PROJITSU: On The Rise
4/19/2016
In the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and in this article we will focus on the Carolina’s in particular, nothing catches more attention or eyes than a new BJJ or MMA organization/promotion bursting onto the scene. One such promotion has set sail on the east coast and now going into their fifth show does not show signs of slowing down. Their latest show, ProJitsu 4, featured a multitude of talent from the under card to the main event, streamed live to the world on PPV, in front of their third consecutive sold out crowd.
The card featured several of the top brown belts in the region including Josh Murdock (Great Grappling) versus Gardner Watkins (Elite BJJ) who put on the most technical, fast pace, submission hunting match of the night. “Murdock and Gardner left their souls on the mat”, said one fan in attendance. World Champion Brian Edwards (Swamp Fox BJJ) took on Gis for Gis founder Brian Crandell (Evolution MMA) in a chess match in where, Edwards literally came out on top with a mounted triangle that he set up with shear finesse and technical skill.
As if that wasn’t enough, the co-main event featured 2016 Pan Am Champion, Amber Sehnke taking on the UFC fighter and Olympic Wrestling Silver Medalist, Sara McMann. In a match that started with McMann in serious trouble being put into a deep, no-gi paper cutter choke. extremely fast scrambles, high level takedowns, relentless forward pressure from McMann and even blood spilling all over the mat, Sehnke’s defense and heart brought the crowd to their feet as the 15 minute time limit ended the match in a draw. The Main Event featured two time World Champion Guybson Sa taking on Abu Dhabi Pro Cup Champion and Daniel Gracie Black belt, James Booth. Both fighters started the bout with a bit of a feeling out process and quickly escalated with Guybson driving into a double leg that powered its way off the mat. After the reset and James Booth displaying an excellent guard game, Guybson was able to secure an ankle lock and threaten a submission.
Booth, being a leg lock specialist himself, negated the threat but the World Champion had other plans and turned it into a modified, belly down, heel hook he calls the “Guybson Lock”, ending the match with the 11th submission of the night.
ProJitsu is the largest Pro grappling event in the south east and will be working its way up the east coast in the near future with it’s first stop being New Jersey. Rumors for ProJitsu 5 include Jeff Monson and Marcelo Cohen. If you haven’t been to a ProJitsu event, you need to go. You can check them out at www.pro-jitsu.com and can also watch the entire PPV event of ProJitsu 4 on their YouTube channel. The results for ProJitsu 4 are below.
MAIN EVENT:
Guybson Sa -Def- James Booth via modified heel hook
CO-MAIN:
Sara McMann -Draw- Amber Sehkne
MAIN CARD
Brian Edwards -Def- Brian Crandell via mounted triangle choke
Josh Murdcok -Def- Gardner Watkins via wrist lock
Jamie Picket -Def- Charlie Brake via kimura
Chaz Valentine -Draw- Will Rogers
Mark Dillon -Def- Chris Lewter via loop choke
Luke Humphreys -Def- Justin Decker via knee on belly pressure
Jeremy Schwisow -Def- Jose Davilla via crucifix choke
Eugene Cepa -Draw- John Wood
Tim Harrell -Def- Steve “Sho Nuff The Master” Archie via toro pass to flying armbar
Brian Freeman -Def- Mike Fink via wrist lock
Alex Williams -Def- Juan Perez via flying armbar
Sarah Mcmann vs. Amber Senhke
Brian Edwards Vs. Brian Crandell Guybson Sa vs. James Booth
