This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the 2022 IBJJF World Championships.  We recap every Black Belt Adult Final for the Men’s and Women’s divisions.  

In the news section of the show we discuss ADCC  new invite AJ Agazarm replacing Mikey Musumeci who is out due to surgery and Ryan Hall who is out due to an ACL injury.

In the recap section of the show we break down the men's open weight final between Nicholas Meregali and Erich Munis in a rematch from earlier in the day in their weight class. We discuss the tactics involved that saw Nicholas win a closely-contested absolute final by an Advantage.

In the super heavyweight recap we talk about close outs and the lack of in the matchup between Erich Munis and Nicholas Meregali that saw sweep and re-sweep ending up with Erich take it by points 6-4.

At Ultra heavyweight we recapped Victor Hugo defeating Gutemberg Pereira by points after being down by 2 points until the last one minute thirty when he scored 9 points to end the match in mount and by 9-2. 

In the Heavyweight recap we discussed Kaynan Duarte defeating Dimitrius Souza by advantages with a great back take attempt. 

In the medium heavy recap we talk about Leandro Lo doing it again and becoming 8X world champ defeating Isaque Bahiense by 2 points.

In the middleweight discussion we talk about Tainan Dalpra's passing game and his submission victory over Andy Murasaki with a Canto choke.

In one of the most anticipated divisions of the event we recap the Lightweight final between Mica Galvao and Tye Ruotolo that saw crazy sequences and balance and Mica take the victory on points becoming the youngest champ ever. 

At feather we discussed Isaac Doederlein winning her first world title, out-pointing Diego Sodre 2-0 in a last second sweep. 

In the Light Feather recap we discussed Meyram Alves defeating Diego “Pato” Oliveira by a close referee’s decision.

In the rooster final we discussed Thalison Soares defeating Carlos “Bebeto” Oliveira by points, 2-0 with a brillant sit up guard sweep and tripod passing. 

In the Women’s divisions we discussed Mayssa Bastos defeating Brenda Larissa 6-4 by points in a sweep re-sweep battle.

At light feather we talked about Anna Rodrigues defeating Tammi Musumeci by points 4-2. 

At  feather we talked about Bianca Basilio taking her first world title over Amanda Canuto by 3 advantages.

In out Lightweight final discussion we talked about Ffion Davies intercept takedown on Janaina Menezes and her fight out of a very tight Kneebar to become the first UK world champion.

In the middleweight discussion we talked about Andressa Cintra ref decision victory over Thalyta Lima. 

At Medium-heavy We talked about Ana Carolina Vieira submission victory over Luciana Mota With an Arm triangle choke. 

In the Heavyweight recap we broke down Larissa Dias advantage victory over Rafaela Guedes and 7 minutes of body triangle back control. 

In the Super heavyweight recap we discussed a consistent rematch between Gabrieli Pessanha and Yara Soares that saw Gabireli take the victory 4-2 on points.

In Women’s open weight we recapped the close match between Gabrieli Pessanha and Amy Campo that saw Pessanha take a referee’s decision victory.

In the outro we discuss why this is the best worlds in years. 

Recorded 6-6-2022

This week on the show Maine and Austin preview the 2022 IBJJF Worlds.  We also recap Fury Grappling 4 and Survivor Series 2. Plus Who’s Next Episode 3.

In the recap section we talks about Fury Grappling 4 and a possible match of the year contender between Jay Rodriguez and Achilles Rocha.  We also discuss Jasmine Rocha Vs Trinity Pun, and Clay Guida late replacement with the CFFC president match. 

In the recap of Survivor Series 2 we run through the entire Quintet Team battle type card and the superfights featuring Buggy chokes, and a great event storyline in the 6 team matchup.  

In the preview for the 2022 IBJJF Worlds we talk about the brackets for each of the Adult Black belt divisions for the men’s and women's divisions and give our picks for who we think will take each division.  

Recorded 5-30-2022

This week on the show Maine and Austin recap  One FC Tye Ruotolo vs Garry Tonon, and Kade Ruotolo Vs Shinya Aoki in the Brother One FC Debut.  We also recap GrappleFest 12, and Fight to Win 202.

In the news section we discuss episode 1 of Who's Next and Gordon Ryan two matchup announcements Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan Vs Pedro Marinho.

In the recap section we talked about One FC Tye Ruotolo vs Garry Tonon that saw Tye finish a Darce in under 3 minutes, plus Kade taking a decision victory over Aoki.  We discussed some other One FC signings, and a possible league format for One FC. 

In the recap of Grapple Fest 12 we talked about the main event of  Dante Leon v PJ Barch for the  -80kg Title we discussed some of the positional work from both and discussed how you interplay submission offense vs positional work and activity, we also discuss the two deep heel hooks that Barch threw up at Dante, and the defense Dante used to escape.

In Ash Williams v Keith Krikorian we discussed the leg lock offense and defense clinic on display and how close this match was, and how you could have scored it either way. 

