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  • @claymac7895
    @claymac7895 3 роки тому +731

    Never imagined I’d see someone on the podium at ADCC get awarded their purple belt.

    • @ILikeJuicyMelons
      @ILikeJuicyMelons 4 місяці тому +3

      He only does no-gi

    • @magicjohnson3175
      @magicjohnson3175 4 місяці тому +8

      @@ILikeJuicyMelons he’s saying people who place at ADCC usually have years of experience and are brown/black belts already, whether they train gi or nogi

    • @user-ii7xc1ry3x
      @user-ii7xc1ry3x 4 місяці тому +5

      Your eyes deceive you. That is obviously the infamous Grey Belt, a generational award that only happens once every century.

    • @seegee9
      @seegee9 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@ILikeJuicyMelons is there not belts in no gi?

    • @ILikeJuicyMelons
      @ILikeJuicyMelons 4 місяці тому +2

      @@seegee9 Yeah but they dont get it as often even if they are really good

  • @Reckless3057
    @Reckless3057 3 роки тому +1459

    This is the best no-gi BJJ documentary from the 1950s I've seen.

    • @theohuioiesin6519
      @theohuioiesin6519 3 роки тому +18

      Very modern language though…

    • @drakeh8162
      @drakeh8162 3 роки тому +3

      :)

    • @leonardo8103
      @leonardo8103 3 роки тому +1

      Im completly agree

    • @jerryjuliangutierrez7536
      @jerryjuliangutierrez7536 3 роки тому +5

      @@leonardo8103 ((I completely agree)). Smh learn to at least spell and no how to use your words correct.

    • @leonardo8103
      @leonardo8103 3 роки тому +40

      @@jerryjuliangutierrez7536 thank you so much!!!

  • @mariog4095
    @mariog4095 2 роки тому +262

    I got to roll with Nicky a bit back. He’s a very quiet and reserved guy in person, but after our roll he took the time to answer questions and show me technique. Was a really cool experience. Super happy for him and all he’s achieved.

    • @MECX3490
      @MECX3490 Рік тому +4

      Savages train savages and both recognized the agreement!

    • @MuayThaiDreadlock
      @MuayThaiDreadlock Рік тому

      well said... its an agreement afterall! @@MECX3490

    • @Johnson-gn4vx
      @Johnson-gn4vx 4 місяці тому

      Hahaha right

  • @fretburner101
    @fretburner101 3 роки тому +993

    For a blue belt to go to ADCC and control those monsters in that fashion is beyond impressive. If this dude keeps this trajectory he will be THE guy to beat very soon.

    • @justinR8986
      @justinR8986 3 роки тому +19

      He’s a purple now

    • @TheRealEricRose
      @TheRealEricRose 3 роки тому +47

      He might be a blue belt but his wrestling compared to these guys is basically like him being a black belt and them being a blue belt…

    • @fretburner101
      @fretburner101 3 роки тому +36

      @@TheRealEricRose Tbh his wrestling really isn't anything special

    • @TheRealEricRose
      @TheRealEricRose 3 роки тому +18

      @@fretburner101 compared to most bjj competitors he’s competing against yeah his wrestling is far superior than most…

    • @stevedonovan9739
      @stevedonovan9739 3 роки тому +26

      @@fretburner101 his cardio was so dominant and he's very clever in the scramble

  • @brandor695
    @brandor695 3 роки тому +718

    Orlando Sanchez saying “he’s got no jiu jitsu” is the epitome of irony.

    • @erickblancs6338
      @erickblancs6338 3 роки тому +45

      Kinda true though. He was wrestling more than anything but still crazy good for dominating everyone

    • @SillanJunior
      @SillanJunior 3 роки тому +37

      @@erickblancs6338 wooosh

    • @jerrysign5027
      @jerrysign5027 3 роки тому +49

      I like how Orlando was just talking all that shit. He didn't know how hard this storm would hit him.

    • @quique7764
      @quique7764 2 роки тому +38

      @@erickblancs6338 So by your logic a competent wrestler (not even a world class one) w/ little BBJ exp. can outclass the best BJJ practitioners in the world. The truth is this guy's BJJ is legit & he's put in the work to make it happen. And is only going to get better which is great for the sport in general.

