Battle on the Battleship Tournament Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/thegoodfight.tv/BattleOnTheBattleship# Battle on the Battleship Tournament Video: http://www.infgen.com/theGoodFight.html Here's What Competitor's Have To Say: Even though it was a long day I still got 4 matches in and feel like I took some important lessons for it. If I can offer anything I would say don't let it get you down and keep getting better each time. If it helps at all I am considering doing the Thankgiving Tourny if it fits my schedule. I hope all is well. Bryan Preston Besides waiting FOREVER, I was expecting it from past events, thank you for an apology. I did enjoy being on the battleship (probably because I won a medal), I would compete again if you hosted another event. Shawn Ward I do want you to know that one thing was perfect...the weigh-ins. It was flawless. Do not change a thing with that. It took a matter of seconds to go through it. Nice job. Dave Dickey dave@combatsportsentertainment.com It was a good day overall. My son Ray Carlisi (carleesee) won a Gold each in Gi and No Gi in the Teen division. Can't wait to see the results and pics and video of Ray posted soon because I did not take any photos or video. Ray I would like to take the time to say that I really did enjoy myself at the battleship. the competition and overall respect among the competitors was great and the atmosphere was great! apology accepted and i look forward to future tournaments! Thank you! Tom Kolacz Jim, your event was a great one I wasn't able to compete in my no gi event because of time scheduling with my gi event. That was my only problem. I had a ton of fun and it was a great place to have a tournament. Thanks for taking your time and putting together a great event. -Dan Goss Although the waiting was ungodly, You all did a great job handling the amount of people. We look forward to The Thanksgiving Throw down. Keep me posted. John Duddy (Member: Hassett's) Maybe it will not to others, but this e-mail means a lot. I am an operations manager for an online company and prior to that I was a customer service manager for three years. The fact that you took the time to compose this e-mail and take responsibility for the days short comings tells me a lot about yourself and your organization. Although your staff was overwhelmed, they never stopped being courteous or pleasant when interacting with many disgruntle competitors and/or parents. Overall they did do an excellent job for what they had to work with. It is my understanding that this was your first event of this size and magnitude, of course there are going to be unforeseen issues. Although a long day, the weather was beautiful and Noah and I had a good time ( I guess it helps that he went 5-0 with 5 tap outs and took home two gold medals). In closing I would like to leave you with words that I have hanging on the office wall for my staff. "Don't judge a person by the mistakes that they make, judge them by how they learn and react to those mistakes." Feel free to contact me with any future advertising for Good Fight events. All the best, Michael Caruso Just wanted to respond that although some of the kid’s brackets were a little late, I thought it was a very good tournament regardless. My son (and the others we talked to) really enjoyed the atmosphere of being on the ship, and how the mats were set up to see the water. We plan on attending your next tournament, but I have a couple questions: We’ll see you at your next tournament in November, and hope you continue to have these tournaments. I really like the fact you have them so frequently, as we don’t have to wait every 3-4 months for NAGA or GQ. Darren Cassidy (Kaden Cassidy—competitor) PA-Grappling I'm a student of Carlos Terrinha from Gracie Barra New England