Yesterday when Eddie Cummings announced he would be out of the competition many heads turned. This seemed to be a great time for the home team to take the title home – with the 10th planet strongest competitor Geo Martinez in.

However what went down was somewhat different.

In spite of Eddie Bravo declaring war on the Danaher Death Squad they were unable to even get a handle on one of the junior members – the young Jon Calestine who came in as a late day replacement for Wolverine.

Calestine, who only got his black belt in January, managed to man handle most of his opponents!

Yesterday was just the beginning of me becoming the best black belt thank you @daisuke_yamaji @eddie_wolverine and @that_matt_kaplan @antnyneoguido for all being there.@fujisportsus

A post shared by Jon Calestine (@jon_calestine) on Jan 4, 2018 at 10:40am PST

By all means he’s the next big thing on the sub only circuit. He finished 3 of his opponents all by inside heel hook. Notably, one of them was Renzo Gracie Team former member Mike Davilla.

Ultimately he couldn’t finish Geo Martinez but worked up to a fastest escape in overtime.

Full results:

Jon Calestine defeated Edwin Acasio by inside heel hook
Jason Hayden defeated Juan Rosales by overtime (RNC)
John Battle defeated João Tavares by heel hook
Mike D’avilla defeated Rodrigo Lima by heel hook from 50/50
Geo Martinez defeated Pablo Alfonso by calf slicer

Less than a minute is all it took for Geo Martinez! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/FNbTx7FKZP

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

Ashley Willians defeated Sergio Hernandez by triangle armbar
Elias Anderson defeated Kevin Berbrich by overtime (quickest escape)
Rafael Domingos defeated Sergio Perez by flying triangle

Submission of the night so far from Rafael Domingos! Flying Triangle! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/KGAlFnuOYj

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

Quarter Finals Round Results

Jon Calestine defeated Jason Hayden by inside heel hook
Mike D’avilla defeated John Battle by heel hook from 50/50

Mike Davila with the heel hook to move on and win the "Battle". Get it? #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/jf6HhcsgKg

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

Geo Martinez defeated Ashley Willians by overtime (RNC)
Rafael Domingos defeated Elias Anderson by one arm guillotine

Semi Finals Round Results

Jon Calestine defeated Mike D’avilla – inside heel hook
Geo Martinez defeated Rafael Domingos – overtime (submission)

Incredible match!!! Geo Martinez advances to the final! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/zGoyIlX8xX

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

Final Result

Jon Calestine defeated Geo Martinez – overtime (fastest escape)

WE ARE HEADED TO OT IN THE FINAL! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/8Ed31p2THX

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

24 hours notice? Not a problem!! Jon Calestine is wearing the #EBI featherweight crown!! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/KVmqfwcHgZ

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

Ben Eddy claims championship gold as the #EBI Combat Jiu-Jitsu bantamweight champ! #EBI15 pic.twitter.com/HR95UsDwuo

— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) February 18, 2018

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