Damon Force fought MMA last weekend and took home a first round submission!
Way to go Damon!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcT-xu82FMk
The Fight Site
Grapplers Quest June 2009
Are you the Best Grappler or BJJ fighter in the United States?
Come prove it at the 2009 Grapplers Quest U.S. National Championships,
Saturday and Sunday, June 27th-28th in Morristown, New Jersey.
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ATTENTION: PRO SUBMISSION GRAPPLERS…submit your resumes for the
ALL-STAR Pro Challenge to: Matchmaker@Grapplers.com
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$4,000 ALL-STAR PRO CHALLENGE
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$1,000 MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT (160 lbs. and below):
1. Ryan “Triangle” Hall (50/Fifty BJJ)
2. Brian McLaughlin (Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Veteran)
3. Mike Wacker (Black Hole)
4. Bruno Tostes (Renzo Gracie)
SEND RESUMES TO: Matchmaker@Grapplers.com
$1,000 MEN’S MIDDLEWEIGHT (160-179.9 lbs.):
1. Lucas Lepri (2008 Defending All-Star Champion)
2. Matt “No Regard” Arroyo (UFC Veteran)
3. Efrain Ruiz (Freestyle Fighting Academy/Black Belt)
4. Cameron Diffley (4-Time GQ Champion)
5. Francisco “Manoel” Soares (American Top Team Black Belt)
SEND RESUMES TO: Matchmaker@Grapplers.com
$1,000 MEN’S HEAVYWEIGHT (180-209.9 lbs.):
1. David Avellan (2002-2004 GQ Superfight/All-Star Champ)
2. Jamal “The Suit” Paterson (IFL Veteran/Renzo Gracie Black Belt)
3. John Toth (Saulo Ribeiro/Defending Champion)
4. Rick Migliarese (Balance Studios)
SEND RESUMES TO: Matchmaker@Grapplers.com
$1,000 WOMEN’S ABSOLUTE (Open Weight):
1. Kathy Brothers (1st American Female Black Belt/4-Time GQ Champ)
2. Tammy Griego (7-Time Grapplers Quest Champion)
3. Cristina “Midget Twister” Rodriguez (Gracie Tampa/Rob Kahn)
SEND RESUMES TO: Matchmaker@Grapplers.com
Sincerely,
Brian Cimins | CEO and Founder
The Grapplers Company, Inc.
Grapplers Quest, World’s Largest Grappling Events
PO Box 4505 | Wayne, New Jersey 07470
Tel 973.248.6266 Fax 973.368-1029
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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June 27th-28th
2009 U.S. Nationals of Grappling
Mennen Arena – Morristown, New Jersey
July 10th-11th (Friday-Saturday)
Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo/UFC 100 Weekend
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino – Las Vegas, Nevada
(This event is limited to 1,500 competitors and already has
850 Registrations, so register early to guarantee your spot)
August 8th
2009 Southeast Grappling Championships
Coral Springs, Florida
September 26th
2009 Northeast Grappling Championships
Lancaster Convention Center – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities nationwide,
email: Sponsorship@GrapplersQuest.com
The Grapplers Company, Inc., PO Box 4505, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, USA
Johnny Curtis Freedom Gym Opens!
Johnny Curtis has finished building a Russian style gym .
The class is for serious No Gi grappling and MMA competitors who wish to enhance their game, and get a chance to roll with high level people from multiple disciplines.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn from a 2 time All American, and US International Team wrestling competitor.
Contact:
571-236-9906
Grappler’s Quest Events
2009 Grapplers Quest
U.S. National Championships &
All-Star Pro Challenge
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY
Saturday and Sunday,
June 27th-28th, 2009
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2009 Grapplers Quest Southeast Championships
Saturday, August 8th
Coral Springs, Florida
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2009 Grapplers Quest North American Championships
Saturday, September 26th
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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The Grapplers Company, Inc., PO Box 4505, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, USA
ADCC Los Angeles and Denver
As many of you may already know the Abu Dhabi Combat Club West Coast Trials has been set for May 23rd and 24th in California. ADCC will also be hosting Regional Tournaments in California, Las Vegas, Seattle and Denver in the upcoming year. We are looking for referees for both the Regional Tournaments as well as the North American Trials.
If you are interested in becoming an Official ADCC Licensed Referee, please e-mail your Grappling bio to Brettt@LoneStarTournaments.com The Referee Seminars will take place:
MAY 9th Denver, CO
Colorado BJJ Highlands Ranch
7150 East County Line Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
MAY 10th Los Angeles, CA
OTM Fight Shop
2414 Artesia Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
BOTH SEMINARS START @ 10AM
If you decide that you would like the opportunity to become an ADCC Referee it is important to note that you can not compete in any ADCC Submission Fighting events again. So this is for the serious minded referee.
Don’t forget the ADCC Texas Regional is on July 25th in Houston. This is open to all ages and skill levels.
SPONSORED BY:
www.onthemat.com
www.Ruptureclothing.com
Carlos Diaz
Brett Boyce
Brett@LoneStarTournaments.com
www.LoneStarTournaments.com