he is the President of the Massachusetta Federation of Brazillian Jiu jitsu.. I was not able to attend your Tournament ... But it sounds like it was a GREAT DAY!!! and you have alot of wonderful friends who kicked in to help!!! CONGRATS!!!! to you and your staff!!!! and I love the letter you sent acknowledging the day....very classy! Please send CARLOS TERRINHA (my Instructor and President of the Mass Federation) an invitation to your next tournament to share with our team... Tammy D'Andrea Dear Jim, Thanks for the email. I just wanted to let you know that even though the wait was long and there were problems with the bracketing we still had a wonderful time. It was a beautiful day and as with any competition that my son and I attended, we view it all as a learning experience. We were able to gain valuable knowledge by watching some of the many “Good Fights” and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of a competition that was the first of its kind. I give you a huge pat on the back for putting up with some rude parents that obviously think that they could have done a better job. I also want to compliment you on the rules that you had in place. I think that the elimination of ankle locks and such allow young fighters to be protected against unnecessary injuries. All in all a good day and I hope to see you again next year. -Kim Weatherwax Jim, Thanks for the email, I really appreciate the attempt to make things right...it says a lot about you and your organization. As I said at the tournament, it was great to see such a huge turn out...unfortunately it just happened to be too big to handle the way you had originally expected...at least now you know you'll get great turn outs moving forward, which is a good thing. I'd still ask that my money be refunded only because I travel a lot for work and I'm not certain I'll be around in order to take advantage of the credit you offered me for the next tournament. I would however still like to be included on any upcoming events you have. I'd be more than willing to give your team my business again knowing that things will be run more smoothly moving forward. Thanks again for reaching out to me, it makes a big difference and is a genuine sign of professionalism. If you would refund the money to the card I used to pre-register I'd greatly appreciate it. Chris Hughes Glad it was a great success for you - all in all you did a great job for your first time! Wish you much success in your future tournaments!! The Morrone Family My name is Benjamin Anastasio and I want you to know that even though the fights were set back a few hours I had an excellent time and so did all my friends that fought with me and also the ones who just came to watch. I also want you to know that I think you all were very professional and handled the problems very well. Thanks for a cool tournament on a BATTLESHIP!!! Benjamin Hey Jim thank you for the e-mail response and the phone call. I believe we all must start somewhere and as long as your intentions are good and you truly possess a love for the sport it will reflect in your events to come. I thank you for your time and would appreciate it if you would foward my address to Bill. Thank you and hope to compete in 1of your events in the future. Everytthing considered I think you did a good job..."ya gotta break a couple eggs to make an omlet" Jerry Merschen Ship happens lol we had a blast been to tourneys that have been around for years and have same problems we will be back next time thank you! What an amazing day and what an amazing undertaking. I don't know how you kept your cool under all that pressure. I love your attitude about this event. You want to push forward and make the next one better. Please sit back and look on some the great things that happened yesterday also. It