Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Polaris squads on Polaris 31.We spend the first section of the show discussing why the team battle format has become as good and as widespread as it is. We then discuss a number of the changes that Polaris introduced for this event that we think really elevated the way the event went. We talked about the shifting rules and formatting, especially with the introduction of decisions, adding importance to every match.After we discussed the formatting of the event, we run through the entirety of team Europe versus team North America match by match. We talk about all of the impressive submissions and upsets, as well as how a format affects some of the matchups that we see and how the potential rematches in the format are handled. Recorded 2-16-2025

This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian for the lightweight title. We will cover Polaris next week. In the recap section of the show we break down the entire Maine card and a few of the undercard matches that took place this weekend on Who's Number One 26. We recap Diego Pato vs Keith Krikorian with Pato taking the decision to retain the WNO Lightweight Championship In the recap of Roberto Jimenez Vs Elder Cruz we talk about the crazy 16 second flying armbar submission that Roberto hit on Cruz.In the recap of Ryan Aitken vs Luccas Lira we talk about decision and some of the way that WNO does scoring. In Tainan Dalpra vs Rene Sousa we talk about the modified Peruvian necktie arm in Guillotine that Tainan hit on Sousa to win the matchIn Ronaldo Junior vs Jay Rodriguez we talk about the somewhat confusing decision for Ronaldo and the way that WNO displays round winning and judges favor but judging the entire match to be confusing to the viewer. We talk about the bac

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the WNO 26 card headlined by a lightweight title fight between Keith Krikorian and Diego Pato Oliveira. We preview the rematch between Diego Pato Oliveira vs Keith Krikorian we talk about their first match at ADCC 2022 that saw Pato take the match with a footlock. We talk about Patos change of camp to AOJ and his recent run of victories. In the preview of the Co-Main event we discuss Jay Rodriguez vs Ronaldo Junior in what looks to be a very dynamic match, we talk about the wrestling from both and the areas that Ronaldo may be able to exploit with Jay style. We talk about how hard Jay Rod is to put away and submit and how his game has been developing since ADCC and his silver medal in 2024. We talk about the dynamics of the rematch between Roberto Jimenez vs Elder Cruz a match that we think will come down to one critical moment. We talk about Ryan Aitken vs Luccas Lira and the consistency that Ryan has been able to bring to winning in the EBI and CJI formats contra

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the return of Marcelo Garcia after 13 years away from competition.  We also recap the IBJJF 2025 European Championships that took place this weekend we recap all of the adult black belt results plus discuss Pit Submission 11.In the News section of the show we discussed some of the upcoming announcements for WNO as well as Helena Crevar defending her open weight title at Fight to Win. In the recap section of the show, we discussed Marcelo Garcia's match with Masakazu Imanari, we discussed the takedown sequence and the way that Marcelo deals with the lockdown as well as how he is able to combine his guard passing and mount game.  We break down the hand grips that he uses to finish the arm in north south choke and talk about some other potential matches he could take, including a potential rematch with Shinya Aoki.In the recap of Pit Submission 11 we talk about Fabricio Andrey vs. Sam Nagai we discussed the triangle from Fabricio early and the ending sequence i

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

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

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 co

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 recapMikey Musumeci vs Felipe Machado with Mikey making his FPI debut on an exclusive contract.Jason Nolf vs Renato CanutoNick Mataya vs Ronaldo JuniorKyle Chambers vs Jonnatas GracieRaquel Canuto vs Michele OliveiraRyan Aitken vs Gabriel AlmeidaMaggie Grindatti Lira vs Giovanna CarneiroDamien Anderson vs Sandrey SilvaMichael Pixley vs Luccas LiraWe recap the entire Who's Number One 25 main card headlined by Kaynan Duarte vs Roberto Jimenez at HeavyweightThen Pedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell for the WNO Men's Light Heavyweight TitleAfter that we recap Adele Fornarino vs Sophia Cassella for the WNO Women's Strawweight titleThen recap Felipe Pena vs Declan Moody We also recap Helena Crevar vs Leilani Bernales, Daniel Sathler vs Fabyury Khrysthyan, and Max Hanson vs Carlos HenriqueOn One Championship we r

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 HeavyweightThen we preview Pedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell for the WNO Men's Light Heavyweight TitleAfter that we preview Adele Fornarino vs Sophia Cassella for the WNO Women's Strawweight titleThen Felipe Pena vs Declan Moody in a Heavyweight generational crossover matchAfter that we look at Helena Crevar vs Leilani Bernales, Daniel Sathler vs Fabyury Khrysthyan, and Max Hanson vs Carlos HenriqueOn 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 CanutoNick Mataya vs Ronaldo JuniorKyle Chambers vs Jonnatas GracieRaquel Canuto vs Michele OliveiraRyan Aitken vs Gabriel AlmeidaMaggie Grindatti Lira vs Giovanna

