Almost a month ago to this date Polaris fight between Denny Prokopos and Imanari was announced:
“Fight Announcement! Masakazu Imanari vs Denny Prokopos Legendary MMA fighter with a penchant for leglocks, Masakazu Imanari returns to the Polaris stage to battle 10th Planet representative and@ebiofficial champion Denny Prokopos. Polaris 4 takes place on October 29th at the Lighthouse Centre in Poole. Tickets go on sale on August 12th. Do not miss your chance to see the best grapplers in the world live and in person in the UK. Free preliminary card streamed on YouTube. Main card available on pay per view. Stay tuned for more announcements. @imanarimasakazu1919@dennyprokopos . . . #Bjj#Polaris#jiujitsu#grappling#10thplanet#subonly“
Denny Prokopos has to back out of the fight sadly due to injury. But that is not it, Prokopos who retired from EBI due to injury recently has decided to back down from the competitive scene.
“Due to health reasons I have decided to withdraw from my match with Masakazu Iminari at Polaris 4. Thank you Polaris for the opportunity and I am very sorry that I could not make it. I am now retiring from competitive Jiu Jitsu. I will continue to learn, train, teach, coach, and expand the 10th Planet association. I am very grateful for everything that I got to experience and accomplish.”
Prokopos was the very first black belt by bjj controversial figure Eddie Bravo. He was an important representative of the 10th Planet system having won several important titles including World NoGi Championships at brown belt level, FILA Grappling and others.
