment From abdullah]
wow jt is the man i hope he wins
11:06 [Comment From txbjj]
thanks for a the updates!
11:06 [Comment From abdullah]
cant only 2 guys from i team go in the absoluote
11:07 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal is now up 6-0 and is in side mount.
11:07 Caleb: Penny Thomas has been defending a guard pass in her match for a long time…
11:08 [Comment From J Sho]
Nicework Caleb - keep me up to date with news on vitor, braulio, otavio and roger!
11:08 Caleb: Michelle Nicolini is getting ready to take on an Alliance opponent.
11:09 [Comment From Guest]
whats up with christy thomas’s match?
11:09 Caleb: Christy Thomas just won! She’s being congratulated by Relson Gracie.
11:10 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal is now up 8-0.
11:10 Caleb: Vidal continues to mash her opponent on top from half guard in the same way she beat Kyra Gracie.
11:11 Caleb: Nicolini is laying on a triangle on her opponent!
11:11 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal wins on points.
11:12 Caleb: Lana Stefanac is now on the mats on number 1 against an unknown opponent.
11:12 Caleb: Nicolini has not finished the triangle yet…
11:13 Caleb: Nicolini is still working the triangle but her Alliance opponent is posturing up. Robert Drysdale is coaching loudly.
11:13 Caleb: Lana Stefanac gets 2 points for the takedown against her Brazilian opponent.
11:14 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
anyone see brown belt middle weight fight between Matt Cooper from Australia and (possible\y)Leonardo da Silva
11:15 [Comment From Mchapman]
55 athletes competing in the Absolute division - there seems to be a lack of agreement on the brackets
11:15 Caleb: Lana Stefanac is now playing guard against her opponent who is attempting to pass from standing.
11:16 Caleb: Relson Gracie’s son Rhalan will be competing on mat 2 shortly.
11:16 Caleb: Lana Stefanac remains up 2-0. She’s now playing from full guard.
11:18 Caleb: Gabrielle Garcia is fighting an unidentified Gracie Barra opponent on mat 5.
11:18 Caleb: JT Torres is warming up for the finals listening to his iPod, pacing back and forth…
11:20 Caleb: JT Torres is now in action on mat 3.
11:21 Caleb: Michelle Nicolini loses her match against her Alliance opponent as time runs out. She held her in that triangle attempt the entire match. Her opponent got a takedown early in the match.
11:21 Caleb: Gabi Garcia (Alliance) is still standing at the 3 minute mark with her GB opponent. No score yet.
11:22 Caleb: Nyjah Easton (Lloyd Irvin) pulls guard against her Japanese opponent.
11:22 Caleb: The very long and lean Rhalan Gracie pulls guard against his Check Mat opponent.
11:22 [Comment From Guest]
whats up with rhalan?
11:22 [Comment From Guest]
jt vs who in the finals?
11:23 Caleb: I don’t know JT’s opponent. He’s against a Barra guy in a blue gi.
11:23 Caleb: Lana Stefanac wins 2-0 as time runs out.
11:23 [Comment From rdbjj]
Ryan Hall got third@bown belt feather
11:25 Caleb: Val Worthington is up against the Australian Machado brown belt (name escaping me! Sorry!) Worthington gets the takedown and is up 2-0.
11:25 Caleb: JT is tied 0-0 in his match against his GB opponent, who is trying to pass JT’s cloased guard from standing.
11:26 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie is up 2-0 against his Check Mat opponent.
11:28 Caleb: Ian McPherson (Alliance) is now on mat 7 against a JJ Machado opponent.
11:29 Caleb: It is tied as Torres’ match ends. The score was 0-0 and both had one advantage and one penalty. GB goes crazy as the ref awards the decision to the GB competitor.
11:30 Caleb: Ian McPherson wins his first match.
11:30 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie wins 5-0 against his Check Mat opponent.
11:30 [Comment From fulton]
damn that sux but silver is no joke congrats jt
11:31 Caleb: Val Worthington continues up 2-0 but her opponent is threatening to pass her guard.
11:32 Caleb: Gabi Garcia wins a static match that was 0-0 and she was up by 2 advantages.
11:32 Caleb: Nyjah Easton loses to Sayaka Shioda (AACC).
11:33 [Comment From pierre]
GB competitor against Torres was Bruno Amorim????
11:33 [Comment From harley]
this decision is almost exactly what happened to JT @ pan am… what an amazing run for the champ
11:33 Caleb: Val Worthington’s opponent is Sophia McDermott. I remembered!
11:34 Caleb: Katie Weilbacher (Paragon) is on deck…
11:35 Caleb: McDermott is almost catching Worthington’s back - now Val is fighting off the mount with 30 seconds left…!
11:36 Caleb: Val Worthington wins. Sophia McDermott is clutching her collarbone nervously as she stands. Robert Drysdale is giving the ref an earful, claiming that McDermott deserved points at one point along the way.
11:37 Caleb: Katie Weilbacher is now on the amt against Karen Miller, a brown belt opponent from Roberto Traven.
11:38 Caleb: In a Humaita match-up , South African Penny Thomas is now up against Christy Thomas (no relation).
11:38 Caleb: Christy Thomas pulls closed guard on Penny.
11:40 Caleb: After 1.5 hours of deliberation, the male black belt absolute brackets have been decided! There are 56 competitors in the division. Marcelo Garcia is not among them.
11:41 Caleb: The official total number of competitors this weekend were 1,860, by the way.
11:43 [Comment From Helicon]
go katie!!
11:44 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Keep it coming guys!!!!
11:44 Caleb: Katie Weilbacher wins by armbar.
11:44 [Comment From Guest]
christy thomas update?
11:45 Caleb: Christy is on her side defending having her back taken by Penny.
11:45 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal is now up against a Japanese opponent on mat 1.
11:46 J Sho: who are the absolute competitors? any complaints at GB maybe getting 3 guys in there? who is repping alliance - just vella and tarsis i assume?
11:48 J Sho: Hard to imagine that in years past before you did the live blogging, you had to rely on text messages to get news from the Mundials!
11:48 Caleb: Both Alliance and Barra have more than 2 entrants but both have two official representatives (whose points would count towards the team total). Barra = Braulio Estima & Roger Gracie, and Alliance has Gabriel Vella & Tarsis Humphreys. (Thanks to IBJJF’s Mike Buckels for clarifying!)
11:48 [Comment From ca]
is comprido in absolute
11:48 Caleb: Comprido is not in the absolute.
11:49 Caleb: Penny Thomas defeats Christy Thomas.
11:50 [Comment From ninjamurf]
C-do you know how Corey did? Brown belt super heavy I think? His first match was against Michael Westbrook
11:50 Caleb: Kyra Gracie is now up against Sayaka Shioda on mat 8.
11:51 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie is back on mat 2 against a Roberto Traven competitor.
11:52 Caleb: Murf - I do not know about Corey.
11:52 Caleb: Kyra Gracie has a deep triangle sunk against Sayaka Shioda.
11:52 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal defeats her Japanese opponent by choke from the mount.
11:53 Caleb: Kyra get the tap from the triangle.
11:53 Caleb: Lana Stefanac wins again.
11:54 Caleb: Valerie Worthington is now up against Alliance’s Gabi Garcia on mat 1.
11:54 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie has pulled guard against his brown belt opponent from Roberto Traven.
11:54 Caleb: Garcia gets 2 points for the takedown on Worthington.
11:56 Caleb: Ian McPherson is now up 2-0 against his opponent. His opponent has 7 advantages to Ian’s 4.
11:58 Caleb: Ian McPherson wins 2-0 while defending a very deep collar choke in the final seconds!
12:00 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie wins a match that was tied 0-0 when time ran out! He was up 2 advantages to none!
12:00 Caleb: Val Worthington is down 5-0 against Gabi Garcia.
12:01 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Who was ian’s opponent?
12:01 [Comment From Guest]
Ian is the hardest guy to tap in the World
12:01 [Comment From robert]
anything on the open class blackbelt (males)
12:02 Caleb: Open class black belt has begun! But I do not recognize the competitors that are now in action.
12:03 [Comment From robert]
ok thanks
12:04 Caleb: Mike Fowler is now up against an opponent on mat 4.
12:04 [Comment From Mchapman]
Mike Fowler was called to the mat according to Graice mag twitter feed
12:04 Caleb: Gabi Garcia defeats Val Worthington 5-0 on points.
12:06 Caleb: Kurt Osiander is now up on mat 3.
12:06 J Sho: Did you get to attend the absolute bracket meeting again?
12:07 Caleb: @J-Sho - No media that I know of were allowed in the black belt absolute bracketing meeting this year.
12:11 Caleb: Naoya Uematsu is up against Edson Diniz on mat 5.
12:12 Caleb: Kurt Osiander is down 5-0.
12:13 Caleb: Mike Fowler finally broke the stalemate and is up 2-0 late in his match.
12:13 Caleb: Ian McPherson is now on the mat against a Gracie Barra opponent.
12:14 Caleb: Fowler wins 2-0 as time runs out against a larger opponent.
12:16 Caleb: Lana Stefanac is now up against Ana Carolina Vidal.
12:17 Caleb: Kurt Osiander lost 7-0 in his match.
12:17 Caleb: McPherson is in his GB opponent’s closed guard, and the score is 0-0 at the 4m10s mark.
12:19 Caleb: McPherson taps to his GB opponent. The official time was 5m26 seconds.
12:19 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie is back on the mats and pulls guard.
12:20 Caleb: Kyra Gracie has her American Top Team opponent in full guard on mat 8.
12:22 Caleb: Kyra’s match is tied 0-0 after 3m13s.
12:23 Caleb: Edson Diniz defeats Naoya Uematsu by a score of 6-0.
12:23 Caleb: Rhalan Gracie is up 2-0.
12:24 Caleb: Rhalan wins with a collar choke from closed guard. Relson Gracie is dancing in the stands!
12:26 Caleb: Rick Migliarese is up against Rodrigo Cavaca on mat 6! Cavaca pulls guard.
12:27 Caleb: Stefanac is up by two advantages over Vidal. Vidal is turtled.
12:28 Caleb: Leo Santos (UNIJJ) is making his debut at black belt on mat 4.
12:28 Caleb: Time is running out in the Kyra Gracie match. She’s working an omoplata but the ATT girl is defending.
12:29 Caleb: Katie Weilbacher is now up against Gabi Garcia!
12:29 Caleb: Kyra Gracie wins by toe hold as time is running out!
12:30 Caleb: Cavaca just locked a triangle around Migliarese!
12:30 Caleb: Migliarese taps and Cavaca gets the win at 4m56s.
12:31 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa (Robert Drysdale JJ) is now in action on mat 3.
12:32 Caleb: Roger Gracie will be on mat 3!
12:33 Caleb: Penny Thomas is now on mat 8 against a very tall Rodrigo Medeiros brown belt.
12:34 Caleb: Leo Santos is up 2-0 against his opponent, as is Abmar Barbosa in his match.
12:34 Caleb: Gabi Garcia is smothering Katie Weilbacher from side mount….
12:35 Caleb: Rhalan is now up against Ian McPherson!
12:35 [Comment From dokomoy]
All the black belt matches are from the absolute right? or are weight division matches also going on now?
12:35 [Comment From abdullah]
who is lovato fighting in his firs absoloute match
12:36 Caleb: -sorry, something odd happened with the comments; i will try to post them all now -
12:36 Caleb: Penny is defending a deep triangle attempt!
12:36 [Comment From scsubfighter]
Any news on Rexie Barnum?
12:36 [Comment From Max Power]
Any news on brown belt heavyweights?
12:36 [Comment From Tom Chess]
Anything on Nakapan???
12:36 Caleb: Haven’t seen Nakapan yet…
12:37 Caleb: McPherson gets 2 points for the takedown against Rhalan Gracie…
12:37 [Comment From JD]
where is Gabi Garcia from?
12:38 Caleb: Gabi Garcia is associated with Alliance now and from Brazil.
12:38 [Comment From abdullah]
kron gracie ??
12:38 Caleb: Kron’s not in the absolute.
12:39 Caleb: Leo Santos wins 4-0 as time runs out.
12:39 Caleb: Penny Thomas has escaped the deep triangle her long-legged opponent was going for…
12:40 Caleb: Luke Stewart is up on mat 4…
12:40 [Comment From JD]
thank you
12:40 [Comment From Jordon Schultz]
Awesome live blog! Thanks Caleb!
12:41 Caleb: Rhalan and Ian were trading footlocks and rolled out of bounds!
12:41 Caleb: Roger Gracie has mounted his opponent… not long now…
12:42 Caleb: At 3m23 seconds Roger chokes his opponent from the mount.
12:42 Caleb: Rhalan is taken down by ian. McPherson is up 4-2 at 6m52s.
12:43 [Comment From Dave]
yes awesome
12:43 [Comment From ben]
how did ryan hall do
12:43 [Comment From ninjamurf]
“Caleb: Roger Gracie has mounted his opponent… not long now… ”
12:43 [Comment From Tom Chess]
who did he choke??
12:43 [Comment From ninjamurf]
LOL reminds me of the stories when Rickson would get a position and the crowd would start a countdown
12:43 Caleb: No idea who Roger’s opponent was…
12:44 Caleb: Penny wins! And Rhalan Gracie loses 4-2 to Alliance’s Ian McPherson. Alliance is cheering like crazy!
12:45 [Comment From robert]
is the pyramid packed
12:45 Caleb: The pyramid is probably at half capacity.
12:47 Caleb: Luke Thomas is losing 9-4 at 6m57s.
12:49 Caleb: Romulo Barral is on deck on mat 5. Tarsis Humphreys is as well on mat 6.
12:49 Caleb: The heavily bearded Tarsis is now facing Raul Castillo.
12:49 [Comment From JD]
what team is Penny on now?
12:50 Caleb: Penny is part of Gracie Humaita via Lima Heredia.
12:51 Caleb: Luke Stewart loses 9-4 on points.
12:51 [Comment From Jordon Schultz]
Rogers opponent was Paulo Streckert per graciemag.
12:51 [Comment From LOA]
limao
12:54 [Comment From JD]
heard penny was training at Rodrigo M’s place?
12:58 Caleb: Tarsis holds a slight lead over Castillo. I can’t see the screen due to a cameraman being in the wya, but I believe he’s up 2-0.
12:58 Caleb: Sounds like Mike Fowler will face Braulio Estima!
12:59 [Comment From Alliance]
Ouch
12:59 [Comment From robert]
how much was it to get in
12:59 Caleb: @Robert - not sure! Maybe $10?
1:00 Caleb: The match with Raul Castillo is over- Tarsis Humphreys’ hand is raised by the ref.
1:00 [Comment From Jeff]
wow, braulio vs fowler!
1:00 [Comment From robert]
usually is thanx
1:00 [Comment From Alliance]
Apparently Tarsis swept Raul Castillo for 2-0
1:01 Caleb: Romulo Barral is up now. sinking a triangle already.
1:01 [Comment From Eric]
best place to see the tournament schedule/timetable online?
1:02 Caleb: @Eric - try here.
1:02 Caleb: Rafael Lovato Jr. is up against Abmar Barbosa.
1:02 Caleb: Penny Thomas is now going against Kyra Gracie! Things are boiling all over now!
1:03 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Yes. $10 to get in
1:03 [Comment From Eric]
awesome!
1:03 [Comment From robert]
than u ross
1:03 Caleb: Michael Westbrook is heading to mat 3…
1:04 Caleb: Lovato is on top in half guard over Barbosa…It’s still 0-0.
1:05 Caleb: Kyra is attempting an omoplata on Penny Thomas.. Penny is calm…
1:05 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Westbrook is fighting Corey!!!!!
1:05 [Comment From Jeff]
caleb is the man with the updates.. great stuff, Thanks!
1:05 [Comment From funch]
What belt is Westbrook, black?
1:05 Caleb: @Funch - he’s a brown belt…
1:06 Caleb: Lovato versus Barbosa is still 0-0 at 4m55s…
1:06 Caleb: Penny is up 2-0 over Kyra but still in that omoplata attempt…
1:06 [Comment From robert]
lovato will will win i hope lol
1:07 [Comment From abdullah]
Michael Westbrook trained at my gym before the worlds
1:07 [Comment From loa]
Yup caleb thanks for the updates
1:07 [Comment From abdullah]
r barral won via triangle choke
1:07 Caleb: Kyra’s now winning 2-2 with one advantage! Penny is turtled…
1:08 Caleb: Lovato is up 2-0 over Barbosa, standing in Barbosa’s lanky guard….
1:08 [Comment From robert]
is antonio braga neto in the open
1:08 Caleb: @Robert - I believe he is!
1:09 J Sho: damn, barra/gordo have 4 monsters in there then.
1:09 Caleb: Penny is now up 4-2…
1:10 [Comment From robert]
thanx caleb without these updates id go insane
1:10 [Comment From Tim L]
That’s the final Roger vs Neto
1:10 [Comment From Jeff]
whats up w/ fowler?
1:11 Caleb: @Jeff - Fowler is still on deck…
1:11 Caleb: Lovato just got two points for a take down and is now up 4-0.
1:11 J Sho: damn would be good to know the brackets
1:12 [Comment From Charlie]
Thanks for the updates. How did Weilbacher do?
1:12 Caleb: @Charlie - she lost to Gabi Garcia.
1:12 Caleb: Kyra and Penny are now tied 4-4! Less than a minute left!
1:12 [Comment From cb]
is fowler still with loyd irvin, i think ryan hall is brasa now.