    • @TheSakufighter
      @TheSakufighter 2 роки тому +75

      @@quique7764 Orlando isn’t even good. He’s just huge, strong and mostly waits for the other guy to shoot so he can grab a front headlock and lay his fat ass on top of you. He’s basically a juicehead sumo blue belt IMO.

  • @maliksamarijones9304
    @maliksamarijones9304 3 роки тому +780

    Gordon ryan saying cyborg might have a heart attack against nicky rod is hysterical 😂

    • @treroney4720
      @treroney4720 3 роки тому +28

      It’s true cyborg is taking enough steroids to explore the heart of a race horse! 😂

    • @savagedabs8536
      @savagedabs8536 3 роки тому +9

      @@treroney4720 His heart is probably looking like Rich Pianas and that is endgame material

    • @datt5698
      @datt5698 3 роки тому +7

      Isn't everyone doing them?

    • @partridgepimp3363
      @partridgepimp3363 3 роки тому +15

      There all on steroids

    • @bradrob2863
      @bradrob2863 3 роки тому

      These men are hard work not a bunch of steroids ...if U can't see that if it is roids its more hard work.

  • @HerenBass
    @HerenBass 3 роки тому +390

    Nicky’s coach was the perfect training partner to prepare for Orlando

  • @maliksamarijones9304
    @maliksamarijones9304 3 роки тому +252

    Orlando sanchez: "he's really tired."
    Nick Rodriguez: "I'll SHOW you what really tired feels like."

    • @war13omerta66
      @war13omerta66 3 роки тому +3

      hahaha 100%

    • @Meatdevil
      @Meatdevil 3 роки тому +5

      Hahaha exactly. That sounded like fear talking in an attempt to hype oneself before a match. Attempting to find all the potential reasons why the other guy will lose (but doesn’t).

    • @tsenvun6659
      @tsenvun6659 3 роки тому +1

      Hahaha

  • @ThePrometheus617
    @ThePrometheus617 3 роки тому +119

    "Eat right, Get my mind ready, and Be Prepared"
    Words of a champion

  • @samuelfernandezbjj
    @samuelfernandezbjj 2 роки тому +116

    Nickys coach is underrated. Great breakdown of his opponents game, solid instructions during match. Much respect to them both

    • @parsanikzad510
      @parsanikzad510 2 роки тому +22

      john is literally the greatest coach of all time. underrated?

    • @TS-jd9qs
      @TS-jd9qs 2 роки тому +6

      Lol what. The most 'rated' coach on the planet

    • @TheSimsBurglar
      @TheSimsBurglar 2 роки тому +34

      @@parsanikzad510 He's talking about Jay Regalbuto.

    • @ScramTek
      @ScramTek Рік тому +1

      100%. Right through the comp he really had the eight thing to say at all times. Technical support and vocal encouragement from side of the mat and between matches. He’s a smart guy with great people/communication skills.

  • @GuluMammadli
    @GuluMammadli 3 роки тому +383

    Dude, Nicky did all these as a blue belt against seasoned black belts and people still talk shit in the comment section..

    • @shanesmythe9101
      @shanesmythe9101 3 роки тому +14

      Plus a year of college wrestling. It’s crazy

    • @Blackwater313
      @Blackwater313 3 роки тому +24

      People always criticize the best because they’re doing what others can’t. There’s levels to shit.

    • @mariofox8377
      @mariofox8377 3 роки тому +3

      Is time such a big factor in getting a better belt? Like if he's clearly beating black belts he is at black belt level.... What does it takes to go from Blu to purple and then black? Is there an exam or something where you scramble vs black belts? Or is time needed? Like no matter how good you are you have to wait let's say x months in order to go up?

    • @GuluMammadli
      @GuluMammadli 3 роки тому +6

      @@mariofox8377 I am not exactly sure how long should it take to get a let's say purple belt, but definitely time is a huge factor in this jiu jitsu equation. "There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path" as Morpheus says. You may theoretically know how a trangle works, but actually applying it in real world situations and knowing the intricate details of it takes repetition and therefore time. Watch 'Kimura - from white belt to black belt' by Roy Dean and you will understand the difference.

