Nicholas Meregali vs Pedro Marinho | Tezos WNO 18: Meregali vs. Marinho

Nicholas Meregali and Pedro Marinho bring the gi back to WNO in this Tezos WNO main event!
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[@diabolic42090]

Pedro one of the few who can really say "anyone, any ruleset"

[@SleazyE007]

Pedro is the type of athlete you have to truly appreciate. He wins line a pro, and took that L like a man.

[@tedclark7860]

A lot of people don't realize that leg length and arm length has a significant factor in a plethora of moves and grappling.

[@KS-jl4zn]

cope

[@xxxxxzzzzz123]

Fact.

[@tedclark7860]

@@KS-jl4zn Imagine how many times Jones would have been beat if he had the average arm and leg length of a man his height. Grappling and striking so different. He had more reach than a man he fought 7 inches taller.

[@magnum-kj5ip]

​@@tedclark7860 😂

[@Seegie16]

I totally agree. Say if Roger Gracie was a 5"9 ultra heavy, I doubt he'd have won even 1 worlds

[@thomaswall9198]

Meregali is just on another level! Nobody can touch him right now.

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Maybe a prepared Roger can..

[@thomaswall9198]

@@Noah-jy8wb No doubt. Roger is my GOAT, but he’s retired from competing.

[@JohnSmith-pg9ns]

Conor would ko him

[@Demonthya]

@@JohnSmith-pg9ns xD

[@Seegie16]

Maybe a prepared Buchecha could as well

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

Love the sportsmanship, beautiful match. Looks like that Meregali's got some serious pressure.

[@yodizzll]

nah hes a lightweight

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

@@yodizzll Yeah you'd school him

[@keanenfulton4696]

​@@yodizzll227+lbs is a lightweight? Okay sure

[@yodizzll]

okay yes Merigali is incredible, but can we give some props to Pedro for taking on the Gi king, outweighed and out heightened AND out experienced (Merigali has been a blackbelt longer)?

[@robertmontes1468]

That transition to the triangle was sick. A master class of JDs 4x4 system

[@romeg5531]

Danaher’s game looks so simple, deadly and effective, all in one. Reminds me of old school Roger Gracie jiujitsu, mount, pressure, submit. Good to see lights of Meregali and Dalpra bringing some excitement back in the GI!

[@blumpkinspicelatte4580]

I didn't see Danahar out there on the mat. Did I miss something?

bro, his name's Nicholas Meregali. Danaher's the bald one in the corner.

[@jamesmccusker2260]

It reminds you of Roger because its the same jiu-jitsu

[@h.b6463]

@ Dudes… Danaher is teaching his philosophy to New Wave and the Death Squad before, so Mergali’s, Gordon’s, Bodoni’s game… they’re all Danaher’s game

[@Mg67890BFF]

@@h.b6463 True, but you can hardly attribute Merragalis success in the Gi to Danaher.

[@Leopar525]

Gi matches are freaking awesome!!!

[@brendanbonus3211]

Pedro is active af. Gotta respect it

[@maiconwilliambernardes176]

O cara é marrento mas fez parecer hiper fácil, caramba.

[@Lexthebarbarian]

This match is action packed!

[@andrescamilogonzalezaya2845]

The diference of size is insane

[@jfkesq]

225 versus 195

[@tricyclemishap]

Love how Pedro went for it. Any truth he was the 7th person in line to be asked to go against Meregali? Anyone think the outcome would've been different if it was no-gi?

[@bonsuer1]

meregali would have won, but maybe not by submission

[@standing8count923]

I think Meregali would still win in No-Gi. But I think Pedro would be able to put up a better fight.

[@Seegie16]

Theres always the potential that Marinho could win the takedown battle with lighting fast blast doubles and win a decision. But I feel Merigalli would eventually get top position and hold it the resr of the fight at somepoint

[@marie7lois]

Esse kimono azul 💙 ficou lindo com esse triângulo 📐 Nick ❤

[@MrDEVILDOG]

Dalpra vs Meregali would be sick

[@awallerfamily]

Size matters. But yeah would be fun.

