NEWS

April 27, 2008

Sasquatch Open #2 Results

Team Results

1st-Tarpeins-64
2nd-MFS-52
3rd-Hawkeye BJJ-49
United Sport-21
Des Moines Jiu Jitsu Academy-16
Matamoros/Roufus Sport-13
Kansas City BJJ-12
Team Vaghi/MAMA-11
Doc's Gym-10
Hard Drive-8
Extreme Couture-6
No Rules Martial Arts-6
Ekims-5
Peoria Athletic Club-5
Team Revolution-5
ASMA-4
Cavemans Crew-3
High Altitude Martial Arts-3
Little BJJ Academy-3
Old School Elite-3
Dragon's Lair-2
Quincy Vale Tudo-2
McVickers-1
Millenia Martial Arts-1

Individual Results

Kids Gi Beginner

70 and under:
1st-Marques Harrison-Ekims
2nd-Seth Vergeyle-Tarpeins
3rd-Evan Senneff-Tarpeins

100 and under:
1st-Jordyn Haessler-MFS
2nd-Austin VanDegejuchte-Tarpeins
3rd-Jackson Judge-ASMA

120+ and under:
1st-Gabriel Rangel-Tarpeins
2nd-Jeremy Romero-Tarpeins
3rd-Ali O'Berg-Tarpeins

Womens Gi Beginner

160+ and under:
1st-Marcia McNamara-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Rhonda Harmening-Tarpeins
3rd-Kelly Haines-Doc's Gym

Mens Gi Beginner

140 and under:
1st-Jeff Raymond-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Justin Machnik-Hawkeye BJJ
3rd-Rusty Dicken-Dragon's Lair

150 and under:
1st-Dan Almeida-United Sport/Curran JJ
2nd-Ryan Elson-DMJJA
3rd-Jared Klapp-McVickers

160 and under:
1st-Kevin Hengler-KC BJJ
2nd-Tony Bedel-Hawkeye BJJ
3rd-Aaron Windeknecht-Hawkeye BJJ

170 and under:
1st-William Wikoff-Peoria Athletic Club
2nd-Ryan Deets-Hawkeye BJJ
3rd-Jon Schmitt-Hawkeye BJJ

190 and under:
1st-Sean Rider-United Sport
2nd-Ryan Sylva-KC BJJ
3rd-Mario Favela-Tarpeins

220+ and under:
1st-Tyler Marsh-Doc's Gym
2nd-Lane Gries-Hawkeye BJJ
3rd-John Burmeister-Tarpeins

Kids Gi Intermediate

100 and under:
1st-Josh Walls-MFS/Uzeda BJJ
2nd-Kirsten Kettering-MFS
3rd-Connor McCune-No Rules Martial Arts

120+ and under:
1st-Dakota Sexton-MFS
2nd-Aaron Reynolds-MFS/Uzeda BJJ
3rd-Jesse Trujillo-MFS/Dynamo

Mens Gi Intermediate

160 and under:
1st-Sanit Saliu-MFS
2nd-Chuck Hill-Team Vaghi/MAMA
3rd-Bronko Popovic-Hawkeye BJJ

190 and under:
1st-Jake Ellenberger-Team Vaghi/MAMA
2nd-Frederick Risius-DMJJA
3rd-Adam Haut-Tarpeins

210 and under:
1st-Matthew Williams-Matamoros/Roufus
2nd-Josh Haynie-Doc's Gym
3rd-Tyler Marsh-Doc's Gym

220+ and under:
1st-Brandon Anderson-DMJJA
2nd-Lee Brandt-NA
3rd-Nick Millsap-NA

Mens Gi Advanced

170 and under:
1st-Shun Uno-Tarpeins
2nd-Nick Mathewson-No Rules Martial Arts

Kids NO Gi Beginner

70 and under:
1st-Evan Senneff-Tarpeins
2nd-Seth Vergeyle-Tarpeins
3rd-James Logsdon-Quincy Vale Tudo

100 and under:
1st-Jordyn Haessler-MFS
2nd-Jackson Judge-ASMA
3rd-Kayla Winfree-NA

120+ and under:
1st-Dakota Sexton-MFS
2nd-Aaron Reynolds-MFS/Uzeda BJJ
3rd-Danny Perales-MFS

