#388 How Nicky Rod Finally Beat Kaynan Duarte WNO 27 Full Recap
This week show Maine and Miranda recap WNO 27 headlined by Nick Rodriguez vs Kaynan Duarte in a third match and co-main evented by Luke Griffith vs Victor Hugo.In the news section of the show, we discussed the potential rumor, retirement of Gordon, Ryan and John Danaher. We also discuss an upcoming potential coaching based off between Craig Jones and Gordon. In the recap section of the show, we break down the main event discussing the improvements that Nick Rodriguez has made to his game in five years since his first two matches with Kaynan Duarte. We discussed the early takedown from. Kaynan the improved back defense from Rodriguez. We then discussed the pacing and passing and mounting sequence from Nicky Rod that allowed him to take the match on decision. In a recap of the company that we discussed Luke Griffith versus Victor Hugo, we talked about some of the dynamics in the wrestling and takedowns, and how this match shared a lot of dynamics with the main event matchup with a seemingly come-from-behind victory for Luke after getting Hugo back and controlling for a large section of the match. In the Women's Featherweight Championship match we discussed a rematch between Helena Crevar vs Elisabeth Clay that saw Crevar on top and working to pass the guard, we also discussed the counter back, take off of a known offense from Clay in the way that she goes for the foot lock. We talked about some of the preparation that must have been taking place in Helena's camp that allowed her to eventually get the back of the leg lock transition and win with a rear naked choke to take the featherweight title.We break down the barn burner of a match between Andrew Tackett vs Fabyury Khrysthyan, we discussed the overwhelming pace and activity from Andrew and how his transitions and wrestling look as good as ever. Then we discussed the transition into the heel hook that won him the match submission In Xande Ribeiro vs Richie Martinez we talk about the early heel hook attempt from Boogie and then the later judges faxor that Xande appeared to have taken offense at leading to a phenomenal double under pass into a signature kimura.In Owen Jones vs Julian Espinosa we discuss the movement and transitions of Jones that he was able to use to get back and finish the rear naked choke.We also briefly discuss the undercard matches of Chris Wojcik vs Michael Esquivel ending in an ankle lock for Wojick, Alan Magendzo vs Colin Carr with Alan taking a late replacement decision. In Ben Eddy vs Josh Wyland we discussed the great north south passing from Josh and the triangle choke counter that Ben was able to use to win the match. We also discussed Taylor Hishaw vs Trinity Pun that saw Taylor take a win by decision. In the recap of Fight to Win 279 Newark we discussed the Main Event of Junny Ocasio vs. Eric Naples we discussed some of Junny passing and back taking then the Rear Triangle Armbar finish that Junny used to retain his 135 pound title. In the preview section of the show we discussed BJJ Stars 15 with Meyram Maquine vs Diogo Reis, Erich Munis vs Adam Wardzinski, Gabi Pessanha vs Tayane Porfirio, and Leo Ferreira vs Hygor Brito. We also briefly discussed the 185lbs No-Gi Grand Prix featuring Mica GalvĂ£o, Roberto Jiminez (who replaces Gabriel Almeida), Elijah Dorsey, Oliver Taza, Isaque Bahiense, Jon Thor Blank (who replaced PJ Barch), Jonnatas Gracie, and Izaak Michell.In the outro, we discussed finishing the podcast studio. Recorded 4-21-2025
New Zealand