1:13 Caleb: Lovato defeats Barbosa 4-0.
1:13 [Comment From robert]
penny!!!!!!!!!1
1:13 Caleb: Lana Stefanac and Gabi Garcia are now up on mat 1! Match up of the female heavyweights!
1:14 Caleb: Kyra defeats Penny Thomas by one advantage.
1:14 [Comment From Dan]
Kyra is hot
1:15 Caleb: Lana Stefanac gets a big takedown on Gabi Garcia and is up 2-0!
1:16 [Comment From loa]
so is penny
1:16 [Comment From ninjamurf]
was that the final for Kyra? Gold?
1:16 Caleb: Kyra will face the winner of Stefanac vs Garcia.
1:17 Caleb: Fowler versus Braulio Estima has just begun.
1:18 Caleb: Stefanaca has mounted Garcia! She’s now up 9-0!
1:18 [Comment From Jeff]
to bad for penny, good try!
1:18 [Comment From Dan]
romulo barral will win the absolute
1:18 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Westbrook/Corey?
1:18 Caleb: Westbrook beat Corey 3-0 I think.
1:19 J Sho: @Dan - he couldn’t beat Roger in 2007, why would he beat him now?
1:19 Caleb: Braulio Estima taps Fowler with an armbar at 2m27s.
1:19 [Comment From Tim L]
Go Braulio
1:19 [Comment From Charlie]
Thanks Caleb.
1:20 Caleb: Eduardo Telles is up on mat 5.
1:20 [Comment From Adam]
Braulio is a beast…
1:20 [Comment From Will]
Braulio v. Roger in final!
1:20 [Comment From Tom Chess]
damn it
1:20 [Comment From Brandon]
nice
1:20 [Comment From Dan]
because he had a bad knee and i think hes better technicaly
1:20 [Comment From John]
Thanks for the coverage Caleb!
1:20 [Comment From Jeff]
Braulio’s closed gaurd is too gooood!
1:22 [Comment From robert]
@dan im sure hes gotten better
1:22 [Comment From Elyse]
TBD Caleb! Nice set up with this cover it love thing.
1:22 Caleb: Rodrigo Cavaca (Check Mat / Leo Vieira) is up and in open guard on mat 6.
1:22 J Sho: i dunno, Roger beats all the barra guys when they spar, i don’t think they will mentally be up for it if they face him.
1:23 Caleb: Lana Stefanac is beating Gabi Garcia all over the place and is up 16-0! Looks like it will be Kyra Gracie versus Lana Stefanac in the final!
1:23 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Dan-yeah, but the 2007 match wasn’t even close. Roger was up 10-0 before submitting Romulo
1:23 J Sho: that will be a big weight difference with Kyra/Lana!
1:23 Caleb: Stefanac goes to give Garcia a hug after the match and Garcia refuses.
1:24 [Comment From Dan]
still cheering for romulo.. to bad cobrinha isnt in it tho because he would medal
1:24 [Comment From Guest]
what a sore loser
1:25 Caleb: Max Carvalho (Barra) wins by triangle from the mount.
1:26 Caleb: Big Rodrigo Cavaca’s dangerous guard is at work again. He’s attempting an omoplata agains this opponent, but ends up sweeping instead.
1:26 [Comment From Tim L]
JSho, Braulio Roger could happens, what do you reckon
1:26 [Comment From steve finan]
J sho is roger and Braulio only having one fight then the final ?
1:26 [Comment From abdullah]
WHO IS RODRIGO CAVAC UP AGAINST
1:26 Caleb: @Abdullah - don’t know, sorry!
1:26 Caleb: Roger Gracie is now up against Soluco (Alliance)!
1:26 [Comment From jim]
was Rhalan gracie vs Ian Mcpherson a semi-finals match?
1:27 Caleb: @Jim - that was the final I believe.
1:27 [Comment From Robert Sison]
Damn I want Braulio’s guard game!
1:27 [Comment From Will]
I said it once and I”ll say it again…. Roger v. Braulio in final, and Roger submits him.
1:27 Caleb: Cavaca beats Bruno Bastos.
1:27 [Comment From Pridetv]
Thx for the feed.
1:28 J Sho: @steve i wouldn;t have thought so, there are 55 guys or so in the absolute
1:28 [Comment From Jeff]
Caleb, is Leo V there coaching?
1:28 Caleb: @Jeff - I believe I’ve seen him. My head is spinning..!
1:28 [Comment From Robert Sison]
It would be awewome if Braulio beat Roger.
1:29 [Comment From steve finan]
im just realising it was a prediction not a result… just joined
1:29 [Comment From Pridetv]
Iwatched ian rhalan. Great match. Couple of take downs not scored by ref for ian
1:29 Caleb: Roger Gracie defeated Soluco at the 2m21s mark. I missed the submission, sorry!
1:30 [Comment From Jeff]
keep it up Caleb your ripping! thanks again!!
1:30 [Comment From San]
Garcia shows poor sportsmanship, again.
1:30 [Comment From steve finan]
he’s going quickly
1:30 J Sho: @steve - you’ll have to buy him a new trophy cabinet ;o)
1:30 [Comment From ninjamurf]
dont blink when roger is fighting! lol
1:30 [Comment From abdullah]
the sub was a gullitine
1:30 [Comment From 415ers]
thx caleb this kicks ass
1:31 [Comment From steve finan]
thanks for this Caleb … invaluable
1:31 Caleb: Big Antonio Braga Neto is now in action on mat 5! Watch out everyone!
1:31 [Comment From Will]
Caleb, are the open class brackets online?
1:31 Caleb: @Will - nope
1:31 [Comment From Pridetv]
Which Garcia
1:32 Caleb: @Pridetv - They’re probably talking about Gabi Garcia.
1:33 Caleb: Braga Neto is coming in aggressively - pulls guard , sets up a triangle, and almost has it in less than 40 seconds!
1:33 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
6am in australia we’ve been following you all night!!
1:33 [Comment From Jeff]
someone get Caleb a redbull or some coffee! LOL!
1:33 Caleb: @Jeff - thank u! lol
1:33 [Comment From H]
Is the absolute before the weight divisions?
1:34 Caleb: @H - yep
1:34 [Comment From robert]
@PRIDETV YEAH THERE NOT TALKING ABOUT MARCELO
1:34 [Comment From abdullah]
telles just won his match
1:34 Caleb: Braga Neto is up 2-0 and is on top in tight side control.
1:34 [Comment From Jordon Schultz]
Caleb, can you please pee in your seat so we can keep getting these great updates.
1:35 Caleb: @Jordan - :/
1:35 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
Awesome. Just got on here!!
1:35 [Comment From abdullah]
i think neto will close the open class
1:35 J Sho: @H they do the absolute until they have the final set (which will be tomorrow) and then they will do the weight categories up to the quarter finals
1:35 [Comment From Guest]
find a cup!
1:35 [Comment From San]
What kind of smiley is that?
1:36 J Sho: the kind you use when someone asks you to pee in a cup in your chair
1:36 Caleb: Leo Santos (UNIJJ) is up against an unidentified opponent.
1:37 [Comment From Jim]
Sorry internet cut out. Is there any news on Travis Tooke?
1:37 Caleb: @Jim - don’t have any news on him
1:38 [Comment From Dan]
whats everyones prediction for black belt feather later on today?
1:38 [Comment From Jimmy]
was the Penny vs Kyra match controversial
1:38 Caleb: @Jimmy - I would say it was not…
1:39 [Comment From Mchapman]
Cobrinha, Mendes, Bruno and Reis are the favorites (with reason)
1:40 [Comment From abdullah]
@ dan rafeal mendez and cobrihna
1:40 [Comment From Sete]
Is Matt Jubera in the open?
1:40 [Comment From Dan]
Cobrinha will kill
1:41 Caleb: Rodrigo Cavaca is now up against…. Tarsis Humphreys!!!
1:41 [Comment From abdullah]
@ sete no he is not
1:41 Caleb: Leo Santos is still tied 0-0 against his opponent at 4m46s.
1:41 [Comment From abdullah]
thats an interesting fight
1:41 J Sho: @dan, mendes and cobrinha are on one side of the bracket, frazatto and reis on the other, should make for some great semis.
1:42 Caleb: Cavaca is working the de La Riva guard on Tarsis…
1:43 Caleb: Romulo Barral just began on mat 5. Don’t know his opponent…
1:43 [Comment From Sete]
I wondered if that was you Abdullah, Got brown today (of topic).
1:43 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
Will the open class final be decided today? Then contested tomorrow?
1:43 [Comment From Dan]
i see frazatto and cobrinha in the finals.. and Cobrinha finishing by taking the back
1:43 [Comment From abdullah]
when is lovato gonn fight next
1:44 J Sho: @dan or maybe anothe footlock
1:44 Caleb: Romulo Barral is defending a footlock, but ends up taking his opponent’s back. Looks like he has the choke!
1:45 Caleb: Romulo does get the tap. I can predict the future!
1:45 Caleb: The time in Romulo’s match was 1m54s.
1:45 Caleb: Leo Santos is still tied 0-0 at 7m18s.
1:46 Caleb: Tarsis is fighting hard to pass Cavaca’s difficult (and large) guard.
1:46 [Comment From Guest]
has dustin denes competed yet?
1:46 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
@Jason - If it’s like last year, then yes. The absolute final 2 will be decided today
1:46 [Comment From Dan]
haha that would be the 3rd time catching a footlock.. Romulo is a finisher!
1:47 J Sho: @ross - looks like the ibjjf saw your skills with grouping people by gategory and stole the idea this time!
1:47 Caleb: Michael Westbrook loses 3-0. Not sure of his opponent’s name.
1:47 Caleb: I should mention Leo Santos is up by 5 advantages despite being tied at 0-0.
1:47 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
thats what I thought. Thanks Ross!
1:49 Caleb: 6m15s have passed in the Tarsis / Cavaca match and I believe it’s still 0-0. (Cameraguy permanently in the way over there…)
1:49 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Westbrook should have fought Kevin Kornemann after Corey?
1:49 Caleb: Leo Santos wins by those advantages.
1:50 Caleb: Gabriel Vella (Alliance) is no up on mat 4 against a much smaller opponent.
1:50 [Comment From abdullah]
did vella fight yet
1:50 [Comment From Jeff]
did u get that redbull or coffee yet caleb?
1:50 Caleb: @Jeff - no but I actually brought a red bull. I haven’t had time to open it!
1:50 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
You’re welcome. I don’t know whether or it they got the idea from me, but I’m glad they’re doing it now
1:50 [Comment From abdullah]
r. barral will face telles or braga neto
1:51 J Sho: damn, that will be a great match, i think braga will overpower eduardo
1:52 Caleb: Tarsis is now defending a footlock from Cavaca, 40 seconds left…
1:53 Caleb: Leo Nogueira, who won the brown belt absolutes yesterday, was just eliminated in his weight division. Heavy arguing from Alliance ensues….
1:53 Caleb: Cavaca eliminates Tarsis Humphreys! Time runs out and the ref raises his hand! (Still can not see the score on that mat at all).
1:54 Caleb: Braga Neto versus Telles now!!!!
1:54 [Comment From Dan]
both braga and barral will beat telles
1:55 [Comment From abdullah]
thats gonn be a good fight
1:55 [Comment From Marcovia]
telles is the man! best of luck goes out to him!
1:55 Caleb: Surprisingly, Vella’s still tied 0-0 in his match.
1:56 Caleb: Anyone want to guess the position Telles is in?
1:57 Caleb: Vella gets 2 points for the takedown in his match. It’s 4m4s.
1:57 [Comment From Jeff]
Vella’s a beast!
1:57 J Sho: @caleb octopus?
1:57 [Comment From Noriega]
Just got on…gues this is the Absolute??
1:57 [Comment From Mike from Arizona]
guard
1:57 [Comment From Guest]
crane?
1:57 [Comment From abdullah]
ill give a wild guess turtle guard????
1:57 [Comment From Marcovia]
lol just trained with him not too long ago and he showed many good positions for his turtle guard!
1:58 Caleb: Telles is in….. turtle!
1:58 [Comment From loa]
mission control
1:58 [Comment From Dan]
turtle
1:58 [Comment From Mchapman]
Turtle? he must be in trouble…
1:59 Caleb: It’s still 0-0 between Braga Neto and Telles. Braga Neto can’t pry him open yet….
1:59 [Comment From tigah]
name dropper heaven in here lol
1:59 [Comment From Jeff]
marcovia= name dropper! lol
1:59 [Comment From abdullah]
@ CALEB lol
1:59 [Comment From Marcovia]
must be in trouble???? i have seen telles shake the guys hand and then drop tp the turtle position in matches.
2:00 Caleb: Vella gets the tap at 6m51s. I missed what the sub was. But the score was 12-0.
2:00 [Comment From Marcovia]
lol. little bit lol
2:00 [Comment From Dan]
i hate that turtle
2:00 [Comment From Mchapman]
(sarcasm button off)
2:00 [Comment From Noriega]
How did JT Torres do?
2:00 [Comment From Marcovia]
im very glad this is on here! im sick to my stomach that i cant be in cali for this!
2:01 J Sho: JT lost to someone from gb in the final
2:02 Caleb: Braulio Estima is now up against another tall lanky guy in a blue gi. They both pull guard at the same time and almost explode.
2:02 [Comment From abdullah]
torres got 2nd
2:02 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
any idea who JT lost to? and how?
2:02 [Comment From abdullah]
lol
2:02 J Sho: lol
2:03 [Comment From abdullah]
how is the telles match
2:03 [Comment From Noriega]
must of been a good one.
2:04 Caleb: 9 minutes have passed and Telles is still kinda in turtle. Braga Neto has 2 advantages despite a score of 0-0.
2:05 Caleb: Braga Neto wins by those 2 advantages over Eduardo Telles. The score remained 0-0 when time ran out.
2:05 Caleb: Braulio Estima just won. I missed the sub there, but it was at the 3m50s mark.
2:05 [Comment From Noriega]
Caleb do you know who beat JT in the final?
2:05 Caleb: @Noriega - no, it was some GB guy I don’t know.
2:06 Caleb: Lovato Jr. is tied 0-0 against his opponent, who is in Lovato’s open guard.
2:07 Caleb: Leo Nogueira (Alliance) is refusing to leave the mat after a decision he didn’t agree with earlier.
2:08 Caleb: He took off the green/yellow belt for a moment, and now has put it back on.
2:08 Caleb: Keep in mind he’s been sitting on that mat since 1:53pm.
2:09 [Comment From Mchapman]
Braulio won by triangle on Thiago Gaia
2:09 [Comment From rdbjj]
so neto vs barral?
2:10 Caleb: Wow. The ref has two more competitors out there and only upon him starting the match does Nogueira decide to leave.
2:10 Caleb: Cavaca is back on mat 6.
2:11 Caleb: Lovato Jr. still remains tied 0-0 against his opponent.
2:11 [Comment From Max Power]
lol, Any other brown heavyweight updates?
2:11 [Comment From Mchapman]
yep
2:11 [Comment From kemail]
Caleb is the absolute bracket somewhere to find?
2:11 J Sho: someone needs to take a pic of it and post it
2:11 J Sho: is cavaca on braulio’s side of the bracket or roger’s i wonder?
2:12 Caleb: @kemail - no it’s not available. It was only created this morning after a meeting between the heads of all the camps.
2:12 Caleb: Cavaca and his opponent are seated and their legs are in a messy spaghetti.
2:13 [Comment From Alliance]
Braulio submitted Thiago Gaia at 2min50s with a triangle choke
2:13 [Comment From dokomoy]
Is there any good reason they don’t make the black belt absolute bracket when they make the rest of the brakets?
2:13 [Comment From kemail]
too bad, im goin crazy here (in Holland) thx for the good work though bro
2:14 Caleb: It’s 8m36s into the match and Lovato is still ited 0-0.
2:14 [Comment From Will]
Caleb, can’t you send one of your staff to take a photo of it and upload it? A la J Sho’s suggestion. Maybe on the way back from bringing you lunch.
2:14 J Sho: i’d do it if i were there :o(
2:14 Caleb: @Will - LULZ re: my staff!
2:15 Caleb: Cavaca appears in control in his match but I can’t see what’s really going on due to that one cameraguy being in the way. If I were more mobile I’d move to see the scoreboard.
2:16 J Sho: @dokomoy - they only take registration for the black belt absolute at the tournament and they have torturous discussions to determine who will represent each academy (will all the senior guys taking part in the discussion)
2:16 Caleb: Lovato wins 3 advantages to 1 in a deadlocked match.
2:16 J Sho: check out caleb’s article from last year: http://thefightworkspodcast.com/2008/06/11/how-are-brackets-made-for-the-bjj-mundials-open-division/
2:17 Caleb: Oh my, a clash of the titans: Gabriel Vella (Alliance) versus Leo Santos (UNIJJ).
2:18 [Comment From Alliance]
tell the camera guy to move just because some guys in internet told you to do so LOL
2:18 [Comment From Guest]
whats the best way to find a list of competitors?
2:18 [Comment From Will]
Nice post from the graciemag_br twitter.
2:18 [Comment From Will]
QUARTAS-DE-FINAL: Calasans x Cavaca; Braulio x Leandro Santos ou Vella; Braga Neto x Romulo Barral; Roger x Lovato ou Alexandre Seconi.
2:18 [Comment From dokomoy]
@Jsho I read about how they go about it, it just seems to me if they can make all the other brackets ahead of time they ought to be able to do it with the blackbelts(also I wonder if it’s fair to the guys competing from smaller camps)
2:20 Caleb: Steve Hall is rocking our gi patch on mat 3! Nice!
