Luta Livre Grappling Competition 2

Hey everybody today another Luta Livre tournament has been announced for the 19th of September at Team Kaobon so get training and maybe you could be the guy everybody is talking about. It will be the same rules and set up as last time with different weight classes and experience levels and the open weight category.

This is only the start of what is going to become a massive grappling tournament so if your interested contact Marcelo.

We are looking for sponsorship for this tournament so if anybody is interested contact marcelobrigadeirorft@gmail.com

Luta Livre tournament was a success!

After months of planning Marcelo Brigadeiro's hard work of organising a Luta Livre tournament between 13 gyms in the UK proved to be successful. The tournament which consisted of different weight categories and levels of experience. The tournament also had an open weight category for those who dared to enter it, were a guy who is 120kg could roll with a guy as low as 60kg it really was a shot in the dark who on who you were pitted against.

Another historic day for Luta Livre.







The results are below:

UNDER 16 YEARS OLD:

under 55kg:

1-Raphael Uchegbu (Team Kaobon)
2- Connor McDonald (Speeke MMA)
3- Timothy See (Speeke MMA)

over 55kg:

1- Amin Nazer (Team Redemption)
2- Denzil Nunzda (Team Redemption)
3- Jonathan Riley (Team Kaobon)


UNDER 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE:

under 66kg:

1- Michael Lever (Team Kaobon)
2- Craig Downes (Team Kaobon)
3- Simon Ridgway (Team Kaobon)

under 77kg:

1- Graeme Dutton (Team Kaobon)
2- Louis Jenkins (Team Kaobon)
3- Anthony O`Connor (Team Kaobon)

under 88kg:

1- John Smith (Independent Fighter)
2- Paddy Burnes (Team Kaobon)
3- Dave Turner (Hybrid MMA School)

under 99kg:

1- Tony "Maloney" Tarleton (Team Kaobon)
2- Sean Edmondson (Team Kaobon)
3- MJ Hutchinson (Scotish Budo Association)

over 99kg:

1- Shawn Kenny (Team Kaobon)
2- Ian Willianson (Team Redemption)
3- Alex Bristol (Pure MMA)

Open Class:

1- Sean Edmondson (Team Kaobon)
2- Andrew Southall (Team Redemption)
3- Dwayne McManus (Team Redemption)


UNDER 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE:

under 66kg:

1- Adam Ugorski (Team Kaobon)
2- Colin Rigby (Team Kaobon)

under 77kg:

1- Steven Edmondson (Team Kaobon)
2- Greg Severs (Team Kaobon)
3- Alex Tweedie (Gracie Barra Lagarto)

under 88kg:

1- Lee Williams (Team Kaobon)
2- Jake Burns (D-tech/ Nine Nine)
3- Jody Cheschire (D-Tech/ Nine Nine)

under 99kg:

1- Abdul Omope (Team Kaobon)
2- Peter Szeto (Team Kaobon)

Open Class:

1- Abdul Omope (Team Kaobon)
2- Greg Severs (Team Kaobon)
3- Steven Edmondson (Team Kaobon)


OVER 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE:

under 66kg:

1- Adam Ugorski (Team Kaobon)
2- Robbie Fallon (Gracie Barra Lagarto)

under 77kg:

1- Marcos Nardini (BJJ Scotland)
2- Jay McGuiness (Team Kaobon)
3- Stuart Bars (Pure MMA)

under 88kg:

1- Kam Atakuru (Team Kaobon)
2- Jay Manning (Team Kaobon)
3- Scott Ward (Dinky Ninjas)



TEAM RESULTS:

1- Team Kaobon (190 points)
2- Team Redemption (38 points)
3- Speeke MMA (10 points)
D-Tech/ Nine Nine (10 points)
BJJ Scotland (10 points)
Gracie Barra Lagarto
4- Pure MMA (8 points)
5- Hybrid MMA School (4 points)
Scotish Budo Association (4 points)
Dinky Ninjas (4 points)

Ninja shows his ability!

On Saturday Marcelo's student Juliano Ninja, won his first international fight with a Rear Naked Choke(RNC). Training at team Kaobon ahead of the fight he was looking to sharpen his skills in the weeks that led up to the fight! It was in Northampton that Juliano proved his hard work had paid off at the "Shoot N Sprawl" show submitting his opponent in the first round. A very proud coach Marcelo stated that "Ninja fought very well, doing exactly what we had trained for this fight" Ninja improves his record to 5-1 after this victory.

UKMMANEWS-Man on a mission!

