Carlos Diego on top of Diego Herzog (in black) / Photos: Dan Rod

The 16th US Open event ended this Sunday in San Jose, California, and a new black belt absolute champion took front and center. Diego “Nosferatu” Herzog eked past Carlos Diego Ferreira (Arsenal JJ) by an advantage point in the decider, taking the throne of last year’s winner, Marcel Mãozinha, a teammate of Herzog’s.

“It was an awesome match!” reported our correspondent Dan Rod. “Herzog won by a small margin. But my hat’s off to Carlos too – halfway through, his knee popped so loud it echoed around the convention center! At that point he was losing. The doctor came, put an ice pack on it, and he hid the look of pain on his face so as not to have to forfeit the match. He started competing again and, little by little, he tied the score. And he almost won by getting back mount, but they fell out of the match area. In the end, Herzog took it by an advantage point.”

A native of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, Nosferatu won the heavyweight division as well, while Amazonas state native Carlos Diego put in a splendid display in winning at middleweight. Also a standout of the event, Marcos Torregrosa (Lloyd Irvin/Yemaso) took first at lightweight, with Theodoro Canal (Coalition 95) in second. Fabio Passos (Alliance) reigned at featherweight.

Carlos Diego por cima de Diego Herzog (de preto). Fotos: Dan Rod.

A 16ª edição do US Open terminou nesse domingo em San José, Califórnia, com um novo campeão absoluto na faixa-preta. Diego Herzog, o Nosferatu, venceu Carlos Diego Ferreira (Arsenal JJ) por uma vantagem, e tomou o trono do aberto, ano passado conquistado por Marcel Mãozinha, companheiro de equipe de Herzog.

“Foi um lutaço!”, conta o correspondente Dan Rod. “Herzog ganhou por pouco. Mas tiro o meu chapéu pro Carlos também – no meio da luta o joelho dele deu uma estalada que ecoou pelo centro de convenções! Nessa hora ele estava perdendo. O médico veio, botou um gelinho, e ele prendeu a cara de dor para não entregar a luta. Ele voltou a lutar e, devagarzinho, por baixo, empatou a luta. E quase ganhou ao pegar as costas, mas eles saíram do dojô. No fim, o Herzog ganhou a vantagem e levou”.

O catarinense Nosferatu levou também o peso pesado, enquanto o amazonense Carlos Diego brilhou ao faturar o peso médio. Outro campeão que se destacou foi Marcos Torregrosa (Lloyd Irvin/Yemaso), que ficou em primeiro lugar no peso leve, com Theodoro Canal (Coalition 95) em segundo. Entre os penas, quem reinou foi Fabio Passos (Alliance).

Confira os resultados completos e uma galeria de fotos quentes nesta segunda-feira, aqui no GRACIEMAG.com.

http://vimeo.com/29818018

The discount rate for sign-ups ends this Sunday, after which the full rate of $90 will apply. So don’t miss out on the deal, register now.

Also, spectator tickets for the U.S. Open are now available online at ticketmaster.com. The price for general admission is $12. Children five and under and seniors over 60 get in free.

Lastly, the official hotel for this U.S. Open has extended their deadline for room specials until this FRIDAY September 30th. The Convention Plaza Hotel is located at 282 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose CA. 95113.

To register and for further information, click here.

However, anyone who hoping to enjoy the slashed-rate prices the Convention Plaza Hotel is offering Jiu-Jitsu practitioners must act immediately, as today, Friday, September 23, is the last day to get in on the deal.

Room reservations can be made directly to the Hotel by calling (408) 947-4480 or by faxing (408) 279-1076. Be sure to request the group rate for the U.S. Open.

And register for the US Open here.

Check out the price table below:

Run of House Room – single: $89 / double: $89 / Triple: $109 / Quadruple: $129

Parlor Suite with Connecting Room – single: $225 / double: $225 / Triple: $245 / Quadruple: $265

US Open 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
When: October 15 and 16, 2011
Where: The Event Center, San Jose State University – 290 South 7th Street, San Jose, California
Further information: claudiofrancabjj.com

Veja em primeira mão este vídeo inspirador de apresentação do US Open 16, torneio de Jiu-Jitsu que vai agitar San José nos dias 15 e 16 de outubro. Para se inscrever hoje mesmo, basta clicar aqui. Para relembrar como foi o evento ano passado, espie aqui.

U.S. Open 16 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament

Quando: 15 e 16 de outubro de 2011

Onde: The Event Center, San José State University – 290 South 7th Street, San José, Califórnia

Para mais: claudiofrancabjj.com

We are happy to announce that U.S. Open has moved to a much larger venue in the beautiful city of San Jose. The tournament will now take place at the San Jose State University Event Center on October 15th and 16th of 2011.

This competition is open to all belt levels in the Junior, Adult, Master, Senior I, II, and III age categories.The fee for early registration is $75.00.

Don’t miss out on this monumental event. After 15 very successful years, the U.S. Open is now entering a new era competition. Register now and be apart of one of the largest and best run tournaments in the world. For any other information please check the usopenbjj.com website.

Sincerely,

Claudio Franca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu