Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Miranda break down the over 80 kg division at the Craig Jones invitational. Plus recap F2W 255, and Enigma Invitational.In the news section, we discussed some of the recent divisional moves for ADCC and the final entrance announced for the Craig Jones invitational CJI above 80 kg.We discuss all of the grappler's announced for the division, including who our front runners are, and some of the top accolades of all of the athletes announced, including information about the dark horses and stud wrestlers, announce for the division. We discuss who might be able to disrupt the front runners with the new format and sloped arena of the event and more.In our recap of Fight to Win, 255, we discuss the main event with Barett Yoshida, taking a decision victory, and Kevin crane putting on an impressive performance over Fellipe Trovo with a fast heel hook. In our recap of enigma, we discuss all of the submissions for the two finalists throughout the quarterfinals and semi finals and the

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Tye Ruotolo vs Jozef Chen On One Championship and talk the finalized CJI -80kg division. In news we talk about the weeks ADCC and CJI swaps, and some potential additional movement between the organization. In the recap section we talk about Tye Ruotolo vs Jozef Chen at One and break down some of the leg entries and guard work Chen used from the bottom and some of the takedowns and passing attempts that Tye had during the match. We also attempt to try and talk top seeds for CJI over 80Kg now that we have a finalized roster for the event. Talking about the front runners and who they may face in the first round. In the outro Maine talks about his Black Belt Promotion Date. Recorded 7-7-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Pit Submission and Main Character Jiu Jitsu, plus talk about Gordon Ryans unprecedented second superfight announced for ADCC 2024.In the news section of the show we talk about Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena announced for ADCC 2024 Saturday Superfight with Gordon then taking on Yuri Simoes the following day in the Main superfight for the Superfight title. We talk about some of the ADCC history behind the matchup, and why its interesting that its happening again. In the recap for karate Combat Put Submission we talk about Isaque Bahiense vs Pedro Rocha, and Phillip Rowe vs Lucas LaRue. In the recap of the main event for Main Character we talk about Andy Varella Vs Josef Chen and how Chen was able to take the belt. We also talk about Gianni Grippo vs Jordan Holy.In the outro of the show Miranda talks about what it was like being in Auston Texas for both WNO and Main Character last week. Recorded 6-30-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Simon recap the return of Gordon Ryan versus Josh Saunders on WNO 24 we also break down the entire card and in the news section discuss some of the recent announcements for the Craig Jones invitational and who has dropped out of ADCC. In the recap section, we discussed the return of Gordan, Ryan after nearly a year of being away from competition we talk about the quick game plan he implemented, looking for leg locks early and then ultimately moving back into his passing. Once he pushed Josh onto the bottom we discussed some of the defensive work from Josh and then how Gordon was able to consistently pass and trap then move back into the legs to finish a heel hook to retain the WNO Heavyweight title. We break down Diego ‘Pato’ Oliveira vs Fabricio Andrey, and Pato RNC finish after being down in the first judging period. We also talk about how now that Pato has both the 145, 155 belts and had defended the 145 belt if he wants to go to 135 we would be down to see it. We talk abou

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 28 and preview Who is Number One Gordon Ryan versus Josh Saunders.  We also preview main character Jiu-jitsu.The news section of the show we discuss all of the athletes who have been announced for ADCC and CJI and discuss how many slots are yet to be determined. In the recap section of the show, we break down all of the main card matches on Polaris 28. We break down Mateusz Szczecinski vs Levi Jones and how Mateusz was able to stay on the leg lock offensive to take a decision over Levi. In Helena Crevar vs Jessika Torttila we talk about all the improvements that helena has continued to make in her decision victory over Torttila. In Santeri Lilius vs Ben Bennet the rematch of ADCC trials finals we talk about Santeri backpacking Ben for minutes of the match for a clean decision win. We talk about Jed Hue vs Steven def. Ray, Ellis Younger vs Sam Quinn, and the main event overturned Draw result from Owen Livesey vs “Baki” Chamsoudinov that was announced as a