    • @Blackwater313
      @Blackwater313 3 роки тому +6

      @@mariofox8377 one of my professors said white to blue is building your fundamentals and getting rid of bad habits. Blue to purple I assume is sharpening your skills to be equally as fluid on both sides. Purple to brown you’re fluid on both sides and begin to put your game completely together. Black you have a complete game and can be tested at high levels. That’s my perspective given the advice one of my professors told me about going from white to blue. What do I know tho compared to these guys. It’s also like they say, there’s blue belts and then there’s competition blue belts. I’ve seen competition blue belts maul blue belts that come from say a primarily self defense school. Also every professor has a different criteria. Some will put you through a gauntlet before promoting you, others will promote you based off attendance/success in the room but not competing. Comes around again to the whole there’s blue belts and competition blue belts. Nicky Rod is just a beast, when you blend wrestling and jits together it’s a different animal for sure.

  • @chrisfoto4782
    @chrisfoto4782 3 роки тому +74

    His coach is really good at guiding him and keeping on point. Those old guys definitely tried to drag him into the slow game but he just ran right over their guards. those las two back reversals between the young ones were amazing. Excellent! And that's a hard path to purple belt lol

  • @cubillo77
    @cubillo77 3 роки тому +531

    I love this format, you can feel anxious before every match... and the vibe from the mat! Amazing, Flo keep it coming!!!

    • @aplus1080
      @aplus1080 3 роки тому +10

      They are absolutely SLAYING at tension building.

    • @leo635
      @leo635 3 роки тому +4

      I’m stressed out from watching but I can’t stop watching. 🤣

  • @brianmiller3507
    @brianmiller3507 2 роки тому +39

    Awarding him a purple belt on the podium is the biggest flex ever. 😂

  • @CountfilmsTV
    @CountfilmsTV 3 роки тому +72

    12:14 ayyyyy shoutout the editor...these little moments make Film what it is.

    • @kenwu7
      @kenwu7 3 роки тому +1

      Was just about to say the same so i had to look if someone said it first and lo & behold who it is lol

    • @CountfilmsTV
      @CountfilmsTV 3 роки тому +2

      @@kenwu7 good eye mate🖤

    • @derekross6649
      @derekross6649 3 роки тому

      Silverback Gorilla coming through. Move.

    • @wastedshores
      @wastedshores 3 роки тому

      shiiit - yeea that was slick af

  • @j.m.3648
    @j.m.3648 3 роки тому +276

    incredible videography. Really really well done. Was a pleasure watching this - it should have way more views

    • @x1asuka
      @x1asuka 3 роки тому +3

      its only been up for a day bro

    • @j.m.3648
      @j.m.3648 3 роки тому

      @@x1asuka dun matter :)

    • @stassenchr
      @stassenchr 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah very high quality

    • @Presence_o_Mind
      @Presence_o_Mind 3 роки тому

      Agreed. This was awesome work! The kid's a beast. He gave it all.

    • @schism6976
      @schism6976 2 роки тому

      Can I get a dash of color though? lol
      Awesome filming/editing

  • @davidnunez1627
    @davidnunez1627 3 роки тому +581

    Imagine you going to your first competition in the purple belt division and this dude is your first match

    • @Matdakar
      @Matdakar 3 роки тому +115

      Imagine being on the podium and the guy next to you gets his purple belt promotion LOL

    • @jasonmeas3816
      @jasonmeas3816 3 роки тому +19

      I would do what cyborg did and just sit down lol

    • @geno816
      @geno816 3 роки тому +12

      That's what I want.. to face ppl like this. I'm only a white belt tho.

    • @qstogg7955
      @qstogg7955 3 роки тому

      Wow you must be pretty good to be on the matt vs Nicky Rod you have my respect

    • @oTickleMeSoftly
      @oTickleMeSoftly 3 роки тому

      It’s a good thing I’m not in the heavy weight division lol

  • @Mlittle99
    @Mlittle99 3 роки тому +176

    Has Cyborg ever lost a match in his eyes. Everytime he loses, he blames someone else. What kind of display of sportsmanship is going up to your opponent after they beat you and say you didnt win, especially from a World Champion Black Belt.

    • @samstephens3351
      @samstephens3351 3 роки тому +34

      He’s an embarrassment

    • @oliverreno4734
      @oliverreno4734 3 роки тому +13

      People who are super competitive are usually complete assholes with little to no respect or sportsmanship.

    • @zenithperformancefitness6897
      @zenithperformancefitness6897 2 роки тому +21

      Also the incredible irony of a Brazilian complaining about favouritism at a BJJ tournament.

    • @garrydye2394
      @garrydye2394 2 роки тому

      @@oliverreno4734 Not true. Being ultra competitive doesnt make you an asshole....it simply brings out the asshole you truly are already.

