‘There’s a lot that goes into it’ – Tom DeBlass describes the ideal ONE Championship grappler

Well-known BJJ black belt and retired competitor Tom DeBlass has been appointed as ONE Championship’s VP of Grappling. ONE Championship is continuing to invest in submission grappling and has now added one of the sport’s most well-known names to its leadership ranks. Earlier this week, the organization announced that multiple-time

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‘I proved I was better than Jessa Khan’ – Danielle Kelly comments on title-winning performance at ONE Championship

Newly crowned ONE submission grappling world champion Danielle Kelly spoke about her victory over rival Jessa Khan. Danielle Kelly is now 1-1 against rival Jessa Khan, but she’s confident she’s the superior grappler. Last Friday, at ONE Fight Night 14, Kelly earned a decision victory over the Art of Jiu-Jitsu

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Lucas Pinheiro and Thalison Soares sign to compete in ONE Championship submission grappling

IBJJF world champions Lucas Pinheiro and Thalison Soares have signed to compete in ONE Championship’s submission grappling. Singapore-based martial arts promotion ONE Championship continues to grow its roster of submission grapplers, and recently added a pair of elite black belts.  On Wednesday, the organization announced that it had signed recent

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