Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts about competing against the next generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors.

Keith Krikorian shares his thoughts on how Jiu-Jitsu can make you a better person.

Keith Krikorian discusses his upcoming rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira in the main event of Who’s Number One 26.

Keith Krikorian gets brutally honest about the idea of leaving legacy behind in Jiu-Jitsu.

Keith Krikorian is one of the most successful 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world. He’s a Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion and an ADCC Trials winner, along with several silver and bronze medals from Trials. He has appeared at ADCC three times and counting, and is currently preparing for a rematch with Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at Who’s Number One 26 with the lightweight title on the line.

Jits Magazine spoke to Keith about his upcoming rematch with Oliveira, including both his mental and technical preparation for it. We also discussed his phenomenal success at ADCC Trials and how he manages to keep training fun. Keith also shared some unique insights into some of the more philosophical aspects of being a combat sports competitor, like the idea of owing something to Jiu-Jitsu and leaving a legacy behind.

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0:00 How Keith discovered Jiu-Jitsu
1:08 Does Keith still do striking or MMA?
2:23 Keith’s success at ADCC Trials
4:48 Developing & using leglocks
7:35 Facing Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira at WNO 26
11:12 Facing bigger opponents
13:40 How to keep Jiu-Jitsu fun
16:00 Competing as an older grappler
18:35 Why does Keith compete?
21:45 Seeing what is in front of you, not who
25:51 Other matches & ADCC Trials 2025
30:18 ADCC European Trials
31:45 What Keith owes to Jiu-Jitsu
34:56 Leaving a legacy, or not
39:54 Staying grounded
42:43 Thanks & Signing off

Finishers founder Zach Maslany shares his advice for aspiring combat sports promoters.

10th Planet black belt and founder of Finishers, Zach Maslany, talks about the success of the grappling promotion and some of the big names that have competed on it in the past.

10th Planet Bethlehem and Finishers MMA head coach Zach Maslany shares insight into how he operates as a BJJ coach, and some of his experiences in the role.

Zach Maslany breaks down the Craig Jones Invitational final match between Kade Ruotolo and Levi Jones-Leary from his perspective as one of the judges.

Zach Maslany is a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt and the founder of the Finishers. Across dozens of events over several years, Maslany has turned Finishers into one of the most important professional grappling promotions in the USA. He was also recognised for his tireless efforts to grow the sport and invited to work as one of five judges at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational.

Jits Magazine spoke to Zach briefly about his personal Jiu-Jitsu journey, his MMA career, and his time training under Eddie Bravo. Zach shared some great insight in to his role as a professional grappling promoter and even gave several pieces of great advice for others in the field. He also spoke about his work as a coach, his time as a judge at CJI, and broke down the Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary match specifically.

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0:00 Zach’s start in the sport and MMA
3:03 Learning from Eddie Bravo
5:32 Coaching at 10th Planet & Finishers MMA
9:56 Being a judge at CJI
13:46 Breaking down the Kade Ruotolo vs Levi Jones-Leary decision
20:31 Using CJI rules at Finishers
24:22 The secret to Finishers’ success
30:51 Elite competitors at Finishers
34:22 Advice for combat sports promoters
37:40 Becoming an MMA promoter
38:08 Thanks & signing off

Brandon McCaghren shares his plans for 2025 with PGF, starting with Season 8 and moving on to Seasons 9 and 10 by the end of the year.

Brandon McCaghren explains what he looks for in a PGF competitor when he’s putting together the roster for each season.

Brandon McCaghren shares how and why he created the world’s first major Jiu-Jitsu league, the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF).

PGF founder Brandon McCaghren gives us the exclusive news that reigning champion Reese LaFever is returning to defend his title at PGF World Season 8!