was my pleasure to work for you. Taylor and I are truly blessed to have you and your school family in our lives. God some how wanted it that way. Just so you know I had a wonderful time at the good fight yesterday. It was my first tournament ever and it was an awesome experience. I took first in my division and it was one of the best feeling ever. I had a wonderful time and look forward to competing again there in the near future. BTW the metals look awesome =) Anthony Persichilli Your staff was outstanding. Yours is neither the first or last grappling organization to start the show late, I guess it comes with the territory. Luckily the weather was friendly..... For the next show, an aircraft carrier (if you have one handy) might fit a few more mats.... Neil Keegstra Team Royce Gracie Hi Jim, No need to ask for forgiveness. I may be one of a few who knows the spirit with which you approached this and lets be honest, no one can predict these things with pinpoint accuracy. The important thing is to learn and move forward. I did speak with Bill Scanlon...I explained to him I was not able to fight and had to leave due to the length of time it took to have everyone compete...He indicated I should let you know I spoke to him and to see what you could do with regards to my entrance fee. It is truly difficult to maintain the mental game when you have to wait as long as we did...and again, I don't blame you or the staff, things happen....with regards to the event itself, it was fine, but the number of contestants did prove to be a formidable variable to deal with. I will say this, it was the first tournament I've done led by prayer, and for this, I commend you. I am one who believes without Him, nothing is possible and appreciate you taking the time to give credit to He who deserves it. Anyway, I hope this email finds you well. Mike Henninger 610.217.2304 "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." Thank you Jim stay strong in your faith and always love the lord I'm very happy that your tournament drew such a large crowd. It seems that each division had a substantial amount of competitors, except mine. As we discussed on the ship I pre~ registered online w a credit card and you said you would reimburse me for the fact that I was there all day and had no one to fight. I very much appreciate this gesture bc I know some people wouldn't do that. On a lighter note other guys from my school were able to compete and had a great time. I look forward to attending future tournaments w The Good Fight. ~ Danielle English The event was not so bad concidering it was your first event. Looking foward to the next one. The officiating can be better, I think there were some bad calls and miss matches but for the most part it was good. Christopher Pagan dad of stephanie pagan nagafighter I am sure you will make great strides......my boys had a great time.....just a long day :) Also, if you should need any help at the tournaments, please feel free to use my husband and I .....we are there the entire time anyway and usually have planty of time to either help at registrations, tables or elsewhere..... April Wilson I'm sure your very tired from a long day yesterday. It was a beautiful day and fun time at the Battleship. You had ask us to shoot you an email to remind you about Dan Beinlich he was in the U-12 Gi Division, he didn't get a chance to fight again, he only fought 1 time, with a guarantee of two times fighting. I was a bit upset with how that happened, but you did give him a free shirt and you said that the next tournament you have he will enter for free. That sounds very good. I know this was your first get together and you mentioned that you didn't think you would have as many people as you thought. I only found out about it 2 weeks ago, as did a lot of other parents....that's ok, it was definitely worth every penny, we took the tour of the battleship and just walked around and watched my son and my son's school compete and it was a great sunny day! I bet it was really hard to get something like that in the works and I think you did a GREAT job, a few kinks here and there but you have to expect that with such a large crowd, at least you know what to expect the next time around. Thank you so much for a beautiful day! Kelley Heegard 1711 Griffith St. 