2:21 J Sho: wow, calasans is int he 1/4’s well done him
2:21 Caleb: Leo Santos and Gabriel Vella are tied 0-0 at 3m48s. Vella is now being attended to by the medic for something on his foot.
2:21 [Comment From Alliance]
Why is this black belt absolute bracket run before weight classes again? Would it not be logical to run it AFTER weight classes?
2:21 [Comment From Magio]
Wow
2:21 [Comment From kemail]
its not about fair, its about hwat you have done recently and lately and the big guys decide the brackets, kinda like in tennis wo the offcial ranking
2:21 [Comment From Guest]
caleb can anyone wear your patch or only sponsored fighters
2:21 Caleb: @Guest - anyone!
2:22 [Comment From ROBERT]
cool
2:23 Caleb: Cavaca loses to Claudio Calazans!
2:23 [Comment From loa]
you can buy one click the link
2:23 [Comment From dokomoy]
@kemail - it’s not the same at all. In tennis matchups are based on ratings(which are done entirely by a computer) They also don’t have to take into consideration team affiliations or anything
2:23 [Comment From johnny]
what’s the word on telles?
2:24 Caleb: @Johnny - Telles lost to Braga Neto on advantages.
2:24 Caleb: Vella and Santos are still tied 0-0, no advantages.
2:24 [Comment From Magio]
Nice girls going noe
2:24 [Comment From Alaina]
Did I miss the result of Kyra vs Lana? Have they fought yet?
2:24 Caleb: Kyra versus Lana will take place tomorrow I think…
2:25 [Comment From kemail]
@dokomoy, thats why i said kinda
2:25 [Comment From johnny]
@celebdang ;(
2:25 [Comment From Alaina]
thx caleb!
2:25 [Comment From dokomoy]
@caleb graciemag confirms that kyra and Lana are fighting tommorow
2:25 [Comment From kemail]
tomorrow is the womens absolute final
2:26 Caleb: Vella and Leo remain tied 0-0 at 6m22s.
2:26 Caleb: Sophia McDermott is up against a woman from American Top Team.
2:27 [Comment From Jeff]
whats up with Vella and Leo?
2:27 [Comment From Vita Team]
Portugal is with you guys aswell!!
2:28 Caleb: @Vita - welcome Portugal!
2:28 Caleb: look out - a same day rematch between Lana Stefanac and Gabi Garcia!
2:29 [Comment From kemail]
caleb, u da man, im goin to sleep 11.30 pm here ..thx
2:29 [Comment From Tim L]
You deserve a gold medal for this caleb
2:29 J Sho: those two would make some of the men’s super pesado players look small
2:30 Caleb: @Lufex - solo se puede leer sobre el campeonato por el momento (hasta el DVD)
2:30 [Comment From Lufex]
en donde se puede ver el campeonato de jiu jitsu?
2:30 [Comment From Magio]
Phillippines aldo
2:30 Caleb: Vella is up 2-0 over Santos now.They’re standing again.
2:31 Caleb: Robert Drysdale is now cheering his wife Michelle Nicolini, who’s competing in her weight division now.
2:31 Caleb: Stefanac is on top of Garcia in half guard; score is 0-0 at the 2m39 mark.
2:32 Caleb: Gabriel Vella beats Leo Santos 2-0 in Santo’s debut tourney as a black belt.
2:32 Caleb: Roger Gracie will be up against Rafael Lovato Jr in a moment!!!!!!
2:32 J Sho: quick stats, 6 current or former mundials black belt champs left in the absolute - Roger is only former winner of the Absolute tho.
2:32 [Comment From Grace Barra Boston]
Any word on Marlon Xavier (GB) Black Belt Super?
2:32 [Comment From dokomoy]
from graciemag: Calasans beats Cavaca! He will face Roger or Lovato, who just eliminated Alexandre Ceconi by advantages (3-1)
2:33 [Comment From Alaina]
GO LANA!
2:33 [Comment From Zawi]
Any Baret Yoshida results?
2:33 J Sho: wieght categories for black belts not started
2:33 Caleb: @Zawi - haven’t seen Baret Yoshida yet today…
2:33 [Comment From Jeff]
hope calebs fingers hold up!
2:33 [Comment From Alliance]
Yeah but is not Xande the current ruling champ
2:33 J Sho: no way, calasans beat cavaca???
2:33 [Comment From Grace Barra Boston]
thanks
2:33 J Sho: @alliance, erm yes, hence i said former winner
2:34 Caleb: Stefanac is controlling the big Gabi Garcia again - she’s up 7-0 and in side mount.
2:34 [Comment From Zawi]
thanks!!!
2:34 [Comment From Dan]
who is romulo fighting next
2:34 [Comment From clubfoot]
roger vs. Lovato, sweet
2:34 [Comment From Magio]
What mat number
2:34 Caleb: Roger Gracie vs Lovato Jr will be on mat 3 I believe.
2:34 [Comment From Alliance]
when do the weight categories for BB start, today?
2:34 [Comment From Alliance]
ok J Sho, my bad 
2:35 J Sho: @dan romulo vs braga neto
2:35 Caleb: Sophia McDermott is losing 2-0 to the ATT lady.
2:36 Caleb: Roger and Lovato are grip fighting.
2:36 [Comment From dokomoy]
Rommulo is fighting Antonio Brago Neto
2:36 [Comment From phil]
The reason they changed the absolute is because many competitors would not compete or would drop from the bracket because they would get tired. So they moved the absolute to the day before the black belt weight classes. Now more competitors compete in the absolute.
2:36 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
Roger vs Lovato Jr…that will be good!
2:36 [Comment From Jeff]
is xande coaching Lovato against Roger?
2:37 Caleb: @Jeff - I can’t see Xande over there but I do see Saulo. Roger just got 2 points fot the takedown.
2:37 [Comment From Dan]
roger will sub lovato
2:38 Caleb: Sophia McDermott loses 2-0 to the ATT lady.
2:38 Caleb: Lana Stefanac is up 9-0 over Gabi Garcia. Garcia looks gassed.
2:38 Caleb: Roger is now up 9-0 over Lovato.
2:39 [Comment From Magio]
Thank you
2:39 [Comment From Alliance]
@Phil but by doing that competitors get tired before the actual weight classes
2:39 [Comment From clubfoot]
hope not
2:39 [Comment From Vita Team]
Caleb has anybody closed brackets this Mundials? You know…team mates not fighting.
2:39 Caleb: @Vita - I don’t recall any of that yet.
2:39 Caleb: Roger is mounted on Lovato, looking for the choke…
2:39 [Comment From Tim L]
They have to sort ppv for this!!!!! Aaargh
2:39 [Comment From Guest]
wow
2:40 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
are Roger and Brago Neto on opposite sides of the brackets?
2:40 Caleb: Roger Gracie chokes Rafael Lovato Jr. from the mount at 4m7s.
2:40 J Sho: boa
2:40 Caleb: Romulo Barral and Antonio Braga Beto are now up!!!
2:40 [Comment From simco]
wow @ roger
2:40 [Comment From steve finan]
lavato is doomed
2:40 [Comment From dokomoy]
@caleb the girl from ATT is Juliana Borges
2:40 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
WOW @ Roger!
2:40 [Comment From Mike]
GB did it in my division (White Belt Mens Senior 1). I placed 3rd =)
2:40 [Comment From Tim L]
LOL surprise
2:41 [Comment From Jeff]
can anyone beat Roger w/ no Xande
2:41 [Comment From Oliver]
well done roger.
2:41 [Comment From Will]
Go Roger!
2:41 [Comment From Dan]
go Romulo!
2:41 J Sho: will be interesting to see if roger can win super pesadoa nd absolute all with subs - roger and xande cam close in 2006, the only match they were in with no sub was their final
2:41 Caleb: Romulo is on top in half guard. The score is 0-0 after one minute.
2:42 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Caleb, when is Final of absolute? Tomorrow?
2:42 [Comment From Mike]
As in, GB shutout the White Belt Mens Senior 1 Lightweight.
2:42 [Comment From Tim L]
How many minutes total fighting has roger done must be less than 10
2:42 [Comment From Will]
@oliver: teddy bravo?
2:42 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go Romulo
2:43 J Sho: @will nah teddy must be there watching live?
2:43 Caleb: At the 2m33s mark, Barral is still on top in half guard over Braga Neto.
2:43 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Can’t wait to See Kron!
2:43 [Comment From Will]
@jsho, of course, duh, sorry oliver, nevermind.
2:44 [Comment From Magio]
Mat 5?
2:44 [Comment From phil]
@Alliance That is why many do not compete in the absolute and the weight–Only the very best. the change made the absolute bracket better. remember winning the absolute is considered more prestigious then winning your weight bracket.
2:44 [Comment From Styrkur]
Neto has a good half guard
2:44 [Comment From ascension ny]
any advantages?
2:44 Caleb: Romulo has one advantage over Braga Neto.
2:44 [Comment From Oliver]
plz, can anyone tell me how Bruno alves lost in middle weight divison, brown belt :p
2:45 Caleb: Barral just got the pass! He’s up 3-0 over Braga Neto!
2:45 [Comment From Magio]
When does kron go
2:45 [Comment From Dan]
because gabriel goulart is amazing!
2:45 [Comment From Styrkur]
nice
2:46 Caleb: At 5m09s, Barral gets another pass. He’s up 6-0 over Braga Neto!!!
2:46 Caleb: Brauilio and Vella are up in a moment on mat 4!
2:46 [Comment From Oliver]
lol. I did not know Goulart. Where is he from ?
2:46 [Comment From Styrkur]
omg
2:46 [Comment From Styrkur]
Damnnn
2:46 [Comment From Styrkur]
Neto’s going down
2:47 Caleb: BARRAL JUST TAPS BRAGA NETO WITH A BRUTAL COLLAR CHOKE! 6m09s!
2:47 J Sho: wow
2:47 Caleb: Barral just about had his back when he sunk the choke.
2:47 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go Braulio!
2:47 [Comment From Magio]
Who won on mat 3
2:48 [Comment From Dan]
He is from sao paulo
2:48 [Comment From dokomoy]
I’m not shocked at how well Barral is doing. I got to roll with him a few times and he was easily the best guy I’ve rolled with
2:48 [Comment From ascension ny]
porra
2:48 [Comment From ninjamurf]
wow!
2:48 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
WOW>>>Braga is gone!
2:48 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
holy shit!
2:48 J Sho: @oliver, Goulart is from Alliance - former purple belt mundials champ
2:48 [Comment From Dan]
YA! nice barral.. does that mean hes in the final?
2:48 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
who is left in the abs?
2:48 [Comment From ninjamurf]
LOL and Barral isn’t even one of the GB reps right?!
2:48 [Comment From Tim L]
OMB go Barra
2:48 J Sho: no he’ll fight braulio
2:48 J Sho: braulio/vella vs barral & roger vs calasans
2:48 [Comment From Oliver]
Thx J Sho.
2:48 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Kron’s fighting at 5pm middle weight division been up all night it’s nearly 8am and Caleb keeps coming the the awesome coverage… can’t sleep!
2:49 Caleb: Braulio is fighting off Vella with Estima’s crazy guard.
2:50 [Comment From Styrkur]
Damn, I have to go to work in 20 mins!
2:50 [Comment From Oliver]
Did you guys see Lucas ROcha fights yesterday ? (purple belt)
2:50 [Comment From Sam]
Has lucas leite competed today yet?
2:50 Caleb: Michelle Nicolini (Robert Drysdale) is in action against Nyjah Easton (Lloyd Irvin).
2:50 [Comment From Jeff]
wow, braulio vs Vella, weren’t they team mates when Vella was with Barra?
2:50 [Comment From Styrkur]
Lucas Leite is in the same division as Kron
2:51 J Sho: @oliver - he won the purple medio in 2007 & 2008 i should have said
2:51 Caleb: Val Worthington just beat her opponent. Don’t know the other lady’s name.
2:52 [Comment From dokomoy]
@oliver I believe Rocha won his division yeasterday
2:52 [Comment From Tim L]
Jsho looks like the match everyone in the I’m uk wants to see is getting closer. Do you think they will
2:52 [Comment From steve]
and marcelo
2:52 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Kron Gracie article http://www.graciemag.com/news/144/ARTICLE/13697/2009-03-24.html
2:52 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go Val!
2:52 [Comment From Styrkur]
BJJ Revolution/ Carlson Gracie!!
2:52 [Comment From Oliver]
he was blue belt in 2008 lol.
2:52 Caleb: 0-0 between Vella and Braulio at 6m01s.
2:53 Caleb: Michelle Nicolini defeated Nyjah Easton by submission.
2:53 J Sho: @oliver - rochas is ze radiola’s (Braulio/Otavio/Vitor’s instructor) nephew iirc
2:54 Caleb: Luka Dias is in the guard of the very long-legged brown belt from Rodrigo Medeiros’ BJJ Revolution squad. It’s 4m45s in their match.
2:54 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
middle weight has SOO many people who could win! — stacked!
2:54 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
any update on braulio?
2:54 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Caleb I’d PAY for live video coverage of this event.. think about it for next year!
2:54 Caleb: @Nienaber I will get my staff on that
2:55 Caleb: Gabriel Vella is up by one advantage over Braulio Estima, score still 0-0. Time is 8m34s.
2:55 [Comment From gus oliveira]
what the black belt - heavy weight category will start?
2:56 [Comment From Oliver]
@ J Sho : i know he is one of my friend. I trained 1 month in his academy before europeans. Braulio was there too in holidays
2:56 [Comment From steve]
i’d pay!
2:56 [Comment From dokomoy]
@mark supposedly ESPN was interested in brodcasting it, but the IBJJF wanted too much money(this is according to someone from OTM)
2:56 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
LOL good one Caleb.. in your “spare” Time
2:56 [Comment From ROBERT]
caleb do u see a big superhevy brown belt white guy
2:56 [Comment From Kyle]
Good Stuff! Way to go Barral!
2:56 [Comment From Will]
Go Braulio!
2:56 Caleb: Braulio is sinking a triangle on Vella!
2:57 Caleb: Time ran out - the score was 0-0 and now both had an advantage!
2:57 Caleb: Let’s see whose hand is raised!?!?!?!
2:57 [Comment From Kyle]
Good Stuff! Way to go Barral.
2:57 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
@dokomoy hmmm greed shouldn’t keep this from us!
2:57 [Comment From steve finan]
braulio …go
2:57 [Comment From Oliver]
comon Braulio !!!
2:58 J Sho: damn
2:58 Caleb: Vella’s hand is raised by the ref!
2:58 J Sho: noooooo
2:58 [Comment From Will]
yikes!
2:58 [Comment From Alliance]
WHY
2:58 [Comment From Alliance]
WHYYYYYY
2:58 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
oh shit
2:58 [Comment From steve finan]
bollox
2:58 [Comment From Jeff]
graet win for vella!!
2:58 [Comment From Will]
crap
2:58 [Comment From Mike]
sweet! Alliance!!!!!!
2:58 [Comment From Oliver]
omggggggggggggggggggg F**K
2:58 [Comment From Tim L]
Noooooooooo
2:58 [Comment From Styrkur]
AWwwwwwwwwww
2:59 [Comment From Barca]
Luka Dias update plz
2:59 Caleb: Luka’s still in her opponent’s guard and the score is 0-0 at 9m21s.
2:59 [Comment From Alliance]
nice win for Vella
2:59 [Comment From Styrkur]
come on!!!!!!
2:59 [Comment From steve finan]
roger will kill him
2:59 [Comment From Alliance]
go ALLLLIIIAAANNCEEEE
2:59 [Comment From aashby]
gutted for braulio
2:59 Caleb: Leticia Ribeiro is now up against a brown belt I do not know.
2:59 [Comment From ROBERT]
yes VELLA
2:59 [Comment From Styrkur]
BRAULIO!!!!!
2:59 [Comment From Oliver]
btw, if you guys come in South of France this summer, come to train with us www.graciebarrasud.com . You are all welcome guys
3:00 Caleb: Very boring match with Luka and her BJJ Revolution opponent. But Luka’s hand is raised afterwards.
3:00 [Comment From Alliance]
thanks
3:00 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Well Vella gets his chance now so fair enough
3:01 [Comment From Alliance]
but I am from Alliance >.>
3:01 [Comment From Styrkur]
F*ck France, kidding.
3:01 [Comment From Barca]
megaton powa
3:01 [Comment From johnny]
What happened with Clark Gracie?
3:01 J Sho: So back with the stats, Calasans is the only one left who has never won the mundials @ black belt - he is also the lightest of the 4 - medio vs super pesado and meio pesado vs pesadissimo
3:02 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
I had a mate competing, middle weight brown belt - Matt Cooper, anyone know how he went?
3:02 Caleb: Kyra Gracie is now up against the ATT lady I mentioned before. Juliana Borges maybe?
3:03 Caleb: Leticia Ribeiro wins her match.
3:03 [Comment From rdbjj]
what team does calassans belong?
3:03 [Comment From Guest]
kyra vs att is this the final open class
3:03 [Comment From Oliver]
@ Styrkur - muahahah, France sucks in bjj, you are right muahahah
3:03 [Comment From Mark Nienaber]
Someone tell Kyra I love her
3:03 J Sho: calasans is Atos now
3:03 Caleb: Be nice everyone or face the banhammer
3:04 J Sho: @oliver, who teaches there these days, still Irmão?
