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Heat Ups

BJJ coach Gordon Ryan desires Jon Jones to proceed preventing

Gordon Ryan was in Jon Jones’ nook at UFC 309, and the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) nice says Jones nonetheless has “a lot extra” to study regardless of already wanting dominant on the bottom.

As for Jones’ subsequent transfer, Ryan says he’s a bit conflicted on retirement, however principally desires the UFC champion to proceed preventing.

“It is extremely inspiring to be round greatness. As a fan, I wish to see him proceed as a result of hes as thrilling as they arrive and by no means loses. As a coach, I wish to see him proceed as a result of regardless of being higher than everybody else, there may be a lot extra for him to study,” Gordon Ryan wrote. “As a buddy, I wish to see him to no matter his coronary heart needs. I need him to press ahead if he desires or to depart the game on prime after being on prime for the reason that very starting. I wish to see him comfortable no matter what he decides to do subsequent.

“I can’t take credit score for any a part of Jons profession, however I’m very grateful to be a small a part of such a tremendous legacy. Thanks for selecting me that will help you, and thanks in your friendship. Get pleasure from this break day that you simply deserve, and don’t let anybody inform you what to do. Not the followers, not the fighters, solely you. You’re the one and solely.”

Drills

JMMA custom of attempting to kill a Sakuraba continues!

“The Gracie Hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba is an icon in Japanese MMA, nevertheless it was nearly a working joke amongst followers that promoters would possibly’ve been attempting to kill him with all these harmful matches late in his profession.

He was KO’d by Melvin Manhoef at 39, then closed out his profession deep into his 40s with 5 straight losses to a lot youthful champions like Marius Zaromskis and Shinya Aoki.

The UFC Corridor of Famer’s son, Taisei Sakuraba, is now seeking to comply with in his father’s footsteps. Sadly for him, it seems to be like that brutal matchmaking will carry over onto the subsequent era.

“Saku Jr.” is now set to compete in MMA for the very first time, and RIZIN booked him right away towards a veteran title contender in Yusuke Yachi (27-14).

Yachi, 34, is undefeated in his final 4 RIZIN fights. His solely loss in nearly three years occurred in his Bellator battle towards Mansour Barnaoui.

The youthful Sakuraba, 26, has been primarily a grappler, with a few appearances in Quintet staff grappling. He submitted 45-year-old Olympic Judo champ Masato Uchishiba in 2023, and went to a draw with 38-year-old RIZIN vet Kazuma Kuramoto final October. After taking over older grapplers, Saku Jr. in some way obtained a large step up now that strikes are concerned.

Japan’s storied New Yr’s Eve specials sometimes play on nostalgia. It looks as if on the subsequent one, RIZIN is maintaining the custom of brutalizing a Sakuraba alive and nicely.

Transfer of the Day

UFC vet Derek Brunson submitted at ADXC 9 predominant occasion

Longtime UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson stored energetic in grappling, whereas ready on his subsequent PFL battle. He headlined ADXC 9 towards a BJJ star turned UFC fighter in Rodolfo Viera. After some early wrestling exchanges, the five-time IBJJF world champ unsurprisingly took over as soon as he obtained issues to the bottom.

Viera simply handed then completed Brunson with an arm triangle. Video of the end is beneath, and full outcomes may be discovered right here.

Rolls

UFC FPI 9 and WNO 25 battle playing cards are shaping up properly

Who’s Quantity One 25 (WNO 25) and UFC Combat Cross Invitational 9 (UFC FPI 9) are occurring on back-to-back days on December 4 and 5, respectively.

As reported earlier, the primary ever official UFC grappler Mikey Musumeci headlines UFC FPI 9, whereas the 2 ADCC 2024 double gold medalists are highlighted on WNO 25.

Extra bouts have since been confirmed for each occasions, together with current PGF champion Ryan Aitken and CJI vet and beautify wrestler Jason Nolf becoming a member of UFC FPI 9 on separate bouts. CJI fan favourite Andrew Tackett sadly pulled out of WNO 25.

Each line ups are beneath.

UFC Combat Cross Invitational 9

December 5, 2024

Mikey Musumeci vs. Felipe MachadoJason Nolf vs. Renato CanutoRaquel Canuto vs. Michele OliveiraRyan Aitken vs. Gabriel AlmeidaNick Mataya vs. Rolando JuniorKyle Chambers vs. Jonnatas GracieDamien Anderson vs. Sandrey Silva

WNO 25

December 4, 2024

Essential card:

Kaynan Duarte vs Roberto JimenezPedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell – WNO mild heavyweight titleAdele Fornarino vs Alex Nguyen – WNO strawweight titleFelipe Pena vs Declan MoodyHelena Crevar vs Leilani BernalesDaniel Sathler vs Fabyury KhrysthyanMax Hanson vs Carlos Henrique

Prelims:

Julian Espinosa vs Randy BakerEmelio Hernandez vs Isaac CordovaDylan Melton vs Sebastian AttardThaynara Victoria vs Kathryn Discianni

Cooldown

Shinya Aoki being fed to a younger BJJ star (once more)?

Sakuraba isn’t the one one getting tough matches in Asia. Shinya Aoki, now 41 years previous, is seemingly about to be resume fodder to one more younger BJJ star. This time, ONE Championship has booked him towards current signee and AOJ product Cole Abate. It’s a bizarre match up, particularly with a extra age applicable grappler out there.

Trying on the shiny facet, not like the Sakurabas, at the very least Aoki gained’t be getting strikes to the pinnacle.

Assessment

To shut issues out, listed below are different fascinating BJJ tales you may need missed:

UFC Grappling League! – UFC plans to “take over jiu-jitsu” utilizing the identical enterprise mannequin they use in MMA, and Mikey Musumeci warns that it’s going to upset lots of people.

Diego Pato shined on the 2024 IBJJF Crown, whereas BJJ star Tainan Dalpra pulled out resulting from harm earlier than the finals. Apparently Dalpra got here in with a damaged hand, and nonetheless went 2-0 within the occasion.

Sandbagger, or IBJJF blunder? – A embellished wrestling champ will go from dealing with Gordon Ryan and dominating Luke Rockhold to a… blue belt match! It won’t be his fault solely, however a bunch of random hobbyists are about to get rag-dolled.

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