In Jon Blank v Eoghan O'Flanagan for the -90 kg Title we discussed how Thor looked after his leg injury and how his wrestling looked coming back, we also discussed the finishing sequence and off balancing that Eohan set up the finish the triangle on Thor. 

In Jacob Couch v Tom Breese we discussed how hard it can be to work from guard when someone wont initiate passing attempts. 

In Micheal Pixley v Owen Livesey we talked about Owen pace and how he leveraged his judo and wrestling to take the decision. 

We also recapped the main event for Fight to Win 202.

We previewed Survivor Series 2 put on by finishers that features a Qunitet style event with 6 5 man teams and a number of superfights, including Jay Rod taking on Max Hanson, and a 
135 lb Title Defense for Trinity Pun against Cindy Ung

In the outro the hosts discussed training together this week .

Recorded 5-22-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda Break down the rematch between Giancarlo Bodoni and  Elder Cruz, plus Preview GrappleFest 12 Dante Leon Vs PJ Barch.

In the news section of the show we discuss JT Torres competing in the IBJJF taking double gold.

In the recap section of the show we discussed Twister Church Faith and Violence #1 an 8 man 5000 dollar bracket that saw a rematch between Giancarlo Bodoni vs Elder Cruz in the finals.  We discussed how this match looked very similar to their ADCC East Coast North American Trials match from 2021 with a notable difference in Cruz underhook game in half guard, and posture. We talked about the controversial scoring sequence later in the match  that earned Giancarlo Bodoni a -1 in the ADCC scoring.   We also talked about Hasim Rida matches on the event.  

In the preview of Grapplefest 12 we broke down another rematch in the main event between 
Dante Leonand PJ Barch and how Barch recent emphasis on passing may change this matchup that we last saw at No-Gi worlds. 

We also previewed Ash Williamsvs Keith Krikorian in a battle of the ADCC Trials winners.  Plus discussed Jon Blankleg lock accolades and skills vs Eoghan O'Flanagan.  After that we looked at Jacob Couchtaking on Tom Breese, and the wrestling of Micheal Pixleyvs the Grecco and Judo of Owen Livesey.

In the outro Miranda discussed her upcoming trip to Mexico. 

Recorded 5-16-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2022 Second ADCC European, African, and Middle Eastern Trials. Plus Recap F2W 201.

In the news section we discuss Gordon in the Gi, and Meregali in his camp. 

In the recap of ADCC Trials we discussed 

-66 kg Sam McNally beating Robin Bohlim on point 3 to 0 with a back take. 
-77 kg Tommy Langaker submitting Mateusz Szczecinski with a rear naked choke after a great double under guard pass
-88 kg Santeri Lilius beating Bruno Lima after a last second guard pull for a negative 
-99 kg Luke Griffith submitting Owen Livesey with a rear naked choke after a butterfly sweep
+99 kg Daniel Manasoiu submitting Muslim Patsarigov after a big lifting takedown with a mounted head and arm choke 

In the women's ADCC Trials recap
-60 kg Julia Maele beat Peyton Letcher on points in a back and forth match
+60 kg Eleftheria Christodoulou beat Ane Svendsen on points 2 to 0

In the recap of F2W we discussed the main event of Benji Silva vs Brandon Alexander, that saw Benji enter into the legs quickly then again and finish a heel hook in under 15 seconds.

In the outro the hosts discuss competing and coaching back to back weekends. 

Recorded 5-9-2022

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the BJJ Stars 8 Middleweight GP, F2W 200 in Hawaii, and Toro Cup 20, plus discuss the upcoming ADCC European, Middle Eastern & African trials, plus F2W 201.

In the news section of the show Maine talks about doing commentary this weekend for Copa Elite in Virginia with Zak, and possibly competing soon.

In the recap section of the show we discuss BJJ Stars 8 Middleweight GP, and ADCC rules superfights.  After the first round discussion of Lucas Barbosa beating Roberto Jimenez via points in their rematch we talked about Mica Galvao taking a victory over Leandro Lo via one and the only advantage scored in the match.  In the Semifinals we broke down Lucas Barbosa  americana armbar finish of Leonardo Lara, and Mica Galvao leg injury victory over Mauricio Oliveira.  In the Finals we discussed Mica Galvao submitting Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa with a bow and arrow choke after countering a judo exchange on the feet. 

In our recap of the ADCC-rules superfights we talked about how good and smooth Demian Maia in his triangle set up of Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira via submission.  We talked about Felipe Pena first match in No-Gi since aADCC 2019 vs Henrique Ceconi.  Plus an astonishing finish in the Gutemberg Pereira vs Fellipe Andrew match where we broken down the standing guillotine Gutemberg hit 30 seconds into the match.  We alo broke down the back take and armbar attempt sequence form Fabricio Andrey in his match with Alex Sodre, and Bea Mesaquita quick takedown and armbar finish of Julia Boscher.