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 armb

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

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap PGF Season 7 the Light Heavyweights, Midwest Finishers the Mens 155 bracket and Women's 125 Title. plus we preview the IBJJF Crown, Main Character BJJ 5,  ADXC 7, and Pit Submission. In the news section, we discuss the return of Marcelo Garcia to One Championship. After nearly 13 years away from competition Marcello Garcia has announced that he is returning and has signed with One Championship. We discuss some of Marcello' s history, and some of his possible opponents, and some opponents we would potentially like to see him make his return against. In the recap section of the shower, we discuss the final day of the PGF season 7. We also discuss the team winners and some of the highlights from the entire tournament. We discussed Ryan Aiken and he is overtime victories to clean the $20,000 cash prize. Plus Polish stand out Marcin Maciulewicz, and Paul Ardilla. Recap of Midwest finishers, we talked about both main event titles on the line with Layla Watkins

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 30, the 2024 IBJJF No-Gi Pans, and preview PGF Season 7 draft. In the news section of the show. We discuss One Championship signing, Dante, Leon and Cole Abate. Plus Mikey Musumeci leaving One. In the recap section of the show, we break down the full main card on Polaris 30, and a few of the notable undercard matches.We recap Michael ‘Venom’ Page vs Carlos Condit that saw MVP take a decision In the recap of Helena Crevar vs Nia Blackman we talk about the attacks of Crevars game and how Nia came in with a great strategy to stifle the attacks and work her passing game ending with a decision win for Crevar to retain her  lightweight title.  In Keith Krikorian vs Jed Hue we talked about Keiths back take and back control and how his game has changed over the years, plus his post match call out ofAsh WilliamsIn Dante Leon vs Ellis Younger we talked about the R Guard of Dante and how his guard work is an often under-looked part of his champion winning gameIn Eogh

This week on the show Maine and Miranda Preview Polaris 30Recorded 10-28-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Finishers Night of Champions 2 and AIGA US Qualifier Recaps. In the News section of the show we Mo Jassim stepping down as the ADCC World Champion Coordinator. We also discussed a few of the names that were at the IBJJF No-Gi European Championship. In the recap section of the show we talked about Finishers Night of Champions 2 Title Fights Starting with Cindy Ung vs. Taylor Ellis for the 125 Pound title. We discussed how the open scoring and round structure of the event led to Taylor, really changing her tactics in the later rounds in order to take a decision victory.In the recap of Alex Nguyen vs Cathryn Discanni for the 115 pound title, we talk about the leg lock exchanges and the Armbar that Alex Nguyen hit to retain her title. In the main event we talk about the rematch between Pat Shangholi vs Cody Gamble and the false reap entry from the guard that Pat hits for the heel hook to retain his title and avenge his ADCC trials loss. We discuss Checkmat winning th

This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap Nick Rodriguez versus Michael Pixley that took place on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 as the main event. We also recap the rest of the card, and recap Pit Submission 8.In the news section we talk about Kody Steele on Dana Whites Contender Series and him winning a UFC contract this week.In the recap section of the show, we break down all of the main card matchups on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 and talk about the headline main event between Nick Rodriguez, and Michael Pixley.  We discussed Pixley's strategy during the match and the negatives that he received during the match. We talked about how Rodriguez's was able to leverage his speed and wrestling game, to get Pixley down in both the regulation and overtime. In the overtime we broke down the finishing takedown and Rodriguez's passing and back taking finishing with the RNC.In the recapo of the Co-Main Event we talk about the rubber match and rematch between Renato Canuto vs PJ Barch.  We discuss C

This week on the show, Maine and Cory preview Nick Rodriguez versus Michael Pixley taking place on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 we also preview the rest of the card.In the Preview section of the show, we break down all of the main card matchups on the Fight Pass Invitational 8 and talk about the headline main event between Nick Rodriguez, and Michael Pixley.  We discussed Pixley's wrestling credentials, and his recent matches at the ADCC World championships. We talk about his long range guard passing and his sub and Darce game.  We also discuss varying methods of victory that Pixley could implement in order to win the match.  In our breakdown of Rodriguez's game, we discuss his recent $1 million championship performance winning the over 80 kg division at the Craig Jones invitational, and how his own wrestling and his ability to hit low singles and wrestle ups, as well as his ability to submit from the back and his recent foray into foot locks may be winning opportunities for him in this match.In th