Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

On this weeks episode of the show we talk about the World Series of Grappling and their crazy payouts. Plus we get into a story of how Maine blew out his knee. Plus a podcast first Rachael comes in and tells her version of how Maine actually blew out his knee. After all that fun we get into some upcoming events and argue about how to keep an up to date events calendar. If you want to hear the preview for Fight to Win 82 in Connecticut it was on last weeks show because Maine never changed the dates on the calendar. Also on this show Josh talks about his first strictly family vacation in 15 years of marriage, plus tons of energy on his end. Recorded on 8-5-2018

On this week's episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap Fight to Win 82 in Baltimore Maryland. We were fortunate enough to cover this awesome event live, and Josh talks about his match that was on this card. We briefly talk about the Modern Flow Pro Event, and the World Series of Grappling Event that we will cover in more depth next week. We get into UAEJJF Tokyo Grand Slam. We Preview Fight to Win Pro 83 in Connecticut. Josh talks about his week leading up the F2W 82 weigh ins, and the joys of bowel control while rehydrating, with a stomach bug. A big thank you for all the athletes and coaches that took the time during Fight to Win 82 Baltimore event to speak with us, and everyone that said hello. If you have an upcoming superfight match that you would like to make us aware of please reach out to us via email at info@grapplingrewind.com, and let us know. Maine and Josh love superfights and all forms of grappling. Recorded on 7-29-2018

On this week's episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap Quintet 2, Fight to Win 81 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. We also recap the end of the Nagoya Basho for Sumo. Then we get into the Brothers 8-Man Tournament, and we recap the upsets that happened at the Spyder Championships in Korea. We Preview Fight to Win Pro 82 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Josh is on this card FYI) We touch on the World Series of Grappling upcoming event, and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in Tokyo for UAEJJF. Josh is actually on weight for his upcoming F2W 82 Match. During the F2W 81 Philly recap Maine talks about how great the event was live. A big thank you for all the athletes and coaches that took the time during the event to speak with us, and everyone that said hello. If you have an upcoming superfight match that you would like to make us aware of please reach out to us via email at info@grapplingrewind.com, and let us know. Maine and Josh love superfights and all forms of grappling. Recorded on 7-22-2018

On this week's episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap Polaris Pro 7, Fight to Win Pro 81 in Boston Massachusetts. We also recap the halfway point of the Nagoya Basho for Sumo. The we preview Spyder Championships in Korea, and Fight to Win Pro 81 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We talk about F2W Pro champions list that was just released. Also we continue to inquire about Josh’s weight for his upcoming F2W Pro 82 Match. Josh also talks about him getting into fights at Hatebreed Concerts. Plus we get into the Sub Spectrum 185 lbs Qualifier, and the Brother JiuJitsu 8 Man tournament; and espouse out love for local superfights. As a bonus we talk about Quintet Pro 2 that happens the day after this show is recorded but the day after it is released. Only Japan would host an event on a Monday. Maine also talks about getting the first haircut he has gotten since the podcast was started. I'm fairly sure that almost no one reads this far into the episode description but if you do reach out to

On this week's episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap Fight to Win Pro 79 in Columbus Ohio. Butcher tons of names, and generally have issues phonetically. We also recap the first day of the Nagoya Basho for Sumo. The we preview Polaris Pro 7, and Fight to Win Pro 80 in Boston Massachusetts. We talk about people coming out of retirement, and Maine talks a little about BJJ in the State of Maine. We also talk about F2W Pro records and the future of BJJ record keeping, and get into Josh’s weight for his upcoming F2W Pro 82 Match. Josh also talks about him breaking his finger in competition back in the day. In other news we have AC again so this episode was far less hot, resulting in less audio issues this week. Recorded on 7-8-2018

On this weeks episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap ACBJJ 14 in Moscow Russia, and Fight to Win Pro 78 in Minneapolis Minnesota. We talk about the pacing of ACBJJ, plus its two title matches. We talk F2W Pro walkouts, the matches, how Baret Yoshida still has it after all these years, and more. We also talk about not having AC in the house while we record and much more. We also get into BJJ favorite pastime of picking up an unconscious persons feet. It was about 90° while we recorded this show, so take that for what it is. Recorded on 7-1-2018

