Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Polaris 22, Emerald City Invitational 5, Sub Only Series 8, Midwest Finishers 10, and F2W 213, plus preview WNO Bastos Vs Ste-Marie. In the recap section we discuss Robertos Run through Polaris 22 GP, and the event superfights, and some great bracket matchmaking. We also talk about Big Dan on Emerald City and the improvements and changes we are seeing in his game post ADCC. We recap the final and main event superfight on midwest finisher and Jeremy Skinner 30 second heel hook win. We also recap the main event of Submission only Series 8, then discuss F2W 213. After that we preview the stacked WNO card making our picks in Mayssa Bastos vs Brainna Ste-Marie in a guard vs guard and wrestling matchup, we sell into the Jacob Couch pick after Couches recent pans performances in his match vs Bruno MathiasWe talk late replacement for Cole Abate vs Damien Anderson who replaces Josh Cisneros in a battle of some of the best -66 kg grapplers We take a look at Haisam Rida vs L

This week on the show Maine and Austin recap the IBJJF GP.  And preview Emerald City Invitational Absolutes, Midwest Finishers 10, and Submission Only Series VIII.In the news section of the show we talk about Nicholas Meregali going on off 50/50 in IBJJF then circle back to his comments during the recap of the IBJJF GP Superfights. In the recap of the 2022 IBJJF GP we recapped the women's Lightweight GP followed by the Men's Medium Heavy GP then the card superfights.In the preview section of the show we discussed Emerald City Invitational Absolutes, Midwest Finishers 10, and Submission Only Series VIII.Recorded 10-30-222

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap EBI 20 the Absolutes, BJJ Stars 9, One FC grappling Title, Finishers Halloween Havoc, F2W 212, Twisted Church, and Medusa, plus Toro Cup 20. In the news section of the show we discuss Gordon Ryans next matches on UFC fight pass and potentially against both Ruotolo Brothers.  We talk about Kody Steel MMA 2nd fight RNC, and the upcoming WNO card. In the recap section of the show we discuss Nicky Rod on EBI 20 Absolutes, with dominate victories over the field and discuss in some of the earlier matches controversy surrounding Pat Shangoli fast heel hook in the event. In the recap of BJJ Stars we discussed the main card superfights and the GP main event match between Meyram Alves vs Mateus Gabriel, that saw Gabriel win on points. On ONE FC we disused Kade Ruotolo v. Uali Kurzhev for the lightweight title, that saw kade win via Heel hook. In the recap of Medusa we disucss the finals of both the 125 CJJ event and the 135 BJJ EBI event.  On finishers we discussed the titl

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi Pans.  We also recap UWW USA standings, and preview BJJ Stars and EBI 20 the Absolutes. In the recap section of the show we talk about and recap every black belt adult final for both the mens and woman's finals across all the divisions, we talk about some changes in the meta, and the frequent turtling on positional changes brought on by ADCC, as well as the leg locks being used as positional tools. We also discuss some of the rules issues that still exist in the IBJJF that make the events not spectator friendly. In the recap of UWW we discuss team USA winning the team title for the first time ever and the team USA standings for the event, as well as with the help of Team USA captain and +120 kg winner John Hansen talk about some of the moments of the event. https://uww.org/event/world-championships-78?section=results if you are looking for event results in depth. In the preview section we discussed BJJ Stars 9 Superfights  including Mica Galv

This week on the show Maine and Austin discuss ADCC 2024 being coordinated by Mo Jassim for the third event in a row. In the news section we discussed the announcement that Mo Jassim will once again run ADCC 2024 and oversee the production of the next event in the US. In the recap section of the show we discuss F2W 211 in Pittsburg.In the preview section of the show  we discussed IBJJF 2022 No-Gi pans and run through the big names in the adult black belt divisions. We also previewed the announced names for EBI 20 the absolutes. In the outro of the show we discussed competing locally. Recorded 10-10-2022

This week on the show Maine and Austin recap Grapplefest 13 headlined by Jacob Couch vs Silviu Nastasa we also recap F2W 210, and discuss Mikey Musumeci vs Cleber Sousa One One FC.  In the news section of the show we discuss the upcoming EBI absolutes and the stacked names on the event, and Gordon Ryan ending his contract with One FC.  In the recap of One Fc Mikey Musumeci vs Cleber Sousa we discussed the leg game Mikey played and Clebers passing strategy, and how exciting the mixed format of One FC cards are coupled with the production value.  For the Mens bantamweight In the recap fo Grapplefest 13 we talked about Jacob Couch beating Silviu Nastasa by Decision after hunting the false reap from the guard.  In the Mens openweight we discussed John Hansen out positioning Arya Esfandmaz to a definitive Decision with a wrestle up and multiple passes of the guard and knee on belly rides and mounts throughout the match.  In the recap of Ashley Williams vs Sean Stewart  we talked about the leg lock entries of Ash a

This week on the show Maine and Miranda discuss some of the injury announcements that have come out of ADCC the week after, plus we recap Polaris 21, Finishers Kombat 3, and Midwest Finishers 9. In the news section we discuss all of the injury announcements and some final thoughts on ADCC 2022, as well as discuss some of the interview that Maine did with ADCC Ref and Judge Carlos Diaz, regarding some points and calls during the world championships. The interview can be watched here.  https://youtu.be/LvSJTlz3tuwIn the recap section of the show we discuss Polaris and their first event outside the UK including the main event versus Jed Hue and Paul Craig that saw a very quick Estima Lock finished.  Plus the rest of the main card.  In our recap of Finishers Kombat 3 we discussed the finals matches between Max Hanson and Gavin Corbe that ended in a overtime victory for Max, we discussed Vanessa Griffith take me to Armbar victory and the title and her division, and Brittany Elkin retaining her 170 pound title. In

This special ADCC 2022 show we recap the ADCC 2022 semi final and final, and superfight for day 2 of ADCC.Recorded 9-19-2022

ADCC 2022 Day 1 RecapThis special edition on location at ADCC 2022 in Las Vegas show recaps day 1 of this historic grappling event.  Maine and Miranda recap the action for all divisions, and the upsets from day 1.Follow the Grappling Rewind on instagram for pro BJJ weekly.  Recorded 9-17-2022

This special ADCC 2022 show was recorded live at ADCC 2022 after the reveal of the brackets.  Maine and Miranda previewed all the first round matchups for ADCC 2022 after the official bracket release. Follow Grappling Rewind on instagram for ADCC coverage.Recorded 7-17-2022

This week on the show Maine and Josh break down what we think the ADCC 2022 brackets will look like for each division. We talk about the potential seeding and configuration of the -66, -77, -88, -99, +99, and -60, and +60 kg divisions.  Including which champions will return and stay champion and which new grapplers will take the crown.  Maine made brackets for each division and you can search ADCC on bracketfight to generate your own bracket. Follow Grappling Rewind on instagram and like us on facebook for shows, interviews, and professional grappling related content.  Recorded 9-11-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview ADCC 2022 and discuss the odds that have come out for each division.  We dive deep and look at every previous match that anyone in ADCC has had with someone else in their division. We talk about the F2W Bet odds at -66, -77, -88, -99, +99, and -60, +60.  Starting with the Men's -66kg division odds and rematches Men 66kg why Garry Tonon at +135 is interesting against silver medalist Kennedy Maciel at +140, and trials winner and AOJ stand out Cole Abate at +215, we talk rematches with Fabricio Andrey +255, in front of Diogo Reis +275, and Diego Oliveira +450. With Ashley Williams +500 recent win over Keith Krikorian +550 and AJ Agazarm +600 2017 silver medalist doing trials to get an invite again we talked out recent division rematches of Josh Cisneros +600, and trials winner Ruan Alvarenga +600, Gabriel Souza +600 , and 2017 and 2018 trials winner Ethan Crelinsten +1k then veteran Geo Martinez +1.5k trials winner Jeremy Skinner +2k and Sam McNally +2.5k for

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap F2W 209, One FC, and Fury Grappling 5.In the news section of the show we discuss the ADCC 2022 reserves announced including Magid Hage replacing Lucas Lepri at -77 kg, as well as the other division alternates.We also discuss the Leandro Lo benefit seminar at Unity this weekend, and the Civil Case between Aaron Tex Jhonson Vs FloGrappling, Orlando Sanchez and the match referee for an illegal slam Tex took during a WNO match. In the recap section of the show we kicked it off discussing Buchecha heel hook victory in 64 seconds off of a double leg in his 4th One FC fight.  Then we recapped Tommy Langakker Vs Renato Canuto in a rematch of a 2018 match.  We talked about the One FC scoring system including the rules against stalling and the fantastic pace this match was contested at, that saw Renato take off early but ended with Tommy attacking from the back and attacking with a head and arm choke from the top late in the match to take the decision win and a 50K prize. I

This week on the show Maine and Zak discuss ADCC 2022 matches that they want to see, and Grappling Rewind recent trip to Omaha Nebraska to interview and train with John Hansen. Plus a brief discussion of Fury Grappling. In the intro of the show we discuss the rigorous training schedule of the weekend in Nebraska, and the general lack of sleep on the trip.In the ADCC preview section of the show we take a look at all the divisions for the 2022 world championships starting with -66, -77, -88, -99, +99, and -60, and +60 and the superfight and talk about potential divisional matchups and matchups that we want to see in general regardless of potential bracketing. In the outro section of the show we discussed the community impact of ADCC and a hundred high level camps worldwide happening at once plus the ADCC open camps taking place for over 1000 competitors and how this brings the level of the sport up so much every 2 years. Recorded 8-22-2022

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Midwest Finishers 8 the 185 pound division and the Womens 145 pound division, plus some superfights on the card, we also recap F2W 208 Josh Cisneros Vs Damian Anderson a rematch for the Lightweight title, plus a recap of the main event  of the Hudson Valley Invitational between Estevan Martinez and Austin Daffron.In the news section of the show we discussed the ADCC injury drop out of Jon Blank from -88 kg and the movement of Pedro Marhino down to -88 we also discuss his -99 kg replacement, and how Pedros style may fare at -88kg. In the recap of   Midwest Finishers 8 the 185 pound division title we discussed Andrew Tackett going up 2 weight classes and winning another title at Midwest Finishers, by all submissions ending the night with an Armbar for the title.  In the Womens 145 pound division, we discussed Sheliah Lindsey vs Peyton Lecther in the finals that saw Lindsey hit a triangle armbar from the side to retain her title.  We also recapped David Garmo Vs  Chr

This week on the show Maine and Rob recap Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena 3 at WNO. In the news section of the show we discuss the death of Leandro Lo over the weekend and briefly speak about his accomplishments and contributions to the sport, as well as some of his greatest matches. In the recap section of the show we discussed the main event of Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena 3 that ended by a verbal tap after a pass.  We discussed the Circumstances surrounding the match including some potential behind the scenes drama in connection with Leandro Lo’s death, Pena mental state going into the match and want for the match to be shorter.  We discussed the no-time limit factor that saw the pacing of the match remain slow early and saw long stretches of 50-50 work from Pena, and passing attempts from Gordon.  We also discussed some of the take down sequences from Gordon, And went in-depth on what a potential rematch under ADCC rules looks like and how Gordon Vs Andre Galavo may look in the ADCC Superfight. In the recap of N

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the 110,000 dollar no time limit money match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena plus recap F2W 207, and Toro Cup 21 main events. In the news section of the show we discussed some of the replacements for the upcoming IBJJF GP.  Plus our continued excitement for ADCC divisions.In the preview of Gordon Ryan Vs Felipe Pena 3, we discussed the first 2 matches and how much Gordon has changed improved his game.  Including how he has changed his 50-50 play, and how he has changed his passing to deal with the knee shield.  We also discussed his back taking skills and level of control, plus the takedown in their ADCC match in the no points section of the match.  For Felipe we discussed the Andre match and the Vanger matches as recent no-gi performances and contrasted what he has shown recently against Gordons improvements.  We also discussed the format of the match and possibly the avenue Gordon would try and take the match into.  With the improvements in his takedowns, wre

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Rise 9, Sub Only Series VII, F2W 206, and Jonathan Wilson vs Andrew Tackett on Combat Sports Coverage 4.In the news section we discuss picking upcoming ADCC Brackets. In the recap section we discuss Devonte Bones Jhonson run at Rise 9 defeating Jason Rau in the open weight finals with a Head and Arm choke that he started from the mount. In the recap of Combat Sports Coverage 4 we discussed the come from behind submission victory that saw Jonathan Wilson kneebar Andrew Tackett, after an impressive pace put on by Tackett from the top and back.  In the recap of  Sub Only Series 7 we discussed PJ Barch submission run through his bracket in the 170 pound including his Rear Naked Choke submission won over John Combs in the semi finals.  As well as a rematch with Chris Wojcik from ADCC trials. In the recap of Fight to Win 206 we discussed Sara Apodaca vs Brittney Elkin, that saw Elkin play a top pressure passing game and try for an omaplata to take a decision win, and we ta

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho on the WNO Who's Next Final, we also recap F2W 205, and Craig Jones vs. Eldar Sayidov at the Arlan Grip Pro 18 & AIGA Champions League event. Plus we also discuss Boa Super 8, and preview Rise 9. In the news section of the show we discussed the released ADCC schedule, plus the card matchups on WNO Gordon Vs Pena, and the IBJJF GP matchups and divisions.We also discussed Tim Spriggs pulling out of ADCC and WNO. In the recap section of the show we discussed Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho for the WNO Heavyweight Belt, that saw Gordon try and finish a smother choke from the top, and finally finish a RNC 26 minutes in, then call out and talk about who he wanted to face next including every rematch he wants at Black Belt. We talked about how Nicholas Meregali looked in his second no-gi match ever vs Breylor Grout, that saw him finish a choke from the top. As well as Andrew Tackett vs Rene Sousa, that saw Tackett impose his wrestling a

On this weeks show Maine and Miranda previewed Tezos WNO: Who's Next Finale Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho  and the Whos Next Main Event Kyle Chambers vs Izaak Michell.  Plus recapped Fight to Win 204 Damon Ramos vs Colton VaughnIn our preview of Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho we talked about the size that Gordon has put on and how this could possibly affect his gas tank going into a 30 minute match with Pedro.  We talked about a potentially high paced game on the feet and some potential counter guillotine offense from Pedro on top and the potential of Gordon getting on top and controlling the mount like we have seen in his recent matches.  We also discussed how Pedro has leveraged his speed against larger people in the past.  In the preview of Kyle Chambers vs Izaak Michell we talked about the wrestling game of Izaak, and how Craig Jones speaks highly of his leg lock game.  We discussed a guard game for Chambers that would most likely see Izaak looking to pass and impose on top in this no time limit match.