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

Meregali would smoke Dalpra. He's 50 pounds heavier. It wouldn't even be competitive.

[@joshuashurtleff3919]

If they gave us freaky open weight superfights, which I wish they would, I would want to see something like Musumeci vs Meregali in gi and Musumeci vs Ryan in no gi...I mean, we know how it would end but it would be interesting.

[@bensimonne]

@@TheeFitnessEnthusiast hot take, Mica Galvao almost submitted Felipe Andrew in BJJ Stars. We can't know for sure until the match happens imo

[@AndersRosendalBJJ]

@@joshuashurtleff3919 Do you even know who Musumeci is? He's tiny

[@mariofilho-xr9bx]

Before Leandro lo the Nicolas Meregali is the best figther of gi

[@lesporter8890]

Love gi competition

[@dustincintron1682]

Sick match

[@flavioalberto_]

Meregali tá em outro nível

[@zBryRobinson]

Dude Gordon even predicted the sub at 8 minute mark in that other video 😂 how tf

[@brunohenriquegomessoares2863]

Meregali is the King of Jiu-Jitsu!! Long live to the king!!!!!!

[@marcellosilva2124]

Como que ganha do Alemão? Melhor BJJ do mundo!!!

[@jesscanter4471]

making the gi great again 🫡

[@user-mn7te2ey5l]

another level

[@emersonpinheiro9997]

Meregali fez parecer fácil lutar jiu-jitsu.

[@iloveViennaBJJ]

what a great great match , but camera is too far away from action.... 😷

[@brianhoppe7303]

Wow they're posting thus match for free quick

[@TheKlane94]

Very nice...

[@sensory_deprivation4126]

Not even remotely competitive ; pure domination

[@wrybread]

Marino passed and almost had the back...

[@heartsky]

Maybe you missed the match beginning.

[@kevinfusilier4647]

Love Meregali! King of the gi!

[@TheOfficialJayP]

2:42

[@cbroo69]

6:50 The Handcuff escape is right there idk why people don't use it more

[@bjjblog]

2:38 is where the match starts (and it lasts for 5 min 15 sec)

[@lex4079]

Nice

[@franksfrank]

Save the gi !!!!

[@stellarmella9557]

really sharp technique

[@zapodlearns7674]

Let’s go

[@marcobala9284]

Buchecha!!!

[@viderma.sports]

3:00 linda passagem para as costas

[@tinoslaponi8514]

Did WNO just say to hell with weight classes? Dont get me wrong Meregali is my favorite, but we need to have more even matches with weight. 20lbs is huge in grappling.

[@juliocesarbrasil6135]

Super pesado x Médio, absoluto...

[@mmhm007]

I don't understand why he held the lapel with the left hand while also working an underhook with the right. He needed to commit to the back or go all out with the underhook to get back up. Seems like he locked himself in place.

[@badxradxandy]

He's probably wondering that too

[@robertnoriega1388]

Next GI MATCH should be best 2 outta 3 5min rounds ….. Pedro was down 😵‍💫🥶😳🤔😤🤗🤗👊🥷👐🐝

[@doblealfabrazilianjiujitsu7365]

Bonita pasada de guardia de pedro

[@IstvanVass1974]

German precision from "Alemao". Congrats, champ!

[@fabiodasilvabttjacarepagua838]

Chave de pé reta invertida, é o antídoto contra o meregali.

[@DanielRodrigues-lg2td]

Corre das lutas no Brasil, vem pra ca pegar os cascos grossa de verdade, quero ver fazer esse seu balé aí

[@ryan82b]

They should run this back in no-gi

[@suckyxmcsuck]

Shout out to Meregali for putting up some cash for competitors to step up and challenge themselves. Investment, improvement!

[@dcDOC19]

Maybe Tainan Dalpra? I realize the weight difference but Tainan is such a perfect executioner he could give Meregali a show..

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

Meregali would smoke Dalpra. It wouldn't even be competitive. Size matters.

