The Hierarchy and Duality of Position

This week’s episode of the Ultimate Fighter Season 5 may go down in infamy in both MMA and reality television. Don’t say you weren’t warned.

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One of our good friends, Ryan Parker (referee at both WGG and GQ) is in a situation where his in a custody battle with the mother of his son, and he is afraid she is trying to slip over state lines in order to avoid summons. He has tried contacting the authorities in the matter, but has been told he basically needs to hire a lawyer and a private investigator to handle the matter at this point. Needless to say, he is both frustrated and desperate at this point, but hopefully this will work out in the end.

Jon Fitch may be the best UFC fighter that you've never heard of, sporting a perfect record of 5-0 in the Welterweight division, and moreover is considered by many insiders to be at least top 10 in the weight class.

Men's Flyweight (139.9 and under) RESULTS:

1st round:

Sonny Nohara (Cobra Kai) over Scott Epstein (10th Planet) 20-0

Wilson Reis (Godoi JJ) over Darren Uyenonyama (Ralph Gracie) 4-0

Ricky Lundell (Pedro Sauer) over Johann Perez (Jackson Gaido) Armbar 2:00

Robson "Robinho" Moura (Nova Uniao) over Ulysses Gomez (Cobra Kai) Knee bar at 3:20

Semi Finals:

Wilson Reis over Sonny Nohara (16-0)

Robson Moura over Ricky Lundell Guillotine choke 2:50

Finals:

Robson Moura over Wilson Reis 3:37 Heelhook

Men's Lightweight (159.9 and under) RESULTS:

1st Round:

TUF5 promises to be the craziest season of the The Ultimate Fighter yet, and so far the show is living up to the hype.

There are four divisions, which are absolutely stacked with talent. Competitors will be going for their share of $4000 in prize money as well as the prestige of being the GQ US Trials champion.

Jose Bencosme former San Jose State Judo team captain, 5 times Florida State Champion, 3 times California State Champion, Collegiate National Champion, 2000 Olympic alternate , 2004 Olympic qualifier, ranked top ten at 73kg., 81kg., 90kg., and Open Weight class!

Season 5, from everything I’ve heard, is the craziest yet. This isn’t just the official press line, but with some close friends on the show they made it sound like total anarchy reigned.

An important exercise then, is to take stock of your abilities, and understand how they affect your progress and perception of Jiu Jitsu.