If there was any doubts as to the popularity of grappling, one had to look no further than the Ascension Jiu-jitsu tournament last Feb 9th 2008 in Toronto Ontario. The tournament, organized by local by Marcus Soares Black Belt Omar Salvosa, exceeded expectations with amazing matches and its positive vibe.
Tons of action in the GI and NO-Gi divisions and this year, the womens divisions were at an all time high in terms of attendance and technical level. Nova Uniao Purple belt Yael Young took home the gold in the womens advanced lightweight division battling 3 matches out with the very talented Amber Gallogley.
The advanced GI Absolute division winner was the Schilling BJJ purple belt Sam Osman. Sam fought a long day in both GI, NO-GI and even volunteered to referee as well.
This years tournament had a record high in attendance and thankfully Omar was able to separate the divisions up into 2 days allowing the Adults to battle on Saturday and the kids on Sunday.
Props to the Salvosa BJJ crew for another job well done and cant wait to see you next year.
This event was sponsored by:
*FIGHT PLANET-Canadas Premier Fight Shop (
www.fightplanet.ca)*POUND 4 POUND-(ww.pound4pound.ca)
*Mixed Martial Arts Expo 3 (
www.mixedmartialartsexpo.com)--- GI DIVISIONS ---
MEN
BEGINNER LIGHTWEIGHT (139.9 lbs & under):
1st: Amar Singh, Gracie Barra London
2nd: Greg Deschenes, Kombat Arts
3rd: Charles Blanco, Team Ascension
BEGINNER WELTERWEIGHT (140.0 - 154.9 lbs):
1st: Tyler Cashman, Martial Arts Planet
2nd: Louis Bankuti, Warrior MMA
3rd: Alex Paquin, Franco Behring
BEGINNER MIDDLEWEIGHT (155.0 - 169.9 lbs):
1st: Tyler Crawford, Binder/Dragan Alliance
2nd: Spencer Ling, Dragan Alliance
3rd: Mike Kidone, York AMA
BEGINNER LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (170.0 - 184.9 lbs):
1st: David Moxley, Team Ascension
2nd: Nicolas Tan, Team Ascension
3rd: Marko Lapegna, Western Jiu-Jitsu
BEGINNER CRUISERWEIGHT (185.0 - 204.9 lbs):
1st: John Harrison, White Tiger BJJ
2nd: Matt Thomas, BAMA Hurricane Jiu-Jitsu
3rd: Justin Morra, Kumo Jiu-Jitsu
BEGINNER HEAVYWEIGHT (205.0 - 224.9 lbs):
1st: Brian Jasinski, Buff BJJ/De La Riva
2nd: Martin Flaherty, Bruckmann MA
3rd: Matt Skinner, FCC Canada
BEGINNER SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (225.0 lbs & over):
1st: Jeff Talbot, Therien Jiu-Jitsu
2nd: Richard James, Toronto BJJ
3rd: Anthony Crowe, Western Jiu-Jitsu
INTERMEDIATE LIGHTWEIGHT:
1st: Brandon Moy, Gracie Barra Niagara
2nd: Frankie Talens, Team Ascension
INTERMEDIATE WELTERWEIGHT:
1st: Jordan Schultz, Buff BJJ/De La Riva
2nd: Steve Westner, Team Ascension
3rd: Yani Gellman, , Open Mat BJJ
INTERMEDIATE MIDDLEWEIGHT:
1st: Drew London, Toronto BJJ
2nd: Kevin Schingh, Dragan Alliance
3rd: John Memnie, BAMA HJJ
INTERMEDIATE CRUISERWEIGHT:
1st: Raf Zawistowski, Schilling BJJ
2nd: Wayne Wright, DATC
INTERMEDIATE HEAVYWEIGHT:
1st: Jason Pedrosa, Dragan Alliance
2nd: James Welsh, Team Canada
ADVANCED MIDDLEWEIGHT:
1st: Matt Page, Therien Jiu-Jitsu
2nd: Fernando Zulick, Franco Behring
3rd: Michael Karkula, Kombat Arts
ADVANCED CRUISERWEIGHT:
1st: Matt Godden, Ascension NY
2nd:
