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Team Lloyd Irvin Produces Their Very First Olympian

Team Lloyd Irvin Wins At The Ultimate Fighting Championships Again By KNOCK OUT!!!  Well we did it again!  Brandon “The Truth” Vera making his second UFC debut scores a first round knock out. Instead of doing our normal write up, we’ll just let the photo’s do the talking. Team Lloyd Irvin still continues to prove to the World that we have some of the best training methods available.  We aren’t a professional fight team, we are a martial arts school that takes regular people and makes them Champions.  We’ve proved this in Thai Boxing, Sombo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts. If you’re serious about training at a school that can really prepare you to become your absolute best, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of our FREE 30 Trial .   You can see detailed information about the events leading up to the big UFC fight by visiting our BLOG by clicking the link below Blog Link.

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The mats at Team Lloyd Irvin have been on fire as everyone was preparing for the upcoming Grapplers Quest event. But Mike Fowler was on a particular mission after finding out that his first round opponent was going to be the Head Instructor at The Yamasaki Academy which is a local school in Maryland. Fowler would be facing Yamasaki instructor and BJJ Black Belt Francisco Neto. When Fowler was asked why he was so pumped up for this match he said.

"It's a long story but in a nutshell. I fought my friend David Jacobs from the Yamasaki Academy twice, submitting him the first time with a triangle and the second time in the first round of a tournament he beat me on points. In our second match after David beat me the entire Yamasaki team went crazy, I'll never forget looking up seeing how happy Fernando Yamasaki was jumping up and down. Then when I got to watch the video of the match to see my mistakes it got worse. Right after the match during all of the excitement I could see Fernando get on his cell phone and make a call, I guess to tell someone that David beat me. You just had to see it to understand what I'm talking about. I didn't like that feeling and I didn't want it to happen again. Master Lloyd made me a video tape of the end of the match, how they were celebrating and the phone call being made. It was real funny but good because he put triple takes in it, slow motion and added music to make it more dramatic. I watched this video every day to get me motivated for my daily training. I wanted to do everything possible to make sure I didn't have to go through that again. I want to thank everyone at Team Lloyd Irvin for making the room hot during training and to thank Master Lloyd for being my main training partners in preparation for this match, it paid off."

Mike Fowler ( Team Lloyd Irvin) vs. Fransico Neto (Yamasaki)

The match started off with both guys looking for a takedown. Neto's base was incredible avoiding everything that Fowler attempted. Fowler then goes for a move and in a blink of an eye Neto does a lighting fast O Uchi Gari. During the match Neto counters Fowlers takedown attempt and scores 2 points with a take down. From this point on Neto shows excellent posture that he is known for. He stands up in base trying to open Fowlers guard but Fowlers guard is to tight. Fowler finally opens his guard, dropping back to his feet. Later in the match Fowler is instructed to start pushing the pace and not let Neto sit on his 2 point lead. Fowler is working for his triangle but Neto is on to it standing up each and every time Fowler starts to get close. Then Fowler crosses over from half guard to start to work underneath for the legs. Scramble after scramble happens, Neto is countering everything that Fowler throws at him like an experienced veteran. But then one time Neto stuffed Fowler leg attempt, Fowler immediately re-rolled catching Neto off balance, Fowler blocked the stop block and secured the submission forcing Neto to TAP Fowler to release.

Mike Fowler jumps up to celebrate, runs over to give Master Lloyd a hug while Neto is still on the ground in disbelief. It was like the look that Royler Gracie had when Eddie Bravo tapped him. Mike Fowler wouldn't have to worry about the Yamasaki team celebrating on his behalf this day.

Mike Fowler (Team Lloyd Irvin) vs. Regis Lebre ( Saulo Riberio)

This match pitted Mike Fowler against another BJJ Black Belt. This was one of the most exciting matches of the day. Fowler was going for takedown, after takedown. At one point Mike took Regis down during a scramble only getting him an advantage. Fowler was working to pass the guard with the knee cut across technique. He started to use a new variation being developed in the academy. Fowler passed multiple times using this technique but he wasn't able to hold Regis long enough to get awarded the points. At one point Regis got a takedown during a scramble for the 2 points. Fowler started to work for a half guard sweep and caught Regis in a knee bar also but he didn't have it tight enough and Regis escaped. The last 90 seconds of the match saw F owler chasing Regis trying to get a takedown while Regis just concentrated on not getting taken down. The time ran out with Regis winning 2 * 0.

After the event Master Lloyd had this to say.

"Everyone fought well and gave it their all. That's all that I can ask for. Mike fought really well and never stopped trying to get Regis down. I'm really happy for Mike with his win over Neto, he trained hard for it and I know how much it bothered him last time with what happened after he lost. Neto is really good and I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. Besides the Black Belts on our team, Neto is the only BJJ Black Belt from our area putting it on the line at these types of events in front of his students. You can't do anything but respect that. Like I always tell my guys, win , lose or draw, everything is a learning experience.

Leo Dalla was the Team Lloyd Irvin representative at the 190 pound division. In his first round Dalla completely dominated winning by a HUGE margin of points.

