Josh Griffiths wins Purple Belt Absolute

Rick Maccauley wins brown belt absolute.

Black Belts

Under 85KG:

Fernando 'Margarida' submits Rafael Lovato Jr - foot-lock

Over Division:

Marcio 'Pe de Pano' defeats 'Xande' Ribeiro by ref decision after 2 x 2 advantages

Overall match:

Fernando 'Margarida' submits Marcio 'Pe de Pano' - arm-lock

Cassio Werneck over Francisco Neto

Dave Jacobs gets the black belt!

Now usually when you get promoted you run the "gauntlet" with your team.

When Dave was promoted, he ran the gauntlet through everyone in attendence! OUCH!!!

Scotty is phoning in with results!

Alex Karalexis over Josh Rafferty KO

Mike Swick over Alex Schoenauer KO
This fight was quick with Swick taking it.

Nate Quarry over Louden Sincaid KO

Josh Koshcheck over Chris Sanford KO
Josh Koscheck with a big slam and JO's Sanford with punches from side mount.

Chris Leben over Jason Thacker by KO
Chris gets a knee to the head early, which knocks THacker down, pushes him against the fence and rains down punches.

Sam Hogar over Bobby Southworth Unanimous decision.

Until April 13 we're offering our two new instructionals
Mastering Grappling Volume 1 Takedowns and Counters
and The Turtle: Never Get Tapped from the Back Again! for the introductory price of $39.95 each.

Afterwards they will be available at regular price of $44.95 each.

We've got tons of new DVDs in stock now, from the latest Grappler's Quest, MMA from HooknShoot and USMMA, The California Open and the two latest instructionals from Open Guard Master Tinguinha!

Both of these highlight videos wee submitted almost simultaneously. Enjoy!

At last! OntheMat is proud to bring you these two great videos! Check back at our Online Store for these and lots more to come!

The Best of 2004 OntheMat Awards!
(In no particular order)

Congratulations to BJ Penn, OTM's MMA Fighter of the year!

With three wins in three weight divisions (including a title victory) and promoting one of the top MMA organizations in the world, BJ Penn has certainly had a stellar year.

OntheMat.com is happy to announce the 2004 Jiu Jitsu Fighter of the Year: Ronaldo Souza dos Santos of Team Brasa better known as "Jacare".

Congratulations to Jeff Monson, the OntheMat Submission Grappler of the 2004!

Over the next few days we will reveal the OntheMat awards for 2004, including Jiu Jitsu Player, MMA fighter and memorable moments.