Metamoris Pro Video Countdown: Xande Ribeiro Vs Dean Lister

I think I have to work the day this takes place.
Looks like I may be quitting my job if I can't get anyone to cover my shift.
*notice the finger grabbing to defend the collar choke. sigh. 

Metamorsis Pro BJJ Countdown: Kron Gracie Vs Otavio Sousa

October 14th, it's going down:


Kron Gracie vs Otavio Sousa.

It's a rematch of a heated finale from the brown belt worlds just before each of them graduated up to faixa preta.
Kron took it by mounted collar choke from Otavio after an early sweep by Otavio and a failed transition to kneebar. Kron always goes for the finish and Otavio has looked absolutely on fire since turning up at various IBJJF tournaments as a black belt. I'm actually more excited for this than Roger and Buchecha sacrilege, I know.
Here's the link to Roger vs Buchecha's countdown
Here's the link to Galvao vs Ryron

Pro BJJ competition and superfightsmatches like this are a welcome growing trend in the sport.
Incidentally, Otavio (along with the Estima brothers) got his start at Gracie Barra Pernambuco where I trained while in Brazil.

Metamorsis Pro Video Countdown!, Daily News, & TMA Friday

My goal to do 20,000 uchikomis is underway. Yesterday morning was my first 6am workout since the last time I had training camp for an MMA fight. I always feel great after morning workouts...about as alert as I ever feel at any point during the day to be honest. The catch is getting through the mid-afternoon/early evening grind where your body demands coffee/soda/sugar/something to press forward.

1) Awesome video preview to Roger Gracie vs Buchecha (his nickname means "cheeks" in Portuguese) from Metamorsis Pro

I'm calling my winners as Roger (despite some early scares), Caio ( I think Glover's ego will be his downfall), Otavio (Kron will miss with a sub attempt, Otavio will turn the tide and get the sub), Lovato (more consistently competing and longer frame), Lister (he's nicknamed the Boogeyman for a reason), and Machado (b/c I've never heard of the other guy)

2) Copa Podio announces a new format pairing couples against one another

3) Rolling Stone names Rousey best female fighter ever (sorry to all the women in history in boxing that came before)

4) Aaaaaand....some Ninjas for your day b/c it's Friday and Fridays are better when filled with Ninjas!