Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

On this historic 100th numbered episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil share their thoughts on ADCC 2019 a week after what was the greatest grappling event of all time.  They also break down Fight to Win 127 in Dallas Texas, the World Jiu Jitsu Festival Day 1 and Day 2, recap the finale of the Shugyo invitational episode 7.  They also briefly touch on the results of Battle Grapple 6.  Plus Rob Sullivan comes in and talks Nicky Rod Vs Pat Downey.  Maine and Emil also discuss Mo getting the bid for ADCC 2021 and how he is aiming to host in in Las Vegas. In the news segment the hosts talk about new articles coming out on the Grappling Rewind website www.grapplingrewind.com AJ and Augusto Mendes having beef, and the BJJ fanatics Black Belt invitational announcement.  Plus ADCC 2021 breaking news.  In the recap section of the show we kick it off with Fight to Win 127 talking abou the ADCC 2019 rematch between Augusto Tanquinho Mendes and Matheus Gabriel that came down to a close split decision we a

On this week's show Maine and Emil talk about ADCC 2019, covering the semifinals and finals for the men and women's divisions, the absolute men's division, the superfight between Andre Galvao and Felipe Pena, talked about the overall experience of the tournament, how great the jiu jitsu community is and our favorite moments from the weekend.In the men's +99 kg division, we talk about Kaynan Duarte upsetting Buchecha with a controversial decision victory, Nick Rodriguez pressuring Cyborg into a decision victory, and Kaynan Duarte defeating Nick Rodriguez in the finals with veteran ADCC experience.In the men's -99 kg division we dive into Gordon Ryan's intense match with Lucas the Hulk Barbosa, and Gordon's incredible last-minute backtake for the win, Vinny Magalhaes' loss to Vinicius Tractor Ferreira, and Gordon's dominant submission win over Tractor in the finals.We talk about Craig Jones' incredible start to ADCC in the men's -88 kg division, submitting

In this special ADCC day 1 edition of the Grappling Rewind Podcast, Maine and Emil talk about the opening rounds of the tournament, the incredible atmosphere of the event, breakdown exciting matches from each of the women and men's divisions and discuss major upsets.In the over 99 kg men's division we talk about the destructive match between Nick Rodriguez and Mahamad Aly which featured brilliant takedowns and demolished judges tables, as well as Nick Rodriguez's continuing success over Orlando Sanchez. We also discuss Kaynan Duarte's progression into the semifinals and the leg injury Yuri Simoes sustained in their match. We cover Marcus Buchecha Almeida's clutch last second come-from-behind win and Roberto Cyborg Abreau's progression into the semifinals.We get into Gordon Ryan's amazing start to the tournament in the under 99kg men's division where he is two-for-two in getting submission wins. Lucas the Hulk Barbosa and Vinny Magalhaes proceed to the semifinals in domi

On this special ADCC 2019 Bracket Friday edition of the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil talk about the rules of ADCC 2019 and the brackets that were released a few hours ago for the event. We explain the points for ADCC and how they differ from most events that we cover on the show.  As well as some points of rules clarification that occurred during the rules meeting. After that we preview the mens -66 kg division followed by the -77, -88, -99 and +99 kg divisions.  The first round matchups and potential second round and finals matchups that are possible based on the brackets.After that we take a look at the woman's -60kg and over 60kg divisions and talk a little about some of the stylistic matchups that we could see.  This special edition live from ADCC 2019 was recorded in our Air BNB on location so the audio quality is not as standard for the show.Recorded on 9-27-2019.

This week on the show we have three hosts on Maine Miller, Emil Sandoz-Rosado and Josh Weinstock.  On the week before the big show; ADCC 2019, the Olympics of our sport the every two years celebration of the highest level of professional grappling in the world.  Before we get into the preview we run through the weeks news the ADCC replacements, who has dropped out from the event and who is replacing.  We talk about the UAEJJF partner with FloGrappling going into 2020, which should make it even easier for us to cover their events on the Podcast. Plus we talk about Josh being internet famous ending up as a member of the Valhalla Club on BJJ Scout Instagram.  Kicking off the recap section of the show we recap Fight to Win 126 in San Diego, we talk about this Black Belt stacked card.  We break down Gustavo Batista vs Felipe Bezerra, Guthierry Barbosa defeating Marcio Andre in a very close match. Baret Yoshida in his outstanding performance and choke From back crucifix, taking about some of the nuances of the posi