In his second match he faced the always tough Rick McCauley. The match went back and forth. Rick had some good leg lock and sweep attempts with Dalla getting close to some sweeps of his own. At one point Rick went for a nice sweep that made Dalla use all of his athletic ability by going into a perfect handstand and walking out of the sweep. With about 40 seconds remaining Dalla slapped on a Oma Plata and then switched to a toe hold as time ran our. Rick won 3 advantages to 2 advantages.

Jared Weiner was our Light weight representative. He won his first match by points. During this match Jared did a very nice back take move where he jumped onto the back, during this match Jared injured his back/hip again. Like the warrior he is Jared continued to fight losing his second round match.

We are still waiting for more results to come in.

Photo's to come.

Mike Fowler Defeats The Giants

Master Lloyd Promotes 3 New Blue Belts

Brian

July 19th, 2004:

Master Donnie FINALLY gets the PURPLE BELT

July 19th, 2004:

Master Lloyd Promotes Amy Moses to Purple Belt

July 12th, 2004:

Chad Lebrun Gets The BJJ BROWN BELT!!!

On Saturday July 10, 2004 Master Lloyd and Master Dalla Promoted Chad Lebrun to the well deserved Brown Belt.

June 19th, 2004:

NEWS FLASH "Mike Fowler is #1 in the World, Regional, and National RATED Points Standings"

This weekend's results:

"Mike Fowler SUBMITS Everyone At Wake Forrest"

Mike Fowler does it again!!! He has turned up the heat in his quest to
become a BJJ World Champion. Last week in Tennessee and this weekend in
Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Mike found out about a tournament in NC. Friday night, hopped on a plane
Saturday morning to get some more gi matches in to help him get ready
for the World Championships in Brazil next month.

Mike was able to tap every single person in his weight division and the
Absolute weight class.

Click Here to hear what Mike had to say about his victory.


Click here to see Mike Fowlers #1 Ranking

WAY TO GO MIKE!!!!!!

 

June 12th, 2004:

Mike Fowler Dominates The Nashville Open Purple Belt Division And Wins The Absolute Division

This weekend Mike Fowler started his preparation for the World Championships traveling to Nashville Tennessee to compete in the Purple Belt Gi division. As you know Fowler has been on a tear the last 12 months competing in no gi events but now is completely focused on his gi training.

In his first Gi competition since winning the USA vs. Brazil Championships Mike was able to win both his weight division and the Open Weight Class at the Nashville Open sponsored by Gameness and Grappler Gear.

Mike had a total of four fights winning three matches by submission.

WAY TO GO MIKE.

May 29th, 2004:

Team Lloyd Irvin Goes Undefeated At The Combat Sports Challenge.
Scoring a HUGE KNOCK OUT!!!

At the Combat Sports Challenge Team Lloyd Irvin had two competitors fighting in Muay Thai matches this weekend.

One of our matches was a WKA Flyweight Muay Thai Title Fight.

Mike Easton was first up. His original opponent came into the weigh ins ten pounds over weight. He was told that he would have to lose the ten pounds and after about thirty minute he decided that he didn’t want to lose the weight. So mike was left with no opponent.

Another guy who was supposed to make 140 pounds came in seven pounds over weight so Mike was asked to switch opponents. We agreed and the fight was set.

Mike Easton’s Fight lasted three hard fought rounds. Mike comes out hard throwing some hard leather. Mike catches his opponent’s kicks and drops him with a cut kick, the crowd went wild. Mike started to press his opponent up against the ropes were he started to punish him with repeated knees and punches. His opponent was very tough and was attacking aggressively but Mike was able to weather the storm and force his will.

After three rounds of action Mike Easton was declared the winner. Of course Mike did his traditional dance in the ring.

Mike Easton victory

Jose getting final instructions from the head ref

Jose with his hand raised in Victory

Jose with his Championship Belt and Trophy

May 22nd, 2004:

Grapplers Quest US Nationals Results

We had a great day at the US Nationals this year. Here are some of the results.

Kareem gets 4 for taking the back


Kareem wins

Master Paul on the winners podium

Jared brings home the Championship belt

Mike Fowler submitting his opponent in the finals with a triangle


Fowler brings home the Championship belt

Nak working to pass Amals guard


Nak getting his hand raised in victory

May 8th, 2004:

Team Lloyd Irvin Wins The King Of The Ring 165lb NHB Tournament

Lloyd Irvin Blue Belt Dave Kaplan fought in a MMA Tournament for the King of the Ring 165lb title. Dave fights out of The Hybrid Academy in Va Beach and is trained by Lloyd Irvin Brown Belt Ken Parham and Lloyd Irvin Blue Belt Buck Grant. To win the 165lb title, Dave would have to fight 2 times in one evening. Everyone in the crowd was very excited, because Mixed Martial Arts Tournaments are very rare now days, unlike the early years of the UFC. Dave's first fight was against the super skilled Erin Moser.

The Grapplers Quest Beast of the East Results

Super Fight Results

This weekend at the Grapplers Quest there was great competition. Tyrone
Glover was training with us from West Coast taking on Team Renzo Gracie
fighter Joe Scarola, Mike Fowler was in the 160 pound tournament and
Jared Weiner was featured in a Black Belt Super fight against a Ryan
Gracie fighter from Brazil.

