4 time World Masters Gold Medallist Stephen Kamphuis hosted the Pan Asian BJJ International on May 12th and the Pan Asian International Grappling Challenge on May 13th. They were the best and biggest such competitions held in Asia outside Japan.
This e-mail gives links for 27 matches that end in submission and also for 1 BJJ Black Belt Superfight that ends in controversy. On day two of the tournament, Sir Anthony Perosh and Mike Fowler (both 2007 Abu Dhabi Finalists), decided that they wanted to put on an exhibition match and see who was THE MAN with gi. The mats were cleared and the Pan Asian had its first ever BJJ Black Belt match underway. Watch it and see how you would score it.
Big Match #75 – Superfight Mike Fowler vs Anthony Perosh (WARNING – THIS MATCH DOES NOT HAVE A SUBMISSION – all the other clips on this e-mail have submissions)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=salmiPxi6gE
The two outstanding performances over the weekend were provided by Joseph Hollywood Cruz and Jo Taimanglo, both from Guam. Joseph was awarded most technical fighter on Day 1 with gi, and Jo was decorated as most technical fighter on day 2 with no-gi. The last match of the weekend was when these two exciting fighters met in the finals of the absolute division (click on link below).
Big Match #97 – Joe Taimangla vs Joseph Hollywood Cruz06:11Joe Taimangla (black shorts) vs Joseph Hollywood Cruz (army pants). Absolute Division Finals, Pan Asian Grappling Challenge,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUBQtPqmQdc
101 Geezamissions – #41 Jon Jones #42 Marcus Varda09:56Action with key highlights from the Advanced Heavyweight Division. 1. Geeza vs Jon Jones.2. Geeza vs Vaughn Anderson3. Marcus Varda vs Vladimir Vova4. Geeza vs Marcus Varda5. Geeza vs Scott Calverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D75dXoX9xCk
101 Geezamissions – #40 Ralph Go05:21Geeza (blue gi top) vs Ralph Go – Semi Finals Absolute Purple Belt Divisionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAAba6sLNpA
Big Match #96 – Jon Jones vs Jo Hollywood Cruz01:08Jon Jones (taller) vs Jo Hollywood Cruz. Blue belt absolute division. This is a classic David and Goliath match up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Me6J3mQFjI
Big Match #95 – Jo Hollywood Cruz vs Vaughn Blud Anderson01:19Jo Hollywood Cruz vs Vaughn Blud Anderson (blue gi) Blue Belt Absolute Division finals. Another crowd pleaser!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp0GeG3Wieg
Big Match #94 – Luke Saturo vs Jo Hollywood Cruz02:38Luke Saturo (colored belt) vs Jo Hollywood Cruz. Blue Belt Panhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNQ-gB5Is0M
Big Match #93 – Joe Taimanglo vs Patrick Fleming02:33http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW6K5wm1pXw
Big Match #92 – Ralph Go vs Fritz Rodriguez02:36Ralph Go (colored belt) vs Fritz Rodriguez. Semi-final match of the Purple belt heavyweight division.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWl-lbe5JzY
Big Match #91 – Luis Blanco vs Kevin Hendricks01:13Luis Blanco (army shorts) vs Kevin Hendricks (white shorts). Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, 13th May 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXPhHiIAY8
Big Match #90 -Juan Diego Nepponegro vs Aldo Berregiododonez02:09A nasty injury occurs in this match at the Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, 13th May 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=766i2SNpLtw
Big Match #89 – Joshua Pobletti vs Roberto Felicia04:58Joshua Pobletti (red shorts) vs Roberto Felicia. Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, 13th May 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLPRmfpNjCI
Big Match #88 – Josh Pobletti vs Justin Cortez00:36Josh Pobletti vs Justin Cortez (red shorts). Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, Manila, Philippines, May 13th, 2007http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7b-Gsji1Rk
Big Match #87 – Alex Berezovik vs Fritz Rodriguez04:31Alex Berezovik (colored belt) vs Fritz Rodriguez. Semi finals Purple Belt Absolute Division.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx82tUIVERQ
Big Match #86 – Mike Sanchez vs Jack Cortez03:13Mike Sanchez (orange gi!!!!!!) vs Jack Cortez (rather boring white gi). Junior Division. Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, 12th May 2007 Mike Sanchez (orange gi!!!!!!) vs Jack Cortez (rather boring white gi). Junior Division. Pan Asian BJJ Tournament,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yCQd_Mc6yM
Big Match #85 – Gordon Preston vs Terrence Aflague02:32Gordon Preston (black shorts) vs Terrence Aflague (yellow shorts). Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, Advanced Lightweight Division, Gordon Preston (black shorts) vs Terrence Aflague (yellow shorts).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0uZ8RAnEi0
Big Match #84 – Mike Sanchez vs Matt Cruz03:07Mike Sanchez vs Matt Cruz (no shirt) no-gi match at the Pan Asian Grappling Challenge, May 13th 2007, Manila Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBeBSNNeg7U
Big Match #83 – Ryan Biggs Bigler vs Pilip Pino01:29Ryan Biggs Bigler (white gi) vs Pilip Pino (blue gi). Middleweight blue belt division, Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, 12th May 2007, M Ryan Biggs Bigler (white gi) vs Pilip Pino (blue gi). Middleweight blue belt divisionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5EcmPDgdIE Big Match #82 – Soisci Porchetta vs Karissa de Leon00:47http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1SDhBgc_l4
Big Match #81 – Marcus Valda vs Vladimir Vova02:02Marcus Valda (blue t-shirt) of Gracie Barra vs Vladimir Vova (bare chested) of Alliance. Advanced Heavyweight Division, Pan Asian Marcus Valda (blue t-shirt) of Gracie Barra vs Vladimir Vova (bare chested) of Alliance. Advanced Heavyweight Division, Pan Asian International Grappling Challenge, May 13th 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIohOSyj1QU
Big Match #80 – Ken Bartolomez vs Patrick Careno00:43Ken Bartolomez (black t-shirt) vs Patrick Careno. Junior Division. Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, May 12th 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQi6mRPo54
Big Match #79 – Manuel vs Mark Staller04:26Manuel (Black gi) vs Mark Staller. Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, 12th May 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQmCRsS50Y0
Big Match #78 – Gordon Preston vs Elder01:37Gordon Preston (blue gi) vs Elder. Masters division, Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddXUcx9XQFY
Big Match #77 – Anna Ramirez vs Joanna Barquelez03:31Anna Ramirez (colored belt) vs Joanna Barquelez (white belt). Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, May 12th 2007, Manila, Philippines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4U1An-Y9Eg
Big Match #76 – Jay Youm vs JR Santos04:34Jay Youm (white gi top) vs JR Santos. Pan Asian BJJ Tournament, Manila, Philippines, May 12th 2007.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0OLIT0gKXI