L-R Hunter Lombardo, Owner Ed Liddawi, Mike Immonen
Stop #10
Mika and Hunter Co-Champions at Sandcastle
The Mezz Pro-Am made its way to Sandcastle Billiards in Edison Nj on Sunday April 21 2013. A Strong field came out to play players like: Mika Immonen, Eddie Abraham, Zion Zvi, Hunter Lombardo, Michael Wong, Danny Gokhul Travis McKinny, Jennifer Barretta, Ed Culhane.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Victor Nau 6-2, Ed Culhane 6-3, and Michael Wong 6-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mika Immonen with wins over Danny Gokhul 6-5, Hunter Lombardo 6-4 and Ryan Duttkin 6-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham Vs Mika Immone this was a great match that went hill hill it was Mika Immonen coming away with the win and sending Eddie Abraham to the one lost side. Waiting for Eddie Abraham on the one lost side was Hunter Lombardo this match was all Hunter from the start winning easily 6-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Hunter Lombardo Vs Mika Immonen, Hunder Lombardo would have to beat Mika Immonen twice to win the event both players decided to be co-champions.
I would like to thank Ed Liddawi for hosting the event all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things Billiard Life USA, Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Mika Immonen $525
2nd Hunter Lombardo $525
3rd Eddie Abraham $200
4th Zion Zvi $150
5th Michael Wong $100
5th Ryan Duttkin $100
L-R 4th Lee Kang, 3rd Michael Wong, 1st Francisco Bustamante and 2nd Eddie Abraham
Stop #9
Francisco Bustamante Goes Undefeated at Drexeline
The Mezz Pro-Am made its way to Drexeline Billiards Sunday April 14th. A strong field came out to play, player like: Francisco Bustamante, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, Lee Kang, Josh Ulrich, Denise Reeve, and Michael Wong.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Francisco Bustamante with win over Joe Hong 7-4, Troy Whitfield 7-4, Josh Ulrich 7-4, and Lee Kang 7-2. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Michael Wong with wins over rob Palm 7-2, Vinnie Cemineti 7-4, Sam Quinzi 7-6 and Eddie Abraham 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Francisco Bustamante vs Michael Wong this was a one sided match with Bustamante coming away with the win easily winning 7-1 and sending Wong to the one lost side. waiting for Michael Wong on the one lost side was Eddie Abraham, this was a rematch from earlier that day which Wong won 7-5. This time it was all Abraham from the start and never looking back winning 6-0.
In the finales it was Eddie Abraham VS Francisco Bustamante, Abraham would have to be Bustamante twice in order to win the event. Never got to the second set it was all Bustamante with a 7-1 win.
I would like to thank Bob Maidhof for hosting the event and all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Francisco Bustamante $700
2nd Eddie Abraham $350
3rd Michael Wong $250
4th Lee Kang $150
5th Tommy Bow/Josh Ulrich $100
7th Aj Fitzgerald/Matt Krah $80
L-R Owner Ed Liddawi 3rd Warren Kiamco, 2nd Mhet Vergara, 1st Francisco Bustamante, and 4th Shaun Wilkie
Stop #8
Francisco Bustamante is the 2013 N.J. State 10-Ball Champion
The Mezz Pro-Am New Jersey State 10-Ball State Championship was hosted by Sandcastle Billiards on Saturday March 30th a Strong field came out to play players like Francisco Bustamante, Warren Kiamco, Mhet Vergara, Josh Ulrich, Shaun Wilkie, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, Frankie Hernandez, Sean “Alaska” Morgan, Jennifer Barretta, and Caroline Pao.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Mhet Vergara with wins over Dennise Reeve 7-2, Jeremy Sossei 7-2, Josh Ulrich 7-3, Greg McAndrews 7-2, and Warren Kiamco 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Francisco Bustamante with wins over Jennifer Barretta 7-3, Brian Maher 7-1, Raphael Dabreo 7-4, Eddie Abraham 7-1, and Shaun Wilkie 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Mhet Vergara Vs Francisco Bustamante this was a one side match with Bustamante winning 7-4 and sending Mhet Vergara to the one lost side. Waiting for Mhet Vergara on the on lost side was Warren Kiamco the top three players did not play. Francisco Bustamante was crowned Champion and Mhet Vergara in 2nd, Warren Kiamco in 3rd and Shaun Wilkie in 4th. Special thanks and a great job by Megan Fort for running the event into early Sunday morning.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Francisco Bustamante $1100
2nd Warren Kiamco $600
3rd Mhert Vergara $400
4th Shaun Wilkie $200
5th/6th Jeremy Sossei $150
Eddie Abraham $150
7th/8th Greg McAndrews $100
Matt Krah $100
L-R 13th Mike Martorano, winner Eddie Abraham, 2nd Joe Hong, owner Ed Liddawi, 4th Caroline Pao, and 3rd Travis McKinney.