First up was our own Mike Fowler who was taking on the West Coasts Jeff
" The Pipe Layer" Glover (Paragon Jiu Jitsu), Undefeated and
Unscored-Upon 4-Time Grapplers Quest West Champion. This was a battle
of two submission hungry machines.

The match started with Jeff pulling guard. Mike was trying to pass butJeff's guard was unreal. At one point Jeff transitioned in to a omo
plata on Mike which he calmly escaped. Jeff was throwing submission
attempts while Mike was trying to pass his guard. Finally like a
Magician pulling out a trick deck of cards Mike was able to solve the
riddle of Jeff Glovers guard and secure a pass where he immediately
caught Jeff's arm for a Kimura and Jeff was forced to tap out. Jeff was
a GREAT competitor.

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Mike Fowler victorious over Jeff "The Pipe Layer" Glover

Next up was Jared Weiner.

This match looked like a Judo match in the beginning. With Jareds Judo
experience and later finding out that his opponent Renato Migliaccio was
a Brazilian National Champion in Judo also explained why. Both fighter
were working for their grips when Jared had to readjust his right grip.
When Jared tried to re-grip Renato threw Jared with ippon seionage for
the 2 points. Jared popped right back up and pulled guard. The fight
stayed on the ground with Renato trying to pass; with about 15 seconds
left Jared caught Renato in a full-blown triangle/armbar submission.
The crowd was going wild. While Jared extending his arm the time ran
out. Talk about teeth clinchers. Renato wins 2 * 0.

Jared working his grip fighting

Great job Jared. Renato was also a really great guy!

Next up Tyrone Glover(Cassio Werneck)

Tyrone had been training with us all week getting ready for this battle
again Joe Scarola. Tyrone went out and did what he does best, GO FOR
SUBMISSIONS!!! This was probably the most exciting fight of the day and
anyone trained by Matt Serra you know they are submission machines also.
Tyrone would go for a submission then Joe would go for a submission and
this went back and forth for quite some time. At one point Tyrone had a
toe hold on Joe that everyone thought the match was going to be over but
Joe being tough as nails gutted it out and escaped. During a fast paced
scrabble Tyrone took Joe's back and got the 4 points. At the end of this
great match Tyrone had won 6*2. Congrats Tyrone.

Tyrone on Joe's back securing 4 points

Tyrone going for a footlock

In the Finals of the 160 lb tournament Mike faced Kurt "Batman"
Pelligrino from Team Renzo Gracie. In the first part of the match Kurt
went for a take down that Mike defended with a hard sprawl, then Mike
jumped to his guard. About 20 seconds later the ref awards two points
for a take down. People couldn't believe that the ref awarded the
points. The match ended with Kurt trying to pass and Mike trying to
sweep. Kurt wins 2 * 0.

Congrats to Mike for putting up a great fight and defeating the
previously undefeated Jeff Glover.

Congrats to Jeff for winning the match for third/fourth by forcing Brian
Dushez from Team Yamasaki to tap out to a triangle choke.

Mike Easton won his weight division and now is going to fully
concentrate on his upcoming NHB Title Fight on April 3, 2004.
www.realityfighting.tv

Team Lloyd Irvin representative Muhsin Corbbrey

Team Psych Ward remains undefeated

Saturday night 3 - 0

Fight #1

Ken "Shaft" Hartley (168 lbs) by unanimus decision improves to 2 -

0 (1 KO)

Fight #2

Erin O'neil (140lbs) (6 months of training) debut with a 1, 2

Clinic resulting in 5 standing 8 counts. Devastating Abigail Yahudah for 5

rounds in route to a unanimus decision.

Fight #3

Brandon "Sayfullah" Gay (Sword of Allah) (145 - 150 lbs) Stormed

his way to 2 - 0 (2 KO's) Relentless aggression hands of stone with crushing

kicks forced undefeated fighter to crumble beneath Sayf's onslaught of

punishment.

Way to go everyone.

“Team Lloyd Irvin Dominates the Combat Sports Challenge and goes 3*0.”

The Question was how did Team Lloyd Irvin do?

The answer to this question was taken from an internet forum and was posted by Gazzy Parman. This is what she had to say.

Team Lloyd Irvin were BEASTS!!!!

First up was Mike Fowler in a Grappling Super Fight.

Mike Fowler had a grappling match against a guy named Andrew, about 15 lbs heavier than Mike F., that he's fought 4 other times before Sat. night.

I believe Mike Fowler was victorious every time they fought. Last night Mike took Andrew off his feet, lifted him about 5 feet off of the ground and dropped him right on his back. This was a great fight!

It started with Mike F. in Andrew's guard since Mike got the double. Mike proceeded to pass when Andrew attempted a figure four on Mike's foot, aka a toe hold, but Mike didn't budge and continued for his pass and got it. At one point I believe Mike began an attack for the arm bar when he fell to his back. Andrew defended it but now Andrew was stuck in Mike's guard. Mike was trying for the $100 DOLLA move (inside between Master Lloyd and Mr. Mike) cuz he wanted his HUNDRED DOLLA!! He actually got it too!! Andrew hung on for dear life and was positioning his hand right about to tap, actually almost did when Mike released and started working for a different finish. If Mike F. would have held on for another 2 seconds, it would have been a finish via some kinda traingle...

Mike Fowler showing off his championship trophy

Next up was Mike Easton in a NHB match.

Mike aquired the nickname "HULK". His opponent tried to work from the guard but Mike E. didn't even give him a chance to move. After a beautiful takedown, Mike proceeded to punch the guy's face relentlessly. After numerous blows to his body and face, Mike stood up and slammed the guy at least 5 times. Before the poor dude even hit the ground, Mike was already punching at his face. That was pretty much the way the whole fight went.

In the beginning, Mike's opponent looked pretty strong with his stand up. When he realized Mike was a little beast and stayed standing with him for a while delivering some hard knees from the clinch, kicked and punched a few good ones then finished with a hard double- leg sweeping the guy off of his feet, his spirit was broken. Mike's opponent did a great job at continuing with everything he had, but Mike was just relentless. After winning the fight, Mike looked at Master Lloyd Irvin and his father with a big smile then did the cutest little dance number that impressed everyone once more.

Mike Easton is a proud NEW sponsoree of TAPOUT...

To see a short video clip of this fight, click here

Next up was Muhsin Corbbrey.

Muhsin's fight was also off the hook!! Muhsin is on a mission in 2004 and Giovanni just happened to be his first opponent. It was a quickie. They went standing for a while trading blows before Muhsin took the guy down and continued working his ground game. He passed the guys guard, mounted, fell back for the arm bar when his opponent sat up right into the traingle. Muhsin slipped it in

right quick and it was TAP TAP TIME...

Muhsin is victorious

After Muhsin's hand was raised for the victory, he looked right at Master Lloyd with a big smile just like Mike Easton and Mike Fowler, and represented his love for Master Lloyd Irvin by holding up the team shirt and walking around the ring showing it to the crowd.

Team Lloyd Irvin was ruling that night. It was great to see how much love Master Lloyd's students have for him.

Hats off to team Lloyd Irvin. Strong spirit, deep love, total teamwork.

To see more photos of the event click here

This is a team photo that was taken after the event before everyone went out to eat. Everyone that came to support is not shown in the photo as some people had to leave after the event. We had well over 50 parents, family, friends, team mates pack up in their cars and make the trip. Talk about team support.

Next stop March 6,2004, The King of the Ring. Jose villirisco will be fighting for the lightweight title. For more information about this event visit http://www.kingofthering.org/

April 3, 2004 Muhsin will be fighting Kurt Pelligrino from Team Renzo Gracie for the 155 lb title at Reality Fighting 6. Mike Easton will be fighting Jay Isip for the 145 lb title. For more information about this event visit. http://www.realityfighting.tv/

Mike Fowler Defeats Ralek Gracie to Win
Purple Belt Open Division

This weekend there was fierce competition in California’s Grappling Games.

Team Lloyd Irvin brings home TWO GOLD MEDALS!!!

The day started off very disappointing. After traveling almost 3000 miles to compete in an event that we thought would be loaded with purple belts Mike found out that there was only one competitor in the 148-160 pound division.

So in the first match it was Team Lloyd Irvin’s Mike Fowler against a very game Brazilian. The Brazilian pulled guard and the game began. Mike was aggressively trying to pass the guard, but his opponent had a excellent open guard that was giving Mike some problems. The Brazilian was attacking sweep after sweep, while looking to come on top. At one point he elevated Mike into the air, which looked like he was going to be swept, but Mike was able to cartwheel out to avoid it. With about 2 minutes left, Mike finally solved the mystery of the Brazilians guard and was able to secure a guard pass. Once in the cross it was time to look for submissions, Mike started moving in for his patented choke, once there the time ran out.

Mike Wins the GOLD in his division

After the match, Mike was feeling the effects of being sick all week and decided not to enter the open weight division. But when they announced that Ralek Gracie had entered the purple belt open division, Mike couldn’t pass on the chance to possibly get to fight a Gracie. So he entered the open division.

The Brackets were set with Mike on one side of the bracket and Ralek on the other side. You could feel the excitement building in the stadium. If both could make it to the finals, this would be a match for the ages.

In the first match of the open, Mike faced an opponent from Jean-Jacques Machado that out weighed him by 60 pounds.. This was a very boring match for the first six minutes.

Mike started by pulling ½ guard, his opponent was awarded an advantage then it appeared that he was content on not moving at all. The referee warned him for stalling, but he just wouldn’t move. Mike was trying to escape but he just couldn’t budge this giant. Realizing that his day was about to be over if something didn’t change he started using every technique he knew and finally was able to regain his guard. From there, being down an advantage, he went on a non stop flurry trying to submit and sweep his opponent, but it was clear that his opponent trying to stall out a victory.

With about one minute left, Mike went to open guard to look for more sweeps, when out of nowhere his opponent sat back for a leg-lock. Mike was able to come up on top where he landed in his opponents ½ guard. The crowd was on their feet routing for the little guy. With only 10 seconds remaining Mike was able to free his leg for the guard pass. Talk about clinching your teeth.

On the other side of the bracket Ralek Gracie submitted his first opponent rather quickly.

Mike’s second match was against the Brazilian he fought in his weight division. This time Mike pulled guard first and was able to pull off his triangle from ½ guard in about 2-3 minutes.

Mike’s in the FINALS!

