KASAI Elite Grappling Championships (KASAI) is inviting dynamic grapplers from around the world to apply for a coveted spot on the undercard of KASAI Pro on Dec 9. 

“‘KASAI Pro’ is our platform to showcase today’s greatest grapplers and the elite talents of tomorrow looking to elevate their career to the next level,” said Rolles Gracie, KASAI President. 

‘KASAI Pro’ is headlined by an openweight superfight pitting ADCC 88kg (194lbs) champion Gordon Ryan against 99kg (218lbs) champion Yuri Simoes. 

Also on the card is an epic one-night eight-man tournament to crown KASAI’s inaugural World Lightweight Champion including 

• Garry Tonon

• Mansher Khera

• Celso Venicius

• AJ Agazarm

• Gianni Grippo

• Enrico Cocco

Ocasio won a 16-man amateur qualifying tournament at The Elite Grappling Championships on October 21 to earn a place in the tournament.

Athletes who are up for the challenge can apply here

KASAI Pro is scheduled December 9 at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. The event will be broadcast live and exclusively on FloGrappling.