Daniel Manasoiu put in an incredible efficiency this previous weekend on the newest version of the Emerald Metropolis Invitational. The promotion introduced collectively eight proficient grapplers to compete of their very first absolute division, and the John Danaher scholar received all three of his matches by submission, two of which got here contained in the regulation time whereas one got here in EBI time beyond regulation.
Manasoiu went to EBI time beyond regulation in his opening spherical match towards Kyle Myers and managed to lock up a rear-naked choke towards Maxim Cote within the semifinal. On the opposite aspect of the bracket, Austin Baker submitted his first two opponents with an armbar and an arm-triangle choke. When the ultimate got here, Manasoiu continued to point out the variety in his sport by submitting Baker with an inside heelhook.
Full outcomes for the occasion might be discovered right here.
Roberto Jimenez topped new Polaris Middleweight champion
On the opposite aspect of the Atlantic Ocean, Roberto Jimenez was busy placing on an equally spectacular show within the Polaris Middleweight grand prix. There was a title on the road after Craig Jones vacated it and Jimenez started working instantly by working up an enormous points-margin towards Shane Fishman within the opening spherical. He adopted this up with a triangle choke end of Hunter Colvin in one of the thrilling matches of the evening.
The ultimate noticed Jimenez tackle Polaris fan-favourite Jed Hue and though he put up a valiant effort, Jimenez ended up securing an arm-triangle choke to win the Middleweight belt. Polaris 22 additionally featured a superfight between the promotion’s three-weight champion, Ashley Williams, and MMA veteran Carlos Condit. Williams locked up a decent heelhook on the previous UFC interim champion ultimately and got here away with an enormous victory.
Full outcomes for the occasion might be discovered right here.
Ruotolo brothers begin building on Costa Rica gymnasium
The Ruotolo brothers have in a short time established themselves as two of the highest opponents of their weightclasses lately. Simply previous to 2019 they have been thought-about to be extremely promising up-and-coming abilities and in simply three years they’ve reached the highest of the meals chain. Collectively they’ve received an ADCC world championship, a ONE Championship title, a Grapplefest title, and a pair of WNO titles as effectively.
Whereas the brothers have remained coaching below ATOS founder Andre Galvao till now, it is smart that they may strike out on their very own sooner or later sooner or later. It appears as if that point has come round faster than anticipated because the brothers have introduced building of their very own gymnasium. The pair are constructing a BJJ gymnasium from the bottom up in Marbella, Costa Rica and have described the plans as their ‘dream gymnasium’.
Lineup finalized for IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix 2022
The ultimate IBJJF grand prix occasion of the 12 months is quick approaching, and November 18th will see eight elite grapplers battling it out with out being hindered by weightclasses. The lineup will function quite a lot of opponents who appeared at the 2022 ADCC world championships like Elder Cruz, Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu, and Henrique Ceconi. One of many greatest favourites of the IBJJF absolute grand prix is the reigning 99kg ADCC champion, Kaynan Duarte.
None of those males have a straightforward path as Francisco Lo, Rider Zuchi, Gutemberg Pereira, and Gabriel Oliveira will all be gunning for the highest spot within the event as effectively. The occasion may even function 5 totally different superfights interspersed all through, together with proficient grapplers like Roosevelt Sousa, Andy Murasaki, and Sergio Rios. The one girls’s match of the occasion will see AOJ prodigy Jessa Khan tackle Kaori Hernandez.
The total lineup for the occasion might be discovered right here.
