The Open GuardCast

Episode 95 of OGC is an interview with Rafael Dos Anjos. Rafael is a European, Brazilian National, and American National Champion. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG Promotions II
• His start in Jiu Jitsu
• Leaving his home to train Jiu Jitsu full time
• Moving to the US to pursue his dreams
• Training under Cobrinha
• And much more...

Follow Rafael on Instagram at @rafaeldosanjosbjj!

Episode 94 of OGC is an interview with Michael Liera Jr. Michael is a black belt under Andre Galvao and owns Logos Jiu Jitsu in Denver, Colorado. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG II
• Michael's thoughts on EUG's inaugural event
• Learning the leg lock game
• Running his new academy
• And much more

Follow Michael on Instagram at @lierajr!

Episode 93 of OGC is an interview with Mathias Luna. Mathias is a black belt under Lucas Leite and will be competing in the upcoming EUG II event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG II
• Mathias' start in Jiu Jitsu
• Teaching as a white belt
• Moving to the U.S. to train and compete
• Training with team Checkmat
• Old school vs new school Jiu Jitsu
• And much more...

Follow Mathias on Instagram at @mathias_luna!

Episode 92 is an interview with Erik Astramecki. Erik is a brown belt under Rich Castro, a partner at EUG Promotions, and a very successful businessman. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Erik's Jiu Jitsu and business backgrounds
• His involvement with EUG Promotions
• EUG 1 review and EUG 2 preview
• And much more

Follow Erik at @eriksbjj and EUG Promotions at @eugpromotions on Instagram!

OGC episode 91 is an interview with Pablo Lavaselli. Pablo is a black belt and recently won the World Pro in the 77kg division. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Pablo's start in Jiu Jitsu
• Training mainly in his garage
• Studying the top competitors
• Pablo's main influences
• Titles and accolades achieved throughout his career
• Future plans for competition

Follow Pablo at @pablojj on Instagram!

OGC episode 90 is an interview with Kenny Florian! Kenny is the former #1 contender in the UFC, a podcast host, and a commentator, among many other things. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Being on the Ultimate Fighter
• Training under Firas Zahabi
• Learning from specialists
• His relationship with Ryan Hall
• How to become a great commentator

Follow Kenny on Instagram at @kennyflorian!

OGC episode 88 is an interview with Tyler Held! Tyler won No Gi Worlds as a blue belt and is currently a purple belt under Steve Rosenberg at Arizona Combat Sports. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Getting started in wrestling and Jiu Jitsu
• Enlisting in the army
• Training under Steve Rosenberg
• Winning No Gi Worlds
• Balancing career and athletic goals
• And much more

Follow Tyler on Instagram at @powerrangerbjj!

Episode 87 of OGC is an interview with Isaac Doederlein. Isaac is a black belt under Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles and has won the Europeans, Brazilian Nationals, and King of the Mats, among other important titles. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• EUG Promotions April 3rd event
• Training during the pandemic
• Evolving your game as a black belt
• Teaching and maintaining a rigorous training schedule
• Isaac's plans post competition career

Follow Isaac at @isaacdoederlein on Instagram!

OGC Episode 87 is a conversation about F2W 167, where Jake takes on Pedro Marinho of Gracie Barra. Sean Joseph also makes a brief appearance to have a flex off with Jake and talk about what it's like to work for Fight 2 Win.

Episode 86 of OGC is an interview with Jessa Khan. Jessa is a black belt under Gui and Rafa Mendes. Topics in this episode include:

• Jessa's upcoming match at EUG Promotions
• Her training history
• Moving to Costa Mesa to train at AOJ
• Potential MMA aspirations
• And much more...

Follow Jessa at @jessakhan on Instagram!