Anton Tabuena
@antontabuena.bsky.social
Writer, photographer, space ranger. BJJ writer for MMA Mania. Former Managing Editor of Bloody Elbow. Work seen on SB Nation and more.
I got a new NBA feature on the SBNation front page!
Made this graphic for you oldies too lol www.sbnation.com/nba-2025-26-...
Made this graphic for you oldies too lol www.sbnation.com/nba-2025-26-...
15 forgotten free agents, and the NBA contenders that can use their help
Just because NBA free agency is (mostly) over doesn’t mean that all the good players are signed. Here are a few that might be able to help your favorite team.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I got a new NBA feature on the SBNation front page!
Made this graphic for you oldies too lol www.sbnation.com/nba-2025-26-...
Made this graphic for you oldies too lol www.sbnation.com/nba-2025-26-...
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
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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. 💀💀
October 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Craig Jones’ IG bio. 💀💀
The Ruotolo bros recently trained with Nate Diaz and uhm, yeah it was in Hawaii.
October 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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
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
October 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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
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. 😬
October 5, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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...
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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October 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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...
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...
JUST IN: UFC BJJ 4 on December 11 will have three title bouts, topped by the Tackett brothers
October 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM
JUST IN: UFC BJJ 4 on December 11 will have three title bouts, topped by the Tackett brothers
UFC BJJ 3’s top 3 matches to watch (and it’s not Musumeci)
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www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/392...
UFC BJJ 3: Top 3 matches to watch outside the Mikey Musumeci main event
Coming into the third UFC BJJ event, here are the top 3 matches to watch outside the big name main event.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
UFC BJJ 3’s top 3 matches to watch (and it’s not Musumeci)
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/392...
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/392...
So many of the most privileged dudes cosplaying as oppressed today.
September 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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...
Check out videos and my recap of the 2025 IBJJF Masters Worlds over at @mmamania 👇🏽
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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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August 30, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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...
Check out videos and my recap of the 2025 IBJJF Masters Worlds over at @mmamania 👇🏽
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
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 👇🏽👇🏽
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
My preview of the best BJJ event of the year 👇🏽👇🏽
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
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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August 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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 👇🏽👇🏽
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
My preview of the best BJJ event of the year 👇🏽👇🏽
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/385...
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
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
August 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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
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...
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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August 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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...
Details on the actual wild card replacement for New Wave👇🏽 www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/382...
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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.
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.
On the latest BJJ Beat: Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci set a “truce,” ADCC 2026 moves out of America, and Bryce Mitchell switches to BJJ against elite grapplers.
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/313...
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/313...
Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci squash beef over ‘misunderstanding’ - BJJ Beat
Get up to date on all the biggest news from the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and grappling scene.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On the latest BJJ Beat: Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci set a “truce,” ADCC 2026 moves out of America, and Bryce Mitchell switches to BJJ against elite grapplers.
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/313...
www.mmamania.com/bjj-news/313...
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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August 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
This was a pretty fun event. Get caught up on everything from UFC BJJ 2 here: www.mmamania.com/2025/7/31/24...
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...
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...
July 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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...
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
Also competing are Mikey’s sister and 5x IBJJF world champ Tammi Musumeci, Filipino teen world champ Jalen Fonacier, Kennedy Maciel and more
July 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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
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
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
July 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
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.
July 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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...
Full fight card is here:
www.mmamania.com/2025/4/2/243...
July 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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...
Full fight card is here:
www.mmamania.com/2025/4/2/243...
William Tackett will be competing at UFC BJJ 2 on July 31. His brother and inaugural champ Andrew Tackett will headline the card against Renato Canuto.
William says he will be “avenging a submission loss” but didn’t reveal an opponent.
William says he will be “avenging a submission loss” but didn’t reveal an opponent.
July 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
William Tackett will be competing at UFC BJJ 2 on July 31. His brother and inaugural champ Andrew Tackett will headline the card against Renato Canuto.
William says he will be “avenging a submission loss” but didn’t reveal an opponent.
William says he will be “avenging a submission loss” but didn’t reveal an opponent.
The BJJ Beat is back!
This edition features CJI’s latest signings, Polaris Squads, WNO 29, and a Physical 100 star and National Team Wrestler transitioning to BJJ.
www.mmamania.com/2025/7/8/244...
This edition features CJI’s latest signings, Polaris Squads, WNO 29, and a Physical 100 star and National Team Wrestler transitioning to BJJ.
www.mmamania.com/2025/7/8/244...
Physical 100 star wins jiu-jitsu debut, CJI 2 adds wrestling star and ADCC champ - BJJ Beat
Get up to date on all the biggest news from the grappling scene.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The BJJ Beat is back!
This edition features CJI’s latest signings, Polaris Squads, WNO 29, and a Physical 100 star and National Team Wrestler transitioning to BJJ.
www.mmamania.com/2025/7/8/244...
This edition features CJI’s latest signings, Polaris Squads, WNO 29, and a Physical 100 star and National Team Wrestler transitioning to BJJ.
www.mmamania.com/2025/7/8/244...
You’re pretty much spot on. The BJJ belt does look like it came from the same one who designed slap.
June 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
You’re pretty much spot on. The BJJ belt does look like it came from the same one who designed slap.