OGC #144: WNO23 PREVIEW, PICKS and PREDICTIONS
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WNO 23 is tomorrow night at the College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Will Nicholas Meregali continue his reign of dominance vs. Vagner Rocha? Will Andrew Tackett defeat Tommy Langaker? Will JT Torres overcome the talented Nicky Ryan? I don't know, maybe to all of those. My website contains more of the content you see here, links to my full broadcasting resume and demo reel, high-level jiu-jitsu instruction, blog articles and Christian teachings. Click here to learn more -- http://www.disciplebjj.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jakewatsonmedia Twitter: www.twitter.com/jakewatsonmedia...
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OGC #143 - PGF WORLD CAN CHANGE JIUJITSU
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If you missed the PGF last week, catch up with me and see why I was so excited. My thoughts were jumbled but my excitement cannot be overstated. What a week, what an event, what a sport. Go subscribe to their YouTube and the UFC Fight Pass YouTube and stay tuned for Season 7! My website contains more of the content you see here, links to my full broadcasting resume and demo reel, high-level jiu-jitsu instruction, blog articles and Christian teachings. Click here to learn more -- http://www.disciplebjj.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jakewatsonmedia Twitter: www.twitter.com/jakewatsonmedia...
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Andrew Tackett - OGC #142
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Andrew Tackett joins the show for a great, quick interview going over his recent performance at WNO 20: Night of Champions, where we bested PJ Barch of 10th Planet before falling out of the tournament due to a recurring back injury. We talk about his preparation for the tournament, his performance, what comes next, his injury, and the faith that drives him in life. I apologize for the bad audio quality, I have tried to fix it in Zoom before but I may have to resort to a different platform.
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WNO 20: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PICKS - Open GuardCast #141
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Picks and Predictions for the biggest WNO event to date. Here's the full card: Men's Heavyweight Championship - Gordon Ryan (c) vs Patrick Gaudio Men's Light Heavyweight Championship - Pedro Marinho (c) vs Rafael Lovato, Jr. Women's Heavyweight Championship - Rafaela Guedes (c) vs Nathiely de Jesus Women's Featherweight Championship - Elisabeth Clay vs. Brianna Ste-Marie Men's Welterweight Championship Bracket: PJ Barch, Mica Galvao, Jacob Rodriguez, Andrew Tackett Men's Featherweight Championship Bracket: Keith Krikorian, Diogo Reis, Gabriel Sousa, Ash Williams Steffen Banta vs Thomas...
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IBJJF Grand Prix was Awesome! - Open GuardCast #140
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I go over a lot in this episode. I've been handling a lot of different roles and responsibilities lately what with the website's production, assisting Rachel during her pregnancy, commenating/MC-ing/Interviewing for the IBJJF GP, Booking shows and seminars, getting healthiter, the ministry, the list goes on. Enjoy this rambunctious recap and preview episode of OGC!
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WEBSITE COMING SOON - Open GuardCast #139
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This episode is a big update on everything that has happened in the last two weeks. Maybe sometime soon I will have another guest on!
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ADCC Arizona / Who's Number One!(?) - Open GuardCast #138
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Short and sweet today. I was privileged to attend and commentate ADCC Phoenix with Brandon McAghren. Dan Manasoiu was dominant once again, Benson Henderson made an appearance, it was a grand ol' time. I also preview WNO which goes down in two days! Meregali vs. Duarte is going to be incredible! Restore Health AZ: rhg.health
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Jiu-Jitsu Outlet: A Profound Podcast - Open GuardCast #137
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One of my favorite strings of podcasts we've done features this wholesome and dedicatedd man, Paul Tokgozoglu. Focused on mental health and the effect Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can have in a positive way, Paul has been posting and growing quickly and for good reason. I am very excited to see where the podcast goes, it was a huge privlege for me to be able to sit down with him and simply enjoy a couple conversations, one of which you will want to go to his channel to listen to! Restore Health AZ: Jiu-Jitsu Outlet on Instagram: on YouTube @jiujitsuismyoutlet
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WNO 19 PICKS AND PREDICTIONS - Open GuardCast #136
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Do you agree? TLDW? I could probably stand to make these podcasts shorter but I'm doing my best. RestoreHealthAZ: http://www.restorehealthaz.com/
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Who's Number One / UFC 291 PREVIEW - Open GuardCast #135
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WNO has a great lineup of matches coming into their August 10th. I will put out some more content on that show as it draws nearer, as well as the stunning card at UFC 291. So excited for everything coming in the future! Restore Health!: http://www.restorehealthaz.com/
info_outlineOpen GuardCast Episode 120 is an interview with Iasmim Casser. Iasmim recently won the 2021 IBJJF Worlds as a brown belt and was then promoted to black belt by her coach Gui Mendes. Iasmim talks about the Worlds, her struggles coming in the sport, mixed martial arts, and much more. Be sure to follow Iasmim on Instagram at @iasmimcasser for updates on her jiu-jitsu and MMA careers!