View the total outcomes and video highlights from EBI 21: The Absolutes, the place tenth Planet standout Ryan Aitken took residence gold.
The Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) returned to motion on Sunday, June 2, with an absolute bracket that includes numerous elite no-gi opponents.
In the end, it was present Fight Jiu-Jitsu middleweight champion Ryan Aitken who took residence gold, scoring two submission wins in regulation and two in time beyond regulation to turn into the EBI 21 absolute champion.
Aitken’s path to the ultimate wasn’t straightforward.
Within the opening spherical, he secured an armbar end over perennial tough-out Adrian Nez within the closing seconds of regulation.
That victory set Aitken up for a quarterfinal matchup towards Franco Pana — one of many bracket’s largest opponents. Aitken showcased a strong guard all through the regulation interval earlier than scoring a face crank submission within the second spherical of time beyond regulation to advance to the semifinals the place he would face Fedor Nikolov.
In opposition to Nikolov, Aitken confirmed off his harmful leg lock sport, securing a match-ending straight ankle lock early within the regulation interval.
That victory set him up for a conflict with one of many bracket’s early favorites, “Big” Dan Manasoiu. But once more, Aitken demonstrated a robust and environment friendly guard, as he spent nearly all of the 10-minute regulation interval defending passes from the New Wave big.
In time beyond regulation, Aitken confirmed why he’s top-of-the-line EBI time beyond regulation athletes within the sport. After scoring a lightning-fast escape within the opening spherical of time beyond regulation, he would go on to safe a rear-naked choke end to say absolutely the title.
The event win marks arguably essentially the most vital efficiency of Aitken’s profession, and the tenth Planet Atlanta product has executed lots to place himself for an invitation to both the ADCC World Championships or the Craig Jones Invitational later this yr.
Take a look at the total occasion outcomes beneath.
EBI 21 outcomes
Opening spherical
- Giancarlo Bodoni def. Austin Baker by way of submission (ankle lock)
- Declan Moody def. Brandon George by way of submission in OT (rear-naked choke)
- Ramiro Leon def. Abraham La Montagne by way of submission in OT (armbar)
- Dan Manasoiu def. Jesseray Childeray by way of submission (heel hook)
- Ryan Aitken def. Adrian Nez by way of submission (armbar)
- Franco Pana def. Calon Sabino by way of submission in OT (armbar)
- Fedor Nikolov def. Romualdo Lucas by way of submission in OT (armbar)
- Amir Allam def. Josh Leduc by way of submission (gogoplata)
Quarterfinals
- Giancarlo Bodoni def. Declan Moody by way of submission in OT (rear-naked choke)
- Dan Manasoiu def. Ramiro Leon by way of submission (ankle lock)
- Ryan Aitken def. Franco Pana by way of submission in OT (face crank)
- Fedor Nikolov def. Amir Allam by way of submission in OT (armbar)
Semifinals
- Dan Manasoiu def. Giancarlo Bodoni by way of submission (heel hook)
- Ryan Aitken def. Fedor Nikolov by way of submission (ankle lock)
Ultimate
- Ryan Aitken def. Dan Manasoiu by way of submission in OT (rear-naked choke)
Superfights
- Musab Raza def. Sean Magnus by way of submission in OT (rear-naked choke)
- Sean McCleary def. Roberto Randall by way of submission (rear-naked choke)
- Lauren Sears def. Ally Wolski by way of submission (kneebar)
