KASAI Pro 6

KASAI Pro 6 To Feature 135lb Tournament: Miyao, Geo, Calestine Confirmed

KASAI Pro 6 To Feature 135lb Tournament: Miyao, Geo, Calestine Confirmed

KASAI Pro 6 will feature its first World Bantamweight (135lb) Championship Tournament, as well as numerous superfights.

May 30, 2019 by Hywel Teague
KASAI Pro 6 To Feature 135lb Tournament: Miyao, Geo, Calestine Confirmed

KASAI Pro 6 will feature its first World Bantamweight (135lb) Championship Tournament, as well as numerous compelling superfight matchups which will be announced shortly.

So far, five fighters have been signed to compete in the KASAI World Bantamweight Championship Tournament, they include:

  • Geo Martinez
  • Joao Miyao
  • Jon Calestine
  • Ethan Crelinsten
  • Ashley Williams

“The best Bantamweights in the world will be competing in this tournament,” said KASAI CEO Rich Byrne. “The names we have lined up and will announce soon are truly special. Get ready for the ‘grappling event of the summer!’.”

The eighth spot “Golden Ticket” for the World Bantamweight Championship Tournament will belong to a competitor that passed through KASAI’s new qualifier process. 

There will be four separate qualifier tournaments at different locations throughout the nation. Texas, California, New York, and Florida. The winners of each region will win all-expenses paid travel to compete in semi-final and final matches on the big stage at ‘KASAI Super Series Orlando’ on Thursday July 4th

June 8th: Austin, Texas – Cooper MMA – 2pm – click for info

June 9th: Solana Beach, California – Studio 540 – 2pm – click for info

June 15th: NYC – Renzo Gracie Fight Academy – 2pm – click for info

June 16th: Orlando, Florida – Fabin Rosa BJJ Academy 12pm – click for info

Watch KASAI Pro 6 LIVE or On Demand ONLY on FloGrappling. Tickets go on sale for the live event soon.