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#397 UFC BJJ Road to the Title Week 1 Recap


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This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the first week of the UFC BJJ Road to the title show. 

This week on the podcast, we're breaking down the full results from the inaugural season of UFC BJJ: Road to the Title with the first week of episodes completed.

Our recap of Episodes 2-3 we covered the Opening Rounds
Discussing the first first major seeding upset upset. with Isaac Doederlein vs. Keith Krikorian (155lbs): We analyzed this three-round match and judges' decision ultimately going to Isaac Doederlein in his first pro No-Gi match. 
In Davis Asare vs. Austin Oranday (170lbs): We recapped  the welterweight match, where Davis Asare secure an ankle lock sub in first round.

Our recap of Episodes 4-5 we discussed the Mid-Tournament Action and Roster Changes in the quarterfinal matchups. 

Recapping Carlos Henrique vs. Gianni Grippo (155lbs): we talked about Henrique's entry into the anaconda choke in the second round for the sub win over Grippo.

In the recap of Elijah Carlton vs. Jason Nolf (170lbs): We discused the judging and why Elijah Carlton likely won the judges' decision after three rounds.

In Kyvann Gonzalez vs. Cobey Fehr (155lbs): We discussed how Cobey Fehr stepped in after Josh Cisneros had an issues cutting weight. Then recapped Kyvann Gonzalez Abe lock win from reverse mount. 

In Episode 6 we covered the last of the quarterfinal matches from with Andy Varela vs. Nathan Haddad (170lbs):  Which ended in classic Varela fashion with a duck under to rear naked choke in the second round.

In Danilo Moreira vs. Mauricio Rios (155lbs): We talked about the decision where the judges awarded the win to Danilo Moreira.

In the recap of Episodes 7-8 we recapped the Semifinals discussing the impact of an injury from Carlton forcing Jason Nolf to act as a last-minute replacement. 

In Andrew Tackett vs. Jason Nolf (170lbs): We explained why Jason Nolf came back in to replace an injured Elijah Carlton, and then talked about how Andrew Tackett was game enough to decide to wrestle Nolf, then quickly secured a rear naked choke off of a fireman carrf form Nolf to take the win and advance to the finals.

In Danilo Moreira vs. Kyvann Gonzalez (155lbs): We talked about Danilo Moreira earning the win by decision.

In Carlos Henrique vs. Isaac Doederlein (155lbs): We covered the semifinal matchup that saw Carlos Henrique win by a nasty armbar in the second round that dislocated Isaac elbow during the finish. 

In the semifinal rematch between Andy Varela vs. Davis Asare (170lbs): We talked about Andy Varela getting the submission with an anaconda choke the second of the event. 

In our preview and take on the championship finals we talked about the Lightweight (155lbs) Championship final between Danilo Moreira and Carlos Henrique, and the Welterweight (170lbs) Championship title match between Andrew Tackett and Andy Varela.

In the preview section we discussed Polaris 32 Squads and the replacements on the card. 

Recorded 6-23-2025

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