Pat Shahgholi, Keith Krikorian shine at SOGI Winter Warz
Both athletes impressed with strong performances in superfight action.
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Favorites and contenders: Previewing 66 kg. at the 2022 ADCC World Championships
The 2022 ADCC World Championships take place on September 17-18, live from Las Vegas, NV. Ahead of the big tournament, Grappling Insider will be previewing each division. For the first time since 1998, the 66 kg. division at the ADCC World Championships won’t see a returning champion, as 2019 gold
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‘My whole life would change’: William Tackett opens up about childhood ADCC dreams
The oldest brother in a family of top-tier grapplers, 21-year-old William Tackett has long seemed destined for the ADCC podium. In less than a week, Tackett will have a chance to complete that destiny as the West Coast Trials gold medalist will compete in his first ever ADCC World Championships.
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‘It’s been like a 3-year camp’: Keith Krikorian details ADCC prep, struggles, and mindset
Keith Krikorian’s road to the 2022 ADCC World Championships wasn’t an easy one. After winning second at both Trials events for the 2019 ADCC World Championships, he earned second again at the 2021 East Coast Trials. The 10th Planet black belt then conquered arguably the deepest 66 kg. division at
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Grapplefest 12 results: PJ Barch decisions Dante Leon to win title
Liverpool-based submission grappling promotion Grapplefest returned to action on Saturday with a card featuring a number of world-class competitors. In the main event of Grapplefest 12, 80 kg. champion and promotional mainstay Dante Leon suffered a decision loss to 10th Planet standout PJ Barch. Lower on the card, ADCC qualifiers
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Grapplefest 12: Dante Leon vs. Andy Varela main card line-up
On Saturday, May 21, Grapplefest will return to action with one of the best submission grappling events of the year. The card features a number of elite competitors, including ADCC veterans Dante Leon and Jon Blank, ADCC qualifiers Kieth Krikorian, Ash Williams, and Eoghan O’Flanaghan, and fan-favorite Jacob “The Hillbilly
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Keith Krikorian looks to win second CJJ title at Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds: The Lightweights
Keith Krikorian will try to keep his significant momentum going. The recent ADCC Trials winner is set to compete at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu (CJJ) Worlds lightweight tournament, where he will attempt to capture his second CJJ belt. The CJJ Worlds: The Lightweights is scheduled for Sunday, June 5 in Cancun,
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ADCC West Coast Trials highlights: Keith Krikorian takes gold at 66 kg
The ADCC West Coast Trial was one of the biggest and best tournaments in grappling history. Because there was just too much action to cover at once, we’ll be spreading out our coverage of the event in several posts. Be sure to check back for results and recaps from every
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ADCC West Coast Trials: Who are the contenders to watch in each division?
The ADCC West Coast Trials take place on April 2-3 in Las Vegas, NV. The event will be the largest-ever ADCC Trials, with at least one division at full capacity with 256 competitors. For North American grapplers that do not receive an invite, this will be their last chance to
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Who’s Number One results and highlights: Gordon Ryan taps Jacob Couch
Gordon Ryan looked in strong form after a year away from official competition. On Friday, March 25, Who’s Number One (WNO) returned to Dallas for a card headlined by Ryan and Daisy Fresh’s homegrown talent Jacob “The Hillbilly Hammer” Couch. The main event saw Ryan utilize a stifling top game
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