NE GRAPPLING CHALLENGE III
2 8-MAN ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS FEATURED
Absolute Division Competitors Announced
Ithaca, New York -- The NE Grappling Challenge
returns to Ithaca, New York, on Saturday, February 12, with an exclusive No-Gi tournament
featuring 2 8-Man Absolute Divisions. Some of the top teams in North America will be
represented when 16 of their best hit the mats competing for the top spot and $1,000 in
each division.
Members of
American Top Team,
Brazilian Top Team,
RGDA,
Team Renzo Gracie,
Tai-Kai,
Richmond BJJ, Hudson Valley JJ,
Saunders BJJ,
Jacare and
Balance Studios are confirmed
to compete in the Absolute Divisions hosted at the Hill Center at
Ithaca College. Presented by Ryan Ciotoli and
Joseph Cunliffe, the divisions are stacked with champions and veterans of
Abu Dhabi,
Grapplers Quest,
NAGA,
the Arnold Classic,
the Gracie Nationals,
the Kumite Classic,
the Mundials and the Pan Ams.
Spectators will be wowed by grapplers synonymous with determination, excitement, heart and
good sportsmanship.
The 8-Man Lightweight Absolute Division Features:
Pablo Popovich of ATT in Florida
Fabio Holanda of BTT Canada in Canada
Andrew Calandrelli of Renzo Gracie in Connecticut
Jason Tabor of RGDA in New Jersey
Len Sonia of Tai-Kai in New York
Andrew Smith of Richmond BJJ in Virginia
Brian McLaughlin of Hudson Valley JJ in New York
Kyle Saunders of Saunders BJJ in New York
The 8-Man Heavyweight Absolute Division Features:
Jeff Monson of ATT in Washington
Georges St. Pierre of BTT Canada in Canada
Jason White of Renzo Gracie in New York
Anthony Argyros of RGDA in New Jersey
Ken Kronenberg of Tai-Kai in New York
Chris Moriarty of Jacare in Georgia
Richard Macauley of Balance Studios in Pennsylvania
Roger Neff of Neff Grappling in Idaho
The NE Grappling Challenge III is sponsored by
Grappling Magazine,
OnTheMat.com,
RioFightwear.com,
MMA.tv,
Dead-Game.com and Global Home Loans.
For more information, visit www.NEGrappling.com
or e-mail NEGrappling@yahoo.com.