On the other side of the Bracket Ralek taps his opponent within a minute by foot lock.

It’s set, Mike Fowler vs. Ralek Gracie in the FINALS.

You could feel the excitement in the crowd. Everyone in the entire stadium gathered around the mat to see this epic East Coast vs. West Coast match up.

On one side of the bracket you have one of the East Coasts brightest stars, who since getting his purple belt only 4 months ago has been on a tear fighting as much as he can.

On the other side of the bracket you have the son of Rorion Gracie, the man responsible for bringing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to America and the creator of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship.) Ralek Gracie, is a person that has been doing Jiu-Jitsu since he was a child.

Mike, having won the 148-160 pound division, and Ralek, having won the 174-188 pound division. This was a battle of Champion vs. Champion.

THE FINALS

This match was so fast and high speed that I won’t even try to do a play by play and would highly recommend that if you get a chance to see this match, to get the video, download the link, or whatever.

Here it is in a nutshell.

Mike went for a takedown that was unsuccessful, but ended up getting a sweep from his guard moving directly into a guard pass making it 5 * 0. At this point the game began, everyone one knows that Mike is always looking for the finish but what made this so exciting is that Ralek is a submission machine also. Mike almost took Raleks back, but his defense was excellent. These guys were moving so fast going for sweep and submissions at rapid speeds. At one point Ralek caught Mike in a foot lock that everyone in the stadium thought it was lights out for Mike but he is well versed in foot lock escapes and was able to gut it out. Ralek started attacking for more submissions. One time he had Mike in a Kimura and Mike was somehow able to spin into his own armbar on Ralek, landing out of bounds. The crowd was going wild, everyone was shouting. Mike was winning 8 * 4 with 90 seconds left. The Gracie corner was giving Ralek instructions, while Master Lloyd was getting Mike motivated for a 90 second war, this is where those 30 second drills come in handy. Mike pulled guard again and Ralek went on a constant attacking spree almost passing to the mount but Mike was able to trap his leg to avoid the pass. Ralek immediately went for a sleeve choke and with 10 seconds left swithed it to a armbar. Mike was defending with just seconds left he was able to get his elbow below Ralek's groin to begin a counter when the time ran out.

Mike Fowler passing Ralek's guard

Mike Fowler work for a submission on Ralek

After the Referee raises Mikes hand in victory, Mike collapses on the mat. Both Mike and Ralek received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Rorion Gracie comes over to congratulated Master Lloyd and Mike for the victory.

Mike showing off his well-deserved hardware

After the match Mike said,

“That was the most fun I’ve had in a match. It was a great experience fighting someone that goes for so many submissions like I do. I’m glad I always work on my counters. (Laughing) Ralek was great both on and off the mat.”

What was it like fighting a Gracie?

“It was fine, my mental preparation went well. I think I can beat anyone when Master Lloyd is in my corner, he didn’t want me to think about him being a Gracie and had me focus more on fighting my best trying to impose my game.”

Mike Fowler with Ryron Gracie, Rener Gracie Rorion Gracie and Ralek Gracie

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After defeating Relak Gracie Mike Fowler gets a new sponsor

Tap Out Gear is Mike Fowlers newest sponsor. Congratulations

Team Lloyd Irvin brings home Two
National Champions and a SILVER Medal

Mike Folwer

First match

Mikes opponent pulls guard. Mike is aggressively working to pass his opponents guard and finally end up in the cross mount position getting his 3 points for the pass. Once in the cross side Mike did what he does best, look for the submission. After going for different set ups Mike Fowler finally submits his opponent with a collar choke.

Mike Fowler becomes the “2003 American National
Purple Belt Champion”

Mike is super excited about his first National Title but wants more fights so he decides to jump into the purple belt Open weight division.

Open Weight Division

In his first match he faces a touch competitor from Jean Jacques Machado. This was a battle with both competitors scoring multiple advantages on each other. Late into the match Mike decided to play his new inverted game that he’s been working on lately. Well it sure came in handy, Mike was able to keep his opponent off balance with this very awkward position and finally was able to sweep his opponent for the 2 points and the VICTORY. What a close one.

In his second match Mike’s opponent pulled guard, Mike was able to work one of his new passes to end up in the cross side where he immediately started working for a submission. After many positional changes Mike secured a chokehold and his opponent was force to tap out.

Now came the FINALS.

Remember that this is the open division with NO WEIGHT class. Mike is weighing in around 155 pounds but sometimes fights at 149 pounds. Well his opponent in the finals was at least 40-50 pounds bigger than Mike and had just tapped both of his opponents with foot locks.

Not wanting to try to trade takedowns with the Giant Mike pulls guard and is very careful to protect his feet. Once Mike pulled guard everyone thought it was over because we found out that this guy is a guard-passing machine. Well Mike is used to tight guard passing pressure and it’s a good thing that he’s been adding some new things to his guard over the last two weeks because they really came in handy. Mike and Master Lloyd have been working on a new triangle variation that is practically undetectable to an opponent until it’s too late (YES another one on top of the ½ guard triangle). Well Mike caught his opponent in this choke but lost his grip because he was so big. Mike was able to get some more advantages and almost got his patented ½ guard triangle but couldn’t completely lock his legs. Time ran out giving Mike the victory.

