The Newaza Challenge was almost half a year ago (9/13/15) so we decided to do a refresher for the upcoming challenge and share our favorite submission of the tournament. Here are the Newaza Challenge results (Newaza Challenge 2, looking at you Dan)
https://www.reddit.com/r/bjj/comments/3x101d/the_newaza_challenge_2/
Round 1 Results
Juan Bernado wins via heel hook
Gabriel Arges wins via heel hook
Gordon Ryan wins via toe hold
Stephen Martinez wins via calf slicer
Tyler Bailey wins via heel hook
Chai Sirisute wins via heel hook
Damien Nitkin wins via toe hold
Round 2 Results
Gabriel Arges wins via rear naked choke
Gordon Ryan wins via heel hook
Stephen Martinez wins via modified head and arm choke
Damien Nitkin wins via straight ankle
Semi Finals
Stephen Martinez wins via kimura
Gordon Ryan wins via knee bar
Final Match
FINAL MATCH Gordon Ryan wins via reverse triangle
Favorite Submission
Our favorite submission was the calf slicer by Stephen Martinez in round 1. Beautiful set up throwing the leg over and trapping it before the escape with a smooth finish.
Click here for the full tournament video https://youtu.be/5UaUpGZpGls
If you have a favorite submission from this tournament let us know! Looking forward to the next Newaza challenge this year.