This week on the show Maine and Emil recap Gordon Ryan vs Kyle Boehm on Who Is Number One, We recap the Third Coast Grappling Kumite I, preview JitzKing the Middleweights, and Fight to Win 143 Victor Hugo vs Fellipe Andrew.
In the news section of the show we announce all the pro events that have released dates for upcoming events. Including GrappleFest, Polaris, SUG, and more. We talk about Raphael Lovato Jr. potentially facing an IBJJF world champion in his defense of his Fight to Win Light Heavyweight Title in the Gi.\xa0
In the recap section we kick it off with Kyle Boehm eating magic mushrooms ahead of his match with Gordon Ryan, we talk about two fantastic moments in the match, one from Kyle and the counter at the end by Gordon that lead to the triangle armbar Mir lock combination finishing submission. Next we take a look at Tye Ruotolo vs Nicky Ryan that ended up differently than we had speculated in Tye implementing a great game plan, positionally shutting Nicky down, and neutralizing the leg lock entries thrown by Ryan in a very impressive performance, that ended with Tye calling out Garry Tonon who was in attendance at the event. We break down the extremely controversial match between Kade Ruotolo and Ethan Crelinsten, that left many wondering about the results. Then talk about the rest of the matches on the card. Including a barn burner of a match between Kody Steele and Alec Baulding, a great leg lock performance by Elizabeth Clay, and a great positional match from Hunter Colvin.
In the recap of 3CG Kumite I we go through all of the bracket matchups including Pedro Marinho tech falling William Tackett, and Roberto Jimenez impressive armbar of Manuel Ribamar from a very interesting set up from the DLR and grip feint. We discuss Gabriel Arges RNC victory over Jake Watson, after a leg lock attempt, and then go into the semi finals. We recap the 4th match between Roberto and Pedro that another armbar victory from Roberto.\xa0 In the finals match we talk about the $10,000 guard pass that saw Gustavo Batista take home the prize money. \xa0
In the preview section we discuss Fight to Win 143 headlined by Victor Hugo vs Fellipe Andrew in what could be a very interesting matchup.\xa0 The Co-main event: of Ana Carolina Vieira vs Nathiely de Jesus for the title, and newly added match between Kendall Resuling vs Elizebeth clay for a top ranking spot in woman\u2019s heavyweight.\xa0
We also have an exclusive bracket reveal for the JitzKing Middleweight bracket. We discuss all the first round matchups and Maine talks about whom he thinks will potentially take the each matchup each round. Emil talks about his picks and how its always hard to bet against Roberto.\xa0 We also discuss some of the events superfights.\xa0
Recorded 6-8-2020