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the 10th anniversary show of EBI.  We also recap the One Championship MMA debut of Kade Ruotolo, and discuss Mikey Musumeci versus Gabriel Souza.  In the Preview section, we discuss the upcoming Polaris 28 card.In the news section, we discuss all of the recently announced athletes that have been slated for the Craig Jones invitational plus a number of their ADCC replacements. We also briefly discuss the Craig Jones versus Gabby Garcia matchup and her reportedly being paid $180,000 for the match up. In the One Championship recap we talk about Kades impressive MMA debut winning impressively with a rear naked choke in the first round. Then we move on to discussing the rematch between Mikey Musumeci and Gabriel Souza, that saw Mikey be able to submit Gabrielle with a calf slicer after only a few sequences then we discuss Mikey's post fight interview where he got heated and gave details about their previous matchup and how he felt going into this match up.  Plus,

This week on the show, Maine and Josh recap the 2024 IBJJF World Championships.We also talk about all of the athletes that have been announced for the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) and the athletes who have dropped out of ADCC.In the recap section of the show we discuss every adult black belt world championship final for the 2024 IBJJF world championships. We discuss some of the best finishes of the finalS. We also talk about all of the open class finals. We also preview Mikey Musumeci versus Gabriel Sosa on One Championship and discuss Kade Ruotolo first MMA bout on the same card.Recorded 6-2-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda talk about the Craig Jones invitational, and all the information that we know about the event so far. We discuss every athlete we are aware of who is now signed to the event. We talk about the pay structure, the organizations, goals and aims, as well as speculate about many aspects regarding the promotion and it's finances. We also recap AIGA Team Kasai finals matches, CJJ Faber Vs Glover, Preview EBI 21 the Absolutes, and IBJJF Worlds this coming week. In the news section, we talk about William and Andrew Tackett dropping out of ADCC for CJI, as well as Champion Ffion Davies dropping out for a super fight. We discuss Andy, Varela, and Eldar Cruz replacing these athletes at ADCC, and speculate, if additional B team members will make the jump over to the Craig Jones invitational.  (After recording Nicky Ryan confirmed our thoughts by announcing his slot in CJI)In the recap section of the show, we talk about the stunning finals run through that team Kasai had in the

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight Pass Invitational 7 headlined by Nick Rodriguez Vs Mason Fowler. We also recap ADXC 4. In the news section of the show we discussed some of the announced names for ADCC 2024, and discuss some of the alternates possible. With announced names including Felipe Pena at +99kg, Nicholas Meregali at -99kg, Diego Pato -66kg, Gabriel Sousa -66, and Gabby Garcia +65.In the recap of FPI 7 we discuss the main event featuring Nick Rodriguez versus Mason Fowler. We discuss some of the submission offense put up by Fowler and the tactical adjustments that Rodriguez used in order to score late in overtime.In Kaynan Duarte vs Luke Griffith, we talk about the stunning, upset performance that song, Luke use a shuck by later in the match to take Duartes back and finish him with a rear naked choke.In Helena Crevar vs Aurielle La Vern, we talk about the large step up in performance that Helena showed during this match and how we got to see a much larger collection of her game

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the second ADCC and Oceanic Trials for the 2024 ADCC Season. Plus recap WNO 23 Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha. We also preview The Fight Pass Invitational 7 Nick Rodriguez Vs Mason Fowler, and ADXC 4. In the News section of the show we discuss the long list of people invited to ADCC 2024,  Eli Braz at -99kg with his 2 silvers at South American trials,  Rafael Lovato, Jr at -99kg, Mo Black at -65kg, Amanda Leve at -65kg), Josh Cisneros at -66kg, Keith Krikorian at -66kg, Nicky Rod at 99+, John Hansen at 99+, and Oliver Taza at -77kg.In the recap of the 2nd ADCC Asia and Oceanic Trials we break down every finals match starting with -66kg Huaiqing Xu Vs. Daiki Yonekura ending in an 0-0 decision for Huaiqing Xu -77kg Levi Jones Leary Vs. Jerremy Skinner with levi showing every bolo in the game across his run and winning finals on points 3-0-88kg Lucas George Gunner Kanard Vs. William Dias with Kanard winning by heel hook-99kg Daniel John Schuardt Vs. Alibi Orazbek

