So much has happened in the latter half of this year that its probably best to do a mega-post reviewing all the news and happenings over the past few months up to the end of the year. So lets get things under way with a look back at 2011 autumn/winter in pictures, words and err videos:

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011. World Fighting Championship WFC3 MMA: Delroy & Jefferson both win in round 1, Submission and Technical Knockout stoppages.

Jefferson’s fight here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150284693232041

September, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships, CONGRATULATIONS Zé Mario Sperry x Renzo Gracie

ADCC Highlight film: http://vimeo.com/33333379

October 29th, PRIDE MMA International 4 man Tournament Championship. Jefferson George wins first fight by oomaplata sweep to reverse triangle/armbar combination submission in round 2. Wins second fight by Triangle Choke, round 2 to become PRIDE MMA World Tournament Champion!

5th November, long awaited 5 hours JUDO Mega-Seminar Workshop by 2nd Dan Black Belt Steve Garrett at St. Katherines Judo Kwai. Attended by team members from Luton and Milton Keynes.

20th November, Octogon Quest MMA, Antwerp Belgium: Delroy McDowell wins Pro MMA fight by 1st round knee bar submission.

26th November, BJJ English Open Championships at Dartford Olympic Judo Centre. Morefire Team from Peterborough and Luton smash it with a haul of medals at this prestigious national competition. COD (‘Competitor Of the Day’)! Well the winner was Krsystoff for his great fights and new flowing style which included a nice Oomoplata and open guard back take which ended in a mahoosive medal for him PARABENS!!! 2nd place Jaden Nembhard-gill for good burpees!

11th December, BJJ London Open & KAYO MMA Watford. Sam, Martin and Krystoff went to compete BJJ plus Germaine and Jefferson fought MMA the same day. Well done all guys who fought hard and won medals for the team and also both guys who did very well in MMA including Germaine coming back from being rocked early to submit his opponent with a dominant arm bar finish from shoulder lock combination.

2011 AAMTIS – Annual Award for Most Tenacity & Indomnitable Spirit goes to Sam Campbell for excellent focus, passion and continued training and development throughout the year. He really has come on a lot in skills and knowledge and will be a real prospect for the future very soon! Congratulations Ossssu!

We are proud to announce that we now offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes at Bury Park Community Centre on Wednesdays to add to our existing Monday & Friday classes in Sundon Park.

Adults: 6:30 – 8pm

Every Wednesday at Bury Park Community Resource Centre, the centre is in the middle of Bury Park High Street (A505 Dunstable Road) within walking distance of both Luton Town Centre and Luton train station. Please click here for a detailed map.

Bury Park Community Resource Centre,
161 Dunstable Road,
Luton LU1 1BW.

SEE YOU THERE OSSSU!!!

Many medals were collected but special mention goes to Alim Hasan Islam who won ‘Competitor of the day’ for an excellently composed and disciplined display of top game guard passing. First outing for the Morefire War Wagon too which was epic by all standards!

The fight began with an immediate clash of striking where Jeff gained the upperhand which culminated in a flurry of strikes that sent the opponent reeling and badly rocked from a well timed uppercut. As the opponent seeked to clinch to avoid more punishment he was driven against the cage where a tussle for dominance was played out with fighters switching position a couple of times. Finally Jeff accomplished a stronger clinch and switched to a single leg takedown then back to a deep high crotch where he lifted the man high for a big slam! Having secured an impressive takedown he easily controlled with his Jiu-Jitsu and took mount position where he looked to finish although with a last ditch attempt the opponent managed to reverse the position putting jefferson on his back. Unlucky for him the situation got worse though as Jefferson took the initiative to attack a lightning quick triangle choke which combined with a kimura armlock forced a sweep back to mount and the opponent was forced to submit to the choke.

Submission victory at 4 minutes of round 1.

Thanks to all the team at Morefire Luton where Jefferson trains plus all the family who helped Jeff train for this fight including ICON Team Milton Keynes, ICON FreeFlow Bedford, ICON Team Crossface MMA in Harrow, ICON Team Northampton and Northampton Crossfit who prepared Jefferson’s strength and conditiong program. The full fight will be shown on Sky Active Channel 281 shortly.

A great turnout with many black, brown, purple, blue and white belts all on the tatami to celebrate the achievements and successful progress of all who recieved the hard earned recognition. Well done all now lets not dwell on it but go train hard for the future!! Osssssu!

Stand out fighter for the team was Germaine Gill with a dominating performance and gold medal victory over some of the best in his category from across the country where he technically devestated the opposition with strong sweeps, submissions and passes but the move that stunned the crowd and drew the most gasps was a powerfully explosive Uchi Mata that secured Gold in a large field of fired up athletes form other teams. A demonstration confirming to all that Germaines top-secret complimentary Judo training has been paying off!

In other news Delroy McDowell entered the Heavy weight category as a middle weight and was denied Gold by peculiar refereeing decisions …sorry but it had to be said! ;-P But well done all athletes, the future is very bright!

If you want to go DO NOT register online but instead please give your details and payments to your instructor asap as we will make a team booking instead of the usual individual entries.

http://www.bournemouthopen.com/

Well done to all the guys who travelled to the NEC in Birmingham for the Ground Control Gi & Nogi Championships held over 2 days at the BodyPower Expo. Morefire Team members fromLuton combined with other ICON Team competitors from Zé Marcello Slough Academy and the Academy in Birmingham to represent ICON Team to the maximum and did an excellent job tallying up many points for the team total (reults yet to be published).

Although many came to show support for the team, Morefire Team brought 8 competitors in total who all gave an excellent performance leaving everthing on the mat and bringing home 6 medals including 2 golds for their efforts. Congratulations and lets keep the momentum, Well done guys! Osu!

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