Anton Tabuena
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Anton Tabuena
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Writer, photographer, space ranger. BJJ writer for MMA Mania. Former Managing Editor of Bloody Elbow. Work seen on SB Nation and more.
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They made that Gen V plot "twist" way too obvious from like four episodes prior, so I thought writers must've had something else? But nope, it's really just the same predictable outcome lol
Craig Jones’ IG bio. 💀💀
The Ruotolo bros recently trained with Nate Diaz and uhm, yeah it was in Hawaii.
I just made an IG account specifically for my BJJ posts, since majority of the fanbase and competitors are on there.

It will have my regular BJJ Beat round ups along with a bunch of other quality grappling content, so if you’re into that, follow @ bjjbeat on Instagram.

www.instagram.com/bjjbeat
I’m seeing more and more people using AI for their profile photos. 😬
Mikey Musumeci easily submitted his opponent and made it look like he didn’t belong in there.

After beating three relatively unheralded opponents, it’s clear that Musumeci badly needs better opposition in the UFC.

UFC BJJ 3 results and analysis 👇🏽

www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/393...
Mikey Musumeci goes Karate Kid, easily lands ‘Mikey lock’ - UFC BJJ 3 results and analysis
Check out highlights and a recap of UFC BJJ 3, featuring Mikey Musumeci going “Karate Kid” in the headliner.
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JUST IN: UFC BJJ 4 on December 11 will have three title bouts, topped by the Tackett brothers
So many of the most privileged dudes cosplaying as oppressed today.
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson was unfortunately submitted and injured in his BJJ return, while UFC exclusive grappler Ffion Davies took gold.

Check out videos and my recap of the 2025 IBJJF Masters Worlds over at @mmamania 👇🏽

www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson injured in BJJ loss, Ffion Davies wins at 2025 IBJJF Masters Worlds
UFC legend Demetrious Johnson got submitted and injured at the IBJJF Masters Worlds, while other BJJ world champs shined
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There’s understandably less hype, but the $1M team format will most likely make CJI 2 a far more entertaining product than even their game changing inaugural event.

My preview of the best BJJ event of the year 👇🏽👇🏽

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CJI 2 brackets released: Everything to know about the biggest BJJ event of 2025
CJI 2 brackets have been released, and here’s everything to know about the stacked BJJ event.
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Not gonna spoil, but #FinalDraft is actually more like the anime Blue Lock, which is fitting for Netflix Japan lol
I started watching Final Draft, which is basically Japan’s version of Physical 100

There’s a bunch of combat sports stars like 3-div boxing champ Hozumi Hasegawa, Olympic champion wrestler Eri Tosaka, and RIZIN’s Kouzi—who said he was drinking at 2am before entering the show lol
Craig Jones announcing he’s going to New Wave and possibly competing against B-Team would’ve been a crazy plot twist, but that’s not happening.

Details on the actual wild card replacement for New Wave👇🏽 www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/382...
CJI 2 fight card changed late, Craig Jones trolls move to rival New Wave
Craig Jones teased joining his former teammates and rivals at CJI 2, but the real replacement was eventually revealed.
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Okay so Duolingo going from “hearts” to “energy” (25 question limit), is the lamest thing they’ve ever done.

Before you could spend hours learning if you don’t get things wrong (and watch ads). Now, you can have like 5 mins and barely go through 2 levels, unless you pay. Weak.
This was a pretty fun event. Get caught up on everything from UFC BJJ 2 here: www.mmamania.com/2025/7/31/24...
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JUST IN: CJI 2 Americas roster is complete with addition of Elijah Dorsey

Craig Jones noted they can pick from North & South America, which potentially includes several Brazilian champs, but this is all from US plus a wild card pick from EU. Undersized team too.

www.mmamania.com/2025/4/2/243...
UFC BJJ 2 full fight card for July 31 is set. A second title bout has been added between Mason Fowler and Brasileiro champ David Garmo.

Also competing are Mikey’s sister and 5x IBJJF world champ Tammi Musumeci, Filipino teen world champ Jalen Fonacier, Kennedy Maciel and more
JUST IN: CJI 2’s “highest paying women’s tournament in BJJ history” is complete, with Sarah Galvao being the final addition.

We could see a rematch against Crevar, who she beat in the gi recently

The 4-woman $100K line up:
Adele Fornarino
Helena Crevar
Ana Viera
Sarah Galvao
Hot (?) take: The Bear’s latest season was pretty boring and could’ve been like two episodes shorter.
JUST IN: CJI 1 finalist Levi Jones Leary has pulled out of CJI 2 due to injury. Replacing him on Team Australasia is 3-time ADCC Trials winner Kenta Iwamoto.

Full fight card is here:

www.mmamania.com/2025/4/2/243...
Unless he means a sub loss from his lower belt days, my guess is Polaris champ Mateusz Szczecinski. He beat William Tackett by sub in ADCC 2022, and is curiously absent from CJI 2.