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 338-9768 Semper Fi MMA (school) Jim, Thank you for the prompt response I appreciate it. Thank you for updating me with this information, I did not know the difference between rated and ranked. For the Thanksgiving Day Throw Down I plan on attending and I will preregister, if I can help out I would love to do that. I will try to get some of the guys at my school to come out to that tournament as well. Overall - I had a lot of fun, I had to wait a while but once it was time for me to go it was great. And a reminder, all tournaments face problems. Naga and Grapplers Quest take FOREVER, my old high school wrestling tournaments, took forever. For your first time out of the gate it was successful. My suggestions are just suggestions please do not think I am being a jerk or know it all, I just want you guys to have a another successful tournament so I can be part of it grappling and I am sure positive feedback is helpful. By the way, all the staff at the tournament and the refs were really nice people and very helpful and accommodating. And the USSNJ battleship site was really cool, plus the event was outdoors which is a crazy change of pace. Andrew Michael Vuocolo No need for apologies it was an honor to compete in the tournament and besides the fact of waiting 12 hours to fight I enjoyed it. lol. I placed third in both my no gi and gi fights. This was my first tournament and I had the best time of my life. Thank you for the experience and I look forward to participating in other tournaments! I understand how hard it was for the staff there and give my deepest respects to them and all others who helped out. I just wanted to let you know that I was more than satisfied wit how things were ran, especially since this was the first tournament on a battleship. The only problem was one of my team mates not getting to do no-gi. That was because we had to be back in Albany, NY by a certain time. Other than that I would like to say job well done and I look forward to competing in many more goodfight tournaments. Matthew Maldonado Victory BJJ Battle on the Battleship Tournament Results Kids Beginner Gi (-49 lbs.) Rapahel Marascio (TSK) Anjolie Milaro (Kpoz) Kelton Todd (Quintella) Kids Beginner Gi (50-59 lbs.) Kaden Cassidy (PA-Grappling) Marco Frederico (Lloyd Irvin) Mason Mittelstadt (Fortunato) Kids Gi Beginner (60-69 lbs.) Noah Caruso (Maxercise) Tommy Cooke (Daddis) Noah Konohia (Lloyd Irvin) Kids Beginner Gi (70-79 lb.s) John Ladisa (Jungle Gym) Evan Leve (Daddis) Melanie Pond (Warrior) Kids Gi Beginner (90-99 lbs.) Stephanie Pagan (Jungle Gym) Moises Maittre (Lloyd Irvin) Kids Gi Beginner (110-119 lbs.) J.T. Beirne (Jersey Fight Club) Keith James (NJMA) Jason Wilson (Fortunato) Kids Beginner Gi (110-119 lbs.) Connor Lyons (Kpoz) Dan Gibson (Balance) Jason Wilson (Fortunato) Kids Gi Beginner (129 lbs.) Zack Mac Arthur (Fortunato) Kids No-Gi (under 49 lbs.) Raphael Marascio from TSK Beginner Kids No-Gi (60-75 lbs.) Damian Diaz (Jungle Gym) Cole Milaro (Kpoz) Melanie Pond (Warrior) Kids No-Gi Beginner (60-69 lbs.) Noah Caruso (Maxercise) Victoria Frazer (Warrior) John Patton (NJMA)
