Click Below to See Picture of this tournament: Pictures from The Thanksgiving Throwdown Jiu Jitsu Tournament Click Below to See Video Matches: Here's What Some of Our Competitors Have To Say:
"It was a big turn around from the battleship tournament and I had a great time. The level of competition was good, I'm glad guys are coming out to support you and the tournament. I think that with more station or mats it would move a lot faster. People want to be in and out that's way I stop competing at the naga and GQ it became and all day event. Thanks again I had a great time." William Martinez
"Hey Jim, although I lost in the first round,:( I must admit the tourney was handled with professionalism. The only thing I can think of that was not so great was the Mat space, also being that everyone was pre registered I think the brackets could have been posted allot faster. I like the guarantee of 2 matches, I have been to grapplers quest many times and the pricing is thru the roof within the last 2 years and you only get to fight one match, so if I loose my first match there goes 75 bucks for 5 mins of rolling, I really hope you guys do the same tourney next year, I liked the fact that it was right before thanks giving. I am thinking about heading over to the dover tourney but not sure being that Im driving in from NY and I hear its about a 3 hour drive?? owell we'll see what happens." Happy Holidays: Dave Diaz "We had a great time at the tournament, and wish we were heading for Dover. The ride is just too long.
The tournament was very professionally done for such a new event. All the staff, especially the referees were fair and approachable. The only issues I had were ones beyond your control. (Competitors sandbagging to easier divisions, Length of the wait between divisions, etc ). There did seem to be confusion on the length of matches and what submissions were allowed, but it didn't seem to be anything major. Also please find more, over 40 year old competitors because these 20 year olds keep beating me up. Although I found the staff all very professional I would like to give mention to one in particular. I failed to get his name, but he was the ref for the No-Gi 200+ lb. advanced division. I wrestled in this division, and he was able to take three fighter of vastly varied size and age, and ran fair enjoyable fights.
I also would like to mention a competitor who seemed to be closely affiliated with the promotion. His name was Mike, and he competed in the No-Gi beginner division. I believe it was 190-199 lbs. He was a true gentleman, he wrestled one of my guys losing a close and hard fought battle, seemingly without a coach. I was touched by his heart and sportsmanship. If this is the kind of competitor you tournaments attract, we surely will be returning." Dave Patton FG Jiu Jitsu "I participated in both the battle at the battleship (where I'm famous for bleeding all over your mats), and the thanksgiving throwdown and I must congratulate you and your staff for learning from all the mistakes of the battleship.
Life is about learning from mistakes and you guys did a great job this time around. I love the pre reg format and the staff was excellent from the top on down. (So I decided to leave your mats and tables blood free this time lol) Thanks again for a great event." Keith B. Gracie Barra Westchester, NY
11/22/08 - Thanksgiving Throwdown Results!
Kids Beginner Gi (-49 lbs.) Anjolie Milaro
Kids Beginner Gi (50-59 lbs.) Kaden Cassidy Noah Falabella Cole Milaro Kids Beginner Gi (65-79 lbs.) Charles Wallace Gabriel Elias Josh Barron Girls Beginner Gi (80-89 lbs.) Asriel Torres Marianna Skordes Kids Beginner Gi (100-109 lbs.) Danielle Kelly Gabrielle Falabella Matt Boero