Womens NO Gi Beginner

130 and under:
1st-Rhonda Harmening-Tarpeins
2nd-Cathy Snell-Old School Elite

Mens NO Gi Beginner

140 and under:
1st-Jeff Raymond-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Brian Chakour-Tarpeins
3rd-Rusty Dicken-Dragon's Lair

150 and under:
1st-Dan Almeida-United Sport/Curran JJ
2nd-Daniel Yehieli-Little BJJ Academy
3rd-Mark Kilburg-Millenia Martial Arts

160 and under:
1st-Aaron Windeknecht-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Tony Bedel-Hawkeye BJJ
3rd-Josh Jackson-NA

170 and under:
1st-Daniel Kline-DMJJA
2nd-Joe Gutierrez-High Altitude Martial Arts
3rd-Ryan Deets-Hawkeye BJJ

190 and under:
1st-Sean Rider-United Sport
2nd-Ryan Sylva-KC BJJ
3rd-DJ Riehm-United Sport

210 and under:
1st-Lane Gries-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Nick Heiser-Tarpeins
3rd-Dennis Shaer-NA

220+ and under:
1st-John Burmeister-Tarpeins
2nd-Bruce Rosenbaum-Tarpeins
3rd-Thomas Butler-Quincy Vale Tudo

Kids NO Gi Intermediate

100 and under:
1st-Kirsten Kettering-MFS
2nd-Josh Walls-MFS/Uzeda BJJ
3rd-Connor McCune-No Rules Martial Arts

Mens NO Gi Intermediate

150 and under:
1st-Clayton Schuneman-Hawkeye BJJ
2nd-Brian Chakour-Tarpeins

160 and under:
1st-CJ Jacks-Tarpeins
2nd-Sanit Saliu-MFS
3rd-Eric Merriott-Extreme Couture

180 and under:
1st-James Krause-Extreme Couture
2nd-Rudy Bears-Cavemans Crew
3rd-Adam Haut-Tarpeins

220+ and under:
1st-Razak Al-Hassan-Team Revolution
2nd-Kyle Courtier-Roufus Sport
3rd-Andrew Bertelsen-Tarpeins

Mens NO Gi Advanced

160 and under:
1st-Erik Koch-Hard Drive
2nd-Elijah Rivera-Hard Drive
3rd-Nick Mathewson-No Rules Martial Arts

220+ and under:
1st-Red Schafer-Matamoros/Roufus
2nd-Jake Ellenberger-Team Vaghi/MAMA
3rd-Travis Conley-KC BJJ

Lock-Ness Champion:
Nick Ackerman

1st Round:
Nick Ackerman sub Red Schafer
Jeff Serafin sub Ethan Day
Tony DeRosier sub Rob Voss
Dan Carstens sub Anthony Carlson

2nd Round:
Nick Ackerman sub Jeff Serafin
Tony DeRosier sub Dan Carstens

Championship:
Nick Ackerman sub Tony DeRosier


 

April 18, 2008

Nick Ackerman- MFS (Iowa) has been added to the Lock-Ness tournament. We are happy to add Nick to our talented field of competitors!

Experiences/Career Highlights:

ADCC competitor
Div III 174 lb National Champion (from Simpson College)
-Beating a great wrestler Nick Slack from Augsburg (60-0)
Received "OUTSTANDING WRESTLER AWARD"
Shared the "DAN HODGE AWARD" with Cael Sanderson
Honored by the Iowa House of Representatives with the "RESOLUTION OF NICHOLAS ACKERMAN"
Nominated to carry the OLYMPIC TORCH

Source: www.thewrestlingmall.com/speaker/ackerman.asp

Updated lineup:

  • Red Schafer- Team Matamoros (Wisconsin)
  • Tony DeRosier- No Rules Martial Arts (Minnesota)
  • Dan Carstens- Tarpein (Quad Cities)
  • Rob Voss- Team Dave Menne (Minnesota)
  • Anthony Carlson- MAMA/Team Vaghi (Nebraska)
  • Jeff Serafin- Team McVicker (Illinois)
  • Ethan Day- ATT (Missouri)
  • Nick Ackerman- MFS (Iowa)

 

April 16, 2008

Nick Thompson- MMAA (Minnesota) had to withdraw from the Lock-Ness tournament.

