ONE Championship has bolstered its leadership ranks by bringing on Tom DeBlass as a Vice President of Grappling.바카라 웹사이트
The third-degree BJJ black belt and former professional MMA fighter will join Leo Vieira in the post as바카라 웹사이트ONE continues to help submission grappling reach new levels of popularity.바카라 웹사이트
DeBlass has already been involved with the company as an analyst for live broadcasts, but his new position sees him take on a more influential role in acquiring talent and ensuring they get to shine on the biggest platform.바카라 웹사이트
The American is well-placed to deliver on that given his experience as both a competitor and coach. In his post announcing the news on Instagram, he vowed to give his all to the company and its athletes.바카라 웹사이트
DeBlass wrote:바카라 웹사이트
“I have been a part of the biggest organizations in the world, and by far, I feel the most home with @onechampionship. @leovieirabjj and I will work tirelessly to find the most deserving athletes and give them the most deserving chances.”바카라 웹사이트
DeBlass has earned many accolades in BJJ that help him understand the sport from a competitor라이브 바카라 perspective.바카라 웹사이트
These include winning the IBJJF No Gi World Championships as a brown belt and in the black belt바카라 웹사이트masters division, as well as바카라 웹사이트winning the ADCC North American Trials three times.바카라 웹사이트
The New Jersey native also had a successful MMA career.
He competed in the biggest promotions in North America until he retired to focus on his academy, Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has produced elite competitors on the grappling circuit.바카라 웹사이트
Although DeBlass had planned on returning to compete in ONE, the rising demand for his coaching meant he couldn’t commit to fighting again – but it opened the door to his new role. 바카라 웹사이트
On top of his suitability from an experience perspective, DeBlass’ character aligns perfectly with the ONE ethos of using martial arts to inspire and change the world. 바카라 웹사이트
His philanthropic work includes the Buddies Over Bullies non-profit, which seeks to help victims regain power and confidence through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.바카라 웹사이트
Eager to get underway, DeBlass signed off by assuring ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong that he is the right man for the job:바카라 웹사이트
“Thank you @yodchatri, for always believing in me. I can’t wait to prove you made the right decision.”바카라 웹사이트