    • @claymac7895
      @claymac7895 2 роки тому +5

      I’ve never seen a more disgusting display of poor sportsmanship than this from Cyborg. He clearly got beat and then threw a tantrum like a child.

  • @binodbhujel9610
    @binodbhujel9610 3 роки тому +76

    Flo is killing it. Flo has the unique ability to make this human coddling so fucking entertaining. Just Fucking amazing production.

    • @frodolives6021
      @frodolives6021 3 роки тому +1

      thats on nicky rod tho. he makes it entertaining, most of the time.

  • @blantant
    @blantant 3 роки тому +46

    What a legend. This is one of the most impressive achievements I think I have you seen in sport

  • @WilsonLee123
    @WilsonLee123 3 роки тому +42

    What a great edit on this. The foreshadowing with Cyborg, and you really captured the nervousness some of these guys felt before a big event.
    The dude is an athletic specimen lol.

  • @alexbambamextra
    @alexbambamextra 3 роки тому +93

    Orlando sanchez was projecting hard when he kept talking about Nick being tired.

    • @timandmonica
      @timandmonica 3 роки тому

      I couldn't help but laugh hearing him say that then seeing him partway into the match. Nicky standing straight up and Orlando hunched over.

    • @beatems
      @beatems 3 роки тому +3

      Oh hes got no jiu jitsu he only has an outside single ill hqve heavy legs
      Lel

    • @TheSakufighter
      @TheSakufighter 3 роки тому +1

      He was hoping he was tired and I think him saying it out loud was to convince himself.

  • @ChinoPiloto-
    @ChinoPiloto- 2 роки тому +30

    Honestly as a starter in IBJJ and MMA this man is an inspiration from what I’ve seen so far thank you for the knowledge and I will keep watching this guy to learn

  • @rich45davis
    @rich45davis 3 роки тому +34

    The first 5 minutes I really didn't warm to him, now, I absolutely love him. Amazing doc and shot beautifully. Keep on doing ya thing, Nicky.

  • @bayshorebjj
    @bayshorebjj 3 роки тому +21

    Having been there in person, this film gave me chills on multiple occasions.
    This event altogether was just incredible.

  • @perrypelican9476
    @perrypelican9476 3 роки тому +12

    How can anyone beat that kind of energy with such brilliant coaching. I wish you success, Nicky. Whatever happens, DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED. Even the best fighters can lose on any given day and there is always someone who has a style that is hard for you to beat. Take every loss as a win. Imagine if you only win for a year because the fighters who have styles that can beat you did not get to fight you. That's bad. You want to lose to them so that you can figure out how to conquer that style. Keep fighting Nicky. Keep on learning, and never let your ego control you.

  • @kallepikku4991
    @kallepikku4991 3 роки тому +33

    It's not fair, Rodriguez is putting that wrestling pace on these guys.

  • @x1asuka
    @x1asuka 3 роки тому +214

    one conclusion to adcc for me is that everyone is on the sauce!

    • @blantant
      @blantant 3 роки тому +55

      At least it's an even playing field

    • @finished6267
      @finished6267 3 роки тому

      The juice!

    • @Mendleson
      @Mendleson 3 роки тому +1

      Even Orlando 😬

    • @CojackM
      @CojackM 3 роки тому +55

      Orlando’s on the gravy

    • @jimmythe-gent
      @jimmythe-gent 3 роки тому +6

      Trenbolone Sandwiches for everyyonee!

  • @Away.Aweigh.A.Way.
    @Away.Aweigh.A.Way. 3 роки тому +217

    Jesus. This dude is a monster. Imagine having a year of BJJ and taking silver at ADCC. Some people are just freaks of nature man.

    • @johnjohnmajortom
      @johnjohnmajortom 3 роки тому +7

      He’s a great athlete but there wasn’t bjj going on there.

    • @timproc9355
      @timproc9355 2 роки тому +9

      @@johnjohnmajortom and only 1 year of wrestling. He beat them all with no technique. It was all an accident….

    • @thomasavona1
      @thomasavona1 2 роки тому

      Insane

    • @hllomydarling
      @hllomydarling 2 роки тому +2

      @@johnjohnmajortom it's grappling.

