Our team did really well this past weekend and I’m proud of all the guys that competed.  Some of the notable results:

Derek Picinich, despite being  well under the 200 lbs. limit stepped in on a short notice into the 4-man superfight.  He won his 1st fight against Nolan Dutcher by commanding margin and faced Rafael Lovato Jr.  (who is both a World & 2x Pan American Champion as a Black Belt) in the finals.  Although Derek lost on points, he put forth a game performance, and wound up with Silver Medal.

Gold medals – Jason Ratchford (Brown Belt Gi Master), Billy Lyons (No-Gi Novice) and Stan Arangelov (No-Gi Beginner).

Bronze medal – Sergio DeBari (No-Gi Intermediate).

Also of note, most of our guys wins came via submissions.  Congratulations guys!

Enjoy some of the podium pictures.