#181 Vagner Rocha Vs William Tackett F2W Recap, Who's Number One Preview

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap the weeks professional events including the UFC and some wild matches from F2W 171.

In the news section of the show we discussed the crazy title changes that took place this weekend in the UFC Chris Weidman's leg folding like a lawn chair in whatever crazy MMA God situation demanded such irony. After that was and move into the BJJ show.

In the recap section of the show we discussed William Tackett taking on Vagner Rocha and Vagner’s outstanding defensive acumen coupled with his balance positional control; and his forward momentum that ultimately led to him taking it the decision victory over Tackett.

We also discussed Gabby McComb versus Amanda tubby Alequin in a rematch that saw Tubby take her first victory over MaComb in a close decision. She showcased some great triangle and arm bar combination work and overall remained on the offencive throughout the match.

In the preview section of the show we discuss Who is Number One taking place next week. This show was recorded prior to the change of the main event and we discussed a potential matchup between Craig Jones and Tye Ruotolo. We discuss Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Gilbert Burns in a MMA coming back to BJJ matchup that appears to be good matchmaking. We talked Nicky Ryan vs PJ Barch and how good Barch has looked, coupled with possible new developments since the DDS move.

We talked about the strawweight match between Jessa Khan and Grace Gundrum. Plus a hotly anticipated rematch between Ethan Crelinsten and Kade Ruotolo that both camps have high stakes in. We also Andrew Wiltse vs David Garmo in what should be high paced action.

We also talked about the prelim matches Jessie Crane vs Lauren Sears, and stand outs Haisam Rida vs Sloan Clymer for free on youtube.

Maine also very briefly Recaps the main event for submission underground vets on Mason Fowler retain his absolute title at SUG 22.

We also preview SUBVERSIV taking place May 1st, and discuss the format as well as what we like specifically about the way the format runs and creates matches.

In the outro section Maine and Emil talk about their weeks, Maine talks about buying and flying a drone as well as recovering from back surgery and going on Amazon sprees while cooped up in the house.

Recorded 4-25-2021