    • @truthseekerKJV
      @truthseekerKJV 2 роки тому +7

      It's his wrestling skills that give him the edge. Average grapplers aren't as conditioned as wrestlers. And he doesn't look like he knows any BJJ. The video title is complete bs.

  • @lennieleng9679
    @lennieleng9679 3 роки тому +15

    Happy flo are starting to drop these docs

  • @Ghostezw
    @Ghostezw Рік тому +4

    just rewatched this. Orlando - "I should be dead plenty of times over, so for me, this stuff is for fun." Rest in Paradise legend

  • @Nicoya48
    @Nicoya48 3 роки тому +7

    Kid is amazing athlete. It goes to show you that in ADCC shows who the real grapplers are, no doubt about it. It is too bad the DDS is no more . What a pool of talent. Rodriguez, Ryan, Tonon and Jones. Best grapplers who are non brasilians and world class. The sport is changing, Thank you ADCC and the sheik for bringing grappling to a whole new level.

  • @roberthastingss
    @roberthastingss 3 роки тому +15

    Top notch production quality. And dude's an absolute beast

  • @ryanwilson6036
    @ryanwilson6036 3 роки тому +15

    This dude is unreal. Can't wait to see his career progress 🤘

  • @tylersaupe1612
    @tylersaupe1612 3 роки тому +67

    Respect for my man for losing with grace, still an absolute unit!

  • @DC-sr7gu
    @DC-sr7gu 3 роки тому +17

    Man Rod is just like pure energy. I just got tired just watching this.

    • @skyebates246
      @skyebates246 2 роки тому +1

      I had to sit down after watching this. and I was already sat down.

  • @trevorstephenbond
    @trevorstephenbond 3 роки тому +7

    This was an amazing documentary. Great work by the film makers and i am now a Nicky Rod Fan.

  • @tomsawyer7429
    @tomsawyer7429 3 роки тому +8

    The bit where they slowed it down when Cyborg walks past him was cinematic brilliance!

  • @thomasconroy3574
    @thomasconroy3574 2 роки тому +5

    Great coaching. Maintained the hype and self belief along with taylored technical advice for each opponent.

  • @ken244
    @ken244 2 роки тому +4

    Nicky, You are absolutely right That 3rd fighter just wanted to out smart you with his JJ but you out worked him with speed, stamina and the desire to win! congrats to you sir.

  • @bossahmed4085
    @bossahmed4085 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome documentary! didnt know such BBJ events happened. Was a Muhammed Aly fan but left a Nicky fan as well. Great energy with and awesome work ethic. He's a credit to his team and mentors.

  • @martinarnsdale8662
    @martinarnsdale8662 3 роки тому +51

    The EPO is strong with this one… this is what the sport needed, an aggressive physical talent to show just how meek some of these “black belts” are.

    • @lolmouf
      @lolmouf 3 роки тому +17

      no kidding! lol dude is SPEEEEEEDING even in between matches

    • @yellow1one
      @yellow1one 3 роки тому +2

      Full natti surely?

    • @thomasavona1
      @thomasavona1 2 роки тому +1

      Bet, but still takes hard work and sack to get it done 👊

    • @johnnydrama8709
      @johnnydrama8709 2 роки тому +1

      Little more then epo

  • @2KRAW
    @2KRAW 3 роки тому +3

    Camera crew, sound guy & editor deserve an award as well.

  • @jerrysign5027
    @jerrysign5027 3 роки тому +1

    I've never heard of Nick Rod but this video has got me properly hyped.
    Just woooow this kid is something else.

  • @ortov8861
    @ortov8861 3 роки тому +11

    This is amazing. Hope we get to see more of this kind of content on the channel.

  • @jamesleon2770
    @jamesleon2770 3 роки тому +4

    Listen to him talk and he's humble and down to earth af,what a champ

    • @jamesmatkowski33
      @jamesmatkowski33 3 роки тому +1

      What's your definition of humble? Cause I hear him saying things like "I'll smash his face", "wrestle pull guard I'll still win" "I'll let you know after I win"
      He's a monster obviously but doesn't seem humble whatsoever to me

  • @kallepikku4991
    @kallepikku4991 3 роки тому +24

    30:57 "Hey, yo, Nick. He's in your world. He has to play in your world now!"
    I can just imagine how Cyborg must have felt like after being forced to stand up with Nicky.

  • @mmmhowbowfoqyew
    @mmmhowbowfoqyew 3 роки тому +3

    Impressive af. What a beast. What a phenomenal way to just take the spot light as a no-body in a big boi tourny. Respect.

