Crazy Kevin has announced he will make his grappling debut at NAGA on November 21. He said he is excited to see how far he can take his grappling journey.
Crazy Kevin is set to take up competitive grappling, announcing that he will make his debut at NAGA on November 21. The announcement came from Kevin himself, who said he is excited to see how far he can take his grappling journey.
The debut is scheduled for roughly four weeks after the date of the announcement, October 25, giving him just under a month to prepare for his first competition on the mat.
Kevin competes under the nickname Crazy Kevin and is listed as an independent, with no team affiliation on record. His professional MMA record stands at 0-0-0, meaning he has no recorded fights to his name. That makes the grappling debut his first competitive appearance of any kind in AgentMMA's records, and there is no previous result, win streak or finishing history to measure his preparation against.
NAGA, the North American Grappling Association, is one of the best-known open grappling tournament circuits in the United States, and its events attract a wide range of competitors from first-timers to seasoned black belts. Events typically include both gi and no-gi competition, though the details of Kevin's entry, including which format and division he will compete in, have not been announced.
Kevin framed the move as the start of a longer process rather than a one-off appearance. His comments point to a long-term commitment to the sport, though he has not said whether he plans to follow the debut with further tournaments or a transition into MMA competition.
What to watch
- Kevin's entry details, including ruleset, weight class and skill division, which have yet to be revealed.
- How he performs in his first sanctioned grappling matches, which will provide the first competitive results attached to his name.
- Whether the NAGA appearance leads to additional bookings in grappling or MMA.
For now, the story is a straightforward one: a fighter with a blank competitive slate is putting himself in front of opponents for the first time, with a firm date on the calendar.