[@grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423]

Mica not Tainan

[@dcDOC19]

@@grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423 I love Mica but isn’t he still under suspension?

[@grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423]

@@dcDOC19 IBJJF are not the rulers of BJJ, he can compete anywhere else. Gordon is Flo's biggest star and would literally break the drug testing equipment if they tested him :p

[@antonioinaciodasilvajunior2825]

top.

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Lets make it happen, Dalpra vs Meregali in the GI!!! Please upvote!!!

[@Hazama91350]

You are out of your mind.

[@joaoluizsn]

There's a reason Dalpra doesn't fight outside his weight class - don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of his though

[@Hazama91350]

@@joaoluizsn that's why he isn't a all time great, doesn't fight in absolute and zero no gi at all.

[@grimsbybrazilianjiu-jitsu7423]

Mica not Tainan

[@Threewlz]

​@@Hazama91350size matters after all

[@dinggwa1299]

What did he say on the side line? “Right hand to” what?

[@alexandrinobruno]

Não deu nem pra começar..

[@jackchanchan1]

What’s entrance music is that? Love that!

[@eadc888]

Webb Brothers - who put the roo in the stew

[@ThalesDias23]

Um é de Austin e outro de Houston?🤣🤣🤣 Os caras abriram mão de ser brasileiro mesmo

[@pietrorobertooficial-bjj267]

Onde eles residem seu AN1M4L

[@lohanricardo344]

É lá que tá o dinheiro

[@DUSTINKENNEDY383]

🤘🤙🧡

[@logicVSpassion]

What's up with the upside down triangle on Meregali's back??? What does it mean?

[@allenchang6185]

To show everyone that he predicts he will win via triangle

[@kaiyaking1442]

That's the only sub he was letting himself get.. the Triangle

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Because the triangle is the strongest shape in nature;)

[@ryanreed7165]

Post Lovato's match!! 🔥

[@AndersRosendalBJJ]

Flo needs to find a smaller opponent next time! Rooster vs. heavyweight please.

[@Jefferson..p]

VITOR HONÓRIO NO PARRECO DELE. QUERO VER SE ELE ENCARA. SÓ LUTA COM QUEM ELE QUER.

[@Davibubu]

Kakakaa para

[@childofibiza1]

Man Meregali looks unstoppable. He is the next Roger Gracie?

[@paulo-ob8yx]

jesus... what are u saying

[@keanenfulton4696]

​@@paulo-ob8yxOK troll

[@kellycarpenter3019]

🎉

[@thetaxiucla]

He had to step up on Gordon’s envelope!

[@lucasstoner1621]

Buchecha para ele e Vitor Honório tbm

[@adamabbas1487]

Newer guys might not know that matches like this would happen multiple times a year with all the big names competing in one tournament. Now it is only the adcc that draws all the big names and you probably won't be able to see the match up you want. In the past you had guys like galvao, Roger, braulio, marcelo, kron, jt torres, keenan, buchecha, xande, mendes brothers, rodolfo etc compete multiple times a year. Definitely in the world, Abu Dhabi pro, rio open, adcc, pan ams, Europeans etc. Now we only have adcc once every 2 years.

[@wrybread]

How much of that is because the top competitors don't want to compete in an org that tests for steroids?

[@adamabbas1487]

@@wrybread nothing to do with steroids. People still love gi training, but techniques like worm guard were making watching gi matches less interesting. A lot of big names retired or would on compete in promotions like wno for a bigger pay. It has led to a boxing like situation where a select few big names with big social media presence make a lot of money and everyone else not evening making the sponsorship money they used to get. I think gi competitions will regain eyes and interest, but I hope its in tournaments and not in promotions like wno.

[@Spiritof_76]

@@adamabbas1487 When it comes to steroid use, it's never "nothing to do with..."

[@wrybread]

​@@adamabbas1487I'm boggled by you saying that not seeing those competitors as much as we used to has nothing to do with steriods. Of the 6 events you mentioned only two of them (ADCC and Abu Dhabi Pro) aren't run by IBJJF, and the IBJJF now tests for steroids and so won't be attended by the steroidy group that is currently most of the top roster. And the ADCC is only once every two years.