Mike Fowler “2003 American National Purple Belt Open Class Champion”

Brad Court

In Brad’s very first fight as a brown belt he pulled guard, got a sweep, took his opponents back went to the mount and took the back again. Looking for different submissions Brad was attacking from the mount and attacking with brabo chokes. Time ran out with Brad winning the match. Brad said his opponent was a really nice guy.

“It’s always nice to get the first fight at your new belt out of the way”

In the finals Brad got caught with a big throw in the beginning of the match. Brad was able to work back to ½ guard and eventually back to his butterfly guard. At this point Brad was attacking trying to get a sweep. After several different attacks Brad executed a beautiful butterfly sweep. From the top position Brad starts to work his guard passing, with beautiful technique Brad passes the guard, his opponent come back up and Brad jumps guard. Now back in the guard Brad is attacking working for submissions finally landing a triangle, his opponent is aggressively trying to counter the triangle choke and forces Brad to let go. After such a hard fought battle the split second he escaped he appeared to take a rest to get himself together or something and Brad slapped another triangle choke back on this time there would be no escaping Brads triangle. He had no other choice but to tap out to Brad’s triangle. Giving Brad the WIN!!!

Brad Court “2003 American National Brown Belt Champion”

Jared Weiner

Let me start off by saying Jared was fighting against everyone’s wishes because he just recently suffered what many thought was a very serious knee injury. We still don’t know exactly what it is because he refuses to go to listen to the Doctor. (Sounds like someone else we know) Jared is the true representation of Team Lloyd Irvin loves to compete and put it on the line. So here we go.

Jared’s first match is against Joao Silva who’s a black belt under Aloisio Silva. OH one more thing no one showed up for Jared’s weight division so if he wanted to fight he had to move up two weight divisions, which he did. Now back to the fight. Jared pulled guard and the fight began. Joao trying to pass and Jared trying to submit or sweep. This went on for some time. In a transition out of no where Jared went for an omo plata, then went inverted and change it to the omo plata sweep coming on top getting the two points for the sweep. Jared is working hard for the pass coming close a few times but no control. The fight gets back to the feet where the time runs out. Jared WINS!!!

In the Finals Jared pulls guard. With his opponent trying to pass Jared opens his legs to work his position, in a transition his opponent swung around and went for a knee bar on Jared getting the finish.

Jared Weiner “2003 American National Black Belt Silver Medalist”

Team Lloyd Irvin Can’t begin to tell you how proud we our of these guys. When it seems that less and less people are putting it on the line our guys are still going out there giving it their all WIN, LOSE or DRAW and that’s what it is about for those that want to compete.

Mike Fowler and Jared Weiner just received their belts within the last few months and Brad Court just received his brown belt weeks ago. Way to go guys. Keep up the good work.

pictures coming soon

Wander Braga Seminar

On Sunday Team Lloyd Irvin had the honor of hosting a seminar with on of
our Family members Wander Braga. You see Wander Braga and Master
Lloyd's instructor Leo Dalla both received their BJJ Black Belts from
Jorge Pereira. So we are in direct lineage with Wander. Once again
Wander showed some very good positions that students will be able to put
into their game immediately. If you missed this seminar you missed a
good one. WATCH OUT IN CLASS.

INSTRUCTOR - Professor Wander Braga is considered to be among the top
ten rated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world. Professor Braga's
accolades include being five-time Vale-Tudo (NHB) winner, two-time Pan
American champion, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion. Wander Braga
is considered one of the best Vale-Tudo (NHB) fighters in the world. He
is trained by Jorge Pereira.

Here's a picture of the seminar attendees. Pay close attention, there
were 7 Black Belts in attendance.

Team Lloyd Irvin brings home two SILVER medals from Judo Event

Phil Proctor brought home the SILVER medal in this weekend's
Judo competition.

James Valentine brings home the SILVER medal in this weekend's
Judo competition.

Way to go guys. Keep up the GREAT work.

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KING OF THE RING VII - November 15, 2003

Seph Smith Fought in the King of The Ring VII Vale tudo event Defeating
Brian Lyttle With a triangle Choke about 2 minutes into the first round.

CONGRATS Seph way to go.

Mike Fowler Wins The Grapplers Quest West November 15, 2003

Fresh off his NAGC Expert division No Gi Championship last week Mike Fowler traveled back to the West Coast to test his No Gi skills at the Grapplers Quest West Championships. Flying into Las Vegas Friday night Mike competed Saturday against the West Coast best fighters. Mike had three matches against some very tough fighters.

First up was a tough Brazilian. The match was very fast paced when all of a sudden the Brazilian did a very nice move to escape a pass when Mike caught him in the Brabo choke. We all though the match was over but the Brazilian wouldn't tap out. Mike was forced to release the hold. Less than a minute later Mike has him in another brabo choke but can't finish it. With about a minute left there is a fast scramble with Mike pulling out an INCREDIBLE move like a Magician and somehow took the Brazilians back securing the win.

Mike catching The Rock in a Trianglee

In the second match Mike faced the one and only "ROCK" Mr.. David Jacobs from the Yamasaki Academy. In a much anticipated match Mike pulled guard and immediately starting working his guard, David was well versed in defending Mikes submission attempts until out of no where Mike pulls out a triangle. David lifts Mike into the air where Mike works to tighten the grip forcing David to put him back on the ground. Once on the ground Mike tightened up the triangle and David was forced to tap.

