Comedian, Writer and Co-Host of The Verbal Tap Podcast Raf Esparza joins the show to talk about Professional Wrestling moves that work in Jiu-Jitsu, Ryan’s shattered childhood dreams of being a pro wrestler, the direction of the UFC and running the USSGL. Click “read more” for show notes! 

SHOW NOTES:

• His origins
• Switching from No-Gi to Gi
• Professional Wrestling moves in Jiu-Jitsu
• Abdullah The Butcher / Hardcore Wrestling
• Ryan’s shattered childhood dreams of being a pro wrestler
• The correlations between Pro Wrestling and MMA
• The entertainment focused direction of the UFC
• US Submission Grappling League
• Some of the difficulties of running a tournament
• Working with kids
• His future plans in Jiu-Jitsu