This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview Marcelo Garcia's comeback in One Championship where he takes on Masakazu Iminari after nearly 14 years of not competing.  We also discussed the recently announced Rematch between Ffion Davies versus Adele Fornarino. In the preview section of the show we discuss the 2025 IBJJF European championships taking place this week.

In the news section of the show, we discussed the return of Marcelo Garcia, some of his favorite moves, including the jumping guillotine and the arm drag and discuss his match up in One Championship.

We also discussed one of the highest level women's matches available right now in Ffion versus Adele a rematch from ADCC 2022. 

In the preview section, we discussed the 2025IBJJF European championships we discussed all of the adult black belt divisions and run through all of the brackets discussing the favorites in each division and making pics for who we think will take the first major of 2025. 

Recorded 1-20-2025

This week on the show Maine and Corey recap Dante Leon vs Tommy Langaker at ONE Championship. We talk about this rematch with the first match coming in 2018, and how close the match was. 

We also talk a little about the frontrunners at this years 2025 IBJJF Euros. Plus who Keith Krikorian should face to defend his Polaris -66 Kg title, Ash Williams or Owen Jones. 

Recorded 1-12-2025

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda talk about the best moments of 2024 including male grappler of the year, female grappler of the year, best match of the year, and best breakout athlete of the year. We also discussed the submission of the year candidates and give our thoughts on everything.

We run through the nominations from various publications online and discuss who had the best year in 2024. We talk about the top moments and the top athletes as well as discussed some of the criteria for year-end awards.

Recorded 1-5-2025

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Fury Pro Grappling 12, plus we discuss Rizin new Year's Eve event Decade.

In the recap section of the show we break down the main card of Fury Pro Grappling 12. 

We recap Sean Brady vs Richie Martinez that saw Brady finish a mounted Guillotine on Boogie, after a half guard armbar bait. 

In Pat Downey vs Andre Petroski we discussed some of the wrestling exchanges that took place during regulation, as well as discussed some of the phenomenal strength on display from both athletes.  We discussed some of the new techniques that Pat has picked up since be becoming more committed to Jiu-jitsu and we discussed some of the ways that he managed Andre throwing armbars from the guard. We also discussed the takedown that one Pat the match in Golden Score in Overtime.

In Joe Pyfer vs Nick Willey we discussed the dynamics of the match, including the wrestling exchanges and Joe's takedown in Golden Score in Overtime to win the match.

In Alexandr Romanov vs Dymere Rappa we discussed the takedown sequence that led to Rappa pulling turtle and Romanov's North South Choke setup and finish. 

In Bella Mir vs Gabby Best we discussed the wrestling of Bella and how she was able to front run the entire match up until she finished the match with a Triangle Armbar, we also discussed some of the controversy on the tap and gave some reffing insights for how difficult the situation like that can be to call correctly in the moment.

In the outro we discuss the excitement for the upcoming Rizin New Years Eve Show. 

Recorded 12-30-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda discuss the Craig Jones invitational 2. That is now being billed as a eight team event with five grappler per team. We also discussed the recent One Championship signing of Giancarlo Bodoni and who he may face in his debut plus we discuss Pit Submission 10.

In the news section of the show, we discussed the recent announcement that the Craig Jones invitational 2, is going to be a quintet team battle style event. We talk about some of the potential teams that are listed as possibilities in the press release and some of the other possibilities of team format surrounding the event, as well as talk about some other events that utilize the team battle format.

In the recap section of the show, we discussed Pit Submission 10 Roosevelt Souza vs Daishi Goto. That saw Roosevelt be able to win with a rear naked choke in the second round. 

In the preview section of the show we discussed fury pro grappling 12 talking about the top three matches build on the card and a few of the other Maine card matchups scheduled for later this month.

Recorded 12-23-2024 

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the IBJJF 2024 No-Gi World, and talk about Gordon Ryan's landmark public discussion of his steroid usage during his championship runs. We also talk about Pat Downey's disqualification in his blue belt world's final match. 

In the news section of the show, we discussed Gordon Ryan's statements regarding steroid use in the sport and his own performance enhancing drug usage across his competition career spanning from 2016 onward. We discussed the generally unregulated and untested nature of the sport. And discuss some of the reasons he provided for why he chose to take PEDs being sparked by his desire to move out of his coach and teammate Garry Tonon's weight class. 