3:04 [Comment From dokomoy]
@caleb it’s JUliana borges. I posted it before but it got caught in a wave of messages
3:04 [Comment From Sucuri]
Rominho vs Roger in the Final perhaps?
3:04 [Comment From Dan]
haha ya tell her i lover her to
3:04 [Comment From Rick]
Anyone see if Vicente Jr is competing now ?
3:04 [Comment From Styrkur]
@ Oliver - Haha, I heard you guys do well for Europe.
3:04 [Comment From Oliver]
yes, still :D. Do you know him ?
3:05 [Comment From Rick Mac]
Thanks caleb!
3:05 [Comment From Rick]
Vicente Jr is our Teacher
3:05 [Comment From Will]
@Rick Last I saw Vicente Jr was at the Intl Master and Seniors last year.
3:05 Caleb: Kyra is in Borges’ guard.
3:06 Caleb: Roger Gracie just stepped on the mat with Calasans.
3:06 [Comment From steve finan]
did Vella do enought to win… The triangle was a more substantial attack ? Or was Braulio too passive through out
3:06 J Sho: no, only know of him - ze radiola makes exceedingly fine black belts :o)
3:07 Caleb: @steve finan - :/
3:07 [Comment From Rick]
Will he in supposed to go at about 3 today
3:07 [Comment From Oliver]
We had Bruno alves as professor during 3 months . This guy is crazy, so good
3:07 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go ROGER!
3:07 [Comment From D.J.]
GO ALLLIANCE!!!!!!!
3:07 J Sho: @caleb, hey dude, we can’t see from the UK! what did vella get the nod for?
3:08 Caleb: Calasans just took ROger down and is winning 2-0!
3:08 J Sho: what time?
3:08 Caleb: Roger is now in Calasans’ gaurd at 1m37s.
3:08 [Comment From D.J.]
GO ALLLIANCE!!!!!!!
3:08 [Comment From Sucuri]
Ze Radiola is the Mr. Kipling of Jiu-jitsu?
3:09 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb can you tell me when Vicente Jr goes up
3:09 [Comment From steve finan]
what a shame
3:09 [Comment From Oliver]
@ J sho : ehehehe. Ze radiola is a king. Maybe the greatest man ive ever met
3:09 [Comment From Mchapman]
is that DJ of the Farmer clan?
3:09 [Comment From steve finan]
oh no
3:09 [Comment From Styrkur]
WTF!!!!
3:09 [Comment From simco]
no sweep points?
3:09 J Sho: @sucuri, lol, wondered if someone would get the reference
3:10 Caleb: Roger Gracie has opened Calasans’ guard and appears to be beginning to lay the weight down…
3:10 Caleb: Kyra has her opponent’s back and is up 11-0.
3:11 Caleb: Roger passes and is now up 3-2 over Calasans.
3:11 [Comment From Oliver]
@ Sucuri : he is just the best professor :p
3:11 [Comment From Sucuri]
@J Sho: Hehe. It is true though.
3:11 Caleb: Guess what happened now with Roger?
3:11 J Sho: mount & choke?
3:11 Caleb: HE MOUNTED! It’s 7-2 at 4m12s…
3:11 J Sho: steve and i know that from personal experience
3:11 J Sho: lol
3:12 Caleb: He’s laying down the choke, and Calasans taps at 4m32s.
3:12 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go Roger go!
3:12 [Comment From steve finan]
go roger … squish him
3:12 [Comment From Eduardo]
anybody knows what time black belt light division is starting?
3:12 [Comment From rdbjj]
so rominho vs vella and roger vs callasans
3:12 [Comment From Mark N]
WOO HOO Roger!
3:13 [Comment From steve finan]
He mounted
3:13 [Comment From Mark N]
Mount - Choke
3:13 [Comment From Styrkur]
nice!!!!
3:13 [Comment From steve finan]
and choking
3:13 [Comment From Styrkur]
NICE!!!!
3:13 [Comment From Sucuri]
@Oliver: Only met him the once.
3:13 [Comment From steve finan]
bye bye Calasan
3:13 [Comment From Styrkur]
Go ROGER!!!
3:13 [Comment From Guest]
haha hows kyra doing
3:13 Caleb: Kyra won her match.
3:13 [Comment From steve finan]
yeeeeessssss
3:13 [Comment From Guest]
sweet
3:13 [Comment From aashby]
unstoppable
3:13 [Comment From Mchapman]
he is a machine.
3:14 Caleb: Mario Reis just launches his opponent into the air with a sweep from the guard.
3:15 [Comment From Mark N]
Awesome Kyra!
3:15 [Comment From ash]
so just one more mount and choke to go for Roger then
3:15 [Comment From Chris Simamora]
Roger is incredible.
3:15 [Comment From Mark N]
Still mounted?
3:15 [Comment From Dan]
The feather has started?
3:15 J Sho: Reis is fighting Takumi Nakayama from Paraestra according tot he brackets
3:16 [Comment From Oliver]
@Caleb : Did you see the fights of Gunnar Nelson? This guy has just 3 years of jiu jitsu, he is amazing
3:16 Caleb: @Oliver - I saw some. Looks tough!
3:17 Caleb: Sayaka Shoioda is up against a Gracie Barra lady.
3:17 [Comment From Styrkur]
bye guys
3:17 [Comment From Styrkur]
gtg to work
3:17 [Comment From Israel]
has light feather black started yet?
3:17 [Comment From steve finan]
j sho and I can vouch for that.. certain things just cannot be stopped.. Roger is one of them. Its like a big dark cloud slowly spreading over you…
3:17 [Comment From Robert]
hey caleb i know its early but when the middleweights fight can u please let me know how rodrigo teixeria did and carlos diego ferreira
3:17 [Comment From Robert]
please
3:18 Caleb: Ana Carolina Vidal is in a tough match with a girl from Alliance.
3:19 [Comment From D.J.]
Damn Skippy!!
3:19 [Comment From Oliver]
bb styrkur.
3:19 [Comment From Eduardo]
so much Roger ass licking in this blog is making me dizzy
3:19 [Comment From Rick]
Light Feather should be starting any minute
3:19 Caleb: Sayaka Shioda defeats her GB opponent.
3:19 [Comment From Rick]
Our Teacher said he was up at around 3 to 3:30
3:19 [Comment From Armando]
How is Humaita doing?
3:19 [Comment From Oliver]
Next year, i will come in L.A . Watching is better than reading ahahahah
3:19 [Comment From steve finan]
we are biased … sorry
3:19 J Sho: @eduardo Steve and I are friends/students of his over here in england, only natural we should support him.
3:21 Caleb: remember everyone if you can make it to come grab coffee with us tomorrow before the action starts!
3:21 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
I miss Andre Galvao this year. DREAM 10 should be an MMA coming out party for him though.
3:22 [Comment From Eduardo]
understand guys..it’s cool
3:22 [Comment From Jeff]
Any word on Medio Pesado?
3:22 [Comment From Will]
@eduardo I trained with Roger for 2 years, as well.
3:22 [Comment From H]
Hard to argue with Roger being unstoppable.
3:22 [Comment From steve finan]
and with raised blood pressure after the take-down !!
3:22 [Comment From Mchapman]
the guy is in his 7th consecutive absolute finals, a little praise is justified, I think
3:22 J Sho: yeah galvao not being here is a shame - would love he and jacare and margarida to all be here
3:22 Caleb: Mario Reis is about to finalize a triangle. He’s up 10-0 anyhow…
3:23 Caleb: Reis wins his match.
3:24 Caleb: In a very deadlocked match (0-0 points, 0-0 advantages), Ana Carolina Vidal is eliminated by her Alliance opponent.
3:24 [Comment From Armando]
Are results being posted (brackets) anywhere? How is Gracie Humaita doing so far?
3:24 [Comment From Israel]
plz let me know how chad robichaux does…
3:24 [Comment From Oliver]
I can’t wait for the DVD :p
3:24 [Comment From aashby]
@eduardo: Not many other competitors left to cheer for.
3:24 [Comment From Jeff]
Any Light feather?
3:24 [Comment From ray]
caleb do you know how clark gracie did?
3:25 Caleb: @ray - I saw Clark Gracie lose at one point earlier today.
3:25 [Comment From Mark N]
Hey CALEB… THANKS MAN!!! you bloody rock!
3:25 [Comment From Robb]
Has Caio Terra fought yet??
3:25 [Comment From Oliver]
waiting for otavio and victor !!! Good luck my friends
3:25 [Comment From Eduardo]
you guys are doing a better job than 2 other blogs that I’m following. Thank you for the updates.
3:25 Caleb: @Eduardo - we try!
3:26 Caleb: Baret Yoshida is now in action on mat 3, defending a guard pass…
3:26 [Comment From Rick]
They should have this available on TV
3:26 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb great job…
3:26 [Comment From D.J.]
posting at 625pm in ATL….what a Delay!!!
3:26 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
Caleb, you dont try…YOU WIN! THANKS!!!
3:26 [Comment From Jeff]
Great blog!!! Somebody should try to fill in the brackets online somewhere.
3:26 [Comment From Jeff]
once again Caleb is da man!
3:27 [Comment From Alliance]
Caleb you ROCK
3:27 [Comment From Eduardo]
i agree Rick…it’s time
3:27 Caleb: Val Worrthington defeats a Gracie Barra opponent as time runs out!
3:28 Caleb: Welllington “Megaton” Dias is now on mat 6….
3:29 Caleb: Baret Yoshida is sinking his trademarked collar choke from the back / crucifix at the 4m35s mark…
3:29 Caleb: Baret Yoshida sinks the choke and the ref raises his hand.
3:29 [Comment From Robb]
Caleb, Has Caio Terra fought yet??
3:29 [Comment From loa]
war barret
3:29 [Comment From ben]
How did ryan hall do?
3:30 [Comment From Jeff]
Will Barral and Roger close out or fight
3:30 [Comment From Rick]
Vicente Jr, said he would call me when light feather was starting but I think his phone died
3:30 [Comment From Marco]
thank you Caleb! Really nice job here!
3:30 [Comment From Jeff]
caleb, did you drink that redbull yet?
3:30 [Comment From Alaina]
Holy cow! That’s huge for val. That’s my gal!!!
3:30 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
bring on Vella vs Barral
3:30 [Comment From Dan]
Bring out Cobrinha!!
3:30 [Comment From TOM CHESS]
Please watch for Leo Dalla !!!
3:30 [Comment From Guest]
Have the weight classes started yet?
3:30 [Comment From Mchapman]
yoshida and reis in a quarter final would be a damn good match…
3:31 Caleb: I
- have not seen Caio Terra fight
- or drank a red bull yet.
3:32 [Comment From rdbjj]
ryan hall got 3rd
3:32 [Comment From Guest]
What about Johnas Gurgel from ATT?
3:32 [Comment From Eduardo]
Has cobrinha fought yet?
3:32 Caleb: @Eduardo - I have not seen Cobrinha yet.
3:32 [Comment From abdullah]
vella will beat barral
3:33 [Comment From vinn]
How did JT Torres do?
3:33 [Comment From Jeff]
LOL!
3:33 [Comment From Barca]
Megaton fighting Scott DeWitt?
3:33 [Comment From Robb]
LOL Thank you sir, great job BTW
3:33 [Comment From Will]
@Caleb Do you still have that red bull un-opened?
3:33 [Comment From Mark N]
@rdbjj what division?
3:33 [Comment From Mchapman]
Cobrinha has a first round bye
3:33 [Comment From rdbjj]
jt got 2nd
3:33 J Sho: @jeff - fight, as they did in 2007 mundials absolute final
3:33 [Comment From D.J.]
8 min delay
3:33 [Comment From abdullah]
barral pulled spider guard on vella
3:33 [Comment From Sucuri]
JT got silver. Beaten by a guy from GB.
3:33 [Comment From Alaina]
gotta pull for scott in this one - he crucifixed me several times last month
3:35 Caleb: Barra’s Bianca Barreto is up by 2 over her opponent.
3:35 Caleb: Romulo Barral and Gabriel Vella are going at it on mat 5. Barral is working his spider guard.
3:35 [Comment From Israel]
any word on chad robichaux v joe capizzi?
3:35 [Comment From Jeff]
what happend with vella vs barral?
3:35 [Comment From Charles]
Has Jared Weiner of Lloyd Irvin fought yet?
3:35 [Comment From abdullah]
barral tries a sweep
3:35 [Comment From vinn]
JT is a beast
3:36 Caleb: It’s 0-0 and no advantages in the match between Vella and Barral. Vella is on top trying to get past Barral’s wily legs.
3:36 [Comment From loa]
any word on A brown belt named Jake Mapes
3:37 Caleb: Under four minutes remaining between Vella and Barral.
3:37 [Comment From Tactical]
I would love to see that vella barral match
3:37 [Comment From joao]
Mapes is still in it
3:37 [Comment From Mark N]
@tactical… next DVD
3:38 Caleb: Johnny Ramirez is up against a Gracie Barra opponent.
3:38 Caleb: Barral is sinking a triangle against Vella! He sinks it at 7m49s!!!!!
3:39 J Sho: boa!!
3:39 Caleb: Vella taps, evoking a big round of applause from the Barra presence.
3:39 [Comment From abdullah]
go vella
3:39 [Comment From loa]
@joao thanks man
3:39 [Comment From Dan]
Romulo To Win Absolute!!
3:40 [Comment From Mark N]
wow!! go barral!
3:40 [Comment From Tactical]
Yes!
3:40 [Comment From joao]
boa!!
3:40 Caleb: Bianca Barreto is still up 2-0 against her Gracie Humaita adversar at 8m06s.
3:41 Caleb: Johnny Ramirez is tied 0-0 with his Barra opponent.
3:41 Caleb: Ramirez is defending an omoplata attack…
3:42 Caleb: …which turns into a deep triangle! But Ramirez pops out!
3:42 [Comment From Robb]
Caleb has the Black belt - Male - Rooster to Light started?? This is where Caio will fight
3:42 [Comment From Andy]
So, it’s Roger and Romulo in the Absolute finals again?
3:42 [Comment From 2007 just called]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaUdnJyz7Lw
3:42 [Comment From Guest]
what setup did Barral use for the triangle on Vella?
3:42 [Comment From abdullah]
roger gracie is going to get 2nd open class title
3:42 [Comment From abdullah]
any word on the mendez brothers ??
3:43 Caleb: Okay I am going for a break! Nature calls. I tap to my bladder!
3:48 [Comment From abdullah]
lol
3:48 [Comment From Barca]
pee in a bottle imo
3:48 [Comment From Guest]
not acceptable. i want a refund!
3:48 [Comment From loa]
I thought you were going to pee in a cup
3:48 [Comment From Lyoto Machida]
Drink it!
3:48 [Comment From vinn]
How did Zak Maxwell do?
3:48 [Comment From Guest]
seeya caleb
3:48 [Comment From Jason Mereness]
Gracie vs Barral Flashback…Roger should be good to go!
3:48 Caleb: ok i am back. Ramirez is still fighting hard against his GB opponent!
3:48 Caleb: Time is running out and Ramirez is down by one advantage!
3:49 Caleb: In the very closing seconds Ramirez gets the pass! He wins 5-2!!
3:50 Caleb: Brad Court is now up…
3:51 Caleb: Rodrigo Texeira is up against a Gracie Barra opponent.
3:51 [Comment From Noriega]
Zak won his divion
3:51 [Comment From Guest]
zak maxwell git fisrt place
3:51 [Comment From esteban]
wow… exciting match.
3:51 [Comment From Rick]
I take it they are well behind schedule
3:51 [Comment From Barca]
@Caleb What happened with Megaton’s match?
3:51 Caleb: I believe Megaton won.
3:51 [Comment From abdullah]
celeso vincius fighting
3:51 [Comment From Alliance]
have they started medio?
3:51 [Comment From Rick Mac]
zak won his division yesterday
3:52 [Comment From abdullah]
nope they did not start medio
3:52 [Comment From Sim Go]
Did zak and hall go against each other?
3:52 Caleb: @Sim - I believe so. I was not here yesterday.
3:52 [Comment From Guest]
thanz caleb let me know how RODRIGO TEIXEIRA DOES
3:55 Caleb: Texeira wins by submission!
3:56 [Comment From Israel]
has chad robichaux (light feather/black) rolled yet?
3:56 Caleb: Brad Court is up 13-0, and full mounted…
3:56 Caleb: Kid Peligro just told me Baret Yoshida put someone to sleep while I was in the bathroom.
3:57 [Comment From Paramount student]
How did Brad court do?
3:57 [Comment From joao]
ramirez passa a guarda
3:57 [Comment From Jeff]
Zach won 4-2
3:57 [Comment From joao]
mapes dq reap perna
3:57 [Comment From Dan]
i would like to see Zak Maxwell vs Michel Langhi
3:58 [Comment From joao]
texiera bicho!! boa!!
3:58 [Comment From esteban]
Hey Caleb, do you know if Nakapan competed? Thanks..
3:58 [Comment From abdullah]
what division is texeiia in???
3:58 [Comment From Paramount student]
Yes!
3:58 [Comment From sete]
Zak beat hall
3:58 [Comment From Alliance]
I can not wait till Cobrinha and Marcello get to work
3:58 [Comment From Guest]
YEAH RODRIGO
3:58 [Comment From Keith]
go Brad!
3:59 Caleb: Court is up 20-0 with 2 minutes to go.
