Naga Boca Raton October 25, 2008 - Results
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008| Age | Skill | Weight | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre “White Shaq” Arata | Adult | Intermediate | Super Heavyweight | 1st |
| Kenneth Gallego | Adult | White Belt | Lightweight | 1st |
| Adult | Intermediate | Lightweight | 3rd | |
| Mike “Goku” Defurio | Adult | Beginner | Heavyweight | 2nd |
| John Dysert |
Adult | White Belt | Lightweight | 1st |
First up to bat was Roberto Torralbas who faced Fred Moncaio from Team Popovitch in the No-Gi Absolute Division. The match started with Fred pulling close guard and Roberto passing from the under over position. Fred attacked with some leg locks that Roberto was expecting and defended well. From half guard Fred tried to sweep, Roberto counters a looked for a triangle that Fred was also expecting. Fight goes back to the feet, where Roberto shoots for a single and as he was raising the leg to finish it for the first score Fred manages to catch a guillotine choke to end the fight.
Roberto from Over and Under against Fred.
In the Gi Absolute Division Roberto fought Edson Deniz in his first fight. Fight started with some grip fighting in which Roberto dominated causing the World and Panamerican Champion to sit open guard. Edson was quick with his spider guard and manage to sweep for 2 points. Roberto tried to sweep from the under over position and came close but was unable to get on top. Then Roberto attacked from the half, but the experience opponent capitalized on a couple of mistakes Roberto made and managed to pass. Roberto recuperated and started attacking from the close guard and open guard, but the Edson defended well as time ran out for the score of 5-0.
Not the best of days for Head Instructor Roberto Torralbas, but the team overall had a very solid day.
Andre “Whiteshaq” Arata in the Intermediate Division No-Gi Super Heavy Weight Divison disposed of his two opponents via submission.In the finals he applied a ncie armbar from the close guard that we had just covered in class. In the Gi Division Andre did not have an opponent in his weight class. Andre will now be fighting in the Advanced Division.
Andre Arata Applying an Armbar on His Second Opponent.
Congratulations to Andre Arata.
Goin Down in weight Class we had Camilo Castro and Mike “Goku” Defurio in the Heavy Weight Division. Camilo lost in his first match against the division winner. Goku won his first matches unchalleneged but had a rough battle against the division winner and had two settle for the silver medal.
Camilo Castro Putting the Division Winner in a Difficult Situation.
Mike ” Goku” Defurio Securing the Silver Medal.
Kevin Dalton had a though first fight in the No-Gi Beginner Division, but made up for it defeating his first two opponents in the Gi and losing his third match to the division winner. Kevin had a very close match forthe bronze catchinghis opponent in armbar, but he was not able to capitalize on it, so we will be working on it in class.
Kevin Dalton After His Second Win of the Day.
So far 1 Gold, 1 Silver, but the lightweights will not go out with out a bang in their first tournament. In the No-Gi John Dysert got caught in a heel hook in his first match, and Kenneth Gallego won his first two matches, lost his third and won his fourth in for the Bronze Medal. In the Gi White Belt Division While in one side of the bracket Kenneth took down his opponents and passed their guards and submitted them, John was busy jumping close guard and taking their backs. They both won 3 matches each to close out the division. GREAT JOB!
Kenneth Opening the Guard of his Opponent.
John Dysert Dominating in the Division.
Kenneth and John After Splitting the Gold in the Finals! Congratulations
This tournament was a huge step for the school we had 7 competitors ( a school record) and they all had a blast. Most importantly we now have a long list of things to work on for future bouts. Congratulations to everyone and we look forward to the new comers and the ones under development to join us soon.
Congratulations!
