Oliver Taza is a Lebanese-Canadian jiu jitsu athlete.

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Taza  started to develop his jiu jitsu skills in Canada, but made the move to New York to improve his skills with the Danaher Death Squad team.

It was there Taza decided to turn professional in the sport and he met friends like Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Ethan Crelinsten. The team eventually split though and Taza was forced to find a new home. Taza made the decision to stick with coach John Danaher through the split and joined the New Wave jiu jitsu team.

New Wave jiu jitsu is a team that hosts the best no-gi grappler in the world Gordon Ryan, the best gi grappler in the world Nicholas Meregali, and tons of other stars in the jiu jitsu community.

Since making the move to the team Oliver’s skill level has drastically increased and he’s been able to showcase his skills at the highest level.

Oliver would look to put his skill to the test tonight against Ben Eddy.

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Ben Eddy was set to be a real test Taza, as Ben is a 10th Planet black belt, combat jiu jitsu veteran, and ADCC trials match winner.

Oliver was able to easily beat Eddy at his own game though as he initiated a tight leg lock entanglement to get the outside heel hook tap.

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Even after tonight’s win Oliver Taza continues to fly under the radar. I think its time the jiu jitsu community respects Taza’s recent accomplishments and gives him some more notoriety in the coming months.