Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap BJJ Stars 10 and preview Brazilian Nationals and the Emerald City Invitational 6 the men's and women's 135 lb tournament.

In the news section of the show we discussed some recent departures from the dream art team. We discussed the upcoming ADCC Costa Mesa open in the United States that Maine will be a judge for,  and the recent ADCC Ontario Open. We also discuss some of the recently announced matchups for Polaris and some potential matchups for Dillion Dannis. 

In the recap section of the show we discussed the absolute tournament for BJJ Stars 10 that featured a host of very exciting matches and some controversial disqualifications due to rule set specific technique.   we discussed the shortening of the match time from 10 minutes down to 7:00 and how this made for a much better event.   we run through the entire 16 man absolute bracket discussing Mica Galvao vs Kaynan Duarte, Eric Munis vs Felipe Andrew Finals, As well as a rematch between Felipe and Adam Wardzinski, plus some of the cards superfights. 

In the preview section of the show we discussed the top entrance for the women's 135 lb tournament on Emerald City Invitational 6 and how the organization has recently switched from using the EBI rules to ADCC.  We discuss some of the recent matches between the top women on the card including matches between Trinity pun and Nicole Matthews, and Nicole vs Peyton Letcher.  In our preview of The Men's 135 lb bracket we discussed some of the top names in the 32-man event including Estevan Martinez, Dennis Pressey Jr, Austin Daffron, and Kevin Dantzler. 

In the outro section of the show Maine talks about traveling to Cali for ADCC Costa Mesa Open. 

Recorded 4-24-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Finishers Survivor Series 3, and  Northwest Submission Challange.

In the news section of the show we talk about some announced matchups. 

In the recap section of the show we talk about the team 5v5 finals of Finishers Survivor Series 3, and the 205 title superfight on the event. 

On the recap of , Northwest Submission Challange we talk about the storyline of the event and the main and co-main event on the show. 

In the preview section of the show we talk about the seeding for BJJ Stars 10, and possible matchups. 

In the outro we discuss upcoming travel. 

Recorded 4-17-2023

This week on  the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 226 in San Diego, preview Finishers Survivor Series 3 and Preview BJJ Stars Absolute.

In the news section of the show we talk about Mica  Galvao popping for a banned substance and relinquishing his IBJJF worlds gold medal, making Tye and Kade Ruotulo the combo youngest ADCC and IBJJF brothers ever. 

We also discuss more of the Rener Gracie controversy and him donating his testimony fee amid bad press .

In the recap section of the show we talk about Baret Yoshida defending his Masters plus title on F2W against Tony Lopez with a heel hook from a deep half sweep, and Eldar cruz taking an decision over Kevin Crane. 

In the preview section of the show we go through the names on BJJ Stars Absolute and some recent matches between the field.  Plus make out picks on who we think will win the event. 

We also preview all 5 teams for finishers Quintet style event. 

Recorded 4-9-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda Recap GrappleFest 15, F2W 225 Reno, Midwest Finishers 13, and Rise Invitational 11.  Plus Discuss Rener Gracie Testimony. 

In the news section we discuss Rener's Testimony. 

In the recap section of the show we recap the main event for F2W 225 Reno With Sloan Clymer Vs Damon Ramon, in a fun back and forth heavyweight match. 

In the recap of GrappleFest we talk about Keith Krikorian amazing sequence and performance against Sam McNally, We talk about Big dan doing what he does on the legs in his match and Luke Griffith inverting in his -100kg match for the heel hook.  We also discuss a few other matches on the card.  

In the recap of Rise we talk about the women's 135 pound final between Peyton Letcher and Nicole Matthews that saw Peyton win on OT after a great regulation performance. Plus discuss Rene Sousa vs Randy Brown. 

We also discuss the main event on Midwest Finishers 13. 

In the outro section of the show we talk about this weekends Fight CIrcus and how wild the event was. 

Recorded 4-2-2023

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the IBJJF Pans. 