Stop #7
Abraham Goes Undefeated at Sandcastle
Mezz Pro-Am made its way to Sandcastle Billiards in Edison NJ on Sunday March 24th. Strong field came out to play players like Eddie Abraham, Joe Hong, Travis McKinnley, Caoline Pao, Frankie Hernandez, Daniel Dagotdot, and Dennis Spears to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Juan Maldonad 7-2, Brian Maher 7-3, and Travis McKinney 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Joe Hong with wins over Bo Didley 7-3, Dennis Spears 7-5, and Caroline Pao 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Joe Hong Vs Eddie Abraham this was a good match that went back and forth but when it was all said and done it was Abraham coming away with the win 7-5 and sending Hong to the one lost side. Waiting for Joe Hong on the one lost side was Travis McKinney this too was a great match which had Hong winning 7-5 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Joe Hong vs Eddie Abraham, Hong would have to beat Abraham twice to win the event. The first set was a good on with the match going back and forth but the day belonged to Abraham as he won 7-5 and the event. I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Black Heart Tips, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Eddie Abraham $550
2nd Joe Hong $300
3rd Travis McKinney $150
4th Caroline Pao $100
L-R Winner Matt Krah and 3rd place Mike Davis
Stop #6
Krah Over Abraham at Tacony
The Mezz Pro-Am made its way to Tacony Billiards on Sunday March 17th. A Strong Field came out to play players like Matt Krah, Eddie Abraham, Mike Davis, Josh Brothers, Shaun Wilkie, Shaun Dobson, Bob Milane, Rob Palm, Jon Spencer, and Joe Hong.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over VJ 7-4, Joe Hong 7-2, Kenny Rutman 7-5, and Josh Brothers 7-3. Leading the bottom was Matt Krah with wins over Rob Palm 7-5, Jon Spencer 7-1, Bob Milane 7-4, and Shaun Wilkie 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Matt Krah Vs Eddie Abraham this was a one sided match but when it was all said and done it was Krah coming away with the win 7-1 and sending Abraham to the one lost side. Waiting for Eddie Abraham the one lose side was Mike Davis this was a great match which had Abraham coming away with a 6-4 win and a spot in the finals.
In the finals it was Eddie Abraham vs Matt Krah, Abraham would have to beat Krah twice to win the event. It never made it to the second set Matt Krah beat Abraham 7-4 to win the event at Tacony Billiards.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Black Heart Tips, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Matt Krah $725
2nd Eddie Abraham $375
3rd Mike Davis $250
4th Josh Brothers $150
5th Shaun Wilkie $100
5th Shaun Dobson $100
L-R 3rd place Travis McKinney, Winner Mika Immonen 2nd place Frankie Hernandez
Stop #5
Immonen over Hernandez at Castle
Mezz Pro-Am made it way to Castle Billiards in East Rutherford Sunday March 10th. Special thanks to John Trobiano for hosting the event. A strong field came out to play players like Mike Immonen, Frankie Hernandez, Jeremy Sossei, Travis McKinney, Daniel Dagotdot, Scott Simonetti and Brian Hunter.
Leading the half of the bracket was Mika Immonen with wins over Paul Spaanstra 7-2, Bob Milane 7-3, Jeremy Sossei 7-2, and John Lazo 7-0. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Travis McKinney with wins over Caroline Pao 7-6, Ed Culhane 7-5, and Brian Hunter 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Mika Immonen vs Travis Mckinney this was a good match when it was all said and done it was Mika Immonen winning 7-5 and sending Travis McKinney to the one lost side. Working his way thru the one lost side was Frankie Hernandez with wins over Scott Simonett 6-5i, Jeremy Sossei 6-3, Brian Hunter 6-0, Daniel Dagotdot 6-5, and Travis McKinney 6-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Frankie Hernandez Vs Mika Immonen, Frankie Hernandez would have to beat Mika Immonen twice to win the event. The first set was all Frankie Hernandez as he won 7-4, the second set Mika Immonen woke up and took charge and won 6-3 and the event.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Black Heart Tips, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Mika Immonen $700
2nd Frankie Hernandez $400
3rd Travis McKinney $200
4th Daniel Dagotdot $150
5th Brian Hunter $100
5th John Lazo $100
L-R Bob Milane, Matt Krah, Owner Al Tonelli
Stop #4
Chee Takes the Cheese at Fat Alberts
Mezz Pro-Am made it way to Fat Alberts Billiards on Sunday March 3rd. A strong field came out to play players like Mike Davis, Matt Krah , Shaun Wilkie, Josh Brothers, Rob Hart, King James, Bob Milane, and Kenny Rutman to name a few.
Leading the tophalf of the bracket was Bob Milane with wins over Todd March 7-4, Mike Saleh 7-1, King James 7-2 and Carl Morgan 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Chee Chee with wins over Ralph Lake 7-1, Roy Librizzi 7-0, and Shaun Wilkie 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat it was Chee Chee Vs Bob Milane this was a great match that went back and forth but it was Chee Chee egding out Milane late in the macth to win 7-5 and sending milane to the one lost side.
