During my stay in Tokyo, I fortunately happened to be a spectator at the IBJJF tournament and saw Keenan Cornelius in action, who was going great guns as always. In the match, he squared up with Leandro de Souza Kussano from the Over Limit BJJ stable. Kussano performed impressively during his Black Belt Open debut. Therefore, the encounter was expected to be intense and riveting. However, while attempting a takedown, Kussano twisted the knee of Keenan.
The injury was accidental or part of the normal course of things. However, it was serious enough to put the brakes on the encounter abruptly for a breather. Post some contemplation of the scenario, Keenan decided to go ahead with the match, which he ended up winning. But the injury was a bit serious for Keenan to go ahead with the remainder of the championship so that the damage does not get aggravated or turn career-threatening.
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