  • @Hydra9k
    @Hydra9k 3 роки тому +44

    Lmao Buchecha's face at 45:38 when he realizes he got outplaced by a blue belt

    • @ricardobrandaorodrigues6454
      @ricardobrandaorodrigues6454 3 роки тому +16

      Yup he was mad. And then he drove home and saw the 13 gold medals at Words and the ADCC gold... And still was mad lol

    • @hb-dc3170
      @hb-dc3170 3 роки тому +1

      @@ricardobrandaorodrigues6454 @Ricardo Brandão Rodrigues 'Lmao' that shut his a** up *REAL QUICK* 😭😭🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @clgmafnas
    @clgmafnas 2 роки тому +5

    I understand the frustration or disagreement with the outcome, but always respect the decision... it's part of the competition.
    Btw, what he accomplished was downright amazing!

  • @keananocarroll5112
    @keananocarroll5112 2 роки тому +3

    That was so well produced. Edge of my seat over here

  • @LibrastarLibrastar-sc1rj
    @LibrastarLibrastar-sc1rj 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! That was a very fast 48 minutes. Excellent doc.

  • @SAMZIRRA
    @SAMZIRRA 2 роки тому +4

    I like Nick’s coach. Dude pays attention well and shares his knowledge like a fuzzier Yoda

  • @blueeyeddevil1
    @blueeyeddevil1 11 місяців тому

    Never watched a real grappling match before, in-person or online. More of an MMA guy. But this excellent documentary did its magic, and I'm a newbie fan now. Thanks to the video producers and to Nicky Rod for making that happen 👍

  • @ChrisSlowens
    @ChrisSlowens 3 роки тому +141

    Brazilians complaining about "favoritism" is pretty great lol

  • @KendrickXLamar--
    @KendrickXLamar-- 2 роки тому +2

    Great video and more importantly, great performance by Nicky Rod. 🙏🏾

  • @amospizzey1
    @amospizzey1 3 роки тому +4

    A truly historic achievement.
    Outstanding athlete and competitor ⚡️🙏🏻

  • @IshanGogoi
    @IshanGogoi 3 роки тому +1

    Beeeeauuutiful documentary!!!! Amazing work flograppling!!!

  • @hoppy760
    @hoppy760 2 роки тому +12

    I love seeing wrestlers adapt to submission competitions where they can showcase their takedowns, such as ADCC. Now imagine a top level D1 wrestler learning some submissions or just sub defense. 💥💥💥 that would be a real treat to watch. Now for a bit of history on ADCC: Most fans don’t realize ADCC rules are different that traditional BJJ rules. With that said ADCC rules were modified/developed to make it more balanced for other grappling styles, like wrestling and sambo, to compete against jiu jitsu competitors. In the older days of ADCC there were grapplers from all over the world that were invited to competed in this event. However due to the submission element, jiu jitsu competitors usually won.

    • @saintoflastresorts2272
      @saintoflastresorts2272 Рік тому

      I thought I would see the D1 guys add catch wrestling to their game but they are still in denial of their heritage

  • @jocpowell1
    @jocpowell1 3 роки тому +1

    For a fan of the sport with limited time this show was gold!

  • @keithkunik3229
    @keithkunik3229 3 роки тому +3

    Dude is a specimen! Drive energy and determination is all this guy oozes!

    • @XrpAndy
      @XrpAndy Рік тому

      And human growth hormone

  • @kallepikku4991
    @kallepikku4991 3 роки тому +5

    This guys is a freaking quote machine.
    23:30 "Easy money. These guys wanna hand fight with me; wanna wrestle with me? F*ck you just made my life a lot easier. I don't know any jiu-jitsu, but I know how to wrestle a bit though. You wanna wrestle the champ, f*cking comoon get some bro."

  • @Matt2299
    @Matt2299 3 роки тому +5

    This was so well done. I could watch these all day.

  • @KieranMills-i4x
    @KieranMills-i4x Рік тому

    Incredible stuff, absolute legend - Nicky Rod! Amazing production by Flo too, beautifully done!

  • @XieTianXieDi888
    @XieTianXieDi888 3 роки тому +13

    “Hey, we want you participate in this event called the Olympics.”
    “Do you think it’ll make me look good? If you think it’ll make me look good, I’ll do it.”

