Josh Barnett has not been submitted by anybody in 19 years….Until he fought Ben Rothwell at UFC on FOX 18 last weekend.
Rothwell tapped out the catch wrestling specialist with what many people thought was a guillotine, but it wasn’t. The choke that Rothwell used is what we call a “GOGO” choke. It was developed by Rothwell’s coach, Luiz Claudio, who currently resides and teaches martial arts in Schaumburg, Illinois. The secret of this GOGO choke has long been hidden.
Rothwell also submitted Matt Mitrione in the UFC with the same GOGO choke.
Here’s the choke:
Here’s the same choke demonstrated by Renzo Gracie, also off the single leg:
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents
💥 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?
💭 Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?
It’s not your age. It’s your strategy.
If you’re a passionate grappler over 35 who’s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio’d by opponents half your age — this 120 page e-book was made for you.
🔓 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:
Build Sustainable Strength—Without Wrecking Your Joints, Energy, or Jiu-Jitsu
Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting? Sloth Strength is a proven blueprint for grapplers over 35 who want to get stronger—without the pain, burnout, or injuries.
Developed from 25 years on the mats, this no-burnout approach is made specifically for BJJ athletes in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