Grappling Rewind #33 on this episode we recap The Eddie Bravo Invitational 16; the Female Bantamweights. The Australian Boa Super 8 The 4th Edition featuring Craig Jones and DJ Jackson, and Fight to Win Pro 77 in Sacramento CA. Josh also announces his matchup for the upcoming F2W Pro in Maryland. We also Talk about the Grappling Industries Superfight between Vagner Rocha and Dante Leon, in Miami. The we preview the weeks upcoming action ACBJJ 14 in Moscow Russia, F2W Pro 78 in Minneapolis Minnesota, and the IBJJF American nationals. Its a full week of events, and some interesting news. We also discuss the pay structure of EBI and what we think should happen in the future with how the event manages competitor pay, and compensation. This and much much more on this weeks episode of the show. Recorded on 6-24-2018 / 6-25-2018

Grappling Rewind Podcast #32 we recap Onnit Invitational 8, Copa Podio Heavyweight GP the end of season 5. We talk a little about the High Rollerz event, and the Kasai Pro 3 170 Qualifier. Then we get into previews, and there are a bunch of them this week EBI 16 the Female 135 Bantamweights, Boa Super 8, F2W Pro 77, and the Grappling Industries superfight Vagner Vs Leon. Maine and Josh also talk about the 10th planet qualifier, plus how we think the seeding of this particular Eddie Bravo Invitational will work out. There are so many exciting events to watch this next week.

On this weeks show we recap Quintet 2 the lightweights, and give our thoughts on the event. We talk about the rules, and the strategy going into the event. Plus as usual talk about the weeks commentators. We also recap the Royal JiuJitsu Invitational 3 presented by Joel Tudor, the biggest prospect showcase that happens after IBJJF Worlds every year; and recap F2W Pro 76 in San Jose. On this episode of the show we also preview Onnit Invitational 8, and Copa Podio both taking place next week. This show is full the weeks professional grappling events all packed into one show. We also preview the June 2018 calendar for upcoming events. Recorded on 6-10-2018

This week we recap the Black Belt divisions (and talk about others) for the 2018 IBJJF Gi World Championships. We talk about the mens divisions, the woman's divisions, who we picked; the best and most stand out matches of the event. This show was our highlights of what to watch and who got robbed at this years event (Spoiler it was Keenan). We talk about sandbagging, and time in requirements, plus our general excitement surrounding this years matches. Only a single team close out in the mens and woman's divisions this year. We also preview Quintet 2 the lightweights, plus preview the Black Belts on Fight to Win Pro 76 in Sacramento California. Mundials happened we watched. Recorded 6-3-2018

On this weeks show Maine and Josh preview the brackets for the 2018 IBJJF Gi Worlds. The most prestigious Gi event in the world, and speculate who will take each Black Belt Adult Division for the men and the women. We also give a general overview of the event. This episode was recorded in to segments with the first preview segment being recorded before the brackets had been released, and the second segment of the show being recorded after the release of the brackets. If you are interested in only the brackets section it begins at roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. On this episode we also recap the Sumo Basho, and make ranking change predictions.

Episode 28 of the Grappling Rewind Podcast we recap Fight to Win Pro 75, Rise Invitational 4, talk about the halfway point of the Sumo basho. We also speculate/ tease how we plan to cover the 2018 IBJJF worlds. We talk about the number of black belt women signed up at the worlds and more. Scottsdale Arizona put on a fun card in the last F2W Pro card before worlds. Maine and Josh also talk about applying for the upcoming F2W Pro card in Maryland, and generally try and relax in the calm before the storm that will be worlds previews and coverage in the coming weeks. Recorded on 5-20-2018 v2

Episode 27 of the Grappling Rewind Podcast. We recap F2W Pro 74, and the first day of the Sumo basho. We also preview of Fight to Win Pro 75, and Rise 4, plus talk a little bit about Makenzie Dern, and Gabi Garcia's performance this last week. We talk about some dope walk outs on F2W pro Denver, and shout out some great commentary for the event. We also forget that we will be previewing worlds next week and think there are no additional upcoming events. Josh breaks his one episode streak of bringing his reading glasses, and again has to read everything at 200% size. Plus as usual we butcher tons of names. Recorded on 5-13-2018

