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Keenan Cornelius is the founder of Legion American Jiu-Jitsu academy and the innovator of popular lapel guard positions such as the worm guard and the squid guard.

  1. No-Gi Pans: Black Belt Live Updates

    No-Gi Pans: Black Belt Live Updates

    Oct 15, 2022

    The black belt divisions have begun at IBJJF No-Gi Pans! The women's divisions and men's absolute will run up to the finals on Saturday, and the men's weight divisions will run until the quarterfinals, with all divisions concluding on Sunday. Here are the results -
  2. BREAKING: No-Gi Pans Brackets Revealed, Top 15 Early Round Matches

    BREAKING: No-Gi Pans Brackets Revealed, Top 15 Early Round Matches

    Oct 12, 2022

    The IBJJF has officially released the brackets for the 2022 No-Gi Pan Championships, which begins on Friday, October 14.
  3. The Year Of The Comeback: 4 IBJJF Greats To Return For No-Gi Pans

    The Year Of The Comeback: 4 IBJJF Greats To Return For No-Gi Pans

    Oct 10, 2022

    The 2022 IBJJF No Gi Pan Championships have no shortage of debut black belts, usual suspects, and heavy-hitters ready to grace the mats this weekend. These four names stand out among the rest as having a different path–or in their case, path back–onto the competition scene for the first time in a while. They'll be worth the watch as they showcase their skills for the first time in years.
  4. Grappling Bulletin: Worlds is Two Weeks Away, And It Could Be The Best Ever

    Grappling Bulletin: Worlds is Two Weeks Away, And It Could Be The Best Ever

    Nov 22, 2021

    The countdown is almost over– we are mere weeks away from the most anticipated jiu-jitsu event of the year. The IBJJF World Championships has not taken place since June of 2019, and there is a palpable sensation of excitement among fans and athletes as we draw closer to the tournament.
  5. How Winning ADCC North American Trials is A Step Toward Stardom

    How Winning ADCC North American Trials is A Step Toward Stardom

    Nov 5, 2021

    Everybody knows how tough it is to get into ADCC. The biggest and most prestigious no-gi event in the world, participation is limited to an exclusive few who qualify one of three ways. First, podium finishers get invited back. Second, a handful of invites are reserved for standout names from the world of grappling, with only elite caliber athletes getting the call.
  6. Meet The Athletes On The Free WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo Undercard

    Meet The Athletes On The Free WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo Undercard

    Jun 15, 2021

    Before the main card grapplers take the mats for FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo six grapplers will square off in the first three matches on the undercard. Those matches will be available on FloGrappling stream, and will also be streamed live on FloGrappling’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
  7. Grappling Bulletin: Keenan Out of WNO, Johnatha Beats Mica Galvao

    Grappling Bulletin: Keenan Out of WNO, Johnatha Beats Mica Galvao

    Jun 14, 2021

    Johnatha Alves was able to stop the surging Mica Galvao and claimed $10,000 in the process. Keenan Cornelius has pulled out of WNO but one of his black belts has stepped up to replace him, and a well-known champion from the women’s divisions will make her MMA debut. All this and more in this week’s Grappling Bulletin,.
  8. Grappling Bulletin: Andre Galvao Will Defend ADCC Superfight Title in 2022

    Grappling Bulletin: Andre Galvao Will Defend ADCC Superfight Title in 2022

    Jun 7, 2021

    We asked what would happen to the ADCC superfight when word came that Gordon Ryan wasn't competing any more, but we didn't expect to get an update this quickly. Andre Galvao has confirmed his participation, the only question now is who will he face?
  9. Betting Lines | The Best Value Bets For WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo

    Betting Lines | The Best Value Bets For WNO: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo

    Jun 7, 2021

    The online betting site BetDSI has released money lines for Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo.
  10. Keenan Cornelius Back At Who's Number One vs Haisam Rida On June 18

    Keenan Cornelius Back At Who's Number One vs Haisam Rida On June 18

    Jun 1, 2021

    Keenan Cornelius will jump back into competition for the first time since February 2020 when he took on Roberto Jimenez at the inaugural Who's Number One event held in Costa Mesa, CA.
  11. How Roberto Jimenez' Busy 2020 Could Give Him An Edge Over Nicky Ryan

    How Roberto Jimenez' Busy 2020 Could Give Him An Edge Over Nicky Ryan

    Feb 4, 2021

    Nicky Ryan and Roberto Jimenez have often been called prodigies in their budding careers as professional athletes. But their individual ascents to the top of the rankings have been substantially different. 
  12. Keenan Cornelius Analyses Keys To Nicholas Meregali's Success

    Keenan Cornelius Analyses Keys To Nicholas Meregali's Success

    Feb 2, 2021

    Nicholas Meregali is set to make his 2021 competition debut Feb. 6 at the BJJ Stars Heavyweight Grand Prix where he'll jump into the stacked eight-man bracketing featuring the likes of Felipe Pena, Erberth Santos, Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa, Eric Munis, Luiz Panza, Yuri Simoes and Gutemberg Pereira.  
  13. Atos Shut Out DDS Athletes In 2020; Can They Continue Their Streak At WNO?

    Atos Shut Out DDS Athletes In 2020; Can They Continue Their Streak At WNO?

    Jan 27, 2021

    Atos and the Danaher Death Squad have been jousting for supremacy atop the no-gi scene for several years now. So it seems fitting to open 2021 with another installment of this intense rivalry in the main event at Who’s Number One.
  14. Guillotine Masterclass, Featuring Hinger, Combs & More | Technique Showcase

    Guillotine Masterclass, Featuring Hinger, Combs & More | Technique Showcase

    Jan 22, 2021

    Few techniques carry a personal stamp the way guillotines do. Guillotine artists have often found ways to put their own spin on the front headlock, and to make their variations integral to their personal brands.
  15. The Best Of American Jiu-Jitsu: Every American IBJJF & ADCC World Champion

    The Best Of American Jiu-Jitsu: Every American IBJJF & ADCC World Champion

    Dec 28, 2020

    Whether or not you believe in “American Jiu-Jitsu” exists separate from “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,” several individual Americans have made their marks on the world of submission grappling. If in no other way, Americans have at least impacted the history books.