Beginner Kids No-Gi (76-91 lbs.) Cycere Eichelberger (Warrior) Dylan Adriano (Hassett) Evan Leve (Daddis) Kids No Gi Beginner Marco Frederico (Lloyd Irvin) John Patton (NJMA) Cassidy Kaden (Pa-Grappling) Kids Beginner No-Gi (80-89 lbs.) Steven Alt (Balance) J.T. Beirne (Jersey Fight Club) Christian Budhi (NYCBJJ)
Kids No-Gi Beginner (100-109 lbs.) John Duddy (Hassett) Stephanie Pagan (Jungle Gym) Tyler Strobl (Fortunato) Kids Gi Intermediate (50-59 lbs.) Brett Boyle (Vamos BJJ) Sean McGing (Jungle Gym) Kobe Adolph (Lloyd Irvin) Kids Intermediate Gi (90-99 lbs.) Trent Stump (Team Pereira) Alexandra McLean (Warrior) Ryan Robert (Daddis)
Kids Gi Advanced Juliette Ladisa Kids Intermediate No-Gi (60-69 lbs.) Brett Boyle (Vamos) Noah Kirohia (Lloyd Irvin) Sean McGing (Jungle Gym) Kids Intermediate No-Gi (90-99 lbs.) Trent Stump (Team Pereira) Robert Ryan Zack Merschen (Semper Fi) Kids No-Gi Intermediate (90-109 lbs.) Juliette Ladisa (Jungle Gym) Moises Maittre (Lloyd Irvin) Kids Gi Advanced (70-79 lbs.) Marquis Whilton (Lloyd Irvin) Scott McCracken (NJ Martial Arts) Cycere Eichelberger (Warrior) Kids Advanced No-Gi (80-95 lbs) Olexa Ross Marquis Whilton (Lloyd Irvin) Zach Van Meter (Fortunato)
Kids Gi Advanced (90-109 lbs.) Ti-Sean Awad (Lloyd Irvin) Juliette Lidisa (Jungle Gym) Zach VanMeter (Fortunato)
Kids Advanced (90-99 lbs.) Joe Pyfer (Fight Factory) Zack Van Meter (Fortunato) Kids Advanced No-Gi (100-109 lbs.) Avery Scripture (Renzo Pa/ Latta) Ti Sean Awad (Lloyd Irvin) Gabrielle Falabella (Jiu Jitsu)
Teen No-Gi Beginner (120-129 lbs.) Andrew Patton (NJMA) Ryan Kessler (Tetsushin) Teen Gi Beginner (120-129 lbs.) Andrew Patton (NJMA) Michael Karlewicz (Infinite MMA) Ryan Kessler (Tetsushin) Matthew Gray (Greenwich BJJ) Teen Gi Beginner (150-159 lbs.) Ray Carlisi (JBM) Josh Aluzzo (Tetsushin) Derrick Holmes (Lloyd Irvin) Teens Beginner Gi (110-119 lbs.) Joe Piccolo (Soca BJJ) Dan Gibson (Balance) Steve Alt (NextgenMMA/Team Balance) Teens Beginner Gi (120-129 lbs.) Jonathan Tomlin (Semper Fi) Jon Bowers (Quintella) Teens Gi Beginner (150-166 lbs.) Pete Mattoccia (Team Balance) Patrick Light (Quintela) Paul Romaine (Nextgen) Teens Beginner No-Gi (140-149 lbs.) Connor Weathermax (Spa City BJJ) Zach MacArthur (Fortunato)
Teens Intermediate No-Gi (140-149 lbs.) Max Kim (Greenwich BJJ) Joeseph Piccolo (Soca BJJ) Chris Bedoya (Greenwich BJJ) Teens Beginner No Gi (150-159 lbs.) Ray Carlisi (JBM) Paul Romaine (NextGenMMA) Matthew Gray (Greenwich BJJ) Teens No-Gi (170 – 190 lbs.) Ryan Sblendorio (American Eagle) Dylan Capanello (Amercian Eagle) Taylor Messer (Fortunato) Teens Beginner No-Gi (190-199 lbs.) Max Fitzgerald (Balance) Jeremy Wilson (Millville BJJ) Teens Advanced No-Gi (135-149 lbs.) Patrick Sabatini (Warrior) William Dill (Competive EDGE)
Teens Advanced Gi (138-144 lbs.) Patrick Sabatini (Warrior) Ryan Nolan (Tetushi) Teens Advanced Gi (100-109 lbs.) Avery Scripture (Renzo Pa/Latta) Gabrielle Falabella (Jiu Jitsu) Katrina Hosbach (NJMA) Teens Advanced No-Gi (130-139 lbs.) Derrick Holmes (Lloyd Irvin) Brett Carrero (UMAA) Teens No Gi Jeremy Wilson (2nd Place) Adult Female No-Gi (115-129 lbs.) Elaine Garbarne (NJMA) Rose Mateo (NJMA) Kellie Michel (Tsmma) Adult Girls Beginner Gi (115-135 lbs.) Elaine Garbarne (NJMA) Rachel Sazoff (Hamilton MA) Rose Mateo (NJMA) Adult Men Beginner Gi (140-149 lbs.) Ben Anastasio (Victory BJJ) Kham Ngondara (Kpoz) Felipe Montoya (PJJ)
Adult Men Beginner Gi (150-159 lbs.) Ian Walsh (JBM) Bob Monica (Kpoz) Ramon Lima (Gold Team) Adult Men Beginner Gi (160-169 lbs.) Darren Carrero (UMAA) Shawn Ward (RGDA) Dan Kuprin (PJJ) Adult Men Beginner Gi (170-179 lbs.) Andrew Vuocolo (Pellegrino) Chris Newlund (Bill Scott) Chris Goss (Victory) Joe Pedroski (Semper Fi) Adult Men Beginner Gi (180-189 lbs.) Brian Collins (UMAA) Tom Kolacz (MFC) Nick Formoso (Revolution)
