Nicky
17-02-2005, 07:27
6th Submission Wrestling World Championships
The Pyramid, Long beach, California
Saturday and Sunday May 28th and 29th, 2005
'The ADCC SOUTH PACIFIC TRIALS are only days away, February 19th, 2005. Sydney Australia will play host city,and the venue is the same that hosted 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney Olympic Park Sports Halls, Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park.
The Japanese Trials will be on March 20th in Tokyo, and a contingent of fighters from Korea are scheduled to compete as well. The spokesman said 'This is exciting news at the ADCC, and the Japan Trials are developing into an Asian Trials now, and that is exciting news.....
'The 2005 World Championship invitations will be going out after the Trials series.' continues the spokesman. 'Some invtations are filled and some have been extended, but the TRIALS series is critical to name the first 6 competitors'.
'As for the newly announced women's divisions, those invtiations are going out as we speak, and the filed will be announced soon' the spokesman announces. 'Many of the invitations are being accepted by the women's division, and it certainly will be history in the making for women's martial arts. We will announce the field in the coming weeks.'
CURRENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINEUP
In 2005, the ADCC will be publicizing the entries for the World Championships prior to the event. In the past, the 'secret list' of competitors has been an ADCC tradition, but for the first event in the USA, the names of the competitors will be released in advance. 'Not everyone, however, many names that accept invitations will be released in advance for publicity, etc' states the spokesman.
The current lineup appears below, with 1/4 of the 16 man fields already decided.
U-66KG
Leo Vieira 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Wagney Fabiano Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Javier Vazquez North American Qualifier (USA)
Toni Kroger European Qualifier (Finland)
U-77KG
Marcelo Garcia 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Juan 'Jucao' Carneiro Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Cameron Earle North American Qualifier (USA)
Martin Lindqvist European Qualifier (Sweden)
U-88KG
Saulo Ribeiro 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Demian Maia Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Marcos Avellan North American Qualifier (USA)
Marko Helen European Qualifier (Finland)
U-99KG
Jon Olav Einmo 2003 World Champion (NORWAY)
Roger Gracie Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Jamal Patterson North American Qualifier (USA)
Alistair Overeem European Qualifier (Holland)
Over 99KG
Marcio 'Pe De Pano' Cruz 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Gabriel Napao Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Karim Byron North American Qualifier (Canada)
Mustafa Al-Turk European Qualifier (UK)
SUPERFIGHT:
Ricardo Arona CHAMPION (BRAZIL) v. Dean Lister Challenger (USA)
LADIES DIVISIONS:
- Under 60.00 KG (132.00 LB)
- Over 60.01 KG (132.01 LB)
ABSOLUTE DIVISION: 8 women, single elimination tournament in an open weight class.
The Pyramid, Long beach, California
Saturday and Sunday May 28th and 29th, 2005
'The ADCC SOUTH PACIFIC TRIALS are only days away, February 19th, 2005. Sydney Australia will play host city,and the venue is the same that hosted 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney Olympic Park Sports Halls, Grand Parade, Sydney Olympic Park.
The Japanese Trials will be on March 20th in Tokyo, and a contingent of fighters from Korea are scheduled to compete as well. The spokesman said 'This is exciting news at the ADCC, and the Japan Trials are developing into an Asian Trials now, and that is exciting news.....
'The 2005 World Championship invitations will be going out after the Trials series.' continues the spokesman. 'Some invtations are filled and some have been extended, but the TRIALS series is critical to name the first 6 competitors'.
'As for the newly announced women's divisions, those invtiations are going out as we speak, and the filed will be announced soon' the spokesman announces. 'Many of the invitations are being accepted by the women's division, and it certainly will be history in the making for women's martial arts. We will announce the field in the coming weeks.'
CURRENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINEUP
In 2005, the ADCC will be publicizing the entries for the World Championships prior to the event. In the past, the 'secret list' of competitors has been an ADCC tradition, but for the first event in the USA, the names of the competitors will be released in advance. 'Not everyone, however, many names that accept invitations will be released in advance for publicity, etc' states the spokesman.
The current lineup appears below, with 1/4 of the 16 man fields already decided.
U-66KG
Leo Vieira 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Wagney Fabiano Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Javier Vazquez North American Qualifier (USA)
Toni Kroger European Qualifier (Finland)
U-77KG
Marcelo Garcia 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Juan 'Jucao' Carneiro Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Cameron Earle North American Qualifier (USA)
Martin Lindqvist European Qualifier (Sweden)
U-88KG
Saulo Ribeiro 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Demian Maia Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Marcos Avellan North American Qualifier (USA)
Marko Helen European Qualifier (Finland)
U-99KG
Jon Olav Einmo 2003 World Champion (NORWAY)
Roger Gracie Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Jamal Patterson North American Qualifier (USA)
Alistair Overeem European Qualifier (Holland)
Over 99KG
Marcio 'Pe De Pano' Cruz 2003 World Champion (Brazil)
Gabriel Napao Brazilian Qualifier (Brazil)
Karim Byron North American Qualifier (Canada)
Mustafa Al-Turk European Qualifier (UK)
SUPERFIGHT:
Ricardo Arona CHAMPION (BRAZIL) v. Dean Lister Challenger (USA)
LADIES DIVISIONS:
- Under 60.00 KG (132.00 LB)
- Over 60.01 KG (132.01 LB)
ABSOLUTE DIVISION: 8 women, single elimination tournament in an open weight class.