It's not very sportsmanlike in my opinion to have so many Gracie win videos available on youtube, but Barnett's submission of Ryron Gracie had to be taken down for copyright reasons due to the insistence of the Gracies. If it's all about sportsmanship, and learning, lets see it.
This is why I love these guys. AFTER losing, he STILL makes a video about HOW he lost, what he did wrong, or potential reasons on what he did wrong and right. And the reason is because they are more about teaching and spreading the art and not proving who the best is. Grats to Barnett for being a freakin BEAST of a man, and congrats to Ryron for proving once again why I love Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett has been on fire and much respect to ryon for stepping in and taking it on such short notice. I hope we get to see Barnett vs cyborg next . Thanks guys
I am blown away by the match, by Ryron having the balls to step in at few days notice against this giant, AND I am blown away by the MUTUAL RESPECT AND ADMIRATION both Ryron and Josh have shown each other. Utmost respect to the both of you. You know who really won this match? WE, the grappling community, for having a chance to see both of these formidable martial artists in action. OSSU.
Always appreciate the humbleness. He could have been like 'It was a bad day for me' or 'I should of done this and then I would have beat him!'. But, he admit his short comings and I can totally respect that! Always a pleasure to watch and learn from these guys!
Man, listening to you talk about Josh Barnett being so protective of your ankle when he could have ripped it off, and then hearing you guys talk about the difference between street self defense vs an opponent who doesn't know jiu jitsu compared to a jui jitsu black belt that has the ABILITY and CAPACITY to do even more damage to you but the respect and restraint NOT to just really was a beautiful demonstration for me of what the jui jitsu mindset is all about, and makes me even more determined to train in BJJ, particularly in the agracie style. I'm here in NYC and looking to begin my journey in martial arts and BJJ and so excited about what it's going to mean for me and my life.
How about the fact that Ryron went 13 minutes with Josh Frickin Barnett. I mean Josh is a former UFC heavyweight champion and a World No Gi Jiu Jitsu Ultra Heavyweight champion who has never been submitted in his entire mma career for crying out loud. He is currently ranked #8 in the world in mma and is probably the most dangerous grappler in mma (and has been for a loooong time) alongside Werdum and Frank Mir and of the three I would personally pick Josh just based on raw grappling strength. I was super impressed that Ryron was able to neutralise Josh for so long, even regaining guard and only got subbed in the end after going for an attack of his own. On this day there can only be one winner and that winner is Jiu-Jitsu.
Awesome breakdown you guys are so humble and so respectable Ryron you did amazing and showed so much pride leading by example for your students that jiu Jitsu is an art and that anything is possible and that you can always learn from every experience whatever the outcome you will always be a winner because of who you are what the spirit you represent. Grand Master would be so proud :)
Much respect to you two for this breakdown. Very humble with the submission and took this as an opportunity to teach us. Would love to see either of you compete again. Hats off to Ryron for taking the fight on such short notice!
Much respect to Ryron, not only did he put his reputation and ego on the line (something most wouldn't do in the first place), he even risked possibly hurting his business with the event that he was to be submitted. But it was such an interesting and beautiful roll, and you got to see such high level Jiu Jitsiu in such a raw form, in a situation with such a large weight discrepancy. I think he did it for the art of Jiu Jitsiu. I'm sure the Grand Master is very proud of his Grandson, and I gotta thank Ryron for being an inspiration and a sensei to me even through the medium of his videos. No disrespect to Barnett either, he is definitely the man.
What would be really cool is to invite Josh Barnett to do a breakdown from his side of the story.
Ryron faced the most difficult task possible in competitive Jiu-Jitsu. Take on the heavyweight world champion on short notice!
Ryron Gracie : amazing father, amazing brother, amazing instructor, amazing role model; an inspiration.
It's not very sportsmanlike in my opinion to have so many Gracie win videos available on youtube, but Barnett's submission of Ryron Gracie had to be taken down for copyright reasons due to the insistence of the Gracies. If it's all about sportsmanship, and learning, lets see it.
This is why I love these guys. AFTER losing, he STILL makes a video about HOW he lost, what he did wrong, or potential reasons on what he did wrong and right. And the reason is because they are more about teaching and spreading the art and not proving who the best is. Grats to Barnett for being a freakin BEAST of a man, and congrats to Ryron for proving once again why I love Jiu Jitsu.
Oss. Much respect for accepting this challenge!
Barnett has been on fire and much respect to ryon for stepping in and taking it on such short notice. I hope we get to see Barnett vs cyborg next . Thanks guys
Rener, we want to see you compete in metamoris!
No excuses.
I am blown away by the match, by Ryron having the balls to step in at few days notice against this giant, AND I am blown away by the MUTUAL RESPECT AND ADMIRATION both Ryron and Josh have shown each other. Utmost respect to the both of you. You know who really won this match? WE, the grappling community, for having a chance to see both of these formidable martial artists in action. OSSU.
In the sport of grappling. You either win or your learn.
This is the first time I've seen Rener anything other than gleefully happy.
Always appreciate the humbleness. He could have been like 'It was a bad day for me' or 'I should of done this and then I would have beat him!'. But, he admit his short comings and I can totally respect that! Always a pleasure to watch and learn from these guys!
Such amazing humility and class to do this breakdown so shortly after the fight.
Man, listening to you talk about Josh Barnett being so protective of your ankle when he could have ripped it off, and then hearing you guys talk about the difference between street self defense vs an opponent who doesn't know jiu jitsu compared to a jui jitsu black belt that has the ABILITY and CAPACITY to do even more damage to you but the respect and restraint NOT to just really was a beautiful demonstration for me of what the jui jitsu mindset is all about, and makes me even more determined to train in BJJ, particularly in the agracie style. I'm here in NYC and looking to begin my journey in martial arts and BJJ and so excited about what it's going to mean for me and my life.
How about the fact that Ryron went 13 minutes with Josh Frickin Barnett. I mean Josh is a former UFC heavyweight champion and a World No Gi Jiu Jitsu Ultra Heavyweight champion who has never been submitted in his entire mma career for crying out loud. He is currently ranked #8 in the world in mma and is probably the most dangerous grappler in mma (and has been for a loooong time) alongside Werdum and Frank Mir and of the three I would personally pick Josh just based on raw grappling strength. I was super impressed that Ryron was able to neutralise Josh for so long, even regaining guard and only got subbed in the end after going for an attack of his own. On this day there can only be one winner and that winner is Jiu-Jitsu.
Awesome breakdown you guys are so humble and so respectable Ryron you did amazing and showed so much pride leading by example for your students that jiu Jitsu is an art and that anything is possible and that you can always learn from every experience whatever the outcome you will always be a winner because of who you are what the spirit you represent. Grand Master would be so proud :)
Much respect to you two for this breakdown. Very humble with the submission and took this as an opportunity to teach us. Would love to see either of you compete again. Hats off to Ryron for taking the fight on such short notice!
Much respect to Ryron, not only did he put his reputation and ego on the line (something most wouldn't do in the first place), he even risked possibly hurting his business with the event that he was to be submitted. But it was such an interesting and beautiful roll, and you got to see such high level Jiu Jitsiu in such a raw form, in a situation with such a large weight discrepancy. I think he did it for the art of Jiu Jitsiu. I'm sure the Grand Master is very proud of his Grandson, and I gotta thank Ryron for being an inspiration and a sensei to me even through the medium of his videos. No disrespect to Barnett either, he is definitely the man.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to learn!