In the recap of IBJJF 2024 No-Gi Worlds we discussed Pat Downey and his finals match disqualification as well as some of the specific rules that most likely led to the disqualification even prior to the fight that took place after the match.

We also discussed some of the standout colored belt performances at the tournament and some of the more impressive runs from people we are already familiar with, from other major competitions who won colored belt world titles at the event.

In the recap section of the show we run through both the men's and the women's adult black belt divisions, discussing every finals match as well as the open class for both the men's and women's division. We talk about some of the standout finishes and discuss some of the context behind some of the wins for the matches.

Recorded 12-16-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda Recap, WNO 25, Fight Pass Invitational 9, One Championship, ADXC, and BJJ Stars Cards.

Kicking the show off we recap On the Fight Pass Invitational 9 card we recap
Mikey Musumeci vs Felipe Machado with Mikey making his FPI debut on an exclusive contract.
Jason Nolf vs Renato Canuto
Nick Mataya vs Ronaldo Junior
Kyle Chambers vs Jonnatas Gracie
Raquel Canuto vs Michele Oliveira
Ryan Aitken vs Gabriel Almeida
Maggie Grindatti Lira vs Giovanna Carneiro
Damien Anderson vs Sandrey Silva
Michael Pixley vs Luccas Lira

We recap the entire Who's Number One 25 main card headlined by 
Kaynan Duarte vs Roberto Jimenez at Heavyweight
Then Pedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell for the WNO Men's Light Heavyweight Title
After that we recap Adele Fornarino vs Sophia Cassella for the WNO Women's Strawweight title
Then recap Felipe Pena vs Declan Moody 
We also recap Helena Crevar vs Leilani Bernales, Daniel Sathler vs Fabyury Khrysthyan, and Max Hanson vs Carlos Henrique

On One Championship we recap
Mayssa Bastos Vs Danielle Kelly
Shinya Aoki Vs Cole Abate
Dante Leon Vs Bruno Pucci

On ADXC we recap the rematch of Roberto Cyborg vs Haisam Rida.

On BJJ Stars we recap the Featherweight tournament featuring 
with Fabricio taking the title. 
Plus recap  The Master's Middleweight title bout between Jaime Canuto vs Piter Frank, The Medium Heavyweight title between Jansen Gomes vs Fellipe Andrew
and Giovanna Jara vs Tayane Porfirio. 

We also discuss IBJJG NoGI Worlds 2024 this coming week, the CJJ Lightweights, Medusa, and EBI. 

Recorded 12-9-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda Preview, every single card happening this weekend we preview the WNO 25, Fight Pass Invitational 9, One Championship, ADXC, and BJJ Stars Cards.

Kicking the show off we preview Who's Number One 25 headlined by 
Kaynan Duarte vs Roberto Jimenez at Heavyweight
Then we preview Pedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell for the WNO Men's Light Heavyweight Title
After that we preview Adele Fornarino vs Sophia Cassella for the WNO Women's Strawweight title
Then Felipe Pena vs Declan Moody in a Heavyweight generational crossover match
After that we look at Helena Crevar vs Leilani Bernales, Daniel Sathler vs Fabyury Khrysthyan, and Max Hanson vs Carlos Henrique

On the Fight Pass Invitational 9 card we preview 
Mikey Musumeci vs Felipe Machado with Mikey making his FPI debut on an exclusive contract.
Jason Nolf vs Renato Canuto
Nick Mataya vs Ronaldo Junior
Kyle Chambers vs Jonnatas Gracie
Raquel Canuto vs Michele Oliveira
Ryan Aitken vs Gabriel Almeida
Maggie Grindatti Lira vs Giovanna Carneiro
Damien Anderson vs Sandrey Silva
Michael Pixley vs Luccas Lira

On ADXC we preview the rematch of the 2022 sub of the year match between Roberto Cyborg vs Haisam Rida.

On One Championship we preview
Mayssa BastosVSDanielle Kelly
Shinya AokiVSCole Abate
Dante LeonVSBruno Pucci

On BJJ Stars we preview the Featherweight tournament featuring 
Kennedy Maciel, Kauã Gabriel,Meyram Maquine, Fabricio Andrey, Malachi Edmond
Diego Sodre, Israel Almeida, and Cleber Clandestino. Plue preview 
The Master's Middleweight title bout between Jaime Canuto vs Piter Frank
The Medium Heavyweight title between Jansen Gomes vs Fellipe Andrew
and Giovanna Jara vs Tayane Porfirio. 