Mike's hand raised in the Semi finals

In the Finals Mike was facing an opponent who blazed through the other side of the bracket with a WICKED guard. Mikes plan was to pull guard first but wasn't able to, he landed in his opponents very difficult rubber guard after hitting a perfect takedown. Instead of playing a low pass game Mike played a standing pass game and performed a beautiful knee cut across pass landing in the cross side.

Mike secures the guard pass in the finals

One in the cross side Mike moved to the North South position where he performed one of Master Lloyds new secret sneaky chokes. This was the first time in competition anyone from our team used this new move but now that it has been used effectively I'm sure everyone at the school will want to learn it now. Mike held the choke solid with his opponents face turning purple, he had to tap giving Mike the GOLD!!!

Mike gets his hand raised and is declared the Champion in the Finals

After the match quite a few people came up to us asking to see how the choke works. For now it's a SECRET.

GREAT job MIKE FOWLER. Keep up the good work.

Click here to hear what Mike had to say right after his match in the finals.

Team Lloyd Irvin Wins Team Title at the Copa Atlantica
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu:

We had a GREAT showing this weekend. Some highlights. Phil Proctor was winning his final match 21 * 0 before he submitted his opponent. Mike Fowler submits everyone in his weight division and in the Open division. Mr. Jose put on a pure BJJ clinic fighting in a weight division 20 pounds heavier than his own. Brandon Vera wins his division and splits open title with Mike Fowler. Brad Court showed why he’s the man to beat. Having been plagued by injuries all year Brad jumped into the purple belt mix and dominated in all of his matches finishing his opponent in the finals with a wicked armbar. Mr. Mike and Brandon Vera after winning the Absolute class. They closed out the brackets. James Valentine entered the open division submitting his first opponent with a collar choke and stepped to the side to allow team mate Mike Fowler to continue.Paul Greenhill perfectly executed everything he’s been working in class in his match. Team Lloyd Irvin after a long day of work. Women’s Purple/Brown/Black Belt Absolute 2nd Place: Sharon Bonewicz (Lloyd Irvin) Executive ; Blue Belt ; Lightweight: 159 lbs. and below: 2nd Place: Steve Bowers (Lloyd Irvin) Executive Purple Belt ; Middleweight - 160-179.9 lbs.: 3rd Place: Paul Greenhill (Lloyd Irvin) Executive ; Purple Belt ; Heavyweight - 200 lbs. and over: 1st Place: Phil Proctor (Lloyd Irvin) Mens White Belt; Flyweight; 139.9 lbs. and Below 1st Place: Jose Villarisco (Lloyd Irvin) 3rd Place: Jas Frawley (Lloyd Irvin) Mens White Belt &; Light-Heavyweight; 190-204.9 lbs. 2nd Place: Denarvet Adair (Lloyd Irvin/BJJ United) Men;s White Belt ; Heavyweight &;225 lbs. and over 2nd Place: William Scott Davis (Lloyd Irvin) Men&;s White Belt &;Superweight ; 225 lbs. and over 2nd Place: Steve Holt (Lloyd Irvin) Mens Blue Belt &; Featherweight &; 140-149.9 lbs. 3rd Place: Rafael Stoppazzollo (Lloyd Irvin) Men&;s Blue Belt &; Lightweight &; 150-159.9 lbs. 3rd Place: Steve Bowers (Lloyd Irvin) Mens Blue Belt &; Cruiserweight &; 180-189.9 lbs. Mens Purple Belt &; Lightweight &; 149 lbs. and below 3rd Place: Justin Montano (Evolve/Lloyd Irvin) Mens Purple Belt &; Welterweight &; 150-164.9 lbs. 1st Place: Michael Fowler (Lloyd Irvin) Mens Purple Belt &; Middleweight &; 165-179.9 lbs. 1st Place: Brad Court (Lloyd Irvin) 3rd Place: James Valentine (Lloyd Irvin) Mens Purple Belt &; Heavyweight &; 200 lbs. and over 1st Place: Brandon Vera (Lloyd Irvin) 2nd Place: Phil Proctor (Lloyd Irvin) Mens Purple Belt Absolute 1st Place: Michael Fowler (Lloyd Irvin) 2nd Place: Brandon Vera (Lloyd Irvin) Jose - 1st white belt Jason Frauley 3rd Mike Fowler on the podium sporting the new Team Lloyd Irvin patch.

Team Lloyd Irvin results Virginia Beach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships October 5, 2003

Team Lloyd Irvin's Brandon Vera WINS
Vale Tudo Event Remains Undefeated.

Mike Easton Wins his very first Muay Thai Competition.

Fortunately the doctor stopped the fight. MIKE EASTON WINS.