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the WNO 32 card headlined Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha.In the news section we talk about all of the champions and athletes invited for ADCC 2024. We discussed some of the weight class changes as well as the women's absolute that has been announced in the tournament as well.In the preview section we discuss Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha and the odd lead up to the match on both sides. Andrew Tackett vs Tommy Langaker in a battle of the -77kg trials winners. Felipe Pena vs Rafael Lovato Jr in a battle of the living legends Nicky Ryan vs JT Torres a matchup with so many X factors its very hard to call.Jasmine Rocha vs Emily Ferreira and how Jasmine has her fathers game Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis vs Shay Montague, in a return of the former champ vs the young IBJJF prospectAchilles Rocha vs Camron Couch in a battle of the mirror body types and stylesWe talk about the UFC fight pass invitational seven card that was finalized recently, including hea

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap PGF season 7 with 100,000 dollars on the line to the winning team and $20,000 to the individual champ.We also recap BJJ Stars 12.  In the news section we talk about Gabi Garcia being invited to ADCC in the +65kg division. In the outro Miranda talks about attending a Marcello Garcia Seminar. Recorded 4-29-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Pit Submission 4 headlined by Craig Jones submitting Rinat Fakhretdinov twice in one match. Plus Kaynan Duarte vs Pouya Rahmani. Then we preview the stacked BJJ Stars 12 card. In the news section we talk about PJ Barch getting an ADCC 2024 invite and Dante Leon also getting an invite both at the -77kg division. In the recap section we talk about and break down how and Craig Jones VS  Rinat Fakhretdinov ended in such weirdness we talk about how we saw Rinat tap in the initial triangle, and then after the reset, the finishing mechanics that Craig used from mount to put Rinat to sleep. We discussed some of the other sequences that occurred during the match and speculate, if Craig will be at ADCC this year.In the recap of Kaynan Duarte vs Pouya Rahmani, we talk about the game plan for both athletes, and the general lack of activity in the guard, as well as the two sequences that most likely gave Pouya the win. We also break down Zayed Alkatheeri v Osamah Almarwai, in

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Kade and Tye Ruotolo One FC title defenses both winning by the same arm in RNC "The Ruotolotine" We also recap Subversion in NSW, Australia headlined by Ffion Davies vs Nikki Lloyd- Griffiths, and Keith Krikorian matches on  Arte Suave and Subversive X. Plus a little on UFC 300 in the outro. In the news section we discuss Micah Galvao being invited back to ADCC at -77kg. In the recap section we discuss One Fight Night 21 Tye Ruotolo vs Izaak Michell that saw Tye like his brother win the welterweight title with a head and arm choke from back, after an insane takedown reversal counter. The we discuss Kade Ruotolo defeating Francisco Lo with the same head and arm choke from back. Plus touch on some of the more wild sequences of the match. In the recap of Subversion in NSW, Australia we recap Ffion Davies defeating Nikki Lloyd- Griffiths with an armbar from the back triangle, after a nice passing sequence and transition to take the featherweight title. We re

This week on the show Maine and Zak preview and talk about every athlete announced for ADCC 2024.We break down every name in the mens and women's divisions. We talk about all the announced champions for 2022 we will likely see including Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis, Kade Ruotolo, and Kaynan Duarte who have all been confirmed.  We discuss Giancarlo Bodoni, and Gordon Ryan not being confirmed yet and if Gordon will do both a division and the superfight. For the women Ffion Davies, and Amy Campo in new divisions possibly. The we talk about every athlete announced for ADCC 2024 outside of the champions At -66kg we look at Owen Jones the 1st European Trial winner, Dorian Olivarez the East Coast Trials winner, Ethan Thomas the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Gairbeg Ibragimov the 2nd European Trials winner, Kennedy Maciel the 1st South American Trials winner and former medalist, Fabricio Andrey the 2nd South American Trials winner. Multiple time trials winner and invitee Ethan Crelinsten. Deandre Co