Taking his place, will be Tony DeRosier of No Rules Martial Arts in Minnesota. Tony is a BJJ brown belt under Chris McCune (Rigan Machado black belt). We are happy to add Tony to our talented field of competitors!

Jesse Lennox- Team Hard Drive (Iowa) also had to withdraw from the Lock-Ness tournament. We are currently seeking his replacement.

Updated lineup:

  • Red Schafer- Team Matamoros (Wisconsin)
  • Tony DeRosier- No Rules Martial Arts (Minnesota)
  • Dan Carstens- Tarpein (Quad Cities)
  • Rob Voss- Team Dave Menne (Minnesota)
  • Anthony Carlson- MAMA/Team Vaghi (Nebraska)
  • Jeff Serafin- Team McVicker (Illinois)
  • Ethan Day- ATT (Missouri)
  • TBA

 

March 21, 2008

New sponsor added to the "sponsors" page:

Max Muscle

Please take a moment to check out this link! This is just one of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

February 25, 2008

Tom Grubb is out of the Lock-Ness tournament. Taking his place will be his teammate from Team Hard Drive, Jesse Lennox! Jesse is a tough up and coming fighter that currently sports an 8-0 pro record. We are happy to add Jesse to our talented field of competitors!

Updated lineup:

  • Red Schafer- Team Matamoros (Wisconsin)
  • Nick Thompson- MMAA (Minnesota)
  • Dan Carstens- Tarpein (Quad Cities)
  • Rob Voss- Team Dave Menne (Minnesota)
  • Anthony Carlson- MAMA/Team Vaghi (Nebraska)
  • Jeff Serafin- Team McVicker (Illinois)
  • Jesse Lennox- Team Hard Drive (Iowa)
  • Ethan Day- ATT (Missouri)

 

February 25, 2008

New sponsor added to the "sponsors" page:

Bodybag MMA

Please take a moment to check out this link! This is just one of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

February 13, 2008

New sponsor added to the "sponsors" page:

Sperry Flooring

Please take a moment to check out this link! This is just one of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

February 8, 2008

Rodrigo Uzeda-MFS had to withdraw from the Lock-Ness tournament.

Taking his place, will be Rob Voss of Dave Menne's school. Rob is a Sambo black belt, with many years of experience in jiu jitsu. We are happy to add Rob to our talented field of competitors!

Updated lineup:

  • Red Schafer- Team Matamoros (Wisconsin)
  • Nick Thompson- MMAA (Minnesota)
  • Dan Carstens- Tarpein (Quad Cities)
  • Rob Voss- Team Dave Menne (Minnesota)
  • Anthony Carlson- MAMA/Team Vaghi (Nebraska)
  • Jeff Serafin- Team McVicker (Illinois)
  • Tom Grubb- Team Hard Drive (Iowa)
  • Ethan Day- ATT (Missouri)

 

 

February 3, 2008

New sponsors added to the "sponsors" page:

Rudy's Tacos
Downtown Chiropractic

Please take a moment to check out this link! These are just a couple of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

January 30, 2008

Team trophy to be given away at upcoming Sasquatch Open!

Points will be distributed as follows for each division:

5pts= 1st place

3pts= 2nd place

1pt= 3rd place

The team with the most points will take home the Sasquatch Open "TEAM" trophy!!!

Good luck!

 

January 24, 2008

New sponsor added to the "sponsors" page:

Gameness

Please take a moment to check out this link! This is just one of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

January 17, 2008

New sponsors added to the "sponsors" page include:

American MMA Gear
Title Boxing
Tarpein's Martial Arts Center
Zebra Mats

Please take a moment to check out these links! These are a few of the companies that are helping to make the Sasquatch Open such a great event!

 

January 10, 2008

LOCK-NESS Tournament:

  • Red Schafer- Team Matamoros (Wisconsin)
  • Nick Thompson- MMAA (Minnesota)
  • Dan Carstens- Tarpein (Quad Cities)
  • Rodrigo Uzeda- MFS/Rodrigo Uzeda BJJ Team (Iowa)
  • Anthony Carlson- MAMA/Team Vaghi (Nebraska)
  • Jeff Serafin- Team McVicker (Illinois)
  • Tom Grubb- Team Hard Drive (Iowa)
  • Ethan Day- ATT (Missouri)