Episode #26 of the Grappling Rewind Podcast on this weeks show Maine and Josh recap ACBJJ 13 in Long Beach CA, Talk about Keenan's finishing sequence, Eberth Santos, Cyborg, Buchecha and more. We also recap F2W Pro 73 in Chicago which is apparently the best crowd in the country for Fight to Win Pro. We recap IBJJF Brazilian Nationals 2018 Black Belt results for the mens, and woman's adult divisions. This week we preview F2W Pro 74, and the upcoming Sumo basho. Josh actually brings his reading glasses this episode (First time in show history) and as a result does not butcher the BJJ competitors names. The show hosts also talk about the lull in professional event the weeks leading up to the 2018 IBJJF world championships. Plus this is the first show in the new studio. Recorded 5-6-2018

On this weeks show we recap UAE King Of Mats, Fight to Win Pro 72 in Pittsburg, PA, Abu Dhabi Pro 2018, the final standings and payouts for the 2017-2018 season. Plus give our thoughts about the bracket of death and how UAEJJF deals with multiple entires from the same country. We previews Fight to Win Pro 73 in Chicago Illinois, then make our predictions on who wins each match on ACBJJ 13 in Long Beach California. Spoiler we thing Gordon Ryan will try and heel hook. We also talk moving the studio into the new space, and Josh goes off on a tangent about the two different peoples feet that he has broken in competition their reactions, and his reactions. This is another great week in BJJ and professional sport grappling. Recorded on 4-29-2018

On this weeks show we recap Submission Underground 7 (SUG 7) , Sub Spectrum the 155 pound tournament and superfight card, Fight to Win Pro 71 in Philadelphia, the Marianas Open 2018 in Guam, which sounds like the coolest place ever if you listen to the commentary on the event. We also Preview the weeks upcoming events, F2W Pro 72 in Pittsburgh, UAE King Of Mats, UAEJJF 10 year Anniversary event, the IBJJF Brazilian Nationals, which has more black belts and entries than you can shake a stick at. Plus the USA Grappling Team Trials. Maine also talks about having a fever most of the weekend, and how this affected his note taking and show preparation. Josh also explains why some positions are hard to score in BJJ, and the reasons certain things are scored certain ways. Recorded on 4-22-2018

On this episode we recap the results of 107 grappling matches that happened this week, Quintet, ACBJJ 12, KASAI Pro 2, F2W Pro 70, SUG 7 is on next weeks show. We preview of F2W Pro 71, and the Marianas Open in Guam. This week was one of the most packed of the year, and was a marathon to get through. Josh also eats 7/8 of a family sized bag of Twizzlers, while the crew works off of very little sleep. Maine and Josh also talk about being live at Fight to Win Pro 70 in Maryland at UMBC, and talk about some upcoming interviews with the fighters and the Fight to Win Pro staff that took place during and after the event. These are the weeks that make the crew happy to be BJJ and professional grappling fans. Recorded on 4-15-2018

On this episode we Preview SUG 7, Quintet, ACBJJ 12, KASAI Pro 2, F2W Pro 70, starting at roughly the 38 minute mark. We Breakdown of F2W Pro 69, and IBJJF D.C. Open at the start of the show. This next week is one of the most packed in the year, with major events for Pro BJJ, and submission grappling all over the globe. Maine and Josh discuss various potential matchups, and give our predictions of who we think will win the matchups we already know about. On this episode we also talk about events we will be covering live in the coming week. Recorded on 4-8-2018

This week we recap Fight to Win Pro 68 in Miami. We Preview of IBJJF DC Open that Josh will be competing in and Maine will be at covering the event. We also Preview Fight to Win Pro 69. in Cleveland Ohio. This episode is the calm before the storm that is the rest of April into May. Maine and Josh also talk about additional coverage and upcoming events that they will be at live doing coverage at the events. Recorded 4-1-2018

On this weeks show we breakdown and recap of F2W Pro 67 in New Orleans Louisiana, the end of the Sumo basho, and give our final thoughts on the Onnit Invitational 7. We also preview the upcoming grappling events for April, Fight to Win Pro 68 in Miami, a card with 21 black belt matches on it. Maine and Josh also check back in on the Jiu Jitsu Magazines 2014 predictions of Purple Belts to watch (FYI They hit the nail on the head). Plus Maine and Josh talk MMA for a few minutes as we discuss Garry Tonon's MMA debut in One FC.