November, 2006

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Nov 06

Edson “Sururu” Jorge Victorious at KO Arena 5! New Welterweight Champion!

Hey everybody, we’ll have a couple pictures up soon, but just wanted to make a quick announcement about the great news– Edson is the new KO ARENA Welterweight Champion! In last night’s event, he fought Manu Garcia, considered one of Spain’s top fighters. It was incredible– Edson, one of the world’s top Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Grappling athletes, put Garcia on the floor with a first-round jab, and quickly followed up with strikes on the ground for the TKO, one minute into the first round! Few people realize that Edson is also a devastating stand-up fighter, as seen last night, and his recent KO kick-boxing victory.

Congratulations Edson, the new KO ARENA Welterweight Champion!

(And a big thanks to Pablo Espejo, KO ARENA producer and promoter, for putting on another great event!)

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Nov 06

Copa de Granada

On November the 18th the Gracie Barra Marbella competition team led by Edson Sururu took home the team championship at the Inaugural Copa de Granada de Jiu Jitsu Brasileño organized and hosted by Luis Zarate Jiu Jitsu Granada and held in the Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo (CARD). The victory was due to excellent performances from our white belts; Dani and Tete took first and second in the under 76kgs, Agusto won the under 82kgs finishing his final with a hard earned, excellent armbar as well as second in the Absolute, “Aleman” won the under 88kgs division convincingly, while Leo dominated his final in the under 94kgs category until a tecnical error allowed a suprise kata getame from the bottom position in a side-control that left him in second place. He redeemed himself magnificently in the Absolute class with a beautiful winning triangle in the final proving to everyone who was the best White Belt overall. The debut match for our newest competition team member “Gigante” saw a combined 250+ kgs battle in a stand up war. Both Gigante and his opponent attempted many throws and counters fighting hard, aware of the consequences of being caught on the bottom in a ground battle. Eventually in a display of raw power Gigante lifted the 140+kgs opponent by his pants legs and toppled him to the ground, shaking the floor with the impact. Shortly after Gigante won by a verbal submission taking the gold in his first ever competition.

With Jose Antonio out because of knee surgery and Ben Johnson no longer with the club only Mike Rios and Pablo Cabo represented GB Marbella in the Blue Belt category. Both won their matches in their weight division. Unfortunately, Pablo had shoulder problems and could not compete in the Absolute division and Mike lost in the opening round.

Thanks to Luis Zarate for a great event and we look forward to defending our team title next year!!!

El pasado día 18 de Noviembre el equipo de competición de Gracie Barra Marbella liderado por Edson Sururu gano el Campeonato por Equipos en la Primera “Copa de Granada� de BJJ organizado por Luis Zárate Jiu Jitsu de Granada en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo (CARD). Esto fue por el esfuerzo excelente de nuestros cinturones blancos; Dani y Tete quedaron primero y segundo en 76kgs con técnica y voluntad sólida, Augusto gano en 82kgs finalizando en la final con una excelente llave de brazo bien elaborada, “Alemán� gano en 88kgs dejando claro su superioridad, mientras Leo domino en 94kgs en la final hasta una kata getame desde abajo en 100kilos por su contrincante le dejo en segundo. Leo no tardo en revindicarse dominando la categoría Absoluto y finalizando con un triangulo la final dejando claro quien era el mejor cinturón blanco del día. El debut de nuestro miembro más nuevo “Gigante� fue un espectacular duelo de 250+kgs combinados. Lucharon de pie intentando múltiples proyecciones y defensas sabiendo las consecuencias de quedarse abajo en una lucha en el suelo. Al final en una muestra de su enorme potencia Gigante levanto los 140+kgs de su oponente por los pantalones y le lanzo al suelo cayendo con un impacto que vibro el suelo. Poco después sumito verbalmente y Gigante se llevo oro en su primera competición.

Con Jose Antonio recuperando de cirugía y habiendo perdido a Ben Johnson por mudanza solo Pablo y Mike representaron GB Marbella en Cinturón Azul. Ambos ganaron la única pelea de su categoría. Desafortunadamente Pablo lesiono su hombro y no pudo competir en el Absoluto y Mike perdió en la primera lucha.

Muchas Gracias a Luis Zárate y nos vemos el año que viene cuando defenderemos nuestra Copa!!

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Nov 06

Results Copa de Marbella

Edson “Sururu” Jorge would like to thank all the coaches and participants that attended the event, as well as the Pink and Plantinum for sponsoring the event. Next year Sururu will host a Grappling (no gi) tournament in June/July as well as the second edition of the Copa de Marbella (with gi) in October. Check this website for information on these and other upcoming Spanish events.

Edson “Sururu” Jorge quiere agradecer a todos los entrenadores y competidores que acudieron al evento y tambien los patrocinadores Pink y Platinum por su apoyo. En el año que viene Sururu organizará un campeonato de Grappling (sin kimono) en Junio/Julio y la segunda Copa de Marbella en Octubre. En este sito web informaremos sobre estos eventos y los de mas eventos en España proximamente.

White Belt /Cinturon Blanco

65 a 75 kgs 1. Jesus Velasquez (TNT) 2. Ismael Cordoba (TNT) 3. Tete Garcia (GBM)

76 a 85kgs 1. Enrique Marin (CS) 2. M. Nisteroy (TNT) 3. “Aleman” (GBM)

86 a 95kgs 1. Carlos Ona (TNT) 2. Antonio Cordoba (TNT) 3. Leo Galatti (GBM)

+96kgs 1. Antonio Garcia (GBM) 2. Reza (GBM) 3. Adrian Correa (LZ)

Absoluto 1. Carlos Ona (TNT) 2. Reza (GBM) 3. Cesar Honduras (TNT)

Blue Belt/ Cinturon Azul

Por de bajo de 75kgs 1. Raul Velazquez (TNT) 2. Juan Jose Pozo (TNT) 3. Pablo “Paleta” Cabo

Por encima de 75kgs 1. Mike Rios (GBM) 2. Ben Johnson (GBM) 3 Antonio Sanchez (LZ)

Absoluto 1. Ben Johnson (GBM) 2. Mike Rios (GBM) 3. Raul Velazquez (CS)

Team Cup / Copa de Equipos 1. Team New Team Madrid 2. Gracie Barra Marbella 3. Crazy Sevilla 4. Luis Zarrate Granada

Congratulations to everyone!!/ Enhorabuena a todos!!