In the news section of the show we talk about more plates more dates Nicky Rod PED test results.

In the recap section of the show we recap and break down every adult black belt finals match for this weekends IBJJF pans. 

Recorded 3-27-2023

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Subversion Equinox in Australia and Preview the 2023 IBJJF Pans

In the news section of the show we discuss ADCC opens starting to take place in North America.

In the recap section of the show we talk about Subversion Equinox  Ash Williams Vs Jeremy Skinner that saw Ash finish a triangle on Skinner at the 5 minute mark of the match.

In the preview section of the show we discuss all the mens and women's Adult Black Belt brackets for the IBJJF 2023 Pans.

In the outro section of the show Maine talks about his upcoming trip to Denver for One FC. 

Recorded 3-19-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 23 that was the most stacked women's bracket ever. We also discuss IBJJF and USADA suspending 5 athletes for failed doping tests. 

In the news section we go through all the suspended athletes and what they were taking.

In the recap section of the show we discuss the women's -66kg bracket  on Polaris 23.  Plus the superfight between Chris Weidman vs Owen Livesey that ended with Owen taking a close but exciting decision in one of the best takedown matches we have seen in a long time.  

In the stacked Women's bracket we talked about every match. In the Quarterfinals
Ffion Davies took a decision over Giovanna Jara on points, this was the only points win in the first two rounds. Elisabeth Clay submitted Joanna Dineva with a great Reverse Triangle after working on it earlier in the match, Amy Campo submitted Julia Maele with a Rear Naked Choke a little more than halfway through the match.  Brianna Ste-Marie submitted Maggie Grindatti with a textbook Armbar after Grindatti escaped one of the deepest non-break Kimura's we have seen ever on the show. 

In the semifinals Elisabeth Clay submitted Ffion Davies with a Toe Hold in under 3 minutes cementing her slot as one if not the best women's leg locker on the planet.  Amy Campo submitted Brianna Ste-Marie with a Rear Naked Choke almost at the buzzer less than 10 seconds before the end of the match.

In the finals we saw Elisabeth Clay beat Amy Campo by one points due to Campo sitting back for a leg and Clay taking top position.  This event was great. 

We also briefly recapped SOGI and Keith Krikorian match on the card and the heavyweight title match. 

Recorded 3-12-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the IBJJG GP Toro Cup and preview Polaris 23, and SOGI.

In the news section of the show we discuss the subs on this weekends UFC with Jon Jones taking the heavyweight title, and Grasso taking the women's 125 title. plus Bo Nickal sub win. 

In the recap section of the show we recap Gabriel Sousa vs Gianni Grippo in an exciting 155 pound title match on Toro, that went to golden score. 

In the recap of the IBJJF 2023 GP we talk about the main event superfight Tainan Dalpra vs  Isaque Bahiense, plus the other superfights and the mens and women's GP results. 

In the preview section of the show we talk about the Polaris superfight and possibly the most stacked -66 kg bracket ever created in women's BJJ history. Featuring both ADCC champions, and multiple ADCC trials winners and medalists, plus a host of up and comers making big waves on the scene.  

Recorded 3-6-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap WNO  Nicky Rod Vs  Felipe Pena 2 and debate who should have won the match.  We also recap the rest of the matches on the card including Pedro vs Bodoni for the 205 pound title, and the debut of JT Torres on WNO.

We also recap One FC grappling matches from the weekend including Daniel Kelly whats and Tommy Langakker  performances on the card.  

We recap Unrivaled that featured 3 headline matches with the Tackett Brothers, and Igor Tanabe vs Jacob Couch.  

We also go through the results for F2W and Finishers Kombat. 

In the preview section we discuss Toro Cup 155 pound title matchup, the IBJJF men's and WOmen's GP plus the superfights and some other matches and cards this coming week. 

Recorded 2-27-2023 

This week on the show Maine and Simon preview WNO #275 Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena 4, and the rest of the WNO card. 

Recorded 2-20-2023