UKMMANEWS interview with Marcelo Brigadeiro!

Since arriving in the UK two years ago, Marcelo Brigadeiro has been on a one-man-mission to spread the word of Luta Livre around the UK and Europe. A Luta Livre Blackbelt under Marcio Cromado and representing Renovação Fight Team (Brazil), Marcelo has been instrumental in establishing Liverpool’s Kaobon gym as one of the top MMA clubs in the UK. He began his training in Luta Livre in 1994 and first competed a year later, he has been teaching the art since 2000.

UKMMMANEWS managed to get an interview with the man himself and his deep passion for the sport is obvious. He is in the middle of a massive seminar tour and everyone that attends these raves about his attention to detail, teaching skill and how some simple adjustments shown by him have improved their grappling game exponentially. Marcelo is spreading what he lovingly refers to as “the Luta Livre virus”. If this virus is half as infectious as his own enthusiasm for the sport, then sooner or later we are all going to catch it! If you’ve ever been caught with a dose of “the jits”, better prepare yourselves for the new epidemic that is sure to arrive at a town or city near you soon!

Growing up in Brazil, why did you choose Luta Livre over BJJ when you began martial arts training?
Because on that time BJJ was practiced only by rich people, so if you did not have the gi from the best brand, you would be bullied by the other kids. And although I never had a bad life (moneywise) I never liked to hang around with rich guys, I didn’t use to like their attitudes….Luta Livre was different, because it was practiced by poor people, so the atmosphere in the gym was different, everyone very humble and trying to help each other…I felt better there…

CHECK OUT THE FULL INTERVIEW AT:

http://ukmmanews.com/2010/07/marcelo-brigadeiro-man-on-a-mission/


Marcelo Brigadeiro's two homes!

North East contracts the virus!

Marcelo Brigadeiro visited the north east this past weekend hoping to show people what they are missing out on and he did exactly that. Like in the previous seminar Marcelo taught a variation of takedowns and sweeps also there defenses and escapes, submissions and guard passes. Teaching them the history and how he was introduced to Luta Livre is all part of the seminar. He visited two gyms while in the north east the first one being in Middlesbrough and the second in Sunderland. Check out the link below to witness the spreading of the virus which is Luta Livre.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bXM96O7YMY





Check out the following link to see Team Kaobon & Luta Livre
(the history of luta livre)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtAokdxTinQ

Fight Stars 4

Wrexham was the host of Fight Stars 4. The Luta Livre virus hit as soon as the first Kaobon fighter entered the cage, Uche Ihiekwe, winning in the first round after mounting his opponent he soon rolled onto his back to show off his impressive guard attack finishing with a strong armbar to get the team & Luta Livre off to a great start. Martin Wong showed all his hard work had paid off winning with a north south choke after 00.38 of the first round after a well controlled and powerful takedown he worked his way into a position he knew he had complete control to wrap up the fight. Greg Severs was up next and he wasted little time showing his superior stand up, with some good combinations to settle his opponent down finishing with a guillotine in the first round this being Gregs 6th guillotine in as many fights.


Finally it was up to Mark Scanlon, the highest graded student under Marcelo, to show Kaobons dominance in MMA right now and he never disappointed as he faced a tough challenge from 3-0 Ousmane Sidibe. Straight away Scanlon pushed for submissions as he looked to finish it early with a guillotine however, Sidibe was able to avoid tapping. After a few minutes of scrambling Scanlon went for a kimura and executed a perfect sweep enabling him to transition and finish a head arm choke improving his record to 6-0.

Uche Ihiekwe > 6-0
Martin Wong > 3-0
Greg Severs > 6-0
Mark Scanlon > 6-0

Results:
Semi Pro 2 x 5
1. Heavyweight: Andrew Galloti (Wolfslair) Beat James Thomas (Swansea Team Mayhem) by Rear Naked Choke at 0:16 of round 1
2. Welterweight: Uche Ihiekwe (Kaobon) Beat Stuart Hendry by Armbar at 3:14 of round 1
3. Lightweight: Jay Hooper (Saphires) Beat Alan Newbold (Team Elite Oswestry) by Unanimous Decision
4. Featherweight : Martin Wong (Kaobon) Beat Alan Philpott (IMMA Ballymena) by North South Choke at 0:38 of round 1
5. Welterweight: Mick Kay (Next Generation) Beat Gareth Brooke (Russ Williams Martial Arts) by Guillotine Choke at 1:16 of round 1
6. Featherweight: Greg Severs (Kaobon) Beat Brett Healy (Team Mafia Coventry) by Guillotine Choke at 1:00 of round 1
7. Light-Heavyweight: Scott Askam (Doncaster Martial Arts) Beat Dan Abbot (Russ Williams Martial Arts) by Unanimous Decision