  • @gmotsjr13
    @gmotsjr13 2 роки тому

    Incredible watch. Couldn’t turn it off. Looking forward to this ADCC!

  • @HerenBass
    @HerenBass 3 роки тому +40

    Aly gets his chicken at the same Mexican store as Galvao

  • @StarLordIRL
    @StarLordIRL 3 роки тому +1

    What an exciting documentary! Go Nicky Rod!

  • @RandRandolph
    @RandRandolph Рік тому +6

    When cyborg said Nicky rod didn't win..😂

  • @eschelar
    @eschelar 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best documentaries I've seen for someone who didn't win.
    And that's not a diss. The dude showed himself indomitable. His "loss" was fucking amaze balls. Getting out of a body triangle and a nasty fucking choke and then getting a hair's breadth away form taking the back of his opponent... Mindblowing.
    I wish I was good enough to lose a fight that well. Of course, I also prefer no time limit, sub only matches too.

  • @bvayderman
    @bvayderman 3 роки тому +7

    Amazing work guys! You just did the best grapple motivated and technical, mental pressure and all that feelings, just perfect. Thank you very much... it has to be nominated to oscars lol

  • @Slashoom
    @Slashoom 2 роки тому +1

    Nicky Rod and Lachlan's Absolute run will both go down as legendary runs from this ADCC

  • @x1asuka
    @x1asuka 3 роки тому +9

    You can tell Orlando was nervous, hyping himself saying nicky has only wrestling. Look at him now his passing and leg entries are on point!

    • @claymac7895
      @claymac7895 2 роки тому +1

      Oh he knew he was finished after watching Nick’s 1st match.

    • @imgettincooked
      @imgettincooked 2 роки тому +1

      @@claymac7895 the torn pec comment showed how shook he was. already was making excuses in his head. Nicky Rod is a monster

  • @eamonshields2754
    @eamonshields2754 2 роки тому +1

    This was awesome, love the behind the scenes, makes you feel like a fly on the wall. Would like it in color though haha

  • @crushcrewjiu-jitsu2110
    @crushcrewjiu-jitsu2110 3 роки тому +8

    Definitely a product of great coaching

  • @Theo-dj7vs
    @Theo-dj7vs 3 роки тому +2

    @26:00 loved the coach insight. Film study is real

  • @hudsonvalleystrongdads3090
    @hudsonvalleystrongdads3090 3 роки тому +8

    That’s how it be …. Represent for all us ex-wrestlers out there!!!! Grappling is grappling at end of the day 😎

  • @OneTakeTaj
    @OneTakeTaj 3 роки тому +2

    Keep it up flo! You guys are killing the media game!

  • @morajits
    @morajits 3 роки тому +2

    Yooo. Good fing filming! Literally got anxiety watching this just like they were my matches.

  • @juangjj3830
    @juangjj3830 3 роки тому +2

    i met in ny this beast.very humble guy.congratulations from argentina niky rod!!!!

  • @juntjoonunya9216
    @juntjoonunya9216 3 роки тому +3

    That was awesome! Even better I think he lost the final strangely. Like it would be too unbelievable if he won, like the story would be over then, but now I just wanna see his next outing. THAT is when he takes gold. This was a great first half of his story

  • @louissmith1171
    @louissmith1171 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful video ………from production to finial seen……absolutely a phenomenal job for fans like I…!!!!!!!!!!

  • @pcgjr47
    @pcgjr47 3 роки тому +8

    awesome stuff dudes a beast!! that said I'm no expert but am i crazy to say there wasn't even 1 second of jiu jitsu in that video?

    • @johnkein7346
      @johnkein7346 3 роки тому +3

      Adcc is a grappling match not just jiujitsu

    • @DanDixonBJJ
      @DanDixonBJJ 3 роки тому

      I also didn't realize every match he won was a refs decision

  • @tk-tz4rn
    @tk-tz4rn 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing performance by both competitors! I loved watching this video!!!

  • @hulkman245
    @hulkman245 3 роки тому +24

    Imagine how surprised Orlando must have been after saying Nicky doesn't have any BJJ😂

  • @sidesplitters
    @sidesplitters 3 роки тому

    I am new to BJJ. It is really exciting to learn about all the AMAZING fighters, trainers and history of BJJ. There is so much depth, its incredible!