3:59 [Comment From Guest]
TEIXEIRA IS IN MIDDLE
3:59 [Comment From Mchapman]
by the bracket, it looks like yoshida put sam joseph to sleep - and has mario reis next!
3:59 [Comment From loa]
mapes got dq
3:59 [Comment From Paramount student - Glenn]
go Brad Court
3:59 [Comment From Andy]
Any word on Jonatas Gurgel? He’s in Barett’s division.
4:00 Caleb: Court is defending a deep armbar now! Wil he lose after being up by such a lead?
4:00 Caleb: We have our answer quickly. He’s out and now on top in half guard.
4:01 Caleb: Time runs out and Court wins 20-0.
4:01 [Comment From abdullah]
who is brad court
4:01 [Comment From Rusty]
I hope Mario Reis loses. He is such a ponce.
4:02 [Comment From Charles]
brad is laying the smack down!!!
4:02 [Comment From Quentin]
that would be a waste
4:02 [Comment From Paramount student - Glenn]
Whoo- Go Brad!
4:04 [Comment From Paramount student - Glenn]
Brad Court Paramount BJJ Instructor , team lloyd Irvin
4:04 [Comment From Stevo]
How has Carlos Lemos done?
4:04 [Comment From Charles]
Brad is Team Lloyd Irvin
4:04 [Comment From Team LI]
Brad is a Lloyd Irvin Black Belt
4:04 [Comment From Andy]
Thanks Caleb. I would give both of my weiners to see this tournament live.
4:07 [Comment From Quentin]
what happens tomorrow? black belt finals only?
4:07 [Comment From Israel]
any news on Light Feather/Black starting?
4:07 [Comment From tren long]
caleb you are the man, thanks!!!
4:07 Caleb: Rickson Gracie has arrived.
4:08 [Comment From Kyle]
wow. up 20-0 and almost lost to an armbar. that would have been a crazy upset
4:08 [Comment From Mchapman]
more updates please!
4:08 Caleb: Rafael Mendes is working a collar choke from his opponent’s back.
4:08 [Comment From Rusty]
Bow down!!!
4:08 [Comment From scsubfighter]
Ask Rickson about Kevin Casey!
4:09 [Comment From nino schembri]
caleb, when will you write for graciemag?
4:09 [Comment From ron]
sorry been away all day has kron competed yet? who won the brown belt super heavy any word on carlos melo?
4:09 J Sho: @scsubfighter - lol
4:10 Caleb: Rafael Mendes won his match.
4:10 J Sho: why did Guilherme go down a weight cat if he was the one who beat cobrinha? does he find it easier to cut?
4:10 [Comment From vinn]
lol
4:10 [Comment From Alaina]
LOL @scsubfighter
4:10 [Comment From Guest]
Carlos Melo won
4:11 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb If you see Vicente Jr from DeLaRiva fighting can you tell me how it goes ?
4:11 J Sho: hang on, mixed up my mendes
4:11 [Comment From Mchapman]
graciemag site has crashed (traffic probably)
4:11 [Comment From Guest]
CALEB THE RODRIGO TEIXEIRA YOUR TALKING ABOUT IS IN MIDDLE RIGHT
4:12 Caleb: Naoya Uematsu is now going on mat 3, in his opponent’s guard.
4:12 [Comment From Mchapman]
no, guilherme was choked out by Cobrinha and Raphael won by points. Bruno Frazatto is also in the division
4:13 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto is now up on mat 2. The two pull guard at the same time and now find themselves facing each other seated.
4:13 [Comment From abdullah]
rfeal mendez is the man
4:13 [Comment From Rick]
Is Light Feather done with yet ?
4:13 [Comment From Guest]
how did ricardo miglarese do in his first match?
4:13 [Comment From Barca]
haha
4:14 J Sho: Rick Migs hasn’t had one in his category yet - he got subbed by cavaca in the absolute
4:14 [Comment From tren long]
@guest, lost via triangle i think
4:14 [Comment From Israel]
any word on chad robichaux vs joe capizzi in the light feather black division?
4:14 [Comment From abdullah]
rafeal mendes Samuel Hertzog
4:15 Caleb: Naoya Uematsu is defending a collar choke from the back. It looks deep!
4:15 [Comment From Guest]
thanks j sho
4:15 [Comment From rodrigo]
how did cristiano oliveira do?
4:17 Caleb: Naoya Uematsu escaped that collar choke attempt. He’s now defending from open guard.
4:17 [Comment From abdullah]
did wellington diaz beat scott de witt
4:17 [Comment From Tim]
Cobrinha lost?
4:17 [Comment From Alliance]
both quileherme and rafael have lost to Cobrinha, I believe Quileherme by submission and eh I dont remember. Well Cobrinha has beat them both but Rafael won recently but it was ADCC Pro BJJ not using IBJJF rules
4:18 Caleb: Johnny Ramirez is in action again. The score is 0-0 at 1m18s.
4:18 [Comment From Alliance]
even the match time was different
4:19 Caleb: Okay for everyone awaiting Cobrinha news - he’s next to mat 6, doing handstands to warm up.
4:19 J Sho: Caleb, keep up the good work and will tune in tomorrow
4:19 Caleb: @j-sho - thanks!
4:19 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto is up 2-0 at the 6 minute mark.
4:20 [Comment From abdullah]
i think r .mendezz ill beat cobrinha
4:20 [Comment From Mchapman]
correct. Cobrinha has 2 victories over Raphael - points and DQ.
4:20 [Comment From abdullah]
@ alliance but he still beat cobrihna
4:20 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Tino show up yet Caleb?
4:20 Caleb: @ninjamurf - Tino is warming up. I will keep you updated!
4:20 [Comment From Guest]
what was different about the rules other than the time Alliance?
4:20 [Comment From Mchapman]
go COBRINHA!!!!
4:20 [Comment From Ray]
Whoop Terere!
4:21 Caleb: Naoya Uematsu lost 4-0 to an unknown opponent.
4:21 [Comment From abdullah]
did guilherme mendes fight yet?
4:21 [Comment From Israel]
im guessing light fwather is coming up soon???
4:21 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb I will send RedBull if you get a good view of Luiz Vicente going
4:21 [Comment From Alaina]
johnny and sonny nohara had the greatest match i’ve ever seen at the ADCC trials a couple of weekends ago… big ramirez fan.
4:22 Caleb: Johnny Ramirez is losing 2-0 and is now in closed guard while his opponent was standing. The time is 4m53s.
4:22 [Comment From Alliance]
that match in on youtube
4:22 [Comment From Guest]
Mendes wins no matter what the rules are?
4:22 [Comment From Tim]
Cobrinha is the man!!!
4:22 [Comment From Alliance]
Terere is back with Alliance too!!!! :D
4:22 [Comment From abdullah]
the time limit was 6 min instead of 10
4:22 [Comment From Mchapman]
Gabriel Willcox beat Uematsu according to the bracket
4:22 [Comment From Liz]
Go Johnny!
4:22 [Comment From Alliance]
Atos is so after Cobrinhas head. None of them have done same as Cobrinha, which is place in top 3 at black belt absolute division
4:23 Caleb: A team of medics is now attending Naoya Uematsu, who is laying on his belly.
4:23 Caleb: Baret Yoshida and Mario Reis will go at it on mat 3 after Uematsu is removed!
4:23 [Comment From Ray]
Terere with Alliance? Do you have a source
4:24 [Comment From cb]
terere is even competing again
4:24 Caleb: Uematsu is now walking off the mats, helped by teammates and medics. He is smiling.
4:25 [Comment From Mchapman]
I can look up the source - but he competed a few weekends ago at the nationals for Alliance
4:25 [Comment From Alliance]
Eh Terere is from alliance all the way from white belt to black and my source is general Fabio Gurgel. Terere is training in an Alliance gym again and competing under Alliance flag
4:25 Caleb: Mario Reis and Yoshida are now going at it; Yoshida is on top in 1/2 guard…
4:25 [Comment From abdullah]
@CB terrere competed under alliance at the brazilian nationals
4:25 [Comment From Ray]
That’s great to hear. I just wanted to confirm
4:26 Caleb: Reis is now attempting an omoplata on Yoshida…
4:26 Caleb: …it is pretty deep but Yoshida is defending very well.
4:26 [Comment From 808]
anybody know how rexie barnum did today?
4:27 Caleb: Rodrigo Texeira is now on the mats against an unknown opponent.
4:27 [Comment From Guest]
Terre did compete for the Alliance at The Brasileiro but last year he trained with Brasa with Ricardo Vieira.
4:28 Caleb: Reis is now up 2-0 against Yoshida and is on top in 1/2 guard.
4:28 [Comment From Guest]
THANK U CALEB PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW HE DOES
4:28 [Comment From Guest]
He even competed last year in s small tournament for Brasa
4:28 [Comment From Alliance]
Terere actually stopped training BJJ for a while…
4:28 [Comment From loa]
Rex must have lost his first because if he won he would have played Rhalan and rhalan played someone else his first match if I am not mistaken
4:28 [Comment From Mchapman]
terere left Ricardos in February - article on tatame.com
4:28 [Comment From cb]
probably before brasa split
4:29 [Comment From Alliance]
some issues in his life, which I wont elaborate
4:29 Caleb: Mario Reis still attempting to get around Yoshida’s tricky guard. Not successful yet. The time is 4m23s and Reis is still up 2-0.
4:29 [Comment From Guest]
was in March of 2008
4:29 [Comment From 808]
mahalo’s loa
4:30 [Comment From Guest]
Was in a small tournament in Copacabana
4:30 [Comment From Mchapman]
Cobrinha fighting yet?
4:30 [Comment From Alliance]
go baret yoshida
4:30 Caleb: No still no Cobrinha.
4:31 Caleb: Reis is up 5-0 against Yoshida now and in side control.
4:32 Caleb: Fredson Alves (UNIJJ / Humaita / Saulo Ribeiro) is up on mat 8.
4:32 Caleb: Brad Court is now up against Lucas Lepri on mat 1. Lepri is up 7-0 in 90 seconds.
4:33 [Comment From Guest]
CheckMat has had a great showing with a big win from Cavaca over Tarsis
4:33 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb Any word on Vicente Jr ? ?
4:33 [Comment From Ray]
How did Bruno do?
4:33 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Is the absolute final set now? Roger vs Romulo? Or are there more absolute fights today?
4:33 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Who won Uematsu is not unknown he is brazilain former star Gabriel Willcox
4:33 [Comment From Mchapman]
what has been the most exciting match so far?
4:33 [Comment From Rick]
Caleb Vicente Jr and Braga up next
4:34 Caleb: Mario Reis looks like he’s going to win this one over Yoshida. Just one minute left and he remains up 5-0.
4:34 Caleb: Lucas Lepri tapped Brad Court at 2m45s. He was up 12-0 at the time.
4:34 [Comment From Eduardo]
pls keep news coming on Lepri
4:34 [Comment From Apex]
Any word on Caio Terra? I believe he would be in rooster.
4:34 [Comment From jay]
what happened yesterday with the fighter that had to be escorted out by local PD?
4:35 Caleb: Rodrigo Texeira is laying a deep footlock on his opponent but after a scramble the two find themselves out of bounds and they’re stood up.
4:35 [Comment From Guest]
Fifou!!!!!!!!Fifou!!!!!!!!!1
4:35 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
I think Barret is good ,especially without the gi..but no as good to make results on Mundials
4:35 Caleb: Here comes Cobrinha! He’s going against a Japanese fighter.
4:36 [Comment From adam]
Rafael dos santos? alliance
4:36 [Comment From steve]
Bill Cooper?
4:37 Caleb: Fredson Alves is up 12-0 over his New Breed adversary and sinks a head - arm triangle on him.
4:37 [Comment From Guest]
Caio Terra just had knee surgery
4:37 [Comment From Mchapman]
Sasa Yukinori from Paraestra will be fighting Cobrinha according to the brackets
4:37 [Comment From loa]
barret is one of the most fun guys to see compete and is one of the top guys losing to Mario Reis is no shame
4:37 [Comment From jill]
what about light feather division
4:38 Caleb: Cobrinha is on top trying to pass Yukinori’s guard. (Thanks Mchapman).
4:38 [Comment From abdullah]
fredson alves is good
4:38 [Comment From jay]
is caio competing?
4:38 [Comment From Israel]
yea what about light feather?
4:38 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Sasa won against MMA fighter Manuel from Att?
4:39 Caleb: Rodrigo Texeira continues up 2-0 in the closing moments of his match. He’s on bottom in 1/2 guard.
4:39 Caleb: Cobrinha has already taken Yukinori’s back!
4:40 Caleb: Frazatto is now up against the guy who beat Uematsu.
4:40 Caleb: Rodrigo Texeira wins his match. Time expired.
4:40 [Comment From rj]
cwar caio terra!
4:40 [Comment From Guest]
Johnas Gurgel???
4:40 [Comment From Rick]
I know that Vicente / Braga is up or coming up in light feather
4:40 [Comment From Mchapman]
@jjbmontpellier - it looks that way, makes sense according to the last round of the bracket
4:40 [Comment From Guest]
yes thank u caleb so much
4:40 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
I know Sasa ,he is good ,i ever train with him in brazil before he was brown belt world champ…but Cobrinha will kill him i think
4:40 [Comment From Alper]
Is this lightweight now?
4:41 [Comment From Balance/AC]
Hope ricky does good in weight
4:41 [Comment From Mchapman]
Gabriel Willcox vs. Frazzato
4:41 [Comment From abdullah]
any word on regis lebre??
4:41 Caleb: Cobrinha is sinking a mean choke and gets the tap!
4:41 [Comment From Guest]
Has Megaton had his first match yet?
4:42 Caleb: Bruno Frazatto is tied with Gabriel Wilcox 0-0 at the 1m43s mark.
4:42 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School]
Amazing
4:42 [Comment From Dan]
Cobra strikes already
4:42 [Comment From Mchapman]
RUUUUBENS CHAAAARLESSSS!!!!!!
4:43 [Comment From Barca]
@Guest yeah, caleb thinks Megaton won
4:43 [Comment From steve]
did teixeira drop a class. ibjjf.com has him at middle
4:43 Caleb: Frazatto nearly has Wilcox’ back.
4:44 Caleb: Fredson Alves is now up against a Claudio Franca opponent.
4:44 [Comment From Stuart]
What time does it start tomorrow
4:44 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Willcox is not the younger but very good ,it s not an easy fight to Frazzato
4:44 [Comment From abdullah]
if megaton wonthat means that he is about to face cobrinha
4:44 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Yes, but you’ve got to hand it to the Japanese fighter. He defended for a long time against Cobrinha
4:45 [Comment From Mchapman]
semifinals and finals for weightclasses are tomorrow, correct?
4:45 [Comment From jill]
any update on vincente/braga
4:46 Caleb: Frazatto is choking Wilcox but looks like he may switch to the armbar.
4:46 [Comment From Rick]
Lets hope that it is Vicente over Braga
4:46 [Comment From Synergy]
Vincente lost his second match
4:47 Caleb: Lucas Lepri is now up on mat 1 against an unidentified fighter.
4:47 [Comment From abdullah]
fredson alves???
4:47 [Comment From jill]
@rick…why? (go Samuel)
4:47 [Comment From jc]
how is the pluma?
4:47 [Comment From Rick]
Synergy thanks for the update… I will try to call him, how did he loose ?
4:48 [Comment From Israel]
any word on chad robichaux from GB in light feather?
4:48 Caleb: Frazatto continues on Wilcox’ back, but hasn’t finished him yet.
4:48 Caleb: Fredson Alves is tied 2-2 against his opponent.
4:49 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
i know vicente very well (i train many times with im at De La Riva gym on copacabana)he is very good but Braga is 2 times world champ…
4:49 [Comment From Rick]
Jill, Vicente works at my academy thats why
4:49 [Comment From Synergy]
Not sure
4:49 [Comment From abdullah]
nope
4:49 [Comment From robert]
caleb rodrigo teixeira your watching is in middleweight is he
4:49 [Comment From abdullah]
hmm fredson is the man
4:49 [Comment From Randy]
@ Synergy: Wish Tony good luck for me!
4:50 Caleb: Lucas Lepri is up 4-2 over his Atos opponent.
4:50 [Comment From Rick]
Tony and Boca are still left for tonight from DLR
4:50 [Comment From Synergy]
Rick, Vicente lost to choke in his second match
4:51 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
semifinals and finals for weightclasses are tomorrow, correct?
4:51 [Comment From Mchapman]
Lucas vs Gilbert Alexander
4:51 [Comment From jill]
Rick, understandable…I’m sure he did well
4:51 [Comment From Synergy]
yes
4:51 Caleb: Time runs out and Frazatto defeats Wilcox.
4:52 [Comment From abdullah]
jjbmontpellier yup you are correct
4:52 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
http://www.ibjjf.org/cronomundial2009.htm Looks like quarters also are tomorrow
4:52 [Comment From gus oliveira]
when does the heavy weight atarts?
4:52 Caleb: Fredson Alves is losing 7-2.
4:53 [Comment From Rick]
Synergy Thanks for the update, I can not imagine him getting choked wow
4:53 [Comment From Bryan]
Hey Caleb, thanks for this man! I was interested to see how Gabriel Wilcox would do. He’s teaching here in Edmonton
4:53 [Comment From gus oliveira]
how many of you guys would pay to watch this tournament live on video, I would!!!!!!
4:53 [Comment From Rick]
Well I am happy he did well, now he can come back and build his school
4:55 [Comment From Guest]
I’d pay for sure!
