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The Biggest Winners And Losers From KASAI Pro

KASAI Pro's inaugural event was filled with unexpected twists and turns that only a round-robin event can provide. Here's the skinny on who came out on top and who went home with things to work on. 

Dec 11, 2017

Renato Canuto Beats Black Belt Elite To Win KASAI Pro

An unexpected turn of events at the inaugural KASAI Pro Lightweight Championship saw Brazilian firecracker Renato Canuto emerge as the winner in a stacked 8-man pack that featured standout talent including Garry Tonon, Mansher Khera and Gianni Grippo. 

Dec 10, 2017

Gordon Ryan Decisively Finishes Yuri Simoes At KASAI Pro

Gordon Ryan decisively submitted Yuri Simoes in the main event of KASAI Pro tonight. 

Dec 10, 2017

Crucial Strategic Error Costs Craig Jones vs Murilo Santana

A lapse in concentration cost Craig Jones victory in his superfight versus Murilo Santana on KASAI Pro.

Dec 10, 2017

KASAI Pro: Analysis Of The 8-Man Round Robin

KASAI Pro is a new grappling tournament that promises an innovative approach to the traditional no-gi scene. 

Dec 8, 2017

Who Is The Australian Badass I Keep Seeing, Craig Jones?

Sometimes when top competitors don’t live in the big jiu-jitsu areas such as Rio, Southern California, or New York, they don’t get easy access to the spotlight. But if you submit potentially the best competitor of the time, on the biggest stage of the year, you’re propelled to the limelight almost instantly. 

Dec 7, 2017

See The KASAI Pro Lightweight Championship Groups

KASAI Pro has officially drawn group assignments for its lightweight championship on Saturday, Dec. 9, in New York. Check out where all eight competitors landed and who they'll be fighting to advance within the tournament.

Dec 6, 2017

KASAI Pro: Can Murilo Santana Get Revenge On Craig Jones?

When Craig Jones tapped out Leandro Lo with a rear-naked choke at the 2017 ADCC World Championships in Finland on Sept. 23, he was just another up-and-comer out of Australia. 

Dec 6, 2017

Motivated Yuri Simoes Eager For Victory Over Gordon Ryan

KASAI Pro will put two ADCC 2017 champions face-to-face in its main event this Saturday in New York. Yuri Simoes, ADCC champ at 88kg in 2015 and 99kg in 2017, will face the brash, young upstart Gordon Ryan, the 2017 88kg champ and absolute silver medalist. 

Dec 5, 2017

Weekend Recap: Gordon Ryan Almost Gets His Arm Snapped

Gordon Ryan survives a nasty armbar for another epic win, Erberth Santos wins a motorbike, and Jake Shields aims for AJ Agazarm's head…  just another weekend in jiu-jitsu. 

Dec 4, 2017

KASAI Books Incredible Rematch: Murilo Santana vs. Craig Jones

KASAI Pro has added a huge rematch to its main card with the announcement of a no-gi grappling superfight between ADCC breakout star Craig Jones and Murilo Santana on Dec. 9 in New York.

Nov 27, 2017

Mansher Khera Reflects On ‘Crappy’ 2017: ‘It Brought The Best Out Of Me’

This year didn’t start the way Mansher Khera had hoped. 

Nov 27, 2017

Why Gordon Ryan Is Serious About Winning Worlds In The Gi

ADCC champion and notorious grappler Gordon Ryan isn’t shy when it comes to making bold statements. 

Nov 21, 2017

Garry Tonon Thinking March 2018 Makes Sense For MMA Debut

Grappling superstar Garry Tonon is staying busy. 

Nov 20, 2017

Renato Canuto In For KASAI Pro Lightweight Championship

KASAI Elite Grappling Championships (KASAI) has filled the final spot in its 155lb World Lightweight Championship tournament at KASAI Pro with the signing of highly touted jiu-jitsu prospect Renato Canuto, announced earlier today.

Nov 18, 2017