Recorded 12-1-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap ADXC 7 Fight Night as well as talk about Mikey Musumeci exclusive, UFC Fight Pass Invitational deal and possible reality show tie in as a coach. 

In the news section of the show, we discussed some upcoming events, including all of the Eddie Bravo Invitational events taking place in Cancun in two weeks. Plus the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational, WNO, and BJJ Stars 14. 

In the recap section of the show we recap ADXC 7 Fight Night. 

In Rodolfo Viera vs Derek Brunson,  we discuss Rudolph’s  take down and tripod pass to the head and arm choke, as well as some of the little details behind how he was able to make his takedown work and finish the arm triangle.

In Paulo Miyao vs Junior Righetti,  we talked about Paulo's positional work, and his new use of the cage for the match, leading to a decision to win for Paulo.

In Meyram Maquiné vs Sebastian Serpa,  we discussed the finishing sequence for Meyram that was a jumping  cartwheel over the guard, into a triangle armbar that he finishes as an armbar.

In Piter Frank vs Gesias Cavalcante,  we talked about the pacing from Cavalcante, and  an interesting takedown sequence in the third round of the match, playing off of a reaction and counter from Frank.

In Helena Crevar vs Sabrina de Sousa,  we discussed some of the continued stylistic tendencies from Helena and how top athletes are beginning to recognize the ranges that they can engage with her guard and game. Then we discuss the second round Heel Hook transition and finish win for Crevar.

We also recap Ana Carolina Vieira vs Aurelie Le Vern finishing by Le Vern winning a decision. Espen Mathiesen vs Lucas Valente a back and forth bolo battle ending in decision for Valente, and Henrique Ceconi vs Javier Zaruski with Ceconi winning a decision.

In the outro of the show, we discussed some upcoming events and plans to take a little bit of time off from training during the holidays.

Recorded 11-25-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Josh recap the 2024 IBJJF Crown.

In the news that section of the show, we discussed Mikey Musumeci's exclusive contract with UFC Fight Pass.  

In the recap section of the show, we break down every finals match from all of the divisions at the 2024 IBJJF Crown.

We kick off the recap discussing Erich Munis vs Marcus "Scooby" Ribeiro for the Men's Ultra Heavyweight final.  We talk about the Sweden game from Munis and his willingness to except the bottom position, repeatedly, knowing that he would be able to get a sweep at the end.  We discussed his wrestling and how he was able to go from bottom position to top position using great hip movement, then we discussed his Ezekiel choke finish to win the Crown back to back years. 

In Gabi Pessanha vs Melissa Cueto for the Women's Super Heavyweight final we talk about Gabi's guard game and what kind of a player it will take to be able to beat it. We also talked about her fantastic streak at black belt and also discussed her pathway to the back and rear naked choke finish to take back to back crown championships as well.

In Adam Wardzinski vs Gustavo Batista for the Men's Heavyweight crown.  We talked about Adams fantastic butterfly garden and his single leg X and half butterfly guard combo.  We also discussed how his game has evolved over the years, with the inclusion of more half guard, allowing him to deal with the pressure from Batista and score and advantage to win the crown.

We discussed Andy Murasaki walkover of Tainan Dalpra due to a broken hand in the Men's Middleweight division.  

In Janaina Maia vs Brianna Ste-Marie for the Women's Lightweight crown
We discusses Brianna Ste-Marie's counter guard play and game and how she uses it to score at small margins, as well as her submission and positional work that allowed her to score 2 advantages to Maia one.  We also discussed our thoughts on the straight ankle lock advantage rule in IBJJF and how inconsistent advantage for submission attempts are scored. 

In Diego Pato vs Joao Mendes for the Men's Featherweight crown we discussed the slow pacing of the match, initially, followed by Diego, picking up the pace working towards the back and being able to finish Joao Mendes with a collar, choke by the tips of his fingers to take the crown.

In the outro section of the show, we discussed the ongoing work on the podcast set. 

Recorded 11-17-2024