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Oliver Taza is a jiu-jitsu black belt from Canada. Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1993, Taza trains under John Danaher and represents New Wave Jiu-Jitsu. He is a two-time ADCC veteran (2017, 2019) and a European Trials winner. Taza received his black belt in late 2020 from John Danaher.

  1. Do You Know The 6 Canadian Athletes Coming To ADCC 2024?

    Do You Know The 6 Canadian Athletes Coming To ADCC 2024?

    Aug 11, 2024

    Taking place every two years, the ADCC World Championships have long been dominated by Brazilians and Americans in terms of participants by country. This year, Canada checks in behind Brazil, USA, and Australia as the fourth most represented country with six athletes qualifying to fight at the 2024 ADCC World Championships.
  2. All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    May 21, 2024

    T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has seen its share of concerts, shows, sporting events and more, and the versatile venue on the famed Las Vegas Strip now will welcome the 2024 edition of the ADCC World Championship, which will take place Aug. 17-18.
  3. Tainan Dalpra To Face Oliver Taza At WNO 22, On Feb. 9 In Costa Mesa, CA

    Tainan Dalpra To Face Oliver Taza At WNO 22, On Feb. 9 In Costa Mesa, CA

    Jan 9, 2024

    Tainan Dalpra will return to no-gi competition soon after his successful debut at the end of 2023. This time, he'll face off with world-ranked contender & multiple-time ADCC Worlds veteran Oliver Taza at WNO 22.
  4. Oliver Taza Steps Up On Days Notice To Take On Sebastian Rodriguez At WNO

    Oliver Taza Steps Up On Days Notice To Take On Sebastian Rodriguez At WNO

    Aug 8, 2023

    After an injury to original opponent Hunter Colvin, Sebastian Rodriguez will now take on late replacement Oliver Taza this Thursday at Tezos WNO 19: Meregali vs Duarte. Taza, a representative of New Wave Jiu-Jitsu under John Danaher, is a Tezos WNO veteran who has also competed at multiple ADCC World Championships.
  5. 10 Grapplers To Watch At This Weekend's ADCC Dallas Open

    10 Grapplers To Watch At This Weekend's ADCC Dallas Open

    Jun 13, 2023

    This weekend's ADCC Dallas Open is nearly at full capacity, with every advanced division full of tough, experienced grapplers looking to gain experience with the organization and ruleset before Trials and Worlds season begins. Most brackets will have a strong mix of established names and dark horse grapplers who can shake up their division, with all action being streamed live this weekend exclusively on FloGrappling.
  6. Grappling Bulletin: The Day Of The Underdog At Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez

    Grappling Bulletin: The Day Of The Underdog At Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez

    Feb 27, 2023

    A last-minute change in the main event for last weekend’s Tezos WNO changed the trajectory of the season, especially in the heavyweight division. But Felipe Pena’s narrow victory over Nick Rodriguez in the headline match was just one of several results we wouldn’t have anticipated just a week ago.
  7. Pena Wins Controversial Decision vs Nicky Rod, Marinho Defends Belt

    Pena Wins Controversial Decision vs Nicky Rod, Marinho Defends Belt

    Feb 27, 2023

    Felipe Pena earned a unanimous decision victory over Nick Rodriguez in a 30-minute main event at Tezos WNO, evening the score between the two athletes who first met at ADCC 2022.
  8. Tezos WNO: Pedro Marinho mantém cinturão; Preguiça vence Nicky Rod

    Tezos WNO: Pedro Marinho mantém cinturão; Preguiça vence Nicky Rod

    Feb 26, 2023

    Os fãs do Brasil passaram a madrugada acordados para acompanhar mais uma edição do Tezos WNO, realizado em Costa Mesa, na Califórnia.
  9. Results | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Results | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 26, 2023

    Follow along for real-time results, updates & more from Tezos WNO: Pena vs. Rodriguez, live from Costa Mesa, California, on Feb. 25, 2023. Along with the main event bout featuring Preguiça and Nicky Rod, and Pedro Marinho in his first Tezos WNO light heavyweight title defense against ADCC Champion Giancarlo Bodoni.
  10. The Ultimate Guide To Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    The Ultimate Guide To Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 25, 2023

    Nick Rodriguez has stepped up as a last-minute replacement to fill in against Felipe Pena, who was originally scheduled for a bout against. Gordon Ryan.
  11. Updated Betting Lines | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Updated Betting Lines | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 25, 2023

    With a change in the main event comes a change in the stakes.
  12. Nicky Rod substitui Gordon Ryan em luta contra Felipe Pena no Tezos WNO

    Nicky Rod substitui Gordon Ryan em luta contra Felipe Pena no Tezos WNO

    Feb 24, 2023

    Alegando problemas de saúde, Gordon Ryan cancelou de sua luta contra Felipe “Preguiça” Pena no Tezos WNO, que estava marcada para este sábado, dia 25 de fevereiro, em Costa Mesa, na Califórnia.
  13. How To Watch Felipe Pena Vs. Nick Rodriguez At Tezos WNO

    How To Watch Felipe Pena Vs. Nick Rodriguez At Tezos WNO

    Feb 24, 2023

    The Tezos WNO event on Feb. 25 was thrown for a loop on Thursday when one half of the scheduled main event, Gordon Ryan, dropped out of the anticipated fourth match with Felipe Pena due to health reasons.
  14. Breaking: Nicky Rod Replaces Gordon Ryan In Felipe Pena Match

    Breaking: Nicky Rod Replaces Gordon Ryan In Felipe Pena Match

    Feb 24, 2023

    Gordon Ryan has pulled out of his scheduled match against Felipe Pena at Tezos WNO on February 25, citing health issues.
  15. Pedro Marinho defenderá seu cinturão contra Giancarlo Bodoni no Tezos WNO!

    Pedro Marinho defenderá seu cinturão contra Giancarlo Bodoni no Tezos WNO!

    Feb 23, 2023

    Após três meses, o Tezos WNO apresentado do Fat Tire está de volta a Dallas, no Texas. O evento, que está programado para o dia 11 de novembro, contará com algumas das maiores estrelas do ADCC 2022. Atual campeão meio-pesado do Tezos WNO, Pedro Marinho vai colocar o cinturão em jogo contra Giancarlo Bodoni, que recentemente conquistou uma medalha de ouro no ADCC depois de conseguir quatro finalizações em cinco lutas.