Jack Slack's Film Room: Jones vs Rua
Jack Slack’s Film Room: Jones vs Shogun, Oliveira vs Hioki
While the world is under quarantine and everyone is stuck inside, I thought it might be an idea to record some informal fight commentaries and trickle them out over the coming days (any maybe weeks?)
Today I wanted to take a look at a great little grappling match that no one really remembers—even me, as it turns out—in Charles Oliveira versus Hatsu Hioki. Then we’ll watch through Jon Jones’ title winning performance against Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, which took place eight years ago this week.
Charles Oliveira versus Hatsu Hioki
Link to Oliveira vs Hioki on UFC Fight Pass
Commentary Track:
Jon Jones versus Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua
Commentary Track:
Even moments after recording these I could recall mistakes I had made! Commentating is a tougher gig that I often give it credit for.
If you enjoy these, stick around and we’ll have more in the coming days. You can also check out my post fight breakdown of Rani Yahya versus Enrique Barzola entitled MMA Grappling for Stubborn Old Bastards, or check out my recent extended Patreon studies on Anderson Silva and Badr Hari, and the brand new Cody Garbrandt vs Dominick Cruz piece:
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