Kids Intermediate Gi (85-99 lbs.) John Dempsey Christian Litus Kids Intermediate Gi (90-99 lbs.) Zach Van Meter Steve Alt Adam Fisher
Kids Beginner No-Gi (-49 lbs.) Anjolie Milaro
Kids Beginner No-Gi (50-59 lbs.) Kaden Cassidy Noah Falabella Cole Milaro Kids Beginner No-Gi (70-79 lbs.) Ryan Doolan Josh Baron Kids Girls 80-89 lbs. Ariel Torres Marianna Skordos Kids Intermediate (70-85 lbs.) John Dempsey Frank Duffner
Kids Intermediate Gi (90-99 lbs) Steve Alt Zach Van Meter Adam Fisher Kids No-Gi (100-109 lbs.) Gabrielle Falabella Danielle Kelly John Duddy
Teens Gi (115-135 lbs.) Dan Gibson Zach McArthur Katrina Hosbach Teens Gi 16-17 yrs. (115-135 lbs.) Chris Fournell Mark Fournell
Teens Gi (130-150 lbs.) Zata Toscano Adely Carvalho Brandon Pinero Teens Gi (140-159 lbs.) Paul Romaine Mike Strehel Demarco Woody Teens Gi (180-189 lbs.) Max Fitzgerald Taylor Messer Peter Ryan
Teens No-Gi 13-14 yrs. (115-135 lbs.) Dan Gibson Zach McArthur Katrina Hosbach
Teens No-Gi 16-17 yrs. (115-135 lbs.) Brad Boulton Chris Fournell Joe Chun
Teens No-Gi (130-150 lbs.) Zata Toscano Brandon Pinero Alicia Bradley
Teens No-Gi (160-179 lbs.) Alex Lauser Duli Lee Teens No-Gi (140-159 lbs.) Paul Romaine Mike Strehle
Teens No-Gi (Heavyweight) Max Fitzherald Chris Waldord Jeremy Wilson Teens Gi (225 + lbs.) Chris Waldorf Jeremy Wilson Mens White Belt (130-139 lbs.) Mike Macauley Kevin Engleberg Piotr Zemojtel Mens White Belt (140-149 lbs.) Thomas Waldron Adam Benayoun Kham Ngondara Mens White Belt (150-159 lbs.) Alonzo Robinson Ryan Finkelstein Kevin Wong
Mens White Belt (160-169 lbs.) Matthew Weber Douglas Carvalho Pete Mattacio
Mens White Belt (170-179 lbs.) Dan Roulston Craig Warner Daniel Jorge Mens Gi (180-189 lbs.) Brian Collins Anthony Wilson Wesley Carvalho Mens White Belt (190-199 lbs.) Mike Alberta Martin Nazurian John Davidson Mens Gi Heavyweight Ivan Bozovic Demetrius Lee Dave Small
Mens Blue Belt (130-139 lbs.) Robert Messina CJ Murdock Matt Maldonado
Mens Blue Belt (150-159 lbs.) William Schwarts Gasper Oliver Michael Loureiro Mens Blue Belt (170-179 lbs.) Chris Visentin Jesse Parker Jamal Hubbard
Mens Blue Belt (190-199 lbs.) Cilio Jumior Jacob Pinson Brian Ernst Mens Blue Belt (200-225 lbs.) Dereck DeCosmo Edgar Lama Andrew Keleshiah Mens Purple Belts Lightweight David Bass William Martinez Christian Montes Mens Purple/Brown Belt Heavyweight Kevin Sheridan Matthew DeOliveira Mens Beginner No-Gi (130-139 lbs.) Daniel Walls Chris Cardillo Piotr Zeemojtel
Mens Beginner No-Gi (140-149 lbs.) Jonathan Logando Derek Furman Adam Benayoun
Mens Beginner No-Gi (150-159 lbs.) Darren Carrero Michael Ventrano Billy Schaller Mens Beginner No-Gi (160-169 lbs.) Keith Brown Todd Plociniak Alek Zaborowski
Mens Beginner No-Gi (170-179 lbs.) Adrian Uribe Craig Warner Carlos Rodriguez
Mens Beginner No-Gi (180-189 lbs.) Brian Collins John Lewison Ryan Moore Mens Beginner No-Gi (190-199 lbs.) Gabe Oliveira Brian Ernst Andrew Gibson Mens No-Gi Beginner (200-225 lbs.) Luis Razuri Phil Plessas Anthony Persichelli Mens No-Gi Beginner (225 + lbs.) Zack Knapp Ryan Tuno Chris Waldorf Mens Intermediate No-Gi (130-139 lbs.) Matthew Maldonado Christopher Dolan Brett Hicks
Mens Intermediate No-Gi (160-169 lbs.) Pete Mattoccia Matthew Weber Drew Murphy Mens Intermediate No-Gi (170-179 lbs.) Brian Zizak Joseph Marino Joseph Durkin Mens Advanced No-Gi (150-159 lbs.) William Shwartz Mike Otwell Christian Montes
Mens Advanced No-Gi (160-169 lbs.) Billy Ageo Mike Schweiger William Martinez
Mens Advanced No-Gi (200 + lbs.) Nick Caggia Dave Patton |