This week on the show maine and Emil recap The Ultimate Mat Warriors 5, Fight to Win 125 in San Jose, CA, The King of the Mats 7 presented by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro Tour, and briefly recap IBJJF 2019 IBJJf No-Gi Pans, and talk about Shygyo Invitational Episode 5 then we preview Fight to Win 126 taking place in San Diego, CA, the UWW Grappling World Championships, with ADCC less than two weeks away things are getting spicy.We kick off the show talking about the IBJJF implementing drug testing at No-Gi worlds, and our thoughts on that.  We talk ADCC news with dropouts and divisional changes, and more.  After that we move into the recap section of the show talking about the finals and semi final matches for the AJP UAEJJF King of Mats 7 the Middleweights.  That saw impressive performances from Gustavo Batista, Isaque Bahiense, and Marcos Tinoco.After that we move into the recap section and talk about Fight to Win 125. We break down the top matches on the card Gutemberg Pereira vs Rudson Telles in an amazing 50/

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap Fight to Win 124 in Seattle WA, Shugyo Invitational Episode 4, GrappleFest 6, BJJ Fanatics Brown Belt Invitational.  Then we Preview the Ultimate Mat Warriors 5, F2W 125, IBJJF 2019 Pans, UAEJJF AJP King of Mats 7 MiddleweightsWe kick off the show as always with BJJ news.  Talking about Kit Dale dropping out of the event and being replaced by Valdir Araujo.  We talk about Co-Host and Grappling Rewind analyst Ryan Stark getting promoted to brown belt.  We also talk about Renzo Gracie recently making international news.  After that we kick the recap section of the show off with our recap of GrappleFest 6 talking about João Miyao vs. Frank Rosenthal.  Paulo Miyao vs. Kamil Will and recap Masakazu Imanari vs. Ben Eddy that ended in astonishing foot lock fashion in the last minute of the match.  After that we recap Fight To Win 124 headlined by Josh Hinger vs. Arnoldo Maidana in a positionally dominating match.  We also talked about Karen Atunes defeating Mayssa Bastos. 

On this weeks episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine, Emil and Josh, dive into a great three host episode.  Taking a look at Fight to Win 123, Polaris 11, the BJJ Fanatics Brown Belt Invitational (and below), Fight to Win 124, GrappleFest 6, and talk about how we cant find any info on ACBJJ 15. We kick the show off talking about BJJ related news in some big grappling news Garry Tonon is back in the ADCC 2019 world championships.  Echo Charles got his Black Belt.  Gordon Ryan stated in an Instagram comment that his knee was 85% recovered.  Last and least former IBJJF world champion, and former UFC champ BJ Penn got in a street fight.  In the recap section of the show the team breaks down the main card of Polaris 11.  We dive into how great of a main event Ffion Davies vs Talita Alencar was and Emil states that it is a rewind recommends.  This exciting rematch for the under 50 kg Polaris title showcases the best in women’s BJJ.  Next we break down Edwin Najmi vs Mansher Khera in a performance that shows

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap the 2019 IBJJF Heavyweight GP, The Shugyo Invitational Episode 2, Preview Polaris 11, Fight to Win 123 in Sacramento, CA, and talk professional BJJ News.   Get the video show on YouTube. In the news section we talk about Garry Tonon potentially returning to grappling.  We mention that Damien Maia Vs. Ben Askren has been booked in the UFC for October 26th.  Talk about Daniel Strauss lifting the Dinnie stones.  As well as a big thank you to Footlock Fire for helping Maine out with some long running audio issues that have plagued the show for multiple years. In the recap section of the show we kick things off with the 2019 IBJJF HW GP talking about replacements and each of the 7 matches that were part of the event in the quarterfinals we saw Joao Gabriel Rocha Patrick Gaudio, Vinicius Ferreira versus Luiz Panza that has some passing and rule issues, that affected the pace of the event.  We saw Lucas Barbosa take a decisive shutout victory over Tim Spriggs via points 12-

This week on the show Maine and Ryan recap the weeks professional BJJ events and Superfights.  We Recap Kasai Pro 6, Kenetic Grappling 1, Fight To Win 122, Shugyo Invitational Episode 1, and Preview the IBJJF Heavyweight GP, plus talk about IBJJF Masters Worlds.We kick off the show with some news talking about ADCC drop outs and replacements; with Romulo dropping out to replaced by Claudio Calasans.  Plus Maine talks about being the backstage social media interviewer for ADCC world championships 2019.  We talk a bit about the Grappling Rewind YouTube page and the additional content that is being produced for that platform including a new video of how to get on a BJJ Superfight.  Subscribe to see the latest BJJ YouTube content.  After the news section we talk about the Kinetic Grappling, and come to a few conclusions.  One Lachlan Giles is very good and guys going to ADCC are also very good.  We talk about domination that was the super team of BJJ Fanatics with Giles taking out an entire time himself, and the