  • @tusccountyjiujitsu
    @tusccountyjiujitsu 3 роки тому +31

    He beat these guys by being way younger and as a result stronger and faster and just out wrestling them. When he got on the ground his strategy was to pull out and use athleticism to pass, until he hit someone with athleticism to match his plus the skill. He is going to be a beast when he gets some technique behind him

    • @Whiskydanger
      @Whiskydanger 3 роки тому +12

      What does it say about bjj that all you need to defeat it is youth strength and speed?

    • @tusccountyjiujitsu
      @tusccountyjiujitsu 3 роки тому +12

      @@Whiskydanger that at the highest levels it is a young man's game.

    • @ChristAcolyte
      @ChristAcolyte 3 роки тому +13

      @@Whiskydanger Doesn't say anything about jiu-jitsu. Winning competition is a combination of strength (and conditioning), technique and mindset.

  • @richardbinkley8487
    @richardbinkley8487 2 роки тому

    The sportsmanship by raising dudes hand in the end....wow.....this dude is a hero

  • @samuelemeryjiujitsu
    @samuelemeryjiujitsu 3 роки тому +20

    Lol "I thought I won cuz I threw him 3 times.... when we were out of bounds"
    "He kinda took my back after a fireman's carry(center of the mat)"
    "I wasn't attacking as much as him but..."
    What?

  • @Nightss10
    @Nightss10 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic work guys! I felt like I was there!

  • @PrometheanRising
    @PrometheanRising 2 роки тому +5

    The physical conditioning to wrestle at a high level is intense. This is something that often seems to be lacking in top-level BJJ guys. The ability to put a pace on someone is massively important, and these guys that aren't making that a part of their game are missing something that Nicky is exposing in match after match.

  • @MisterEllery
    @MisterEllery 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent documentary! Congrats! The black and white didn’t like me much at the beginning but I got use to it. Pretty cool the only color you used was Orlando Sanchez’s blood. Pretty cool story, inspirational and of course make us love more this beautiful sport…

  • @user-tr8kr1jd2o
    @user-tr8kr1jd2o 3 роки тому +3

    I love how at adcc they're not in any kind of enclosure or raised platform so everyone just gets thrown right into a line of photographers

  • @greasyshrimplips7610
    @greasyshrimplips7610 3 роки тому +2

    The blokes a superhuman, he just doesn’t stop! I can’t wait to see his jiu jitsu advance over the years.

  • @Jack3dBrett
    @Jack3dBrett 3 роки тому +17

    cool vid but what was the philosophy behind going back in time and doing the whole thing in black and white?

    • @anklelocker2924
      @anklelocker2924 3 роки тому +3

      Honestly didn't mind it, something different is appreciated always.

    • @fighterx4133
      @fighterx4133 3 роки тому

      Nothing wrong with black and white aesthetics

    • @Jack3dBrett
      @Jack3dBrett 3 роки тому

      @@fighterx4133 didnt say there was anything wrong with it in general but making the whole thing in black and white is stupid. What would have been cool is if the whole lead up to his first match was black and white then at the start of the match they went to color

    • @fighterx4133
      @fighterx4133 3 роки тому

      @@Jack3dBrett tastes very. I like it a lot. Separates it from all other media produced today.

  • @Liefvikerson
    @Liefvikerson 3 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest jiu-jitsu videos I've ever seen.

  • @tmt1675
    @tmt1675 3 роки тому +3

    11:46 slick fireman’s from a big guy! Deathsquad Don kinda undersold his wrestling in the beginning. He said people think he’s this 20 year wrestler and a national champ but did one year D3 but Rod even said he competed his whole life probably wrestled for 15 years and one year of D3 doesn’t mean he wasn’t a monster. Jon Jones was a Juco champ then went right to mma cuz of circumstances. Wrestling and athleticism plays a giant part in Rods success! You don’t have to be a National champ to have a huge edge in setting up takedowns.

  • @adamgantamirov4103
    @adamgantamirov4103 3 роки тому +2

    Great job flo,amazing vibes from the adcc you gave by this filming

  • @theohuioiesin6519
    @theohuioiesin6519 3 роки тому +4

    Anyone Beating Orlando is my favourite.
    I have also learned that a black belt is not necessary. 😉

  • @johnbarabasch5884
    @johnbarabasch5884 2 роки тому

    Holy shit!! This was frkn awesome to watch! Literally had my heart racing a few times!! Awesome!!