Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

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, we also discussed the face off between Kade and Mikey in anticipation of their match up in September.

In the recap section of the show, we discussed EBI 21, the 10th year anniversary. Shall we run through all of the match ups on the card and highlight Ryan Aitken run to the championship, plus an interesting semi finals match between new wave Big Dan and Giancarlo Bodoni. 

In the Preview section, we discuss the main card for Polaris 28 talking Sam Quinn vs Ellis Younger, Helena Crevar vs. Jessika Torttila for the 70kg title, a rematch between Santeri Lilius and Ben Bennett , a battle of the stand up in Yoel Romano vs. Owen Livesey, and a battle of the footlock vs the bolo in Levi Jones Leary v. Mateusz Szczecinski , plus Stevie Ray vs. Jed Hue. 

In the outro section, Miranda discusses a recent seminar that she took the prior day with Nicky Ryan, and some of the details he shared about the Craig Jones invitational.

Recorded 6-9-2024

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 AIGA finals where every team members submitted their opposition in the finals matches. We talk about some of the phenomenal transitions from Renato Canuto and Fabricio Andrey, we also discuss Andrew Tackets, phenomenal wrestling, and the X factor of what rule set CJI will use and if this will be a factor. 

We break down -65kg: Dorian Olivares vs Jhonatha Frazão with a RNC submission victory for Dorian.
Roberto Jimenez vs Elionai Braz with Roberto winning via a short choke from back 
Fabricio Andrey vs David Mateus with Fabricio winning with an armbar
Junny Ocasio vs Guilherme Oliveira with Junny winning by second round heel hook variation. 
Pedro Marinho vs Gabriel Brod with Pedro winning with a quick belly down straight ankle lock. 
Renato Canuto vs Nikolas Ramos with Renato winning with a transition from the back triangle to the the tarikoplata
Andrew Tackett vs Matheus Ferreira with Tackett winning via RNC. 

In the recap of Uriah Faber vs Jeff Glover we discussed the initial donkey guard work from Jeff and some great early submission attempts, and then the late surge in the match from Uriah, where he was able to land heavy strikes, and submit Jeff with a rear naked choke from the crucifix after a transition.

In the Preview section of the shall we discuss the upcoming Karate Combat Pit Submission 5, with Ethan Crelinsten vs. Jordan "The Monkey King" Leavitt, Helena Crevar vs. Mariya Agapova, and an openweight bout between AJ Agazarm v. Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa. 

We Preview the names announced for the Eddie Bravo Invitation 10th anniversary show and talk about some of the front runners announced plus we also talked a bit about the worlds bracket for IBJJF where we would be breaking down the finals next week. 

In the outro we discuss the Grappling Rewind team going on vacation.  

Recorded 5-26-2024

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 as she wanted decision over La Vern. 

In Oliver Taza Vs Pedro Rocha, we talked about the slow pace of the match, and the tactics that lead Taza to be able to take the win.

In Piter Frank vs Rafeal Domingos, we discussed the transition from the crucifix into the Armbar and then the reset of the hips that Frank used to finish Domingos. 

In Jay Rodriguez  vs Jonnatas Gracie we discussed some of the tactics and skill set of Rodriguez in his approach to the match and how Gracie was able to use veteran savvy from points scoring competitions to beat him.

We talked about the wild finish of Renato Canuto vs Aaron Wilson, where Canuto was able to counter errands single leg with an inverted scissor leg takedown combination to a heel hook for submission and fight of the night. 

In Giancarlo Bodoni vs Gabriel Arges we talked about the rear, naked, choke, finish after significant control from Giancarlo. 

In the recap of ADXC 4 we discussed the notable, grappling matches, including Ffion Davies submitting Morgan Black Armbar with an armbar after a pull to sweep in round 2. Plus Espen Mathiesen defeating Leon Larman with a Bow and Arrow Collar Choke off a bolo. Geo Martinez quick heel hook win over Nicolas Renier, and other matches on the card. 

Recorded 5-20-2024

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 with Daniels winning 3-0

Mansur Makhmakhanov Vs. D Terei with Mansur winning by Iminari choke from the omoplata
In the womens division we start with -55kg with 
Adele Fornarino Vs. Kanae Yamada with Adele winning by a quick armbar finish

at -65kg Sula-Mae Barbara Loewenthal Vs. Nadia Frankland with Loewenthal winning by armbar form the guard

at +65kg Nikki Lloyd Grifiths Vs. Gase Sanita we see Nikki win by DQ after getting Illegally slammed.

In the recap of WNO 23 we discuss all the matches breaking down the Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha armbar and pass. In Andrew Tackett vs Tommy Langaker talking about the back take to choke sequence for Tackett. Breaking down the legends match in Felipe Pena vs Rafael Lovato Jr. We talk about the transition and trap set up in Nicky Ryan vs JT Torres to allow Nicky Ryan to be the first person in 13 years to sub JT. We talk about the aggressionn Jasmine Rocha vs Emily Ferreira, and nasty Aoki lock, and break down the passing and anaconda from Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis vs Shay Montague.

On the undercard we talk about the fastest sub in WNO history in Achilles Rocha vs Camron Couch which ended in 16 second armbar. Plus Luccas Lira vs Husam Alabed, Cassia Moura vs Jessie Crane, and Finishers qualifier winner Evan Leve vs Marlon Tanaka. 

In the preview section of the show we talk about FPI 7 main evente'd by Nick Rodriguez vs Mason Fowler with Kanyan Duarte vs Luke Griffith, plus Giancarlo Bodoni vs Gabriel Arges, and a pace battle between Jay Rodriguez vs Johnatas Gracie. 

