Over the weekend former Orchard Park wrestler and 2012 graduate Kyle Beaver competed in the Goodfight Submission Only Jiu-Jitsu World Championships.
Kyle representing Wnymma competed at the 205lb weight class and making it to the finals he tapped out a grappler from Philadelphia within four minutes with a short choke securing the 205lb Gi World Championship. He then moved up in weight and made it to finals again losing by Kimura but securing a silver medal in the 285lb weight class for nogi.
Kyle sets his sights for February for his next competition. Follow him @bjjkylebeaver or on Facebook.com/kjbeaver.