#182 Possible Best Matches of the Year WNO / Subversiv 5 Recap

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap WNO Rafael Lovato Jr vs Gilbert Burns and Subversiv 5, plus talk a little bit about the week's news and IBJJF No-Gi Pans, the first major to have Heel Hooks.

In the week's news we talked about Gordon Ryan appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast and discussing jiu jitsu. As well as Craig Jones on TUF, plus some upcoming events for the month of May.In the recap section of the show we kick it off with a discussion of WNO Gilbert Burns vs Rafael Lovato Jr. via that ended in decision for Durino. We talk about Tye Ruotolo impressive decision win over William Tackett via decision, that showcased unbelievable back taking ability off of heel hook entries and attempts, couples with top mount control and submission threats.

We talk about the rematch of Kade Ruotolo vs Ethan Crelinsten that ended by a definitive D’arce choke and say Kade take the rematch. We talk about a great showcase of good BJJ in

Grace Gundrum victory over Alex My Nguyen via back triangle arm lock. Electric chair sweeps, and a double under attempt to the truck transition that blew Maines mind. We discuss Nicky Ryan defeating PJ Barch via a very close split decision. Plus discuss Haisam Rida defeating Sloan Clymer via decision, Jessie Crane submission over Lauren Sears via rear naked choke

And Panda Express Andrew Wiltse submission over David Garmo via rear naked choke.

In our recap of Subversiv 5 we talk team Atos and their phenomenal performance in the tournament. Plus Elizebeth Clay kneebar victory over Andressa Cintra in the Gi.

In the outro Maine talks surgery recovery and Playing a ton of Pokemon Snap.

Recorded 5-3-2021