Plus we also talk about ADXC 4 Espen Mathiesen vs Leon Larman, Ffion Davies vs Morgan Black, Narhiely de Jesus vs Elizabeth Mitrovic, and Magdalena Loska vs Nia Blackman. 

Recorded 5-13-2024

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 prospect
Achilles Rocha vs Camron Couch in a battle of the mirror body types and styles

We talk about the UFC fight pass invitational seven card that was finalized recently, including headline Nick Rodriguez vs Mason Fowler, Kaynan Duarte vs Luke Griffith.We talk about Giancarlo Bodoni vs Gabriel Arges, Jay Rodriguez's match replacement, and more. 

We discuss our excitement to recap the Asian and oceanic trials.

In the outro section of the shell, Miranda talks about getting invited to do a car Jiu-jitsu? tournament and we discuss just have wild of a sport we participate in.

Recorded 5-6-2024

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 a very fun back and forth, match that saw Zayed end up with a Viktor after some fantastic offense and Armbar attempts.

We also, break down the finals of Midwest Finishers talking about Layla Watkins fantastic submission performances all by Leglock in the later rounds to take the whole tournament. We also discuss Andrew DeGraff overtime victory in the finals to become a two time champion.

In the preview section of the show, we talk about the BJJ Stars 12 medium heavy Grand Prix featuring some fantastic names that will be matched up by picking names out of a hat, adding to the excitement of the event. We also break down a number of super fights and matchup changes that have occurred on the card recently.

In the outro section of the show the hosts discuss getting the other to play dungeons and dragons this coming week. 

Recorded 4-21-2024

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 recap Ash Williams victory over Ali El Kheir for the Lightweight title that saw Ash win a decision. Plus we recap Adele Fornarino defeating Olivia Ukmar for the Flyweight title with a textbook Armbar from the high guard.

In the recap of Arte Suave we talk about Keith Krikorian vs Albert Morales that saw Keith go Choi bar to kneebar, and we recap Keiths Subversive match that was 12 seconds ending in another leg lock. 

In the preview section of the show we talk about Karate Combat 45- Pit Submission Series 4 headlined by Craig Jones vs. Rinat “Gladiator” Fakhretdinov a Russian UFC Welterweight with a stunning 21-1 record. 

Kaynan Duarte vs. Pouya Rahmani. Which is 2x ADCC champion vs 2x Beach wrestling champion, plus discuss the no gi rematch of Zayed Alkatheeri (UAE) v. Osamah Almarwai (Yemen) in the "battle of the middle east" 

We talk about PGF World which begins 4/21 streaming on  Fight Pass, with coaches Rigan Machado, JJ Machado, Dean Lister and Roger Gracie. We talk about the draft system the $100,000 grand prize, and the athletes announced for the event. 

In the outro we discuss UFC 300 and Grappling Rewind dollar bets. 

Recorded 4-15-2024 

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 Corbe the West Coast Trials winner, and Kauã Gabriel invited after his showing at trials. 

In -77kg we talk about Jozef Chen the 1st European Trials winner, Elijah Dorsey the East Coast Trials winner. Kenta Iwamoto Multiple time trials winner and the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner for ADCC 2024. Tommy Langaker the 2nd European Trials winner. 2 Time ADCC champ JT Torres who has been invited. Nicky Ryan multiple time trials medalist and former trials winner. Luiz Paolo the 1st South American Trials winner, Alexandre de Jesus the 2nd South American Trials winner. Jonnatas Gracie who was Invited. Trials stand out Andrew Tackett the West Coast Trials winner. 

At -88kg we discuss Santeri Lilius the 1st European Trials winner, Jacob "the hillbilly hammer" Couch the East Coast Trials winner. Izaak Michell the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Taylor Pearman the 2nd European Trials winner, Charles Negromonte the 1st South American Trials winner, Pedro Marinho the 2nd South American Trials winner. Absolute bronze medalist Tye Ruotolo who has been Invited, and William Tackett the 2 time West Coast Trials winner.

At -99kg we discuss Luke Griffith the 1st European Trials winner,  Paul Ardila the East Coast Trials winner and most trials wins ever. Declan Moody the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Marcin Maciulewicz the 2nd European Trials winner, Cassio Felipe Costa the 1st South American Trials winner, Henrique Ceconi the 2nd South American Trials winner. Mason Fowler who has been Invited. Multiple time world champion Cyborg, and Michael Pixley the West Coast Trials winner. 

In +99kg we discuss Heikki Jussila the 1st European Trials winner, Big Daniel Manasoiu the East Coast Trials winner, Josh Saunders the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Mark MacQueen the 2nd European Trials winner, Jose Inacio the 1st South American Trials winner. World stand out Victor Hugo who has Invited.  Victor Honorio the 2nd South American Trials winner, and the smallest man possibly ever at +99 Mike Perez the West Coast Trials winner.

In the womens -55kg division we talk about Margot Ciccarelli the European Trials winner, Ana Rodrigues the South American Trials winner. The 2011, and 2013 champion Mackenzie Dern who has been invited. Mayssa Bastos who has been invited. 
Jasmine Rocha the West Coast Trials winner. 

At -65kg we talk about Aurelie Le Vern the European Trials winner, Ana Carolina Vieira the South American Trials winner, and new Wave prospect Helena Crevar the West Coast Trials winner. 

At +65kg we talk about Nia Blackman the European Trials winner, Maria Ruffato the South American Trials winner, and Elizabeth Mitrovic the West Coast Trials winner.

We also talk about who is going to potentially get invited for ADCC 2024 based on trials results and previous showings. 

Recorded 4-5-2024