Attached are the full results from Desert Quest 1, an Arizona BJJ and Submission Grappling tournament featuring many top schools from the Arizona area.ÿ Read More for the complete results.
Desert Quest #1 – Results
Arizona BJJ and Submission Grappling Tournament
The technical skill level displayed, the sportsmanship, and the competitor camaraderie made this tournament a huge success.
Participants included Nova Uniao, Absolute Martial Arts, American Pankration, Asher Combat Academy, Leininger Dojo, Team Parrish, Debrazil Academy, Brausa Academy and many independents.
Super Fight Results:
Marc Laimon ( Nova Uniao ) defeated Edwin Dewees ( Brausa Academy ) by kimura ( 5:08 )
Homer Moore defeated Joseph Riggs ( Brausa Academy ) by referee decision ( 10:00 )
Most Technical Competitor Award:ÿ Tim Vervinck ( Nova Uniao )
Gi Tournament Results:
135-147
1.ÿ James Attwood – Brausa Academy
2.ÿ Allan Dougherty – Brausa Academy
161-173
1.ÿ Tim Vervinck – Nova Uniao
2.ÿ Will Minter – Nova Uniao
174-187
1.ÿ Fernando Pena – Debrazil Academy
2.ÿ Chris Nidmer – Debrazil Academy
201-213
1.ÿ Brandon Johnson – Brausa Academy
2.ÿ Rodney Hammons – Brausa Academy
> 213
1.ÿ Mike Degrafferrea – Brausa Academy
2.ÿ Devan Jackson – Brausa Academy
Submission Grappling Tournament Results:
135-147
1.ÿ Ty Upshur – Independent
2.ÿ James Attwood – Brausa Academy
148-160
1.ÿ Santino Defranco – Brausa Academy
2.ÿ Tim Vervinck – Nova Uniao
161-173
1.ÿ Ryan Stull – Nova Uniao
2.ÿ Mike Spinkle – Team Parrish
174-187
1.ÿ Steve Hyatt – Brausa Academy
2.ÿ Jerry Chi – Brausa Academy
210-213
1.ÿ Luke Hayden – Absolute Martial Arts
2.ÿ Roger Mejia – Asher Combat Academy
>213
1.ÿ Vince Lucero – Asher Combat Academy
2.ÿ Wayland Berry – Brausa Academy
A special thanks to all the competitiors and the spectators.
Desert Quest #2 will be scheduled for Sept 2002.
Submitted by:ÿ John Petrilli