4:55 [Comment From Alliance]
I would
4:55 [Comment From Mchapman]
if quarters are tomorrow, Cobrinha is done for the day…
4:55 [Comment From jill]
i would pay to watch
4:56 Caleb: Lucas Lepri is now tied 7-7 with his Atos opponent.
4:56 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
If quarters and up are tomorrow, does Cobrinha fight again today? (How many in pena?)
4:56 [Comment From abdullah]
is middle weight running yet
4:56 [Comment From Synergy]
Getting choked by Braga is nothing to be ashamed of and he knows that. He is wicked good
4:56 [Comment From abdullah]
i would
4:56 [Comment From loa]
i would pay
4:56 [Comment From Alper]
Anybody saw Carlos Eduardo (Blackbelt - Leve) Gracie Barra fighting already?
4:56 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Graciemag.com web site seems to have melted down. This one’s going fine, though
4:57 [Comment From JF]
I’d pay
4:57 [Comment From jill]
yes he is
4:57 [Comment From Will]
What weigh category is Boca?
4:57 [Comment From Guest]
middleweights have they started already
4:57 [Comment From Mchapman]
Michael Langhi up yet? Cobrinha has a bye first round, so his win over Sasa Yukinori qualified him for the quarters
4:59 Caleb: Lepri and and his Atos opponent are tying their belts. 22 seconds are left and Fabio Gurgel has a very serious look on his face. Lepri is down by two.
4:59 [Comment From Synergy]
Heavy
4:59 [Comment From Alper]
Guilherme Campos vs Carlos eduardo - last fight on the braket leve (Key 4)
4:59 [Comment From tony]
any word on marcos terrogrosa from cassio werneck’s
4:59 [Comment From Dan]
Are lightweights still going?
4:59 [Comment From D.J.]
Lucus Lepri is awesome!
4:59 [Comment From gus oliveira]
heavy weight what time is on????
5:00 [Comment From Barca]
somebody wake caleb up hah
5:01 Caleb: Lepri’s opponent wins and his Atos teammates go crazy! He is making sword slicing moments through the air towards the Alliance fan section, who react with loud chanting!
5:01 [Comment From Guest]
did fredson alves lose????
5:01 [Comment From Guest]
rumble hahaa
5:02 Caleb: Sorry, just found out Lepri’s sword-swinging opponent from Atos - it was Gilbert Burns.
5:02 [Comment From Guest]
Wow… congrats to him then. Sorry for the favourite Lepri
5:02 [Comment From Dan]
Lepri lost!?!
5:02 [Comment From cd]
i guess bad blood between alliance and the religious ATOS
5:02 [Comment From abdullah]
atos rules and alliance drools lol i am just joking
5:03 [Comment From garra]
gilbert alexander according to ibjjf.org
5:03 [Comment From Dan]
michael Langhi better kill that man! lol
5:03 [Comment From Guest]
its lokks like he losts against Gilbert Alexander who is from Brasilia and represents Atos
5:03 [Comment From Alper]
Lightweights still going?!?
5:03 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Gilbert Burns? Or Gilbert Alexander?
5:04 Caleb: Probably the same guy, represented by his two last names.
5:05 [Comment From abdullah]
@ caleb it says on the brackets that his name is gibert alexander
5:05 [Comment From jill]
anymore lightweight action?
5:05 [Comment From Guest]
Gilbert was a middle he drops to light to the mundials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE7oHOc1dVw&feature=related
5:05 [Comment From Mchapman]
wow. big upset. Raphael did this after beating Cobrinha too. Its getting heated
5:05 [Comment From Guest]
against alan do nascimento
5:05 [Comment From ninjamurf]
good chance…damn brazilians! lol
5:05 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
lepri tap?
5:05 Caleb: No Lepri lost on points. It was a very heated match.
5:06 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
thanks
5:06 Caleb: It’s a quiet moment here in the Pyramid…
5:07 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
langhi will win ALLIANCE POWAAA
5:07 [Comment From Dan]
langhi will get revenge for alliance
5:07 [Comment From Guest]
why what happened
5:08 [Comment From Jeff]
Anyone know how Raphael Chaves is doing?
5:08 [Comment From Guest]
why is it quiet
5:08 Caleb: Not a ton of action at the moment…
5:08 [Comment From ninjamurf]
so the door is now open for Tino? lol
5:08 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
it willbe good to the light weight class ,we will have a real fight to the finals
5:08 [Comment From Alliance]
Did Atos use their trademarked get 2 points and stall tactics again?
5:09 Caleb: Tino is up 2-2 and one advantage at 8m16s.
5:10 [Comment From GSA]
How has Roger Gracie done thus far?
5:10 [Comment From sete]
Any Middle Heavy matches going? Specifically Matt Jubera.
5:10 [Comment From Guest]
are the middleweights going now
5:10 [Comment From cd]
didn’t the atos guys come from alliance at some point?
5:10 [Comment From Dan]
haha that is there trademark
5:10 [Comment From Dan]
anyone know if Marcos Torregrossa fought yet?
5:10 [Comment From Mchapman]
speaking of Atos, has Raphael Mendes fought again?
5:11 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
du moment que laghi gagne ça me va
5:11 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
lol jjb montpellier salut!!
5:11 [Comment From Alper]
Guilherme Campos won or lose against carlos eduardo?
5:11 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
don’t say that ,rafael is a very good finisher ,he won like this against Cobrinha on a 6 minutes match
5:11 [Comment From abdullah]
@ alliance man dont hate on atos
5:11 Caleb: Middle weights are warming up behind me in the bullpen. That place is packed!
5:11 [Comment From abdullah]
@ sete mattj ubera has not fought yet
5:12 Caleb: Tino (Fabio Santos) just lost via referee decision.
5:13 Caleb: If I see correctly, Marcos Torregossa just won his match.
5:14 [Comment From Alper]
Caleb did you saw
Guilherme Campos vs carlos eduardo?
5:14 Caleb: @Alper no, sorry.
5:15 Caleb: I am sorry everyone - It wasn’t Rodrigo Texeira earlier - it was Rodrigo Ranieri!
5:16 [Comment From Guest]
hey the rodrigo teixeira u were talking about was in the middleweights right
5:16 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School]
Do you think Kron will win the Middle weight cat??
5:16 [Comment From Sam]
I heard Marcos T. was up 2-0 against Lapella
5:16 [Comment From abdullah]
has kron fought yet???
5:16 Caleb: Kron has not fought yet.
5:16 Caleb: Regis Lebre is up on mat 8 against an unknown opponent.
5:16 [Comment From James...]
When the miccle weights start, could you let me know how Tiago Alves does in his fights? I would really appreciate it.
5:16 [Comment From Magoo]
Just wondering what time it is finish tonight. I live in Hollywood and was thinking about driving down
5:16 [Comment From Sam]
Marco T. wins!
5:16 [Comment From joe]
has marcelo mafra fought yet?
5:17 [Comment From ninjamurf]
aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhhhhh Tinoooooooooooooooo!
5:17 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
there are many french boys here??renoze you are from wich gym??
5:17 [Comment From Guest]
Kron news??
5:17 [Comment From Dan]
awesome, thanks for the info about Marcos
5:17 [Comment From Alper]
Caleb, thank you. So lightweights still going and middleweights warming up… nice. Lets see whats kron gonna do
5:17 [Comment From Rick]
jjbmontpellier I just talked to Vicente, he said that he was so tired from his first match and that Braga is so good and had a bi his first round. But in the end he just did not have the gas
5:17 [Comment From smc]
Any news on Kron?
5:17 [Comment From Kon]
Go Marcelo!
5:17 [Comment From Will]
Good night Caleb, thanks again mate.
5:17 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
AWWWWWWWW I THOUGHT RODRIGO TEIXEIRA WAS WINNING
5:17 [Comment From Raheem]
Bro any news on Tio Chico?
5:17 Caleb: I have not seen Tio Chico in action yet.
5:18 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
HES MY TEACHER LET ME KNOW HOW HE DOES PLEASE FOR RODRIGO TEIXEIRA
5:19 [Comment From abdullah]
go regis!!!!!!!!
5:19 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
alliance paulo sergio. j’ai connu adorian au brésil cet été
5:19 Caleb: I did not know The FightWorks Podcast was so popular among the French-speaking population.
5:20 [Comment From Guest]
HAS ANYONE HEARD OF SOL KAHN
5:20 [Comment From Jeff]
Anyone know how Raphael Chaves is doing?
5:20 [Comment From Guest]
ok aliance powaa..lol
5:20 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School]
haha
5:21 Caleb: Regis Lebre is on top in 1/2 guard against his opponent. Bill”The Grill” Cooper is watching patiently from the side, speaking with Franjinha Miller and waiting for his match to start.
5:22 [Comment From jill]
any news on Dai Yoshioka
5:22 [Comment From Guest]
It’s Teixiera vs Regis Leibre, right?
5:23 Caleb: Yes I believe Regis Lebre’s opponent is Rodrigo Texeira. He’s wearing a Pedro Carvalho patch, if that helps.
5:23 [Comment From Raheem]
thanks for your time and effort my man!!
5:23 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School]
Will Bill Cooper be competing in this event?
5:23 [Comment From chieck kongo]
alors les gars, ca va?
5:23 [Comment From Daniel BJJ School]
Okay, just got my answer
5:23 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
cooper fight for allance?
5:23 [Comment From Combs]
@Caleb Kron is on deck after Regis
5:24 [Comment From Mchapman]
are Paragon wins counted for Alliance?
5:24 Caleb: @Mchapman I think that’s how they did it in the past.
5:25 Caleb: “Morango” Camoes is now up on mat 1 versus an unknown opponent.
5:25 [Comment From abdullah]
Rodrigo Teixeira vs regis lebre
5:25 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
GO RODRIGO TEIXEIRA
5:25 [Comment From Guest]
must be him, he’s carvalho’s brother
5:25 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
YES THATS HIM PEDRO CARVALHO IS HIS BROTHER
5:25 [Comment From abdullah]
go gracie humaita!!
5:26 [Comment From joe]
marcelo!!!
5:27 Caleb: Regis Lebre defeats Rodrigo Texeira.by two advantages. The score was 2-2.
5:27 Caleb: Nakapan is now up on mat 8 against an unknown oopponent.
5:27 [Comment From bunghole]
hey caleb, did baret yoshida get eliminated?
5:27 [Comment From joe]
marcelo didnt do the absolute?
5:29 Caleb: Nakapan (Lloyd Irvin) is on top after his opponent pulled guard. Another Lloyd Irvin fighter, Mike Fowler, is now up on mat seven next door.
5:30 Caleb: “Morango” Camoes’ opponent from Axis Jiu-Jitsu just scored 2 points and is up 2-0.
5:30 Caleb: Fowler’s opponent is trying to sink a collar chooke from half guard. Fowler doesn’t seem bothered.
5:31 [Comment From garra]
GO TIAGO ALVES!
5:31 [Comment From Jay]
Go Nakapan!
5:31 [Comment From abdullah]
morango is fighting now??
5:31 [Comment From Magoo]
Baret yoshida lost on points
5:31 [Comment From Guest]
Does anybody else think that taking the last 2 years off was the end of Marcelo’s domination?
5:31 [Comment From loa]
baret lost his second match to reis he put his first opponent to sleep
5:31 [Comment From allncetx]
Steve Hall fight yet?
5:31 [Comment From bunghole]
i’m also wondering why jeff glover is not competing this year, or last year, or any year in the worlds.
5:31 [Comment From abdullah]
barett lost his 2nd match
5:31 [Comment From Guest]
Any Edson Diniz news?
5:31 [Comment From gus oliveira]
please any on whar the beavy weight are on?????????????
5:31 [Comment From Combs]
Jubera is fighting mat 3
5:32 Caleb: Both Fowler and Nakapan are tied 0-0 with their opponents.
5:32 [Comment From Mchapman]
out for tonoght - thanks Caleb for all the hard work. If I am there next year, I will get you a sandwich or something!
5:32 [Comment From Sam]
Has lucas leite stepped on the mat today?
5:32 [Comment From jill]
can we have an update on light feather
5:32 [Comment From joe]
marcelo is back!! i hope !!
5:32 [Comment From dokomoy]
@gus heavy will start in half an hour to an hour I assume
5:33 Caleb: Augusto “Tio Chico” Vieira is on deck for mat 2.
5:33 Caleb: Morango is now down 5-0.
5:35 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
how bout marcelo OR LUCAS
5:35 [Comment From tom]
has beleza started yet???
5:35 [Comment From loa]
Rylan Lizares vs. Augusto Vieira
5:36 Caleb: Time runs out in Morango’s match. He loses 5-0.
5:36 [Comment From Barca]
anyoneone know if Megaton made it to the quarters?
5:36 [Comment From James...]
Wishing the best for Tiago Alves!!!
5:36 [Comment From Guest]
who is tio chico going against?
5:36 [Comment From Guest]
he lost against Diego from Manaus who is very good
5:37 Caleb: After 7m38s, Fowler scores 3-0 for the pass.
5:38 Caleb: Fowler is going for a far side short armbar against his opponent, who remains in his half guard.
5:38 Caleb: Nakapan wins his match 4 advantages to zero.
5:38 Caleb: Bill Cooper is up against his first opponent.
5:39 [Comment From JJD]
lets go Rylan..HAWAIIAN BOI!
5:39 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
YES HOW IS DIEGO FROM AXIS OR CLUBE PINA DOIN
5:39 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
HIS FULL NAME IS CARLOS DIEGO FERREIRA
5:39 [Comment From Israel]
any news on carlos vieira?
5:39 [Comment From Jay]
Way to go Nak!
5:39 Caleb: Fowler wins 6-0 as time expires.
5:40 Caleb: Kron Gracie is now up on mat six. I don’t know his opponent.
5:40 Caleb: Things are getting hot in here again! The place is waking up!
5:40 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
DIEGO USED TO TRAIN AT RODRIGO TEIXEIRS PLACE
5:40 [Comment From Guest]
yes he is from Clube Pina from Manaus
5:40 [Comment From dokomoy]
Caleb if you see Matt Baker or Jay Zebalos(both medium heavy from Jean Jacques Machado) match can you post there results?
5:41 Caleb: Kron opens by throwing his opponent over his shoulder for an early 2-0 lead.
5:41 Caleb: Tio Chico won at 4m13s. I missed the submission.
5:41 Caleb: Bill Cooper wins by armbar at 2m27s! His opponent is holding his arm and wincing.
5:42 [Comment From abdullah]
roy neemans is kron gracies opponent
5:42 Caleb: Kron is now mounted at 1m49s and up 6-0.
5:42 [Comment From garra]
Please give updates on TIAGO ALVES, You cant miss his FRO
5:42 [Comment From JJD]
lets go Kron!
5:42 [Comment From bunghole]
kron vs cooper would be epic
5:42 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Kron should be fighting Roy Neeman?
5:43 [Comment From Guest]
what about ryaln lizares?
5:43 Caleb: Kron is working the choke from mount. He has one hand veerrry deep and now lays over after inserting the second….
5:44 Caleb: Kron Gracie’s opponent taps hard at 3m03s!
5:44 [Comment From Guest]
is marcelo about to fight
5:44 [Comment From jill]
news on Mendes?
5:44 [Comment From abdullah]
ninjamurf yup
5:44 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa is now up against his first round opponent.
5:46 Caleb: Claudio Calasans (Ramon Lemons) is now on mat 8. His opponent tried jumping into a triangle unsuccessfully. A moment later however he does sweep Calasans for a 2-0 lead.
5:46 [Comment From Tim]
Boa!!!!! Way to go Kron!
5:47 [Comment From dokomoy]
Ken Primola(balance) apparently won his first match he faced Jay Zeballos(Jean Jacques Machado)
5:47 [Comment From Mark N]
Come on kron!!!
5:47 [Comment From Guest]
anyone know about jared espina in light weight?
5:47 [Comment From Alliance]
Is Marcello fighting?
5:47 Caleb: No Marcelo Garcia is not fighting yet.
5:48 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa continues tied against his opponent at 3m32s. They’re restarted in the middle after wandering out of bounds.
5:48 [Comment From Guest]
is Rickson coaching Kron?
5:49 [Comment From abdullah]
rafeal mendes beat Denilson Pimenta in the quarter finals
5:49 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
hows carlos diego ferreira
5:49 [Comment From Vinny T]
Has Ken Primola fought again?
5:49 [Comment From loa]
jared espina got face raped ( a rear naked choke over the face it was pretty jacked up I heard he didn’t even try to get it under his chin
5:49 [Comment From Magoo]
Could u please list mat numbers so I know who I am watching. Thanks
5:49 Caleb: Calasans’ opponent is winning 2-0.at 4m36s on mat 8.
5:50 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa wins at 4m45s by submission.
5:51 Caleb: Sergio Moraes (Alliance) is now taking on a Japanese opponent on mat 1.
5:51 Caleb: Romulo Barral is sinking a choke from half guard on his mat 4 opponent.
5:52 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is now up against a Gracie Humaita opponent on mat 2!
5:52 Caleb: Sergio Moraes is control over his Asian opponent on mat 1. Romulo Barral finished that choke on mat 4 that I mentioned earlier.
5:53 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia taps his opponent in 1m05s. I missed it! Man!
5:53 Caleb: Calasans is still down 0-2 at the 7 minute mark…
5:54 Caleb: Thiago Alves is up on mat 2 now…
5:55 Caleb: Alves opens with a throw over his shoulder. When I turned around, Sergio Moraes’ opponent had tapped and was holding his arm! Moraes advances…
5:55 [Comment From Tim]
just found out my coach Jason Ebarb(Texas Punishment Crew) wos his first match!!
