Worlds' Best Grappler 2010: João Assis

MMA H.E.A.T.'s Karyn Bryant catches up up with 2010 Grappler's Quest winner João Assis at Werdum Combat Team's headquarters in Marina Del Rey, CA. The "World's Best Grappler" talks about his recent win over Xande Ribeiro and his strategy for his upcoming MMA fight. João also talks about training in Southern California with Fabricio Werdum and Team Quest. We hear about his favorite game in Las Vegas and whether or not he bets on fights.

João received $10,000 after winning the 32-man Grappler's Quest tourney, which took place at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore, CA 7/10 - 7/11.

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[webkdd40]

Great job Karyn. These are the guys that Dana should sign to UFC.

[yaha987]

João Assis doesn't stand chance against roger gracie. 

[lafmuf]

@raisedryan true story.. and the last 5 of his mma FIGHTS have been losses due to TKO: Loss Lorenz Larkin KO (Punches) Loss Gerson Cordeiro TKO (Punches) Loss Salvador Augusto Montano TKO (Punches) Loss Luiz Cane TKO (Punches) Loss Vitor Vianna TKO (Punches)

[raisedryan]

@webkdd40 Do you know why Joao Assis isn't in the UFC. He can't take a punch. I like how he calls his wrestling matches fights... whatever helps you sleep.

[OffspringFTW65]

sounds like "yeah yeah, iv come from a couple of tournaments here in your ass"

[devinthedewd]

In my opinion the two best guys at the moment are Roger Gracie and Rodolpho Viera (GF Team).

[KOK951]

@y3sprint ughhhhh no he didnt he got knocked out

[jas108]

@MrTriangleYou well joao is the best current grappler in the world now so when roger gracie grapples him and beats him,then he will be the best again.right now he is not anymore and assis is and u have to respect that cuz he has beat alot of top grapplers.i personally think joao is a tough match for anyone and he wud definitely be one for roger.

[MrTriangleYou]

No disrespect to Joao Assis because he is an awesome grappler, but he is not the best in the world. Grapplers Quest is not the highest level of competition. The best in the world for gi is the Absolute of Mundials which Roger Gracie won in dominating fashion, and the highest level for no gi is the absolute of ADCC which was last one by Braulio Estima. I think most everyone credible believes that Roger is the overall best grappler in the world by far though.

[poopalover]

@kifn2 you don't know waasszzzling?

[kifn2]

What is wAAssling?