Mike Fowler wins GQ World Championships- 4 fights 4 submissions

Grappling Quest World Championships September 13, 2003 Mike Fowler who is just about to hit the 2 year training mark. Mike Fowler could very well fight in the intermediate divisions because of his time in but he doesn't Mike Fowler won the men's adv. 159 lb division of the Grappler's Quest World Championships this weekend. Mike won all four of his matches by submission. Brabo choke, rear naked choke and two triangles. In the finals he fought a very experienced and talented BJJ Brown Belt namedKeith Florian from Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, finishing him in under a minute. We can't begin to explain how big of a deal this is for Mike because Keith is REALLY good, he has placed in the Pan Ams as a Purple Belt and a Brown belt. He has been training Jiu-Jitsu as long as Master Lloyd has. Mike has been on cloud nine ever since. When you see him I bet he'll still have that BIG smile on his face.

Master Lloyd promotes his very first Black Belt in BJJ.

Jared Weiner becomes the very first student to receive a Black Belt in BJJ under Master Lloyd Irvin. Jared received this great honor on September 6, 2003 in front of all of his Team Members from around the East Coast and 5 other Black Belts. We're sure he'll continue to represent like he's always done CONGRATS JARED! Jared highlighted and finished his Brown Belt days becoming the American National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion winning the first ever American National BJJ tournament in California.

Just weeks ago Jared fought in a Brown belt superfight against a Brazilian Top Team student under Jorge Gurgel winning 9*0.

Once again congrats Jared. This is a HUGE accomplishment.

Click here to hear what Jared had to say about receiving the Black Belt:

Master Lloyd promotes Sharon Bonewicz to purple belt.
Congratulations Sharon!

Master Lloyd Promotes in Brazil.

After a complete domination of the Blue Belt ranks Master Lloyd Promoted Mike Fowler to the rank of Purple belt while in Brazil. Purple belts BEWARE!!! This man is on a mission. Make sure you say congrats to Mike when he returns from Brazil. Oh I forgot the day he gets home he's going to compete in his first event at a purple belt.

Lloyd Irvin's Martial Arts accomplishes a remarkable feat only done by 2 schools in the WORLD ever! LIMAA sent members of it's competition to the Worlds most grueling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition in Rio, the Mundials. After the World Championships had concluded students Rhadi Ferguson emerged with the Silver medal in his perspective belt division.

Rhadi Ferguson

Team Lloyd Irvin and American Top Team Tie for first place to decide who is the best team on the East Coast.

1st Place (TIE):

Team Lloyd Irvin and American Top Team

3rd Place:

Freestyle Fighting Academy

4th Place:

Team Renzo Gracie

The following match by match results were posted by Puma of ATT, I think he explained everything completely, thank you Puma!:

First Round:

Ives vs. Weiner- Ives wins 4-2

Parrumpinha vs. Cardosa- Parrumpinha wins 8-0

Margolis vs. Williams- Margolis wins 6-0

Popovitch vs. Avellan- Popovitch wins 4-2

D'arce vs. Dalla- Dalla wins 0-0

JD Boca vs. Ruiz- Boca wins 0-0

JD Irvin vs. Mordente- Irvin knocks himself out going for a flying triangle.

Bitetti vs. Avellan- Avellan wins 6-4

Ferguson vs. Alvarez- Furguson wins 0-0 JD

Monson vs. Hernandez- Monson wins 4-0

Total For First Round: ATT wins 4-1 over FFA

Irvin wins 3-2 over Renzo's

Second Round

Ives vs. Cardosa- Cardosa wins 0-0 JD

Parrumpinha vs. Weiner- Parrumpinha wins JD

Avellan vs. Williams- Avellan wins 2-0

Margolis vs. Popovitch- Margolis wins by triangle

Ruiz vs. D'arce- D'arce wins 2-1

Boca vs. Dalla- Dalla wins 2-2 JD

Avellan vs. Mordente- Avellan wins 6-0 (Not 100% on point total).

Monson vs. Ferguson- Monson wins 2-0

Alvarez vs. Hernandez- Alvarez by keylock

FFA takes third place beating Renzo's 3-2.

After 4 matches ATT and Lloyd Irvin are tied 2-2. The Irvin Amaury match was skipped due to Lloyds injury. Because the prize money was substantial ($5000 for 1st and $2500 for 2nd) Lloyd asked to fight. The doctor refused his request.

After discussing the situation, ATT fighters and coaches refused a victory by forfeit and offered to split the first place and the prize money. We have nothing but respect for a guy who is in his first competition since breaking his neck last year and still wants to fight despite being unconscious an hour earlier. We do not want Lloyd's warrior spirit to get in the way of common sense and lead to injury. Irvin's team accepted ATT's offer and in a show of gratitude, Lloyd handed the first place trophy to Liborio and ATT at the award ceremony.

One other note. Just want to mention the sportmanship displayed by Jared Weiner of Irvin's team. His match with Parrumpinha ended 0-0. Parrumpinha controlled the match and hit a takedown that the referee later admitted he missed and wasn't awarded points for the mount position b/c the ref did not believe he held position long enough. No criticsm of the reffing it is a thankless job and its impossible to get it perfect. Anyway, there was a long discussion amongst the 3 sets of judges b/c one claimed he didn't want to decide against Weiner out of freindship even though if pressed for a decision, he would give it to Parrumpinha. When Weiner saw what was happening he immediately told Kipp Kollar that he clearly lost the fight and took it out of the judges hands. You do not see that type of honor in any sport very often and we were happy to return the favor when the issue later arose concerning Lloyd's condition. Congrats to everyone who competed. It was a great event.