In our recap of Toro Cup 20 we broke down the dynamics of Gavin Corbe vs Estevan Martinez and the 2 point victory Corbe was able to take over Estevan.

In the recap of Fight to Win 200 we discussed the Darce choke that Baret Yoshida submitted Jeff Huang with after hanging on the choke for over a minute.  Plus Seth Daniels half guard kimura of Jeremy Nitta.

In the preview section we briefly discussed our excitement of ADCC trials this next week and F2W 201.

In the outro section of the show Maine and Josh discuss competing, and upcoming local superfights. 

Recorded 5-1-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda break down Mikey Musumeci vs Masakazu Imanari, and preview BJJ Stars 8 Middleweight GP, Toro Cup 20, and F2W 200.

In the news section we discuss the ADCC Hall of Fame Seminar and the format of the Hall of Fame for the 2022 ADCC World Championships. 

In the recap section we recap Mikey Musumecis vs Masakazu Imanari, on One FC and discuss the leg pummeling, and offense and defense and reaction that led Mikey to taking the back of Iminari and finishing a Rear Naked Choke in only a few minutes.  We discuss the alleviation of pressure on the Heel hook, and Mikey now representing evolve MMA.

In the preview section we discuss BJJ Stars 8 Middleweight GP featuring Leandro Lo, Mica,Galvao, Roberto Jimenez, Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa, Mauricio Oliviera, and Pedro Machado We discuss some of the recent matches between those announced for the bracket and discuss the format including the new stalling and activity rules for the event. Regarding 50/50 and lapel guards.

For the ADCC-rules No-Gi Superfights We discussed some of the matches including Felipe Pena returning to No-Gi  fir the first time since 2019 ADCC, now taking on Henrique Ceconi. 
We talk about Gutemberg Pereira vs Fellipe Andrew, a rematch from 2018 and 2019 where they are 1-1,Fabricio Andrey vs Alexssandro Sodre, and Beatriz Mesquita vs Julia Boscher. We also briefly discuss how those more familiar with the ADCC rules have an advantage going into this event.

In our preview of Toro Cup 20  we discussed the main event between Estevan Martinez and Gavin Corbe, We take a look at their recent trials performances and the matches that we have commentated for the grapplers plus discuss the pace that will be pushed during the match under the Toro rules. 

In our preview of F2W 200 we discussed the event returning to Hawaii with a main event of Baret Yoshida and his outstanding crucifix work taking on Jeffrey Huang, and in the co-main event slot Mike Fowler vs Evan Tadashi Esaki.

In the outro section Miranda discusses her upcoming seminar with Ffion Davies, and possibly Tex Jhonson, and Maine and Miranda discuss competing locally. 

Recorded 4-25-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Hudson Valley Grappling Invitational #3, Grapple in the Temple, Fight To Win 199, and tons of news.

In the news section of the show we discussed a number of events that are coming to FloGrappling including Finishers Survivor Series, Toro Cup, and Midwest  Finishers.

We talk IBJJF News regarding the new close out rules, and new era moving forward.

We talk about all the One FC grappling News Including Tye vs Gary and Kade vs Aoki
and MikeyVs Iminari, plus Mikey Musumeci moving to Singapore.

In ADCC News we talked about the upcoming Trials, Raphael Canuto being announced for -77, and the Registration for ADCC open taking place next week. We also touched on the 400 dollar ADCC Hall of Fame seminar. 

In the recap section of the show we discussed Estevan Martinez vs Manny Vazquez on the  Hudson Valley Grappling Invitational 3, and how to saw Estevan Martinez fight through submissions early to put on a pace and push offence late in the match.  We talked about how he uses his hip positioning to leverage people off of him and turn his hips.  

In the recap of Grapple in the Temple we talked about the main event Khalil Fadlallah vs. Robert Malof and how we saw a lot of Z guard work from Khalil and passing top position work from Robert. 

In the recap of F2W 199 we discussed Sloan Clymer vs Manny Rocha, that saw Sloan throw a guillotine over the guard and work to take mount off of the attempt,  We also break down the come from behind submission win by armbar Elisabeth Bravo  finished over Elizabeth Mitrovic, and Paige Ivette armbar win over Joy Pendell only a few weeks after her ADCC West Coast Trials 2022 silver performance. 

In the preview section we discussed the possibility of Mikey Musumeci vs Masakazu Imanari  ending in a draw. 

In the outro we discussed upcoming commentary, and Miranda taking a Demian Maia seminar last week. 

Recorded 4-18-2022 

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the 2022 IBJJF pans.

In the news section of the show we discuss Maine getting his brown belt.  

In the recap section we talk about the techniques used and recap every Adult Black Belt Final match for the 2022 IBJJG Pans.  

In the outro section we discuss the Balance promotion process and peek behind the curtain of the show.

Recorded 4-11-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2022 ADCC West Coast Trials live from the Westgate hotel.

We recap all of the divisions finals and some exceptional moments from the hundreds of matches this weekend. 

Recorded 4-4-2022