On this packed show Maine and Emil Recap Fight to Win 121 in Austin Texas.  We Preview Kasai Pro 6, The Shugyo Invitational including an Interview with the events promoter Phill Schwartz.  We preview as best we can the Kinektic Grappling event taking place on UFC fight pass, as well as at the very end of the show announce a huge late replacement. We preview Fight to Win 122 in Scottsdale, AZ, CJJ worlds and briefly talk about the finals of SOGI 3.To kick off the show Maine and Emil talk news.  In this weeks news we talk about the latest ADCC division movements with Keenan moving up in weight and switching placed with fellow American Mason Fowler.  Grappling Industries announces that it is working in partnership with Third Coast Grappling and the winner of the upcoming Houston Absolute will get a slot on the next 3CG.  In other 3CG news the promotion has announced an upcoming split from FloGrappling to form their own service.  Fight to Win has announced their first international event taking place in the UK.  

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview ADCC 2019 divisions as well as recap Fight to Win 120 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.  Also on the show we preview Fight to Win 121, SOGI 3, and the Shugyo Invitational. In the news segment Maine and Josh talk about some interesting superfight news regarding Ultimate Mat Warriors, and Finishers Sub only 10.  We talk black belt promotions, and get into the craziness of ADCC 2019.   In our preview of ADCC 2019 we take a look at the -66 kg division We talk about all the movement in the division and currently what the division looks like.  We talk about some of the dark horses and some of the divisions stand out grapplers, that round out the -66 kg division. In the -77 kg division we do much of the same and talk about the addition of Dante Leon.   The speculation continues for the rest of the men’s divisions -88, -99 and +99 where we talk about the movement of Yuri up and his potential wresting matchups available in that division.   After that we talk about the woman’s -60k

On this special one day delayed episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine an Emil Recap Fight to Win 119 in Philly, the UAEJJF AJPT King of Mats in Tokyo.  We preview Fight to Win 120 in Pittsburgh, and speculate about the Shugyo Invitational that seemingly came out of nowhere. Kicking the show off with news we talk about some movement of the ADCC weight classes, grapplers moving up divisions and being replaced in others.  We talk about Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena and what weight they have agreed to compete in their rematch at.  We talk about a Baltimore non Profit bringing more BJJ to the youth of the city.  After that we move into the recap section taking a look at Fight to Win 19 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.   This event had the highest payout of any Fight to Win event this year.  Maine and Emil talk about how crazy this is for such a small venue and how great it is for the sport.  We recap the Johnathan JT Torres vs Vagner Rocha matchup and talk about how this could be a potential ADCC matchup. We br

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Fight to Win 118, and Sub Stars.  After that we preview Fight to Win 119. the UAEJJF WJPT King of Mats Lightweights 6, Battle Grapple 5, Roll Models 10. In the news section of the show Maine and Josh talk about Hypnotik news, including about how much Gordon Ryan was being was paid by the company. As well as Garry Tonon Vs Ryan Hall in MMA. and FloGrappling obsession with certain wrestling matches. We kick off the recap section of the show with Fight to Win 118 headlined by Marcio Andre vs Kennedy Maciel, and Tomoyuki Hashimoto impressive F2W debut for the Bantamweight title.   As well in the Co-Main Talita Alencar vs Amanda Monteiro.  After that we move in the recap of Sub Stars Nick Rodriguez Challenge talking about his finals match with Quentin Rosenzweig.  We talk about the ADCC implication of the event and the progression of Nick as he ramps up the biggest no-gi event in the world.  We also talk about the possibility of Nick facing Yuri in the near future as a wr

This week on the show Maine and Emil Recap the weeks BJJ news.  We also break down Subversiv 2, Preview Fight to Win 118, and Sub Stars.In this weeks news we talk about DJ Jackson Potentially leaving TLI.  We talk about BJJ fanatics Brown belt challenge, Yuri Simoes calling out Kyle Snyder.  Plus more and even some Judo News. After that we move into the recap section of the show taking a look at Subversiv 2 featuring team 10th planet vs Team Red Bowie.  We break down each team match and go in depth on Joao Miyao vs Geo Martinez.  Talking about Unity Eddie Cummings and potentially the effect he has had on the development of the leglock game for that gym and its competitors.  After that we recap other aspects of the card.  Maine and Emil talk about some flaws with EBI overtime and how the format has lost a bit of its luster over the years.  As well as some potential improvements, and specific reasons the OT format has become less interesting to watch over the years.  After that we move into the recap of the und