[@jamesmelton4412]

2:41 in, match hasn’t started, already 3 ads without a skip option 👎🏻👎🏻

[@wellington9523]

O cara é muito mala mais é um baita lutador pqp o faz a luta ficar super fácil

[@phobowl]

Being under a mount triangle totally sucks. There’s literally zero escape.

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Roger Gracie..Please prepare yourself and come back to slay this monster! You can do it one more time!!

[@generaltso6974]

Buchecha where u at?

[@Noah-jy8wb]

Pedro had a decent opening attack..what should he have done differently to come up on top?

[@thiagocustodio8177]

nothing ...Meregali was holding his leg

[@ClaudioSanada1972]

Oss

[@TheKlane94]

The idea of athletes putting up money is 🔥 freelance grapplers gambling, betting on themselves that's sick

[@veltinhobjj3169]

Pedro marinho não era pario para meregali isso e notável antes mesmo de marcar essa Luta

[@emersonpinheiro9997]

Os campeonatos de jiu-jitsu são muito chatos, pois ninguém arrisca finalizar com medo de perder por pontos. Parabéns ao Meregali ao Pedro.

[@Aaron-sy5yx]

Please stop recycling the same 5 dudes to compete against each other. No more cyborg. No more Vagner. No more Marinho

[@MatheusSilva-br4uh]

Chama Mica pra lutar manolo kkk

[@sharkparty1027]

*Gordo doing work from the sidelines.*

[@tatsuya4887]

Tf was Pedro doing in the opening of the video😂

[@dudebonezz]

what is the point of paying for flo anymore if they post the entire fight less than 24 hrs later..

[@m.douglas5406]

Dominant.

[@ninjamonkey1]

Gordon vs. Meregali in the gi… make it happen; it would be the biggest match in Jiu Jitsu history

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

Meregali wins easily.

[@peteryozell7325]

"Jiu jitsu history" Buchecha vs Roger?

[@zakapolidis]

They’re training partners

[@TheeFitnessEnthusiast]

@@peteryozell7325 Agreed. People have recency bias. Gordan has no world titles in the Gi. And Meregali only has 3 black belt world titles in the Gi. So, what is the intrigue in that match? How in the world would it be the biggest match in jiu-jitsu history? When Roger and Buchecha met, Roger was coming back from retirement after a long reign (7 black belt world titles). While Buchecha was dominating in the Gi at the time, winning 7 black belt world titles (weight and absolute). Basically, having a bigger match than Buchecha vs Roger is not going to happen anytime soon.

[@peteryozell7325]

@@TheeFitnessEnthusiast I’d say Mica vs Tainan nowadays is a bigger match then Gordon vs Meregali

[@jcl3253]

18lbs is a big weight difference

[@hagenanon9484]

did Gordon lend Meregali his imaginary crown at the end of the match? :D

[@josereiffduarte3925]

Merega gosta muito de falar sobre técnica mas analisando bem suas lutas ele não tem uma boa visão de luta e pelo menos tecnicamente o Mika aparenta ser bem melhor

[@candylord5363]

Meregali SUB Marinho

[@Bobbyblue22]

Pedro had no business there going against Nicholas. Just came for a quick paycheck.

[@alexrobertosilva6979]

Se é o Tainan ou o Mica que chega nas costas do Meregali, ele já estava estrangulado. 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@justin8865]

Gdamn talk about control.

[@benphilo4672]

The graphic just said Meregali is 6’2”, he’s like 6’5”…

[@paulocesarsousa3163]

Easy,easy...😮

[@badxradxandy]

Why even have a match with such a big weight difference

[@jcastaneable]

He looked like a kid under meregali

[@ricardoweber1244]

meregali de boina piki brinders made in santo antonio da rapadura

[@jcastaneable]

This was a set up

[@Abellt1d]

mergali is an animal.

[@libanvalladares8028]

Was this recent?

[@souroushhashemian2640]

At least 18,4 pound difference.