Professional 3 x 5
8. Welterweight: Mark Scanlon (Kaobon) (5-0) Beat Ousmane Sidibe (The Game Factory) (3-0) by Arm Neck Choke at 4:04 of round 1
9. Featherweight: Matt Dobson (Next Generation) (0-0-0) Beat Jamie Barrett (Swansea Team Mayhem) (1-3-0) by Tap Out due to Ground and Pound at 1:40 of round 1
10. Middleweight: Tony Moran (Wolfslair) (3-2-0) Beat Aurijius Kerpe (Team Antanas Lithuania) (4-8-0) by Unanimous Decision
11.Welterweight: Wayne Murrie (Manvers Fight Factory)(11-3-1) Beat Marius Businkas (Team Antanas Lithuania)(9-9-0) by Tap Out due to Ground and Pound at 3:38 of round 1

Luta Livre hits Leeds

Spreading the word of Luta Livre. Today Marcelo visited Leeds Academy of martial arts. Showing the guys in leeds what luta livre is all about, demonstrating a variety of chokes and locks to make even the most skilled martial artists tap.

Check out the video by copying the link below into your address bar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS8B5SQQ2B8

Look out for more seminars as he looks to expand luta livre further across the world this year visiting countries across europe.

The rise & rise of Luta Livre

Another day of history was made as Kaobon hosted its 3rd grading on sunday 13th June. With over 50 students attending and looking to learn the history of the ever growing martial art of Luta Livre. Marcelo Brigadeiro judged students ability,attitude,knowledge and commitment. It was a great day for Luta Livre showing how far it had come since Marcelo first came to Kaobon where he had 4 students the main two being being Mark Scanlon now a blue belt 3 stripes & UFC fighter Terry Etim a blue belt. The standard of Luta Livre in team Kaobon is ever growing and it is Marcelo Brigadeiro's aim to make Luta Livre a global & appealing martial art for people to learn so if your considering it give it a try or for the rest of the team keep training hard and earning your stripes.

OMMAC 5

OMMAC 5 was a show stacked with great match ups with experienced fighter Paul Cahoon looking to extend his winning streak to three wins after a win against Earl Brown in his last fight. Cahoon was supposed to fight welsh star John Phillips for the british middleweight title however, Phillips withdrew as he was struggling to make weight so Lithuanian Andrius Juska took his place. Cahoon won the fight seconds into the first round with a heel hook after evading punches from Juska and landing some of his own improving his record to 13-12. Kaobon had 3 fighters expecting to feature but due to his opponent not turning up Uche Ihiekwe was left to watch his training partners in action instead.Pietro Menga was fighting argueably the toughest test of his semi pro bouts as he fought Gareth Pilot despite doing well early on Menga made a error that cost him during the second round giving up his back allowing Pilot to take the win. Richie Downes outpointed Marley Swindells in a lightweight clash Downes impressing all through the fight with some impressive stand up.






Results below:

Light Heavyweight Title Linton Vassell Kevin Thompson Submission (rear naked choke) Round 1
Middleweight Title Paul Cahoon Andrius Juska Submission (heel hook) Round 1
Heavyweight Adam Parkes Valerijs Trifonovs TKO Round 1
Middleweight Tony Moran Stu Tyrie TKO Round 2
Welterweight Chris Oban Lewis Long Submission (north south choke) Round 3
Featherweight Gary Kelly Kevin Carney TKO Round 1
Lightweight Mike Wilkinson Ali McLean Submission (rear naked choke) Round 2
Lightweight Mick Bowman Jules Willis Submission (triangle choke) Round 1
Lightweight Richie Downes Marley Swindells Unanimous decision
Bantamweight Mike Wooten Walter Caydas TKO Round 1
Semi Pro Bantamweight Gareth Pilot Pietro Menga Submission (rear naked choke) Round 2

Luta Livre Grading 13th June

Team Kaobon will be hosting a grading in Luta Livre on Sunday 13th June at 1pm coach Marcelo Brigadiero a black belt under Marcio Cromado will be looking at your ability, commitment, knowledge, respect and discipline he will also be giving a brief history of Luta Livre. The fee for the grading will be £10 this pays for your belt a certificate & your registration to the Brazilian Luta Livre Association. Whether you are new to Luta Livre or a experienced grappler recieving a belt is always a great achievement and gives you something to aim for in the future it is a good way of knowing how much you have excelled in the months between grades so maybe one day you could become a black belt & grade yourself who knows!

