Keith Krikorian: Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Who is Keith Krikorian?

Keith Krikorian is a 10th Planet black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the older Martinez brother, Richie the “Boogeyman”. Keith is a noted competitor on the international grappling scene who has been making waves since long before receiving his black belt from Martinez in 2020. 

Who is Keith Krikorian?

Keith Krikorian is a 10th Planet black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the older Martinez brother, Richie the “Boogeyman”. Keith is a noted competitor on the international grappling scene who has been making waves since long before receiving his black belt from Martinez in 2020. 

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As a child, Keith first found his way to boxing at the age of 9, where he competed competitively for many years. This hard, tough mentality taken from boxing is likely responsible for his competitive success in the more relaxed sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

On his way from boxing to BJJ, Krikorian stopped at Muay Thai and kickboxing gyms, and competed as a freestyle wrestler while eyeing up a complete MMA skillset. Eventually, he found his way to submission grappling and eventually to the 10th Planet Freaks.

Since that time, Krikorian has continued his reign of terror on the mats, hitting top-level professionals with inside heel hook after inside heel hook. In fact, to find his losses you have to go to the upper echelons of the sport, where the young Krikorian has yet to beat Ruotolo or Orchard.

While 10th Planet has a reputation for modern, nogi jiu jitsu, its roots are as pure as they come. Outspoken nogi advocate, MMA enthusiast, and founder of the 10th Planet system, Eddie Bravo, is himself a black belt in Gi Jiu Jitsu under one of Carlos Gracie’s black belts, the World Champion Jean Jacques Machado. 

To continue this line, Richie Martinez awarded Krikorian his black belt after seven, hard-fought years on the mats in 2020. The knowledge and accolades of his lineage are impressive, and Keith aims to be the next link in the chain of champions.

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How Old is Keith Krikorian?

Keith Krikorian was born in San Diego, California, a haven for grappling and for combat sports in general, on October 14th of 1997. He is 24 years old as of 2022.

Keith Krikorian Family

Not much has been published about Keith Krikorian’s family. He maintains a private life, preferring to focus on the sport when interviewed.

How Much is Keith Krikorian Worth?

Keith Krikorian’s net worth is not public information. He is only 22 and already competing internationally, so the sky’s the limit. He’s also started to coordinate with BJJFanatics to produce instructional content and share his knowledge with others looking to grow.

How Tall is Keith Krikorian?

As is often the case with grapplers, who record only their weight for competition, Keith Krikorian’s height is not published in many places. According to some sources, however, he is 5’6”. This estimate is in line with his lighter weight class.

How Much Does Keith Krikorian Weigh? 

Keith Krikorian competes at 141 pounds, or about 64 kg. This division is known as light featherweight under the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). He’s also been known to go up a weight class and compete as a featherweight at 149 pounds, or 67.5 kg.

Keith Krikorian Fight List

Keith Krikorian has been competing for seven years in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but for thirteen in combat sports as a boxer, wrestler, and kickboxer… and he’s only 22!

As a grappler, Keith Krikorian has had far too many matches to list them all here. To get an idea of his prowess on the mat, we can take a look at some of his proudest accomplishments in the sport. In true 10th Planet form, note the specially-themed event among his victories:

• 2018 ADCC East Coast Trials - Silver
• 2018 Onnit Invitational - Gold
• 2018 Show the Art Finishers 6 - Gold
• 2019 ADCC West Coast Trials - Silver
• 2021 Ultimate Mat Warriors 6 - Gold
• 2021 ADCC East Coast Trials - Silver
• 2021 High Rollerz 10K - Gold

Keith Krikorian's Best Fight of All Time

For a fighter like Keith Krikorian, it’s hard to pin down one amazing moment in a career full of highlights.He’s taken several big names down in his young career, but one of the biggest moments for him came against a known competitor in the finals of the 2021 East Coast Trials.

As he approached the final mats, Krikorian stood across from one of his idols and teammates: Ben Eddy. Eddy is another creative, innovative grappler from 10th Planet who is known for his exceptional flexibility and modifications to the rubber guard. Remarkably, the young Krikorian was able to shut down Eddy and win the match 2-0. 

Who Did Keith Krikorian Lose To?

Grapplers are known for their intense competition schedule, which often means many losses along the way. Keith is no different, as he’s learned from both the victories and the defeats. In order to find names he’s lost to, you need to climb pretty high up the food chain. He’s taken losses to some of his division's best competitors, including Nathan Orchard and Kade Ruotolo.

Keith Krikorian Record

Keith Krikorian has an overall professional grappling record of 39-10 since his time competing as a brown belt in international competitions. He’s submitted about 75% of his opponents so far, and only been submitted a handful of times.

Keith Krikorian Injuries

Like most elite bjj athletes, Krikorian has already had his fair share of injuries. He was forced to take time off in 2021 where all he could do was lift and study. He describes this as a time of growth, but also of frustration.

Krikorian says that injury doesn’t necessarily mean time off: it can be frustrating but its a chance to find other ways to sharpen your mind for the pursuit of the game.

Is Keith Krikorian Retired?

At only 22 years old, Keith Krikorian is far from retiring. He still has many big competitions to attend in 2022 and beyond;we anticipate that he’ll continue to make himself known at the highest levels of competition in the years to come.

Krikorian is also about to start testing himself in a new capacity: that of a teacher. He’s about to drop a mystery product with BJJ Fanatics that has us all wondering: what will he show?! While there’s no guaranteeing it, his extreme preference for inside heel hooks in competition is probably a good hint. Be on the lookout for Keith’s tips for attacking the knees and legs, coming soon to BJJ Fanatics.

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