5:55 [Comment From GSA]
Is there anyway to watch this online?
5:55 [Comment From tom]
let us know when daniel beleza starts please!?!
5:55 [Comment From jill]
how about Guilherme (sp) Mendes …
5:56 [Comment From abdullah]
any news on guilherme mendes
5:56 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
GO SERGINHO
5:56 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
gogogo moraes
5:56 [Comment From JJD]
loa where you from?
5:56 [Comment From alliance gville]
Thanks for the live updates, caleb!!
5:56 [Comment From Israel]
any results for carlos vieira from check matt bjj?
5:56 [Comment From garra]
Is Tiago Alves up yet?
5:56 [Comment From Tim]
who was Romulo’s opponent?
5:56 [Comment From Guest]
HAHAHA THAT WAS FAST
5:56 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
marcelo is the man
5:57 [Comment From abadullah]
do you know who the gracie humaita opponent was
5:57 [Comment From Guest]
Calasans’ opponent is brazilian Pedro Bessa who teaches in england..he is good he lost by points against Kron on the europeanships
5:57 [Comment From Magoo]
Thanks
5:57 [Comment From loa]
the HG LOL
5:57 [Comment From Guest]
JJD, haven’t seen you on the hg
5:57 [Comment From JJD]
man this division is TOUGH!
5:58 Caleb: Calasans loses on points.
5:59 Caleb: Thiago Alves is up 5-0 in his match. Announcer Tony is making the familiar call for the spectators to get back in the stands and to get out of the walkways.
6:00 [Comment From NECKCRANK808]
look familiar JJD
6:00 [Comment From abadullah]
marcelo garcia subbed his gracie humaita opponent byChoke from the back.
6:00 [Comment From JJD]
no more hg for jjd, cause its the RG now! lol
6:00 [Comment From Sam]
has lucas leite competed?
6:00 Caleb: Lucas Leite won his first match.
6:00 [Comment From James...]
Come on Tiago!!!
6:00 Caleb: Thiago Alves is now up 10-0.
6:01 Caleb: Nakapan is now up against a CheckMat competitor.
6:01 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Are Kron, Marcello, Cooper and Moraes done for the day now?
6:01 [Comment From abadullah]
also marcelo garcia’s opponenet was ryan clark
6:01 [Comment From Tim]
Who did Romulo just beat?
6:01 [Comment From Guest]
i know how the announcer feels.
6:01 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
or u will be dq’ued
6:01 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
haha
6:01 [Comment From garra]
Go TIAGO!!
6:01 [Comment From Guest]
i think Calasans was tired..bad idea to fight against giants before compet on his class
6:02 [Comment From Guest]
too many guys from hawaii here. lol
6:02 [Comment From germany]
who advanced to the semi’s at lightweight? a quick summery please
6:02 Caleb: Nakapan is now defending a deep triangle….
6:03 Caleb: Thiago Alves is up 13-0 now…
6:03 Caleb: Nakapan taps to his CheckMat opponent’s triangle at 2m24s.
6:04 [Comment From Guest]
Fifou
6:04 [Comment From NECKCRANK808]
JJD can’t help himself he always pops in
6:04 [Comment From JJD]
LOL @ NC808!!
6:04 [Comment From James...]
Thanks for the Tiago updates you guys are doing a great job!!! Keep up the good work
6:04 [Comment From Guest]
Alan Nacsamento is fighting Nakapan
6:05 Caleb: Yes Finfou beat Nakapan.
6:05 Caleb: Kron Gracie is up now against an unknown competitor.
6:06 [Comment From paco]
any news on Abmar Barbosa?
6:06 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Nakapan opponent was brazilian rising star alan do nascimento
6:06 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Yeah, this is awesome Caleb. It’s almost like being there. But…so NOT like being there!!! I can’t wait for tomorrow!!! Woohoo, Long Beach here I come!!
6:06 [Comment From James...]
Any word on who Tiago’s opponent is?
6:06 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is now on the mat against an American Top Team opponent on mat 2.
6:08 Caleb: The score in Kron’s match is 2-0 for his opponent, who just landed a big sweep on Kron. Now they restart in the center and Kron pulls guard.
6:08 [Comment From garra]
Caleb, thank you for the tiago alves posts
6:08 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
this medium weight class is tough!!only jiu-jitsu stars…
6:08 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Kron should be fighting either Rogel Monsalve or Hironori Tohyama
6:08 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is working his x-guard and nails a sweep for the 2-0 lead.
6:08 Caleb: Tarsis is on deck on mat 6.
6:09 Caleb: Tio Chico is up 2-0 in his match. Time is 7m20s.
6:09 Caleb: Kron is still holding closed guard on his opponent.
6:10 Caleb: Marcelo Garcia is working a standing pass against his adversary. Now I look back over there and he has his guy’s back!
6:10 Caleb: Kron’s now on top and the score is tied 2-2 in their match!
6:10 Caleb: Marcelos Garcia ended things at 3m15 seconds!
6:11 Caleb: Tarsis is now up against a big Gracie Barra guy on mat 6….
6:11 [Comment From Magoo]
Mat # 4 kron
6:11 [Comment From Guest]
marcelo has to be against edson diniz
6:11 [Comment From Guest]
Edson Diniz
6:11 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
marcelo is against Edson Diniz agood brazilian but ,he will take this one
6:11 Caleb: Tio Chico gets two points and is now up 4-2.
6:12 [Comment From baleia]
sorry to change subject but are brown belts fighting still?
6:12 [Comment From Mike]
has bill cooper fought yet?
6:12 [Comment From Guest]
So did Tiago win and if so who did he beat??
6:12 Caleb: Yes Thiago won. I don’t know his opponent.
6:13 Caleb: Tio Chico wins by one advantage when time runs out.
6:13 Caleb: Tarsis has side mount on his GB opponent.
6:13 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa is now up against Sergio Moraes!!!
6:13 Caleb: Kron’s match is still tied 2-2 with one advantage each…
6:14 [Comment From Guest]
Thank You!!!
6:14 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
how bout kron
6:14 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
marcelo will beat kron
6:14 [Comment From Guest]
who did tio chico beat?
6:14 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
sergio moraes will beat abmar
6:14 Caleb: Sergio Moraes is up 3-0 over Abmar Barbosa.
6:15 Caleb: Kron’s match is very close. Hes up by one advantage with one minute left.
6:16 Caleb: Tarsis is in leg spaghetti with his GB opponent.
6:16 Caleb: Abmar Barbosa is working an upside down guard against Sergio Moraes…
6:16 Caleb: Kron just got two more points for a sweep and wins 4-2 when time runs out!
6:17 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys won at 5m30s but I did not catch the submission.
6:17 [Comment From paco]
go abmar!!!
6:17 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
and sergio moraes
6:17 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
To beat Kron they are to be on the semi finals and Kron had to tahe Lucas Leito who beat him on pans,marcelo had to tahe tough guys also..
6:17 [Comment From adam]
go tarsis
6:18 Caleb: Sergio Moraes is now up 6-0 over Abmar Barbosa.
6:20 [Comment From Big D - Purebred Guam]
Is Mike Fowler still in it?
6:20 [Comment From loa]
Caleb you are the man thank you again for all the updates
6:20 [Comment From Guest]
go kron
6:21 Caleb: Mike Fowler is up against Lucas Leite on mat 7.
6:21 Caleb: Bill Cooper is now facing Pedro Bessa(?). Correct me if it’s not Bessa.
6:22 [Comment From Israel]
how come you haven’t mentioned the light feather results?
6:22 Caleb: I am doing all I can buddy, please bear with me…
6:22 [Comment From Guest]
great match up
6:22 [Comment From ninjamurf]
wow…let’s go fowler!!
6:22 [Comment From Big D - Purebred Guam]
Go Mike Go!
6:22 [Comment From ninjamurf]
pedro bessa is right
6:22 [Comment From fedor]
thanks for all the updates
6:22 [Comment From paco]
yes, light feather please!!
6:23 Caleb: Lucas Lepri is up 2-0 over Fowler.
6:23 Caleb: Thiago Alves is tied 0-0 at the 2m21s mark in his match.
6:24 Caleb: Sergio Moraes wins 6-0 over Abmar Barbosa.
6:24 [Comment From Sam]
GO LUCAS!
6:24 [Comment From Guest]
lets go fowler….
6:24 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
lets go leite
6:24 [Comment From James...]
Your doing an awesome job…thank you!!
6:24 [Comment From GSA]
leite not lepri****
6:24 [Comment From Dan]
i thought lepri lost? and was out
6:24 [Comment From Guest]
thanks for everything caleb. stop the crying guys. he’s doing a great job.
6:24 [Comment From rdbjj]
leite
6:25 Caleb: Sorry yes, it’s Lucas Leite with Mike Fowler.
6:25 [Comment From pezz808]
Wanted an update on MArcelo Mafra. I heard he lost 1st match by points…just wanted to verify.
6:25 [Comment From James...]
Come on Tiago!!!!!!
6:25 [Comment From Sim Go]
yea thanks caleb
6:25 [Comment From Guest]
I know you are tired thanks so much for doing this!!!
6:25 [Comment From Sim Go]
I got a text saying mafra won 4-2
6:26 Caleb: Fowler is still down 2-0 to Leite at the 4m42s mark.
6:26 [Comment From mike]
keep up the good work.. .thanks caleb
6:26 [Comment From James...]
Did you happen to notice who Tiago is facing now? …Just wondering…thanks
6:27 Caleb: No I don’t know Tiago’s opponent on mat 2. But the guy is slapping a footlock on Tiago. that Tiago does not seem too concerned with.
6:27 [Comment From Pepe Le Pew]
How you say, thank you for your time and effort
6:28 [Comment From garra]
Go TIAGO!!!
6:28 [Comment From Guest]
Somebody said he Mafra lost eariler
6:28 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
yes i forgot Lucas Leite to the titile is good also i think he will beat Kron again
6:28 [Comment From James...]
wow thanks!!
6:28 Caleb: Leite is up 4-0 over Fowler now.
6:28 Caleb: Pedro Bessa is up 2-0 over Bill Cooper.
6:28 [Comment From abdullah]
i hope kron wins
6:29 Caleb: Cooper ties it against Bessa: it’s 2-2 now at 5m28s.
6:29 Caleb: Thiago Alves wins; his opponent was DQ’ed.
6:29 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Leite is so much better than Fowler i think…
6:29 [Comment From rdbjj]
kron vs leite ?
6:29 [Comment From Guest]
lepri is out?
6:29 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Cooper will take this one i think
6:30 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
ANYTHING ON DIEGO FERREIRA FROM AXIS
6:30 Caleb: Cooper is now up on top and earns a 4-2 lead against Bessa.
6:31 Caleb: Mike Fowler is now losing 7-0 to Lucas Leite.
6:31 Caleb: Romulo Barral (Gracie Barra) taps Luke Stewart (Ralph Gracie) at 9m14s.
6:31 [Comment From garra]
why the DQ?
6:31 [Comment From GSA]
why was Alves’ opponent DQ’d?
6:31 [Comment From Sam]
Thanks Caleb! go lucas!
6:31 [Comment From rdbjj]
what abour finfou?
6:32 Caleb: Finfou is on the sidelines, waiting for his next match.
6:32 Caleb: Time runs out ant Leite beats Fowler 7-0.
6:32 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
this category is crazy!!thanks to your help Caleb
6:33 [Comment From student]
did braga and g. mendes advance
6:33 [Comment From Guest]
was the score close in the stewart barral
6:33 [Comment From Sam]
Woot! Lucas!
6:33 Caleb: No, Barral beat Stewart something like 11-2 I think. I may be off on that.
6:34 Caleb: Bessa is up 6-4 now over Cooper.
6:34 Caleb: Tarsis Humphreys beats Felipe Fogolin.
6:35 Caleb: Bill Cooper loses to Pedro Bessa. The crowd is very displeased with the reffing and is booing loudly as Bessa’s hand is raised.
6:35 [Comment From rdbjj]
lucas will meet kron now
6:35 [Comment From abdullah]
is gregor gracie fighting
6:35 [Comment From Guest]
Thanks how you can answer questions and do the pbp is amazin
6:36 [Comment From Mike]
which lucas?
6:36 [Comment From Pepe Le Pew]
So Marcelo vs Tiago, Kron vs Leite, Moraes vs Vieira?, Bessa vs Nasciment?
6:36 [Comment From renoze_jjb]
wow cooper lost o_O
6:36 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Cooper lost!!its a second surprises at this weight after the calasans’ defeat
6:36 Caleb: Regis Lebre is now up against Finfou!
6:37 [Comment From DONALD PARK]
CALEB - YOU ARE THE MAN. MUCH RESPECT FROM AUSTIN. HOPE YOUR KNEE IS RECOVERING QUICKLY
6:37 [Comment From Tak]
lucas leivinha leiva!!!
6:37 [Comment From rdbjj]
Bessa Vs Finfou
6:37 [Comment From Tak]
lucas leiva!!
6:37 [Comment From rdbjj]
Kron Vs Leite
6:38 Caleb: Victor Estima is now up. Can’t see his opponent.
6:38 [Comment From Tak]
Caleb, good job man.
6:38 [Comment From abdullah]
go regis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6:38 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
diego ferreira????
6:38 [Comment From Tak]
Big thankyou from the UK
6:39 Caleb: Victor Estima armbars Roy Dean in 27 seconds!
6:39 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
is he still in
6:39 [Comment From Vinny T]
THis is great, thanks
6:39 [Comment From rdbjj]
Moraes Vs Vieira
6:39 [Comment From Sam]
leite vs kron should be an exciting rematch
6:39 [Comment From garra]
Why the DQ of Tiago’s Opponent?
6:39 Caleb: I think Victor Estima arbmarred Roy Dean.
6:40 Caleb: Regis Lebre and Finfou are getting a little physical. Lebre just gave an unnecessary shove to Finfou. A moment later he comes back and apologizes while tying his belt.
6:40 [Comment From Ivan]
Caleb I am tuning in from BORNEO this is some amazing stuff thanks!!!
6:40 Caleb: @Ivan - Welcome Borneo!
6:41 Caleb: “Cyborg” Abreu is now up on mat 6….
6:41 [Comment From Tak]
awesome. i heard Braulio lost :-(.
6:41 [Comment From Pepe Le Pew]
He’s invisible?
6:41 [Comment From Tak]
hopefully Victor can get some revenge!
6:41 [Comment From Sucuri]
Go Victor!
6:41 [Comment From Pepe Le Pew]
That has to be a big advantage
6:41 [Comment From Tak]
woah, awesome!!! revenge of the estima!
6:41 [Comment From jjbmontpellier]
Thank you to help the jiu-jitsu world man..from france
6:41 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
diego is dark tattoos right shoulder he beat victor estima and bill cooper at the panams is he still in
6:41 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
or did they eliminate him
6:42 [Comment From Magoo]
Who’s on mat #3
6:42 Caleb: I don’t know the guys on mat 3 .
6:42 [Comment From Synergy]
Lets go Cyborg!
6:43 [Comment From Guest]
Are the lightweights done for the day?
6:43 [Comment From Magoo]
Thanks anyway
6:43 [Comment From Guest]
tio chico vs. moraes???
6:44 Caleb: “Finfou” Nascimento seems to be doing a little better than Lebre at this point. He’s winning 8-0 over Lebre.
6:45 [Comment From abdullah]
lets go lcus x kron
6:45 [Comment From Guest]
moraes is done for the day he will fight in the quarters tomorrow
6:45 Caleb: Victor Estima is now up against a Gracie Humaita opponent on mat 5 and is up 2-0.
6:46 [Comment From James...]
So are these the brackets for tomorrow?: Marcelo vs Tiago, Kron vs Leite, Moraes vs Vieira, Bessa vs Nasciment
6:47 [Comment From rdbjj]
finfou still figthing against lebre
6:47 [Comment From sete]
Gracie Humaita = Matt Jubera!!!!!!! I think
6:48 [Comment From msgs]
just got in. any big upsets so far
6:49 [Comment From Jim]
Any word on Tony Passos???
6:49 [Comment From Udi]
Victor Estima is fighting my instructor Jorge Britto right now
6:49 Caleb: Finfou defeats Regis Lebre on points. It’s official.
6:50 Caleb: Leo Santos is up against an unknown opponent on mat 8.
6:50 [Comment From cd]
what team is finfou
6:51 [Comment From Guest]
finally i think thiago won dy DQ against guto campos ?,isn’t it??
6:51 [Comment From Guest]
finfou is from Check Mat
6:51 [Comment From Pepe Le Pew]
finfou - checkmat
6:51 [Comment From AR]
leo santos from nova uniao?
6:51 Caleb: Leo Santos from UNIJJ / Humaita.
6:52 Caleb: Victor Estima is up by 4-0 over Jorge Britto assuming Udi’s comment is accurate
6:52 Caleb: Roger Gracie is up on mat two and is grip fighting with his opponent.
6:53 Caleb: Victor Estima gets the tap at 8m13s. I missed the submission.
6:53 [Comment From abdullah]
yah it is jorge britto
6:53 [Comment From sete]
Where is Matt Jubera???? UNIJJ/Humaita?
6:53 Caleb: Rgoer Gracie remains standing at 1m36s with his opponent.
6:55 Caleb: Cyborg won his match earlier.
