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#422 Has UFC Surpassed IBJJF? UFC BJJ 4 Recap


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On this weeks show Maine and Corey recap UFC BJJ 4. 

In the recap section of the show, we kick it off breaking down the main event welterweight title match between Andrew Tackett vs Elijah Dorsey, discussing the early leg lock exchange, Tackett's decision to engage in the 50/50 position, and his inside heel hook finish in the first round. 

In the middleweight title match between William Tackett vs Ronaldo Junior we discussed Ronaldo's game plan to slow the pace and neutralize scrambles, his ability to mount Tackett multiple times, and his dominant unanimous decision win. 

In the women's featherweight title match between Raquel Canuto vs Aurelie Le Vern we talked about Le Vern's early takedown, the transition to the inverted triangle setup, and the kimura finish in the first round.

We also recapped the rest of the card including Mayssa Bastos vs Amanda Alequin, discussing Bastos's ability to retain guard against Alequin's pressure passing to secure the decision. 

In Renato Canuto vs Alan Sanchez we talked about Canuto's high-amplitude movement and flying entries against Sanchez's defensive shell. 

In Dorian Olivarez vs Samuel Nagai we discussed Nagai's strong start in the first round, followed by Olivarez taking over with wrestling and cardio in rounds two and three. 

We also discussed Andy Varela vs Robby Malof, covering Varela's positional dominance, and odd strategy in the match, and the third-round heel hook finish. 

In Bella Mir vs Rana Willink we talked about Mir's heavy top pressure and takedowns against Willink's active guard and late submission threats. 

In Landon Elmore vs Nate Hernandez we discussed Elmore's opening flying triangle attempt and the quick transition to the match-ending footlock. 

We also recapped Jussier Formiga vs Lucas Pinheiro, discussing Formiga's use of defensive wrestling and top pressure to shut down Pinheiro's modern guard game.

In the outro of the show the hosts talked about Maine's wife being promoted to black belt.

Recorded 12-14-2025

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