Three Grappling World Team Members claim double titles at the Grappling World Team Trials in Vegas

Steven Ramos of Essential dominates his opponent in a first round submission

LAS VEGAS, Nev.- Three members of the 2018 U.S. Gi Grappling Team became double champions claiming titles in the No Gi tournament.

Two- time No-Gi Grappling World Team member at 77 kg Steven Ramos of Essential dominated two of his three opponents with submission, including seven-time World medalist Michael Kelly of Old School Wrestling. This was Ramos’ second time this weekend beating Kelly. His third and final opponent of the day was Paul Barch of Independent, where he won by decision to make the World Team.

2018 U.S. Gi Grappling World Team member Luis Quinones of 10 Planet HQ won his second title this weekend at 66 kg defeating Kelly Johnson by forfeit and a 7-0 decision. Quinones was on the 2017 U.S. Gi Grappling World Team.  

Friends Ryan Loader (84 kg) of Apex Wrestling Academy and Eliot Kelly (100 kg) of Yemosa, made their first World Team together. With a history in wrestling this was Loader’s first time competing in grappling. Loader won by decision over Issac Underwood and Anthony Fox of Impact Indiana, and sealed the deal with a decision over James Clay of Independent. Kelly won by a submission and decision over Andrew Mostowa of Sityodtong LA.

At 62 kg Kalin Goodsite of Alliance MMA claimed his spot on the 2018 No-Gi Grappling World Team after defeating 2017 World Team member Aaron Johnson by decision in the finals. Goodsite also faced Rickly Lule of 10th Planet Freaks, picking up an 8-0 decision.

2017 No-Gi World Silver medalist and Gi World Champion Breanna Stikkleman of United Training Center claimed a spot on the 2018 No-Gi World Team after a submission and 2-0 decision over Kristine Campbell of 10th Planet Omaha.

Other winners in the men’s division were Ascary Lule of 10th Planet HQ at 71 kg, Carlos Soto of Impact Indiana at 92 kg, and Travis Clark of All American Wrestling Club at 100+ kg.

Maja Morgan of Hyper Modern Jiu-Jitsu made the 2018 No-Gi Women’s Grappling World Team at 53 kg after beating Jessica Philippus of Impact Indiana in two of three matches. Morgan came back in the third match with a 6-5 decision after Philippus claimed a submission over her.

Impact Indiana won the team title with 18 points, falling shortly behind tied runner-ups 10th Planet HQ and Essential with 13 points.

NO-GI GRAPPLING WORLD TEAM TRIALS

At Las Vegas, Nev., April 27

No-Gi Grappling results and finals pairings

62 kg

1st- Kalin Goodsite (Alliance MMA)

2nd- Aaron Johnson (Impact Indiana)

3rd-Ricky Lule (10th Planet Freaks)

Round Robin Bouts

Kalin Goodsite (Alliance MMA) dec Ricky Lule (10th Planet Freaks), 8-0

Aaron Johnson (Impact Indiana) dec Ricky Lule (10th Planet Freaks), 2-0

Aaron Johnson (Impact Indiana) dec Kalin Goodsite (Alliance MMA), 5-0

66 kg

1st- Luis Quinones (10th Planet HQ)

2nd- Kelly Johnson (Pedro Saurer Team/The Academy, MN)

Round Robin Bouts

Luis Quinones (10th Planet HQ) dec Kelly Johnson (Pedro Saurer Team/The Academy, MN), 7-0

Luis Quinones (10th Planet HQ) Forfeit over Kelly Johnson (Pedro Saurer Team/The Academy, MN)

71 kg

1st- Ascary Lule (10th Planet HQ)

77 kg

1st- Steven Ramos (Essential)

2nd- Paul Barch (Independent)

3rd- Michael Kelly (Old School Wrestling)

Round Robin Bouts

Paul Barch (Independent) submission Michael Kelly (Old School Wrestling)

Steven Ramos (Essential) Submission Peter Mostowa (Sityodtong LA)

Steven Ramos (Essential) submission Michael Kelly (Old School Wrestling)

Paul Barch (Independent) submission Peter Mostowa (Sityodtong LA)

