Javier Vasquez Rubber guard

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11-11-2010, 09:16 PM
Griffin Lambert

Javier Vasquez Rubber guard

I love seeing guys at that level use rubber guard. ;)
11-12-2010, 12:03 AM
Eddie Bravo

Me too! :)
11-12-2010, 12:09 AM
Jason Eisner

Someone else already started a thread on this, but I like this thread better. It is more positive. I thought Javi did well. He was really hunting for the triangle off the Meat Hook, and at one point almost grabbed a Free New York. Also he was able to really neutralize a lot of Chad's athleticism, which is saying a lot because Chad Mendes is a beast.
11-12-2010, 12:17 AM
Jim Allen

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Originally Posted by Jason Eisner

Someone else already started a thread on this, but I like this thread better. It is more positive. I thought Javi did well. He was really hunting for the triangle off the Meat Hook, and at one point almost grabbed a Free New York. Also he was able to really neutralize a lot of Chad's athleticism, which is saying a lot because Chad Mendes is a beast.

Agreed. And what I appreciate most was that he was really trying to work different techniques and not abandoning them when the pressure of Mendes was getting tougher. He was actively searching and also he was utilizing mission and the meathook nicely as control positions and throwin in strikes as well. TTT for Javi all day long.
11-12-2010, 10:39 AM
Jason Eisner

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Originally Posted by jim allen

agreed. And what i appreciate most was that he was really trying to work different techniques and not abandoning them when the pressure of mendes was getting tougher. He was actively searching and also he was utilizing mission and the meathook nicely as control positions and throwin in strikes as well. Ttt for javi all day long.

ttt!
11-12-2010, 11:21 AM
Will Thaxton

looked like he almost had special k once. Mendes is a absolute beast! ttt for Javi!
11-12-2010, 11:28 AM
Danny "Maverick" Vasquez

im curious to know hoe his gracie mentors feel about him using the system.... any insight?
07-13-2011, 02:46 PM
Brent Smith

Just rewatched this fight. Javi is so fun to watch and the fact he was constantly hunting for the submission off the bottom using Mission Control, Retard Control, Meat Hook, Chill Dog.. The only time he actually got hit was when he was using a traditional guard. So awesome to see a Gracie blackbelt embracing the rubber guard.
07-13-2011, 03:27 PM
Joey Guzman

Where can i watch this?
07-13-2011, 03:32 PM
Brent Smith

http://www.mmageeks.co.cc/2011/02/ch...uez-fight.html
07-13-2011, 04:30 PM
Griffin Lambert

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Originally Posted by Brent Smith

Just rewatched this fight. Javi is so fun to watch and the fact he was constantly hunting for the submission off the bottom using Mission Control, Retard Control, Meat Hook, Chill Dog.. The only time he actually got hit was when he was using a traditional guard. So awesome to see a Gracie blackbelt embracing the rubber guard.

Yeah it's been a minute since I've seen that fight but it's still one of the best recent examples of rubber guard I've seen in mma. Vinny's fight with Nemkov was great though too.