Sonnen shot immediately and almost got guiloteened for it, popped his head out and the rest of the match was spent with him trying and failing to pass open guard. OT Viera shot in and failed then pulled guard for 5 more minutes of the same. Ref decision to Sonnen and pretty boringI probably missed it, but what happened with the viera and sonnen super fight? Renzos too for that matter.
Renzo and Kikuto stayed in the feet the whole time through regulation and up until the last 20 seconds of overtime. Boring as hell and mostly inactive. Kikuto got a penalty somewhere throughout. In the last 20 seconds of overtime Renzo shot in and got sprawled on and Kikuto spun to his back. With about 10 seconds left Kikuto had Renzo's back with one hook in but couldn't get the other in in time. Renzo won 0-0 due to Kikuto's penalty pointI probably missed it, but what happened with the viera and sonnen super fight? Renzos too for that matter.
Gordon attacking a heel hook, Pena rolls and comes on top, inside senkaku, Pena turns and extends legs, Pena dives to the back and rolls, GETS THE BACK THE SAME WAY AS THEIR FIRST MATCH!!, 3-0 with 1 and a half minutes left
Gordon. By decision, I think.Can someone tell me who beat Xande? Bracket results on the internet are worthless. I'm seeing that he armbarred Salter and Chsiev, then beat Chris Jones to take bronze, but I can't see who beat Xande to knock him out of gold/silver contention.
Great post manPena had actually used that same move several times before hand in their 540 match as well, to escape the saddle, before sticking the last attempt. It definitely looks like something he specifically worked on for dealing with the saddle in general, and Gordon Ryan in particular.
Like finishing a go behind, it's all about getting a handle on the far hip (after all, biomechanically, the only difference between the saddle and a leg weave is whether your own leg is extended or not). You usually can't dive for it right away from 'normal' saddle position on your butt, since the ground is in the way, and most leg lockers are experienced with guy's trying to spin that direction anyways, so what he does is turn away first, going to all fours, which turns the guy on the saddle with you belly down posting on his head, which opens up the daylight you need, and thats when you turn back in with the limp leg hip switch, diving for the far hip.
It also seems like something Gordon's camp, for all his talent and Danaher's quality coaching, has so far seemed unable to adapt too. Perhaps they figure it's simply a one off? But you know a hole is a hole, unless he's really content to just be second banana to Pena for the rest of his competitive career (which sometimes happens in combat sports; for instance how Chris Pendleton somehow always had Ben Askren's number in the NCAAs), but even if they want to write it off as an exception, since Felipe's put that tech out there there's always the chance more people start to pick it up, especially as leg entanglements get more popular.
This post is amazing. Thank you!Pena had actually used that same move several times before hand in their 540 match as well, to escape the saddle, before sticking the last attempt. It definitely looks like something he specifically worked on for dealing with the saddle in general, and Gordon Ryan in particular.
Like finishing a go behind, it's all about getting a handle on the far hip (after all, biomechanically, the only difference between the saddle and a leg weave is whether your own leg is extended or not). You usually can't dive for it right away from 'normal' saddle position on your butt, since the ground is in the way, and most leg lockers are experienced with guy's trying to spin that direction anyways, so what he does is turn away first, going to all fours, which turns the guy on the saddle with you belly down posting on his head, which opens up the daylight you need, and thats when you turn back in with the limp leg hip switch, diving for the far hip.
It also seems like something Gordon's camp, for all his talent and Danaher's quality coaching, has so far seemed unable to adapt too. Perhaps they figure it's simply a one off? But you know a hole is a hole, unless he's really content to just be second banana to Pena for the rest of his competitive career (which sometimes happens in combat sports; for instance how Chris Pendleton somehow always had Ben Askren's number in the NCAAs), but even if they want to write it off as an exception, since Felipe's put that tech out there there's always the chance more people start to pick it up, especially as leg entanglements get more popular.
Pena had actually used that same move several times before hand in their 540 match as well, to escape the saddle, before sticking the last attempt. It definitely looks like something he specifically worked on for dealing with the saddle in general, and Gordon Ryan in particular.
Like finishing a go behind, it's all about getting a handle on the far hip (after all, biomechanically, the only difference between the saddle and a leg weave is whether your own leg is extended or not). You usually can't dive for it right away from 'normal' saddle position on your butt, since the ground is in the way, and most leg lockers are experienced with guy's trying to spin that direction anyways, so what he does is turn away first, going to all fours, which turns the guy on the saddle with you belly down posting on his head, which opens up the daylight you need, and thats when you turn back in with the limp leg hip switch, diving for the far hip.
It also seems like something Gordon's camp, for all his talent and Danaher's quality coaching, has so far seemed unable to adapt too. Perhaps they figure it's simply a one off? But you know a hole is a hole, unless he's really content to just be second banana to Pena for the rest of his competitive career (which sometimes happens in combat sports; for instance how Chris Pendleton somehow always had Ben Askren's number in the NCAAs), but even if they want to write it off as an exception, since Felipe's put that tech out there there's always the chance more people start to pick it up, especially as leg entanglements get more popular.
Well, he beat Nicky Ryan in the opening round, and got silver overall. That's not too bad.
bro he isnt beating tanq, no one is saying that, but to say ryan has a chance in hell against aj specially in ths format is quite a call... Who has ever nicky beat thats elite? who has he ever hanged with whos elite?
the kid might be a prodigy, but his 16 gong against an elite grappler, who might be the veteran, but his no 40 years old zombie walking. Im sorry, I think your bias is getting in the way, bias towards aj and bias in favor of nicky, this is got to be the first time in I dont know how many years I do not agree with you.
Aj aint winning shit, but nicky is not beating him.
Yeah, I was totally wrong about AJ. This was his coming out party. He surprised the hell out of me and had an amazing run.
Is there any type of testing done in ADCC?Gordon's on roids too.
Is there any type of testing done in ADCC?
Is there any type of testing done in ADCC?
LOL
Sorry, now that I'm off the floor.
They would all (most) fell miserably.
That is kinda what i figured - some of them just look comical in their physiques (as in like comic book characters)
Some of them just never seem to tire out.