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Buddies Over Bullies: How Tom DeBlass and Evolve MMA are Grappling the Issue of Cyberbullying

Related Topics: Tom DeBlass, Evolve MMA, Garry Tonon

Cyberbullying is a growing concern in schools around the world, and it’s one that Tom DeBlass is ready to grapple with.

DeBlass is a renowned figure in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, first as a two-time IBJJF world champion, then as a mixed martial artist who compiled an 11-2 record as a grappling specialist, and finally as a sought-after trainer for future mat stars such as Garry Tonon. He is also the founder of Buddies Over Bullies (B.O.B.), which works to combat bullying in schools, of the in-person as well as online varieties. B.