The takedown got a huge pop from the crowd, it was pretty cool. Great job by both fighters!
FuryuX,
Thanks for your input. I think the main thing is experience. As far as training with the gi, that's all I normally do. I've been doing BJJ a long time, but I couldn't use any of it because I just froze, strange feeling. It makes sense what you were saying about the wrestling pace and the ground pace. It's funny when you go out and excute the worst part of your game the best, and vice versa, lol....
Very good showing, James (StealthMonkey)...and you DID intiate the trakedown. It definitely takes something beyond talent to even take a match like that! Thanks for participating and bringing the whole team.
Christopher Cope
USA Mixed Martial Arts Chairman
PS - If you're interested in holding/promting/particpating in other grappling tournaments or MMA events here in Washington contact me (or Anthony Hamlett) at usamixedmartialarts@yahoo.com for sanctioning information under the new Washington State laws.