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Kasai Super Series 2 in Orlando, JitzKing's inaugural event in Tampa, and Submission Underground 9.  We also Preview Subversiv 2, and Australian Grappling Championship 4.First in the news section of the show Raphael Lovato Jr is out of ADCC due to an injury in his most recent Bellator championship fight.  AJ Agazarm has been asked to leave his GB gym.  Austin from the Grappling Rewind has earned and been awarded his Brown Belt along with Dave from Just the Tap.We get into the recap section looking at Kasai Super Series 2 in Orlando that took place on July 4th.  We talk about how fast paced as well as some of the controversery surrounding the Renato Canuto vs Dante Leon match.  We talk about Gleison TIbau flying stomp DQ vs Richie Martinez.  Mansher Khera coming back after some inactivity to tap Enrico Cocco via heel hook.  Also the outstanding technique from Craig Jones vs Aaron "Tex" Johnson with his Kimura trap and back take and rear naked choke.  Pl

This week on the show Maine and Austin break down fight to win 117 in San Diego California, briefly recap Sub Spectrum 8, Preview JitzKing, Submission Underground 9, Kasai Super Series 2 in Orlando, and talk BJJ news.In the news section we talk about Cyborg replacing Leandro Lo, and Luis panza replacing Buchechea at IBJJF Heavyweight GP.  Also in the news section we talk about Keenan Cornelius opening up his own school.  As well as Maine buying some new equipment for the podcast.After that we move into the recap of Fight to Win 117 in San Diego that featured Barret Yoshida, Keith Krikorian vs Dan Dykeman, Kaynan Duarte vs Gutenberg Pereira, crowd brawls the whole team no sleep going at it keeping order in the venue.  Then we get into a short recap of Sub Spectrum 8 taking about the finals matches for the event for both the mens absolute bracket in the women’s 125 Flyweight bracket.  After that we move into the preview section of the show taking about Kasai Super a Series 2 in Orlando Florida.  Featuring a Sta

On this special bonus episode Maine and Emil wrap up the rest of the weeks BJJ events that were too numerous for episode 85.  As a result this special mid week episode recaps Fight to Win 116, Midwest Finishers 2, and previews Sub Spectrum.  We kick off the weeks show immediately with the recap of Fight to Win 116.  We run through the fight of the night and the submission of the night for the black belts and the brown belts.  Emil has choice words for matches contested entirely in 50/50.  Plus the hosts talk about how awesome the Judo match on the card was.  We go in depth on Juan Cleber vs John Erlandson and how scary hidden toe holds are.  Plus talk about a very strange and unorthodox Ippon that took place in the Fabricio Silva vs August Meissner Judo superfight.  After that we move into the title match recap for Midwest Finishers 2.  Talking about how impressive and exciting the title match between William Tackett and Alan Sanchez was.  Great leg lock transitions, plus we go into some changes we have obser

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap Third Coast Grappling 2, SAGC, and Rise 7. In the new section we talk about how Rafael Lovato Jr took the belt from Gegard Mousasi as well as Meregali and his post fight call out to Keenan looking for a rematch.In the recap for Third Coast Grappling we go through the top matches on the card breaking down the loop choke that Mergali hit on Cyborg. We talked about Craig Jones,  Matheus Diniz, and the potential ADCC match later this year between Vagner Rocha and Ethan Crelinsten.  We also break down the Edwin Najmi vs Gianni Grippo match, and talk about Gilbert "Durinho" Burns victory. In the recap for SACG the hosts talk about what it was like to do commentary for SAGC Redemption in college park Maryland.  We talk about the three man commentary team of Maine, Emil, and Josh.  In a true miracle managing not to curse for nearly 4 hours straight.  We talk about the unique SAGC endurance format, plus go through some of our top matches on the card.  We run through

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap all of the weeks professional grappling and preview the upcoming week’s marathon of events.  This week on the show we recap  King Of Mats Heavyweights in Moscow.  Fight to Win 115 in Seattle Washington then we preview.  SAGC that the Grappling Rewind team will be commentating, we also preview mid west finishers to the welterweights Fight To Win 116 in Richmond California.  Third Coast Grappling 3, and have an interview with the president of the organization Ryan McGuire. First we kick off the news Rodolpho Viera has been signed by the UFC.  Josh Hinger and Keenan Cornelius have started making a podcast. Kasai Pro 6 qualifiers have all been completed and the finalists are ready to battle it out.  Alex Vianna is going to be on his own episode of the Grappler Union Podcast this week. After that we move into the recap section taking a look at you UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Jiu-jitsu pro tour.  Heavyweights king of mats A vent that saw stand out João Rocha, and Kaynan Duarte is a s