#121: Vagner Rocha - Karate Combat Victory, Investing in Skill vs. Toughness, and ADCC 2024

Vagner Rocha is a Jiu Jitsu black belt, professional grappler, and former professional MMA fighter. He owns Vagner Rocha Martial Arts in Hollywood, FL.

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OUTLINE: 

Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through the timestamp on most players: 

(0:00) Intro

(5:15) Accepting the Challenge to Fight Luke Griffith

(16:30) Value of with Bigger Opponents

(23:00) Toughness vs. Skill Development

(44:20) Dealing with Losses and Improving

(1:04:38) ADCC 2024 and Rulesets

(1:11:25) Karate Combat Submission Grappling

(1:18:00) Does Gi Jiu Jitsu Matter?

(1:23:00) PEDs, Testosterone Replacement, and Blood Work

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