6:56 Caleb: Roger Gracie takes his opponent down and falls into full mount on top of him. In less than 10 seconds he’s choked him. The final time was 2m56s.
6:57 Caleb: Leo Santos loses at 4m04s.
6:57 [Comment From cd]
its interesting to hear comprido describe what it’s like having roger on u
6:57 [Comment From Eric]
what choke does roger keep hitting from mount? it’s unstoppable
6:57 [Comment From Guest]
who did cyborg fight earlier??
6:58 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Wait? Roger mounted and choked the guy? Never seen THAT before! :rollseyes:
7:00 [Comment From Alliance]
basic x-choke
7:00 [Comment From dang]
roger is a baddddd man
7:00 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Eric-I generally call that choke “whatever the hell Roger wants” lol
7:00 [Comment From Slick]
Roger can’t choke from the mount!
7:00 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
has braulio fought in his weight class yet?
7:00 [Comment From Guest]
when is the blk belt absolute finals east coast time?
7:00 [Comment From Jordon Schultz]
Pass…Mount…Submit = Awesomeness
7:00 [Comment From loa]
is he supposed to do something different
7:01 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
absolutes are way over
7:02 Caleb: Cavaca triangles his opponent in 1m39s.
7:02 [Comment From Guest]
who did cyborg fight earlier??
7:02 [Comment From Sucuri]
Black Belt Absolute Finals are tomorrow, I think.
7:02 [Comment From kk]
is marcelinho fighting again??
7:02 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
well some are still tomkmorrow
7:02 [Comment From ninjamurf]
finals…8 eastern?
7:02 Caleb: Telles is turtled against his opponent. The score is 0-0.
7:03 [Comment From GSA]
who is in the black belt absolute final?
7:03 [Comment From Guest]
All Roger does is get mount and cross choke…what’s the big deal…
7:03 [Comment From Guest]
Is pedro carvalho competing?
7:03 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
has braulio had a match in his weight class yet?
7:03 [Comment From Guest]
how is barral doing?
7:04 Caleb: Kurt Osiander is up against a Gracie Humaita guy.
7:05 [Comment From ninjamurf]
absolute final = Roger/Romulo
7:05 [Comment From Dorian]
How did ciao terra do?
7:05 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
pedro carvalho moved to florida two weeks ago
7:05 [Comment From Big D - Purebred Guam]
Done?
7:06 [Comment From Guest]
did samuel braga and mendes advance
7:07 Caleb: Antonio Braga Neto is up on mat 7 against an unknown opponent.
7:09 [Comment From Guest]
Marcelo Garcia is supposed to compete right?
7:11 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
marcelo already has
7:12 [Comment From abdullah]
kurt is up against rodrigo pinheiro
7:12 Caleb: Sorry I missed Kurt’s fight. Was speaking with Luca Atalla.
7:12 Caleb: Antonio Braga Neto is losing 2-0 in his fight.
7:12 [Comment From Alliance]
Marcello already submitted his opponents FAST
7:13 Caleb: Marcio Corlletta defeats his opponent at 2m12s.
7:16 [Comment From Guest]
you name dropper. just kidding. great job
7:16 Caleb: Things are slowing down here big time.
7:16 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
has braulio fought in his weight class yet?
7:16 [Comment From Sim Go]
says on gracie mag that samuel braga advanced
7:17 [Comment From cd]
IS COMPRIDO COMPETING?
7:17 [Comment From abdullah]
did neto win
7:17 Caleb: Antonio Braga Neto is down 7-0 at 6m45 on mat 7.
7:17 [Comment From Guest]
So what does the lightweight matches tomorrow look like??
7:17 [Comment From zemekone]
i cant get in graciemag
7:17 [Comment From zemekone]
good job caleb
7:18 Caleb: Antonio Braga Neto is tapped at 7:52 by this unknown opponent who was beating him 9-0!!!!! Wow! I have to get this guy’s name!!!
7:19 [Comment From Guest]
@sim go thanks!!!!!!
7:19 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
has braulio gone yet
7:19 [Comment From Guest]
neither do i, try to get into gracie mag
7:19 [Comment From JasonFitz]
Sorry if this a repeat, has felipe Costa fought yet?
7:19 [Comment From Guest]
Excellent job caleb THANX
7:20 Caleb: Braga Neto was tapped by Ricardo Abreu from Nova Uniao according to Luca Atalla.
7:20 [Comment From Shahab -GB]
Tomorrow on lighweight! Durinho vs Rodrigo Simoes; Rafael Santos vs Eder Persiliano; Furao vs Chalita; Langhi vs Tanquinho!
7:21 [Comment From abdullah]
antonio penido beat him
7:21 [Comment From kk]
what did neto get tapped with?
7:21 [Comment From jdog]
any word on kron gracie or marcelo garcia?
7:21 [Comment From Guest]
braga neto promised gold
7:21 [Comment From Guest]
next time
7:21 [Comment From Guest]
woowwwww we have to know the name of that guy who defeat braga neto
7:21 [Comment From Shahab -GB]
Wow I cant believe Neto was beaten like that.
7:22 [Comment From Andy]
Well I’m out. Thank so much Caleb for all you hard work over the last couple of years. Thanks for keeping us updated.
7:22 [Comment From zemekone]
WoW!
7:22 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Astonishing! This must be Neto’s worst tournament performance in years
7:22 [Comment From Synergy]
How about Tony Passos?
7:22 Caleb: I haven’t seen Tony Passos.
7:22 [Comment From Sim Go]
kron has lucas leite tomorrow and garcia is going against tiago alves
7:23 Caleb: Big Gabriel Vella is back in action on mat 1. The guy he’s fighting is the one who beat Leo Santos I believe.
7:23 [Comment From abdullah]
braga neto lied he said he was going to get gold
7:23 [Comment From dave]
Ricardo Abreu Gon
ac. Nova Uniao
7:23 [Comment From Guest]
is this guy ricardo abreu family of roberto abreu cyborg??
7:23 [Comment From Steve]
Did Cobrinha go yet?
7:23 [Comment From adam]
Go Rafael santos
7:23 [Comment From jdog]
hi caleb what happened to kron or marcelo garcia?
7:23 Caleb: @Jdog - a lot! Check the postings from earlier!
7:24 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
anyone know if braulio has competed in his weight class yet?
7:24 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
IS MARCELO DONE FOR TODAY
7:24 Caleb: Yes Marcelo is done for today.
7:24 [Comment From jdog]
ok thanks!
7:24 [Comment From Nova Uniao Jiu Jitsu]
Thanks caleb
7:24 Caleb: Braulio Estima has not competed in his weight class yet to my knowledge.
7:25 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
THANX
7:25 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
CALEB ROCKS
7:25 Caleb: Gabriel Vella is up 3-0 over his opponent at 2m37s and is in a heavy side mount.
7:26 Caleb: Braulio Estima just entered mat 7 to face an unknown opponent.
7:27 Caleb: Braulio opens by pulling guard.
7:27 Caleb: Braulio is setting up the triangle… shouldn’t be long now…
7:28 [Comment From mr. jiujitsu]
caleb, thank you so much for doing this, really appreciate it, you are the man.
7:28 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
cheers caleb
7:28 [Comment From jdog]
who are you caleb?
7:28 [Comment From Jim]
Thanks Caleb. Thanks for the hard work
7:28 [Comment From RGDA Dion]
Yes, Caleb is the man… Thanks so much for spending your weekend doing this for us.
7:29 Caleb: Thanks for the kind words everyone. The Mighty 600,000 ask, I deliver.
7:30 Caleb: I spoke too soon on Braulio Estima’s match. His opponent escaped and it’s now 0-0 at 3m45s.
7:30 [Comment From jdog]
is the arena packed? yesterday it was aroud 50%
7:30 Caleb: I’d say the Pyramid is now maybe 20% full.
7:31 Caleb: Jeez I spoke too soon twice. Seconds after I wrote that, he triangled his opponent.
7:31 [Comment From abdullah]
thank you caleb i would die if it wasent for you
7:31 [Comment From james]
caleb, thanks man!
7:32 [Comment From zemekone]
sorry for jacking the chat, where are we having coffee tomorrow?
7:32 Caleb: Coffee is here from 8-9am! The Daily Grind Espresso 5590 E 7th St Long Beach, CA 90804
7:32 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Great job Caleb! See you tomorrow
7:32 [Comment From phil]
thanks caleb. really enjoying the real time updates
7:33 [Comment From Steve]
Has Rubens Charles competed yet?
7:33 [Comment From TEIXEIRA JIU JITSU]
i wanna get in unlike dominquez hills they closed it\
7:33 Caleb: I doubt tomorrow will be full.
7:34 Caleb: @cheesewizzz - yes, he triangled his guy.
7:34 [Comment From cheesewizzz]
so wait, did braulio win just then?
7:34 [Comment From jdog]
what belt are you caleb?
7:34 Caleb: @jdog - I’m a brown belt.
7:34 Caleb: Gabriel Vella wins 5-2 as time expires.
7:34 [Comment From zemekone]
sweet!see you there
7:34 [Comment From Ross Finlayson]
Wow. Someone on mat 7 just tapped after being down 0-22
7:35 [Comment From BTTLB]
I just got home from the tournament.
7:35 [Comment From BTTLB]
Did Marcello Salazar fight again yet?
7:35 [Comment From Guest]
Any DUSTIN DENES results??
7:36 Caleb: Huge surprise: After 10 hours of results, my mind is pretty much jello.
7:36 [Comment From Dorian]
What happened to tusso he was signed up to compete
7:37 [Comment From kk]
caleb did you fight yourself too?
7:38 Caleb: Rodolfo Vieira (University Gama Filho) is now up in his debut as a black belt.
7:39 Caleb: Cyborg Abreu is now up against an Asian opponent.
7:40 [Comment From james]
Did you hear anything about dustin denes?
7:40 [Comment From jdog]
that means your brain is getting stronger caleb!
7:40 [Comment From BTTLB]
Anything on Marcello Salazar? When i left at 7 they said he was going to have some more fights…
7:40 [Comment From mr. jiujitsu]
caleb was on his way to a world championship this year but he hurt his knee
7:41 Caleb: @Mr. Jiujitsu - LOL thank you I needed a laugh this late in the day. I did bang up my knee badly but I doubt I would have taken the Mundials this year
7:41 Caleb: Cyborg Abreu is up 2-0.
7:41 [Comment From ninjamurf]
Are you going to be blogging from coffee tomorrow Caleb? I want to know who taps to the French Roast
7:41 [Comment From JH]
Great job!
7:42 Caleb: Roberto “Tussa” Alencar’s name was just called! We were wondering what happened to him too! He will appear on mat 3.
7:42 [Comment From Nova Uniao Jiu Jitsu]
I feel a yram Due to side step warm ups!
7:42 [Comment From Guest]
ANY COMPRIDO RESULTS
7:42 Caleb: Rodolfo Vieira is up 4-0 on mat 3 at 6m08s.
7:44 Caleb: “Cyborg” Abreu taps his Japanese opponent at 5m16s.
7:45 [Comment From Guest]
what happened to cyborgs fight?
7:46 [Comment From Guest]
thanks man
7:47 [Comment From tom]
light feather results?
7:47 [Comment From JJD]
had to leave for a while what happend to Kron?
7:47 [Comment From arthur]
any word on boca Moacir Oliviera
7:48 Caleb: Rodolfo Vieira wins 8-0 as time expires.
7:48 [Comment From Jiujiuman]
What divisions are left?
7:49 Caleb: Roberto “Tussa” Alencar is up against “Soluco” (Alliance) on mat 3.
7:50 [Comment From Jiujiuman]
great idea on live blogging for the mundials
7:50 [Comment From arthur]
Caleb Do you know how Moacir Oliviera Boca is doing??
7:50 Caleb: @Arthur - Sorry, I don’t.
7:50 [Comment From andy]
do you know how rodrigo pinheiro or diego ceara did?
7:50 [Comment From JJD]
anyone know who’s left in middleweight?
7:52 [Comment From kk]
Caleb is tomorrow braga v mendes? light feather
7:52 [Comment From arthur]
Ok thanks
7:52 [Comment From BTTLB]
Caleb, any chance you recall seeing Marcello Salazar up recently? I left the tourny about an hour ago, and he still had to fight.
7:52 Caleb: Soluco is up 2-0 over Tussa.Tussa is playing guard.
7:53 [Comment From tom]
any news on how daniel beleza did or if he had a match yet?
7:53 [Comment From Guest]
Gracie Mag is getting hammered and responding very slowly. Might be time to invest in some more bandwidth
7:53 [Comment From shane]
hey caleb- i met you back in the fall at fightworks with dennis barongan- hope your knee is recovering!
7:53 Caleb: @shane - thanks!
7:55 [Comment From dokomoy]
if you guys want to see graciemags reporting you can check them at twitter.com/graciemag
7:55 [Comment From Travis]
Did Marcos Torregrosa make the light semis tomorrow?
7:56 Caleb: Soluco is now up 4-0 over Tussa!
7:56 [Comment From kk]
calebs much better then graciemag…thx
7:56 [Comment From esteban]
Shane, how do you know Dennis? I went to highschool with him and used to train BJJ w/ him
7:56 [Comment From JasonFitz]
Did Felipe Costa Medal?
7:56 [Comment From ralphc]
do you know what happened with raphael chaves from checkmat?
7:57 Caleb: Rafael Lovato Jr is on top in 1/2 guard over his opponent on mat 4. He was just swept and is now down 2-0!
7:57 [Comment From kk]
thank you dokomoy- got my light feather info
7:58 [Comment From tom]
what happened with light feather??
7:58 [Comment From ninjamurf]
This is sweet. I’m on my way to my buddies to watch the Strikeforce fights…been following the Mundials all day…see you tomorrow C. Will try to make it to coffee but not sure I’ll be in time
7:58 [Comment From funch]
how many matches will there be tomorrow?
7:59 Caleb: Just one minute left in the match with Tussa and Soluco! Soluco is still up 4-0.
8:00 Caleb: Lovato has tied it up with just one minute left! It’s 2-2 in his match!
8:01 Caleb: Soluco wins 4-0 over Tussa! Seconds later, Rafael Lovato Jr. wins his match against a Check Mat’s Joao Assis 5-2 as time runs out.
8:02 [Comment From CWA]
Any word on Bruno Paulista?
8:02 [Comment From tom]
how did beleza win??????????
8:03 Caleb: Family, I am done. The action on the mats here is over and I need to go do the show for tomorrow. Keep an eye on iTunes and here on the site to download the show.
8:04 Caleb: Also, come grab coffee with us in the morning. I will be drinking a lot of it. Um abraco grande… ate manha!
2009 BJJ World Championships Coverage Schedule
June 5, 2009
Okay family, the biggest event of our jiu-jitsu calendar is upon us. The action at the 2009 BJJ World Championships has already started with reports of action from white and blue belts already hitting the BJJ blogosphere. (Here and here are some examples.)
Of course, we will be there as well! Here are our plans for coverage.
We expect to live blog the action on Saturday and Sunday, with a concentration on the black belts and brown belts when possible. Every detail we see, we will provide for you, the Mighty 600,000! Our twitter page might contain an update or two but by far the best place to be will be right here on thefightworkspodcast.com, where we will concentrate our information.
Last year we ran into a problem at the very end of the absolute division finals between Alexandre Ribeiro and Roger Gracie, when the amount of people on our website was too much for the server. We will be doing things differently tomorrow so you won’t have to refresh the page every time you want an update - the content on the page will update by itself!
Of course, Sunday morning you should expect to see a new episode of The FightWorks Podcast appear in iTunes with info, interviews, and other ambiance from the Mundials. It’s going to be a bear of the weekend but there’s no place we’d rather be! You have our word we will do everything we can to bring you the best 2009 BJJ Mundials coverage out there! (If there’s anything special you want us to keep an eye out for, or a competitor you want us to track, let us know in the comments to this post!)
Just for reference, the schedule for Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of IBJJF.org:
Saturday - 6-jun
| 9:00 | Brown belt - Male - Light and Middle Black belt - Male - Open Class Registration |
| 10:00 | Black belt - Male - End of Open Class Registration |
| 10:40 | Brown/Black - Female - Open Class Brown belt - Male - Medium Heavy |
| 11:00 | Black belt - Male - Open Class |
| 1:00 | Brown belt - Male - Heavy to Ultra Heavy
Blue belt - Male - Juvenile - Open Class |
| 2:00 | Brown/Black - Female - Light Feather to Heavy Purple belt - Male - Open Class |
| 3:10 | Black belt - Male - Rooster to Light |
| 5:00 | Black belt - Male - Middle and Medium Heavy |
| 6:30 | Black belt - Male - Heavy to Ultra Heavy |
Sunday - 7-jun
| 8:00 -9:00 | Coffee and Final Black Belt Predictions (not an IBJJF event) |
| 10:00 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Rooster and Super Feather - Quarter Finals |
| 10:40 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Feather and Light - Quarter Finals |
| 11:30 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Rooster and Super Feather - Semi Finals Black Belt Male - Adult - Feather and Light - Semi Finals |
| 12:20 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Middle and Medium Heavy - Quarter Finals |
| 1:00 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Heavy, Super Heavy and Ultra Heavy - Quarter Finals |
| 2:10 | Black Belt Male - Adult - Middle, Medium Heavy, Heavy, Super Heavy and Ultra Heavy - Semi Finals |
| 3:00 | Brown/Black Female - All weight divisions - Finals |
| 4:40 | Black Belt Finals - All weight divisions and open class Brown/Black Female - Open class final |
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