CURRENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINEUP:U-66KG Leo Vieira 2003 World Champion (BRAZIL)Wagney Fabiano Brazilian Qualifier (BRAZIL)Javier Vazquez North American Qualifier (USA)U-77KGMarcelo Garcia 2003 World Champion (BRAZIL)Juan ‘Jucao’ Carneiro Brazilian Qualifier (BRAZIL)Cameron Earle North American Qualifier (USA)U-88KGSaulo Ribeiro 2003 World Champion (BRAZIL)Demian Maia Brazilian Qualifier (BRAZIL)Marcos Avellan North American Qualifier (USA)U-99KGJon Olav Einmo 2003 World Champion (NORWAY)Roger Gracie Brazilian Qualifier (BRAZIL)Jamal Patterson North American Qualifier (USA)Over 99KG Marcio ‘Pe De Pano’ Cruz 2003 World Champion (BRAZIL)Gabriel Napao Brazilian Qualifier (BRAZIL)Karim Byron North American Qualifier (CANADA)SUPERFIGHT:Champion Ricardo Arona (Brazil) v Challenger Dean Lister (USA)ABSOLUTE DIVISION: 16 man, single elimination tournament in an open weight class.WOMENS DIVISIONS:- 8 woman tournament under 60 KG- 8 woman tournament over 60 KG- 8 woman tournament in an open weight class.UPCOMING TRIALS CALENDAR:- January 22nd, 2005 – European Trials, Stockholm, Sweden- February 19th, 2005 – South Pacific Trials, Sidney, Australia- March 2005 – Japan Trials, Tokyo, Japan