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap every ADCC North American Trials final for the 2024 qualifier. We also preview One FC Tye vs Michell and Kade vs Lo, and Subversive Ffion vs Griffith.In the news section of the show we discuss Ethan Crelinsten receiving an ADCC invite for -66kg. In the recap section of the show we talk about every West Coast 2024 ADCC Trials final. Kicking off the recap with Men's -66kg divisio Deandre Corbe vs Keith Krikorian With Deandre berimbilo roll to back take and score 3 points then scoring again with the hooks for another 3 points to punch his ticket to the ADCC World Championships in 2024. In -77kg we saw Andrew Tackett vs Oliver TazaWith Andrew Tackett proving everyones pick correct pulling a flying triangle to wrestle up and inversion early in the match then diligent counter wrestling and takedowns to score points and earn his trials qualifying slotIn the -88kg division we saw a rematch between William Tackett vs Jay RodriguezWith Tackett comeing out quick and jum

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Polaris 27 GP and superfights, we also recap the Black Belt Adult finals for the 2024 IBJJF Pans, plus Karate Combat grappling matches, then preview the most notable names in the 2024 ADCC North American Trials. In the news section we talk about recently announced invites for ADCC 2024 including Mazenzie Dern to -55KG, Tye Ruotolo to -88KG, Mason Fowler to -99KG , and Jonnatas Gracie to -77KG.In the recap section of the show we talk about the Polaris GP and Superfights. We talk about PJ Barch impressive run and Levi Jones Leary Berimbolo game. As well as the other bracket matches. In the superfight section we talk about Ffion Davies v. Brianna Ste-Marie a rematch from ADCC. We talk about Ffion strategy and how she was able to control the dynamics of the match. In Keith Krikorian vs Cammy Donnally we discuss the float pass Keith used to win via armbar.In the recap of IBJJF Pans we talk about the results of each Black belt finals match and some of the notable su

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the Polaris 27 GP, and the 2024 IBJJF Pan Championships. In the preview of the Polaris GP we talk about the welterweight GP entrants and how we believe they should be seeded.  We talk about where PJ Barch should sit as the 1 or 2 seed  followed closely by also fighting for the 1 or 2 seed Jozef Chen as a recent ADCC trials willer.  Recent Brazilian trials winner Luiz Paulo, and ADCC European trials silver medalist Davis Asare, plus Max Hanson  the holder of the most regional belts in Jiu Jitsu across multiple weight classes, and the Polaris Qualifier Harrison Woods, plus long time Gi players Espen Mathiesen and Levi Jones-Leary round out the bracket. We also discuss the superfight between Ffion Davies and Brianna Ste-Marie a rematch of ADCC 2022 finals. With the changes of both camps and how the rematch may go. Plus we also discuss Keith Krikorian superfight on the card. In our preview of IBJJF 2024 Pans we run through all the Black Belt Adult brackets and talk

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight pass Invitational 6, and both the ADCC South American Trials for 2024 Recorded 3-10-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Zak recap the IBJJF Nogi GP 2024. In the news section of the show, we discussed Mikey Musumeci training with Cobrina and receiving his third degree on his black belt, as well as Cobrina Jr winning the ADCC trials.In the recap section of the show, we recap every black belt match part of the IBJJF GP. We go through all of the matches from the quarterfinals to the semi finals and then the finals between Kaynan Duarte vs Giancarlo Bodoni. We also discuss the black belt super fights in the Gi.We discussed some of the other events happening this weekend, as well as the shows plan to recap the South American ADCC trials #1 and #2  back to back on next week show.  Plus the Fight Pass Invitational 6 that took place after this week's recording.In the outro of the show, Maine and Zach, discuss travel to the world championships in Las Vegas.Recorded 3-3-2024