Michael Kelly (Old School Wrestling) dec Peter Mostowa (Sityodtong LA), 5-1

Steven Ramos (Essential) dec Paul Barch (Independent), 2-0

84 kg

1st- Ryan Loder (Apex Wrestling Academy)

2nd- James Clay (Independent)

3rd- Anthony Fox (Impact Indiana)

Round Robin Bouts

Ryan Loder (Apex Wrestling Academy) dec Issac Underwood (Impact Indiana), 5-0

James Clay (Independent) dec. Anthony Fox (Impact Indiana), 2-0

James Clay (Independent) dec Issac Underwood (Impact Indiana), 2-0

Ryan Loder (Apex Wrestling Academy) dec Anthony Fox (Impact Indiana), 10-0

Anthony Fox (Impact Indiana) submission Issac Underwood (Impact Indiana)

Ryan Loder (Apex Wrestling Academy) dec James Clay (Independent), 4-0

92 kg

1st- Carlos Soto (Impact Indiana)

2nd- Jeffery Anderson (Chicago Wrestling Club)

3rd- Shaun Scott (Team Palay)

Round Robin Bouts

Jeffery Anderson (Chicago Wrestling Club) submission Shaun Scott (Team Palay)

Carlos Soto (Impact Indiana) submission Shaun Scott (Team Palay)

Carlos Soto (Impact Indiana) dec Jeffery Anderson (Chicago Wrestling Club), 7-0

100 kg

1st- Eliot Kelly (Yemaso)

2nd- Andres Mostowa (Sityodtong LA)

Round Robin Bouts

Eliot Kelly (Yemaso) dec Andres Mostowa (Sityodtong LA), 2-1

Eliot Kelly (Yemaso) submission Andres Mostowa (Sityodtong LA)

Over 100 kg

1st- Travis Clark (all American Wrestling Club)

2nd- Cory Lowe (Honey Badgers)

3rd- Raymond Sherwood (FAA)

Round Robin Bouts

Cory Lowe (Edge MMA & Fitness) dec Gabe Beauperthuy (UTC), 1-0

Travis Clark (All American Wrestling Club) dec Corey Ottgen (Honey Badgers), 2-0

Raymond Sherwood (FAA) forfeit Gabe Beauperthuy (UTC)

Travis Clark (All American Wrestling Club) dec Cory Lowe (Edge MMA & Fitness), 3-0

Travis Clark (All American Wrestling Club) default Raymond Sherwood (FAA)

Cory Lowe (Edge MMA & Fitness) submission Corey Ottgen (Honey Badgers)

Corey Ottgen (Honey Badgers) forfeit Raymond Sherwood (FAA)

Travis Clark (All American Wrestling Club) dec Gabe Beauperthuy (UTC), 1-0

Cory Lowe (Edge MMA & Fitness) default Raymond Sherwood (FAA)

Gabe Beauperthuy (UTC) submission Corey Ottgen (Honey Badgers)

Women’s No Gi Grappling

53 kg

1st- Maja Morgan (Hyper Modern Jiu Jitsu)

2nd- Jessica Philippus (Impact Indiana)

Round Robin Results

Maja Morgan (Hyper Modern Jiu Jitsu) dec Jessica Philippus (Impact Indiana)

Jessica Philippus (Impact Indiana) submission Maja Morgan (Hyper Modern Jiu Jitsu)

Maja Morgan (Hyper Modern Jiu Jitsu) dec Jessica Philippus (Impact Indiana)

58 kg

1st- Breanna Stikkelman (Street Sports)

2nd- Kristine Campbell (10th Planet Omaha)

Round Robin Bouts

Breanna Stikkelman (Street Sports) submission Kristine Campbell (10th Planet Omaha)

Breanna Stikkelman (Street Sports) dec Kristine Campbell (10th Planet Omaha)

Top 10 Teams

1. Impact Indiana, 18

2. 10th Planet HQ, 13

2. Essential, 13

4. Hyper Modern Jiu Jitsu, 12

5. Pedro Sauer Team, 11

5. UTC, 11

5. All-American Wrestling, 11

8. Camal Judo/Renzo Gracie, 10

8. Old School Wrestling, 10

8. Chicago Wrestling Club, 10