Book either in the gym or contact Marcelo Brigadiero on his facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=563963299&v=photos&sb=0#!/profile.php?id=563963299

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Fight Stars 3

3 was the magic number in Wolverhampton as team Kaobon took away 3 wins with 3 different submissions. Tom Aspinall winning in the first round with an impressive D'arce choke (Brabo)against Alan Harper. A choke Terry Etim won submission of the year in the UFC with has now become a popular submission to learn it requires good technique,speed and control to execute it correctly. Bantamweight Martin Wong was another Kaobon fighter proving Luta Livre is becoming even more dominant in MMA winning with an armbar also in the first against Lee Cook. The last fighter to feature for team Kaobon was lightweight Greg Severs winning with a guillotine choke at 1:37 in round 1 against Nageeb Yafai. 3 wins out of 3 well done to the team keep training hard and notching up the wins.

Results:

Amateur 2 x 5

1. Light-Heavyweight: Tom Aspinal (Kaobon) Beat Alan Harper (Olbury MMA) by Darce Choke at 1:38 of round 1

Semi Pro 2 x 5

2. Middleweight: David Kynaston (Pure MMA) Beat Ethisham Manzoor by Armbar at 1:46 of round 1

3. Bantamweight: Martian Wong (Kaobon) Beat Lee Cook (UTC) by Armbar at 2:07 of round 1

4. Lightweight: David Watson (Pure MMA) Beat Danny Hodge (Wolfslair) by Triangle Choke at 0:36 of round 2

Referee: Mike Belgrave

5. Lightweight: Greg Severs (Kaobon) Beat Nageeb Yafai (Ultimate Martial Arts) by Guillotine Choke at 1:37 of round 1

6. Light-Heavyweight: Shaun Cheadle (Pure MMA) Beat Matt Marr by KO at 1:36 of round 2

Pro 3 x 5

7. Light-Heavyweight: Arunas Andriuskevicius (London Shootfighters) (5-3) Beat Fraser Opie (SSJ Dojo) (4-1) by Rear Naked Choke at 4:20 of round 1

8. Welterweight: Eugene Fadiora (Pure MMA) (7-0) Beat Edvardas Zilius (Antanas Gym) (2-2-0) by Rear Naked Choke at 4:10 of round 1

New Champions BAMMA 3

BAMMA 3 was a great night for team Kaobon as all three fighters won their fights. Two Kaobon fighters entered the octagon knowing a win would see them leave as champions.Mark Adams won his fight by unanimous decision against Alan Omer & Rob Sinclair defeated Daniel Weichel in the first round by TKO due to strikes.Carl Noon further highlighted Kaobons rise as potentially one of the best gyms in the UK with a submission win 3.48 into round one with a rear naked choke. Mark Adams improves his professional record to 6-0 Rob Sinclairs to 9-2 and Carl Noon to 6-1.

Etim vs Lauzon

Terry Etim & Joe Lauzon may well face each other in battle in Boston at UFC 118 as J-Lau verbally agreed to fight Etim. This will be a interesting fight for Etim who will be looking to get back to winning ways after his loss at UFC 112 to Rafael Dos Anjos in Abu Dhabi. A test for Etim as Lauzon has been around for a while with an impressive record of 18-5 a win against former world champion Jens Pulver is surely the highlight of his career.It will be interesting to see who wins as Etim has beaten Sam Stout by unanimous decision & Sam Stout has beaten Joe Lauzon by unanimous decision this shows the unpredictability of the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

Tellys vs Christmas at UFC 116

Kaobon fighter Paul "tellys" Kelly and American Jacob "christmas" Volkmann have recently been matched up to fight in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 3rd. Both fighters coming into this fight after wins in their previous fights with Kelly winning with a guillotine choke against a tough fighter in Matt Veach, Volkmann winning against Ronnys Torres by split decision. The fight is sure to be explosive as both fighters will be aiming for another win and another rise through the ranks of the lightweight division this could potentially fight of the night.

Four Fight Deal

Another Kaobon fighter has joined the UFC; Paul Sass signs a 4 fight contract and is set to feature on the undercard in London when the Ultimate Fighting Championships return to England. This was more a matter of time due to Sass improving his record at OMMAC 4 to 10-0 with an impressive heel hook. Can he join the likes of Etim, Kelly & Taylor when he steps into the Octagon in October?