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Keith Krikorian vs Yuki Takahashi for the 155LBS Legends Title
Keith Krikorian vs Yuki Takahashi for the 155LBS Legends Title

The Okinawa Invitational is opening its Legends Series with the biggest BJJ matchup the island has ever seen. Former Polaris champion Keith Krikorian takes on EBI bantamweight champion Yuki “Submission” Takahashi for the first 155lbs Legends Title. Keith brings one of the strongest competitive runs in modern jiu jitsu. Yuki brings relentless offense and a finishing mindset that defines his nickname. This superfight sets the tone for the entire Legends Series and marks a new era for high level grappling in Okinawa.

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Okinawa Invitational 5: Women’s & Men’s Absolute
Nov 21
Okinawa Invitational 5: Women’s & Men’s Absolute

The Okinawa Invitational returns to Moromizato on November 21, bringing worldwide grapplers together for two absolute divisions, a 100,000 yen prize, and a headline superfight that promises to electrify the island. With single elimination brackets under the EBI ruleset and premium spectator seating at fifty dollars advance or sixty dollars day of, this event pushes Okinawa’s grappling scene to a new level.

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A person wearing a black shirt with a championship belt over their shoulder. The belt has gold and black details with the words "THE OFFICIAL" and "SWS CHAMPION" visible. The image has bold white text that reads "The Okinawa Invitational Behind the Scenes."
Two women in athletic gear face each other in a wrestling stance during a competition, with a banner in the background reading "Women - 60kg Championship" and "The Okinawa Invitational."
A promotional poster for the Okinawa Invitational featuring two martial artists, one on each side, with torn paper effect in the middle and text in the center that says 'The Okinawa Invitational, The Purple Belts.'
Two men practicing arm wrestling at a competition, with a banner in the background displaying the words 'The Okinawa Invitational'.
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