THE OKINAWA INVITATIONAL 4 RESULTS
Okinawa Invitational 4 delivered a full day of high‑level grappling as elite grapplers from Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, Germany, and Brazil battled through a double‑elimination bracket for the inaugural 80kg championship. The event opened with explosive action from Ibuki Arimatsu securing a lightning fast 25 second submission to a breakout performance like 18 year old Indiana Keirn, who stepped in as a last minute replacement and shocked the bracket with two wins over seasoned brown belts. From technique to raw power, the mats in Okinawa showcased the best of international grappling.
THE OKINAWA INVITATIONAL 3 RESULTS
From lightning-fast submissions to international showdowns, our latest Okinawa Invitational delivered nonstop action. With athletes flying in from Thailand, Korea, mainland Japan, and the United States, the mats were on fire from the first fist bump to the final belt ceremony. Don’t miss the recap, including Fight of the Night honors and championship finishes that had the crowd on their feet.”
With Okinawa Invitational 3 Around the Corner, Let’s Look Back at What Made the Last One Special
Okinawa Invitational 2 brought together twelve high‑level no‑gi athletes from Japan, the United States, and Brazil for a night of technical grappling and competitive intensity. The event showcased both established talent and emerging standouts, highlighted by Marlon Barbosa Godoy’s championship run and Ibuki Arimatsu’s breakout performance that saw him defeat three black belts on his way to a remarkable second‑place finish.