Photo credit: Jiu-Jitsu style Magazine
The first edition of the Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational was a major success. It happened in Cardiff, Wales on January 10th. The matches were 15 minutes in length and winning was by submission only. The rules are IBJJF black belt rules for in the gi, and ADCC rules for no gi.
The venue for the first Polaris was a very special place. St. David’s Hall in Cardiff is a grand concert hall type venue with stacked seating that offers an amazing view of the central stage from any area.
Results:
1. Darragh O Connaill vs Max Campos (gi)
Draw.
2. Kit Dale vs Victor Silverio (gi)
Draw
3. Michelle Nicolini vs Angelica Galvao (gi)
Michele Nicolini by toe hold.
4. AJ Agazarm vs Oli Geddes (no gi)
AJ Agazarm by submission
5. Eduardo Telles vs Mike Fowler (gi)
Draw.
6. Pablo Popovitch vs Eduardo Teta Rios (no gi)
Draw.
7. Marcin Held vs Garry Tonon (no gi)
Tonon by leg lock.
8. Keenan Cornelius vs Dean Lister (no gi).
Cornelius by reverse triangle.
Check out this great highlight of the event:
