Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine Josh and Zak recap the week's professional submission grappling action including fight2win 170 headlined by Josh Hinger versus Raphael Formiga Barbosa, we also preview Submission Underground 22 (SUG) with Mason Fowler defending his absolute title; and preview fight2win 170 headlined by William Tackett vs. Vagner RochaIn the news section of the show we discuss Keith Krikorian moving to the east coast to become an instructor at Studio 84 BJJ with Jay Regalbuto and we also discussed Amanda Levy receiving her black belt as well.In the recap section of the show we kick it off with fight to win 170 headline by a title fight between Josh Hinger versus Raphael Formiga Barbosa,we discuss Hinger’s Guillotine top game and sustained pressure coupled with his neck hunting and top position work in the gi. We also discuss Max Gimenez outstanding passing vs Guilherme Augusto and his diverse transition game plus some outstanding transitions from squid guard to top position.In the matchup betwe

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap Fight to Win 169 headline by Josh Cisneros vs. Kennedy Maciel,the Abu Dhabi World Pro 2020, that happened in 2021, the Emerald City Invitational 170 lb bracket, and preview Fight to Win 170.In the recap section of the show we kick it off talking about the biggest comeback of the year in our discussion of Josh Cisneros vs. Kennedy Maciel Cobrina jr.   We talked about the submission attempts put on by Cisneros for 9 minutes of the match and the great offensive and defensive choices Cisneros and Kennedy put forth during the triangle attempt.   Then we talked about the out-of-nowhere scramble rear-naked choke that Kennedy secured to come from behind with nine seconds left in the match.  We also discuss other matches on the card. In our recap of the 2020 AJP UAEJJF World Pro we talked about every single black belt finals match for the men's and women's adults divisions. We discuss why we love the AJP ruleset so much and why it Fosters and creates dynamic performa

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Third Coast Grappling 6 the Heavyweight GP,  and EUG inaugural 8 man bracket.   We also preview Fight to Win 169 and the Emerald City Invitational,  plus briefly discuss Abu Dhabi World Pro.In the news section of this week we run through the recently-announced matchups on the Who is Number One Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo cardIn the recap of Third Coast Grappling 6 we run through every single match up for the heavyweight GP.  Starting with Mason Fowler one arm rear naked choke of Manuel Ribamar, and Kaynan Duarte defeating Tex Johnson via a double ankle sweep in overtime. We talk about the stand up wrestling battle between Nick Rodriguez and Pedro Marinho, andl talk about the pace of Victor Hugo vs William Tackett.In the semi finals we talked about how impressed we were in Nick Rodriguez's passing game and guard engagement vs notorious guard specialist Victor Hugo, and talked about the improvements Nick has been making in his game.  We also talk Kaynan Duarte vs M

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap Who is Number One Gordon Ryan vs. Vagner Rocha we also recap Fight to Win 168 the third all women's event and Submission Underground (SUG) 21 in the preview section we preview a Third Coast Grappling heavyweight GP and EUG  promotions 160 lb bracket.In the news section we discuss the Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia match being postponed we discussed William Tackett receiving his black belt, and Craig Jones vs Tye Ruotolo that has been announced for the next WNO event.In the recap section of the show we kick it off with WNO Gordon Ryan Vs Vagner Rocha, We discuss Vagner’s defensive acumen and talk about a very interesting single leg X sweep from Gordon in conjunction with his passing and Kimora control that led to the triangle finish that he had called before the match.   In our recap of Nick Rodriguez vs Yuri Simoes we discuss the unrelenting passing offense from Nicky Rod and how much his passing has developed since we last saw him roughly 6 months ago.In our recap o

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview Gordon Ryan vs. Vagner Rocha on Who is Number One (WNO) and recap fight2win 167 we also preview fight to win 168.In the news section of the show we discuss some upcoming cards including the release of the Third Coast grappling heavyweight GP bracket, and EUG inaugural event.In our recap of Fight to Win 167 we discuss Victor Hugo heel hook victory over Tim Spriggs Heel Hook, and some of the things about the match that surprised us.  We talked about the foot finishing position and some of the defense that went into this match. In Gabriel Sousa vs Osvaldo Moizinho we discussed the slams and intricate grip fighting that took place throughout this bout and Maine talks about wanting Sousas Gi. In the Thiago Macedo vs Cole Franson we discuss headhunting and the fast-paced kept throughout this match as well as a no arm triangle Thiago  attempted in the closing moments of the match.  In the Jake Watson Pedro Marinho match we discuss Pedro making his black belt debut and the

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap fight2win 166 Quintet Fight Night 6 the second all-women's Quintet and preview fight2win 167.In the news section of the show we talked about Third Coast Grappling Nogi heavyweight lineup  for their upcoming GP.  We discuss the Emerald City invitationals 170-pound welterweight tournament,  and EUG promotions upcoming featherweight tournament.In the recap section of the show we talked about Rafael Lovato Jr’s Kimura submission over Gabriel Almeida, and discussed his decisions regarding slams and positional control in the match. We also discuss the great guard work and activity between Lucas Pinheiro and Josh Cisneros in their superfight match-up on the card. We discuss William Tackett defeating Manuel Ribimar via heel hook in decisive fashion early in the match . We discuss the interesting adjustments that Tackett made on the foot in order to secure the finish and other possible matches available for him in his division or divisions up including an anticipated mat

This week on the grappling rewind Maine and Emil talk about ADCC 2022 superfight and potential replacements that will Face Gordon Ryan if Andre Galvao does not choose to defend his title.We discussed the history of the ADCC superfight and talked a little bit about the various replacements and changes throughout the events history that have led to what we see now.  We also go in-depth on the rivalry between Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao.In the first segment of the show we discuss the three replacements that have been put forth by Mo jasam the 2022 ADCC coordinator.  We discuss Fabricio Werdum and his previous ADCC victories, as well as his most recent grappling matches, we talked about a matchup that never happened between Gordon Ryan and Werdum for a combat Jiu-Jitsu World title a few years ago.  We discussed Marcus Almeida Buchecha also as a replacement, talking about his multiple accolades and history in the organization, as well as potentially his move over to MMA and Gordon Ryan first match with him in 201

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the craziness that was Who’s Number One featuring an altercation between Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao and headlined by Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Jr, plus Gordon Ryan Vs Roberto Jiminez we also recap the second all-female fight2win card headlined by Elizabeth Clay versus Maria Malyjasiak.In the news section of the show we discuss the backstage altercation that ended in slaps between Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao that we circle back to at the end of the show. We discuss what this means for a possible match between the two and how this will affect ADCC in the future.In our recap of who's number one we talked about Craig Jones’s great leg lock entry on Ronaldo Jr and Craig's bread-and-butter submission game being on display.In the recap of Gordon Ryan vs. Roberto Jimenez we discuss Gordon calling his shot ahead of the match and the two different mounted armbar entries he hit in the match.  We also discussed his passing entries and overall any match that we would wa

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap fight2win 164 headlined by Vagner Rocha vs Yuri Simoes preview WNO Craig Jones vs Ronaldo Jr , and Gordon Ryan Vs Roberto Jimenez and preview Fight To Win 165 the second all Women's Card. In the news section of the show we discuss some upcoming events and matchup announcements. In The recap of Fight to Win 164 we discuss Vagner Rocha vs Yuri Simoes that showcased some very interesting put inside half guard work from Yuri and saw great leg lock defense from Wagner we also discuss some of the particulars in playing a defensive half-guard game and what Vagner did to push the pace .In Manuel Ribamar vs Dante Leon We discussed the somewhat controversial Split Decision and talk about how much front headlock and Guillotines are worth in the ruleset. In a GI match between Gabriel Souza and Gianni Grippo we discussed the technical group fighting on display in conjunction with great movement from Souza  getting out of the reverse Mount position and into a single leg X.   W

This week on the show Maine and Austin recap fight2win 163 and preview fight2win 164.  In the news section we discuss Rodolfo Vieira submission loss in the UFC due to arm in Guillotine choke, and we also discuss the recently-announced matchup between Gordon Ryan and Roberto Jimenez on who is number one taking place February 26th.  We talk about Robertos changes in his game and how Gordon has a submission pathway to victory. In the recap section of the show we breakdown Kennedy Maciel’s victory over Diego “Pato” Oliveira to retain the Lightweight Title in the Gi.  We talk about his armbar attempt and how Diego was able to Alleviate the pressure of the submission using proper positioning and escape.  we also discuss some recent technique from Keenan Cornelius demonstrating the same thing. In the recap of Rafael Formiga Barbosa vs Johnny Souza we talk about Slams in BJJ and how Fromiga kept his Middleweight Masters Title with a well timed slam and pass.  We also talk about alternate ways that slams can be scored

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap BJJ Stars V the Heavyweights and preview fight2win 163 headlined by Kennedy Maciel vs Diego Oliveira for the 155lb Gi TitleIn the news section of the show we discuss the some recently-announced matchups On fight to Win on the second all women's fight night, and Who's Number One including a match between PJ Barch and Andrew Wiltse.In the recap section of BJJ Stars V we discuss Gutemberg Pereira outstanding run against Nicholas meregali and The Hulk Lucas Barbosa we also discuss Erberth Santos’s performance against Erich Munis that was a return to form for the former champ. We discuss the semi finals match between Felipe Pena and Erich Munis where Munis was handed his first loss at black belt. Then we recap the final match between Felipe Pena and Gutemberg Pereira that showed the next level passing from Pena.We also discussed the superfights on the event between Leandro Lo and Alex Munis that saw Leandro finish a Cross Choke from ¾ guard. We talk about Isaque

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap fight2win 162 the all women's event for Fight to Win and preview BJJ Stars 5In the news section of the show we discuss the who's number one matchups between Craig Jones and Ronaldo we discuss Juny versus Geo, Gabi Garcia versus deJesus and Nicky Ryan vs. Roberto Jimenez, we also discuss a few other upcoming events.In the recap of fight to win 162 we discussed the inaugural all women's event that is going to be taking place monthly for the promotion we talked about the back and forth match for the women's 155 lb NoGi title where Rafaela Guedes defeated Ana Carolina Vieira in a tactical performance.  We saw Big slams from viera and an off of the stage in a double leg from Guedes, an Uchi mata to toe hold and great heel hook counters.  We talk about the Tubby Alequin vs Nathalie Ribeiro match for the 135 No-Gi title, and some of the controversy of the decision. In Talita Alencar vs Gabrielle Mc Comb for the 125 No-Gi title we talk about why this is F

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Fight to Win 161 Cyborg vs Tim Spriggs and preview F2W 162 the first All Female Card in the promotions history.In the news section of the show we discuss some of the upcoming cards including BJJ Stars five and Third Coast grappling moving to fite TVIn the recap section of the show we discuss Roberto cyborg Abreu vs. Tim Spriggs for the super heavyweight title On fight to win we also recap Jason Rau vs JZ Cavalcante v Masters Black Belt Middleweight Title talking about the offense of Rau coiled with the defense from JZ. We recap Cole Franson vs Hugo Marques that saw dynamic takedowns and great timing on display.  We talk Tex Johnson defeating Arnaldo Maidana with a teepe violin armlock variation, and a few other matches on the card. In the preview section of the show we talk about the all female f2w 162 card headlined by Ana Carolina Vieira  vs Rafaela Guedes.  We discuss the style matchup and the gameplanning going into the matchup we discuss the co-main of Tubby Ale

This week on the show Main and Zak recap Fight to Win 160 headlined by William Tackett versus John Combs and preview Fight2win 161 headlined by Cyborg vs Tim Spriggs we also talked about BJJ Stars V Heavyweights and a little bit about Max Holloway vs Calvin Kattar.In the news section of the show we discuss the lineup for BJJ Stars v that takes place in February this stacked heavyweight event features Luiz Panza, Erich Muniz, Lucas Hulk Barbosa, Gutemburg Pereira, Mahamed Aly, Felipe Pena, Erbeth Santos, and Nicholas Meregali we talk potential matchups and rematches and we discuss the cards super fights on the card as well. In our recap of crazy UfC records we talk about Max Holloway vs Calvin kattar. We discuss striking differential and UFC statistics regarding significant strikes, and how absolutely absurd Max Holloway is as a volume output fighter.In the recap of Fight to Win 160 we talk about William Tackett vs John Combs and Williams split decision over ADCC trials winner John combs in impressive fashion.

This week on the show Main and Emil recap The 2020 Flograppling Award nominations and preview Fight 2 Win 160 headline by William Tackett versus John Combs.In the news section of the show we talk about the first three ADCC trials that have been announced and rescheduled for 2021In the recap of the Flograppling nominations we discuss our thoughts on all of the nominations, and what our picks are for each of the categories.  In the Male Grappler of The Year we discuss why Roberto Cyborg Abreu remains our pick for the best in 2020.  In the Female Grappler of the Year we talk about the accomplishments of Elisabeth Clay, Rafaela Guedes, and Mayssa Bastos and how we decided who had the best year.In our discussion of the 2020 Breakthrough Grappler Of The Year we expand on how this is the best list of prospects we have ever seen between Tainan Dalpra, Elisabeth Clay, Samuel Nagai, William Tackett, Josh Cisneros, and Rafaela Guedes, plus Roberto Jiminez we take a look at the new generation that stood out in the year. 

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the week's events including Submission Underground 20 featuring Craig Jones Mason Fowler Ryan Bader & Satoshi ishii as well as discuss the 2021 IBJJF implementation of heel hooks for brown and black belts.In the news section of the show we discussed one of the upcoming Fight to Win 160 matchups between Vagner Rocha and William Tackett that should be an outstanding match.In the recap of submission underground 20 (SUG 20) we discuss Mason Fowler's Victory quickly over Ryan Bader with a violin arm lock and another violin arm-lock Victory on the card when Richie Boogeyman Martinez defeated CB dollaway with the same technique. We discuss Craig Jones rear naked choke victory over Olympic gold medalist Satoshi ishii and a talk about how some of these were obvious mismatches.  We also discuss Gillian Roberts and her rear naked choke victory, and an interesting front naked choke Victory on the undercard.In the IBJJF 2021 rules discussion section of the show Main

On this special end of the year recap show we talked about the top 10 BJJ matches of 2020 and preview Submission Underground 20.  Plus as tradition the highlights and lowlights of the year for the hosts.This week on the show Maine and Zac take a look back at the best matches of the year our top 10 of 2020 plus the year in retrospect. We discuss the best Prospect matches which grappler had the best year overall, which grappler had the most exciting year overall, and we talked about a ton of breakout prospects moving into the ranks of black belt and Black Belt competition.Our Grappling Rewind Matches of the Year In No Particular OrderGordon Ryan vs Matheus DinizKeenan Cornelius vs Felipe AndrewKeenan Cornelius vs Mahamed AlyLucsd “Hulk” Barbosa Vs Roberto JimenezRoberto Jimenez vs Keenan CorneliusPatrick Gaudio vs  Felipe AndrewJosh Cisneros In the IBJJF Pans finals and his run as a brand new black beltATOS IBJJF Pan finalsJessica Flowers vs Maria MalyjasiakDante Leon vs 2020Mahamed Aly vs Mikey MusumeciProspec

This week on the show Maine and Zak recap Third Coast Grappling 5 headline by William Tackett versus Fellipe Andrew and Submission Underground 19 (SUG) we also tease our end-of-the-year show and top 10 of 2020.In the news segment of the show we talked about the upcoming American Jiu-Jitsu story some combat Jiu-Jitsu news as well as other items in the community.In the recap for 3rd Coast Grappling Five we talked about the quick submission finish in the main event by William Tackett over Fellipe Andrew. We talked about the leg entanglement that led to this submission and how initiative is such an important part of grapplingIn the co-main event we talked about Thiago Macedo’s victory over Johnny Tama and the strangeness of the mat side call. In Kody Steele vs. Edwin Najmi we discuss the changes in Kody’s game and how his modulation of aggression worked in his favor in this match, coupled with his high amplitude wrestling.  In John Combs vs. Pedro Marinho we discuss some more great Guillotine battles and pressure

This week's on the show Maine and Josh recap Who's Number One headlined by Kaynan Duarte vs Rodolfo Vieira, we recap Fight 2 Win 159, we preview Third Coast Grappling 5 and Submission Underground 19.In the news section of the show we discuss Mikey Musumeci being recognized with the fastest submission in IBJJF we talked about our upcoming top 10 of 2020 show, and touch on a little bit of Japanese Judo qualifying for the Olympics.In the recap section of the show we kick it off with Who's Number One WNO recapping The entire main card we discussed the dominant Victory Duarte took over Viera. We talked about Geo Martinez vs Kennedy Maciel, and how it is incredibly difficult to look good against Martinez. We discuss a little bit of the passing and some of the Guard work by Martinez. In our recap of Roberto Jimenez vs. Dante Leone we discuss the leg locks and the focus on knee bar entries versus heel hooks, and discuss the trajectory of both athletes moving forward in Vagner Rocha vs. Thor we discuss

This week on the grappling rewind podcast Maine and Josh recap Fight to Win 158 headlined by Elizabeth Clay and Rafaela Guedes we talked about the week's BJJ news including some MMA grappling and preview who's number one headlined by Kaynan Duarte vs Rodolfo Vieira.In the news section of the show we talk about some MMA grappling including Gary Tonons most recent fight in One FC, and some other news surrounding the BJJ community, including the upcoming Third Coast Grappling 5.In the recap section of the show we talked about F2W 158 and the Welterweight Title bout between Elizabeth Clay and Rafaela Guedes including Guedes staying patient and sticking to her game plan.  We break down how Rafaela shut down the entries of Clay and about the slams that most likely led to a dominant decision for the title.  In Sam Nagai versus Marcio Gomez we talked about the Caio Terra foot lock grip variation we saw in the match, and some other interesting grip work from Sam; specifically a pant grip on me prior to finis