Adult Men Beginner Gi (195-210 lbs.) Anthony Wilson (Millville BJJ) Bryan Wallman (Submit BJJ) Jon McKee (RGDA) Adult Men Beginner Gi (+225 lbs.) Anthony Persichilli (JBM) Brian Cox (MFC) Robert Weal (Daddis) Adult Men Intermediate Gi (130-139 lbs.) Matthew Maldonado (Victory BJJ) Tom Costa (PJJ) Spencer Burns (Warrior)
Adult Men Intermediate Gi (143-159 lbs.) Brett Hicks (PAG) Alessandro Tecce (UDSF) Mike Linquist (Revolution) Adult Men Intermediate (186-198 lbs.) Joe Wigfield (Iron Circle) Adam Parker (JBM) James Keefer (Balance) Adult Men Intermediate Gi (+225) Matthew Jones (Empire MA) Orlando Cruz (Revolution) Jeff Giagnocavo (RGDA-Berks) Adult Men Advanced Gi (144-153 lbs.) Issac Chaves (Robson Maura) Julio Rosario (Semper Fi) Emmitt Whitfield (Balance)
Adult Men Advanced Gi (159-167 lbs.) William Martinez (PFF) Cesar DeSouza (Cutting Edge) Brian Vanes (Balance) Adult Men Advanced Gi (170-180 lbs.) Ehson Shafie (Team Submit) David Elias (Blitzkrieg) Bryan Preston (NJMA) Adult Men Advanced Gi (195-225 lbs.) Richard Pietron (NJMA) Neil Keegstra (Royce Gracie) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (118-138 lbs) Vernon Kline (Revolution) Steve Frey (Independent) Mark Hamblin (CNYMMA/LVIRK MMA)
Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (-149) Johnathan Arnao (jbmbjj) Chris Doms (Blitzkrieg) Kham Ngondara (Kpoz)
Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (-157) Brent Yoder (Rat Pack) Bob Monica (Kpoz) Daniel LeVan (Rocco MMA) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (-159) Anthony Montanoro (Pitts Pen) Tom O’Hara (Fight Factory) Shawn Mantici (Cuttting Edge BJJ Team Robson Moura) Alex Zaborowski (TIGER SHULMAN)
Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (160-169 lbs.) Mohammed Lynch (Rocco MMA) Kevin Heitzmann (Kpoz) Charles Collick (Jersey Fight Club) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (170-179 lbs.) Dan Pacific (Balance) Patrick Medany (Hassett) Charles Haley (Rocco MMA) Eric Yoder (Rat Pack) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi 180-189 lbs. Edward Carruthers (advantage combative arts) Brian Collins (UMAA) Nick Formoso (Revolution) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (200-225 lbs.) Brian Parker (Parker’s Palace) David Stowell (Renzo-Hatfield MA) Mark Ruzomberka (Iron Circle) Adult Men Beginner No-Gi (+225 lbs.) William Long (XFC) John Martinez (NextgenMMA) Jim Cappello (Rocco MMA) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (136-144 lbs.) Matthew Maldonado (Victory BJJ) Tom Costa (PJJ) Jim McElhone (Upper Darby Submission) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (-159) Eric Nino (Rocco’s MMA) Alessandro Tecce (Upper Darby Submission) Chuck Reina (ReMix DoJo) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (160-169 lbs.) Bobby Kaczak (Advantage Combatative Arts) Brian Minton (Daddis) Mike Olivieri (NJMA) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (170-179 lbs.) Ed Verdel (Iron Horse MMA) Stephan Diaz (Balance) Ewin Rodriguez (Extreme Performance MMA) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (180-189 lbs.) Tom Backman (Philly Jiu Jitsu) Joe Wigfield (Iron Circle) Mike Altcheson (Daddis) Adult Men Intermediate No-Gi (217-224 lbs.) John Rotondella (Jersey Shore MMA) Anton Berzin (Rocco MMA) Billy Conway (JBM) Adult Men Advanced No-Gi (139-144 lbs.) Zack Makovsky (Fight Factory) Nick Cottone (Daddis) Julio Rosario (Semper Fi)
Adult Men Advanced No-Gi (150-159 lbs.) Reilly Bodycomb (American Sambo) Edwing Polche (Daddis) Brian Vanes (Next Gen MMA) Adult Men Advanced No-Gi (-174) Chris Gramagla (Iron Horse MMA) Max Zubriski (UDSF) John McBride (Rocco MMA) Adult Men Advanced No-Gi (-180 lbs.) Ehson Shafie (Team Submit) Troy Maxwell (Extreme Performance MMA) Bryan Preston (MAFC/ Teamnjma) Adult Men Advanced No-Gi (-199) Serguy Krytor (Rocco MMA) Anthony Wilson (Millville BJJ) Chris Kline (WCMARGDA) |