After losing his first match to Shaun Wilkie 7-5 Matt Krah made a great run by beating Mike Davis 6-3, Barry Much 6-4, Talor Carter 6-2, Roy Librizzi 6-1, Rob Hart 6-2, Carl Morgan 6-5, Shaun Wilkie 6-4, and Bob Milane 6-3 to get to the Finals. In the finals it was Matt Krah vs. Chee Chee, Krah would have to beat Chee Chee twice to win the event but this day belonged to Chee Chee was he won the first set 7-4 to win the event.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Black Heart Tips, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Chee Chee $700
2nd Matt Krah $407
3rd Bob Milane $200
4th Shaun Wilkie $150
5th Kenny Rutman $100
5th carl Morgan $100
L-R Winner Travis McKinney, 2nd Daniel Dagotdot, Brian Maher, owner Ed Liddawi
Stop #3
McKinney Takes Sandcastle
Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Sandcastle Billiards on Sunday Febraury 24th. A strong field cames out to play players like Daniel Dagotdot, James Conn, Pat Fleming, Ed Culhane, Travis McKinney, Brian Maher, Caroline Pao, Linda Cheug and Wali Muhammad.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Daniel Dagotdot with wins over Wali Muhammad 7-2, Ben Casdana 7-3, and Brian Maher 7-1, Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Travis Mckinney with wins over Joseph Couvrette 7-5, Caroline Pao 7-6, Steve Burian 7-2 , and Ed Culhane 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Daniel Dagotdot Vs Travis McKinney this was a great match that went back and forth and when the smoked cleared it was McKinney coming a way with the win 7-5 and send Daniel Dagotdot to the one lost side. Waiting for Dagotdot on the one lost side was Brian Maher this to was a greart match that went hill hill with Daniel Dagotdot winning 7-6 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Daniel Dagotdot Vs Travis McKinney, Dagotdot has to beat McKinney twice in order to win the event. In the first set it was all Dagotdot winning 7-4 but in the second set it was Travis McKinney coming way with the win 7-5 win and the event.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Travis McKinney $700
2nd Daniel Dagotdot $500
3rd Brian Mher $250
4th Ed Culhane $150
5th Pat Fleming $100
5th Rob Hart $100
L-R 3rd place Tom Zippler, Owner La-Brent Veal, 2nd place King James, Winner Josh Brothers
Stop #2
Brothers Takes Ball Busters
Mezz Pro-Am made its way to Ball Busters Billiards in Philadelphia Pa on Saturday February 23. A strong field came out to play. Players like Josh Brothers King James, Rob Hart, Tom Zippler, Troy Bolden, Kenny Rutman.
Leading the top half of the bracket was King James with wins over Mike Martorano 7-2, Jose Burgos 7-5, and Kenny Rutman 7-5. Leading the bottom half the bracket was Tom Zippler with wins over Gerald Rogers 7-5, Barry Much 7-1, and Josh Brothers 7-1.
Playing for the hot seat was King James Vs. Tom Zippler this was a good match when it was all said and done it was King James coming away with the win 7-5 and sending Zippler to the one lost side. Making his move on the one lost side was Josh Brothers with wins over Gary Serrano 7-1, Kenny Rutman 7-4, and Tom Zippler 7-1 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Josh Brothers Vs King James, this is a true double elimination event and Josh Brothers has to beat King James twice to win the event. In the first set it was Brothers coming away with the win 7-3. The second set was the same as the first with Josh Brothers winning 7-4 and the event.
I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA, Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Josh Brothers $450
2nd King James $225
3rd Tom Zippler $100
4th Kenny Rutman $100
L-R Co-Champion Matt Krah
Stop #1
Davis and Krah Kick off the 2013 Season as Co-Champions
Drexeline Billiards hosted the Mezz Pro-Am Tour season opener on Sunday February 17th. A field of 36 players came out to play players like Mike Davis, Matt Krah, Rob Hart, Bob Maidhof, Josh Brothers, John Talamini and Shawn Jackson to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Jay Brotherton 7-1, Bob Burt 7-3, Joe Hong 7-5, and Shawn Jackson 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Davis with wins over Rob Palm 7-5, AJ Fitzgerald 7-1, Bob Maidhof 7-5 and John Talamini 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Matt Krah vs Mike Davis this was a good match that went back and forth but when it was all said and done it was Mike Davis coming away with the win 7-5 and sending Matt Krah to the one lost side. Waiting for Matt Krah on the one lost side was Rob Hart this too was a good match with Matt Krah winning 6-4 and a spot in the finals.
In the finals it was Mike Davis vs Matt Krah, both players decided to be co-champions. I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the following sponsors: Mezz Cues, Kumi chalk, Gamblin Clothing, Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo, Jab Cues & Things, Billiard Life USA. Inside Pool Magazine, and Mike Ricciardella Re/Max Pros.
Complete Payouts:
1st Mike Davis $600
1st Matt Krah $600
3rd Rob Hart $300
4th Bob Maidhof $200
5th John Talamini $125
5th Shawn Jackson $125
7th Aj Fitzgerald $100
7th Tom Zippler $100