Grappling Hour

We're here with our POST-SUPER BOWL version of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where jiu-jitsu and pop culture intersect. On the board today: • FAST CAR • BOWL • WNT • RANKINGS • THE 300 • PRESSER

The Medusa Jiu Jitsu champ, GILLIAN NOLL, joins us to talk about an incredible run that she had at that tournament and the unexpected, yet incredible call that changed her life. It was awesome getting to know her and her story better, and I think you'll enjoy hearing how her persistence truly paid off. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BR...

Bobby Winther was kind enough to invite us into his home to do this interview. We talked about his recent performance at Cage Warriors 165, we mapped out a gentlemen’s agreement for a potential problem in the future, AND we ended the interview with a major announcement regarding him. Also, my apologies if my voice starts to sound a little hoarse here. Promptly after recording this one, I lost my v...

On the board this week: • Meow • Govern • Setlist • Dislike  • Grammys • No Media

Today we have our pals Brandon Mccaghren and Keelan Lawyer joining us to discuss the upcoming PGF season. And after yesterday's BIG announcement, we have questions. We'll find out all the great details about this unprecedented jiu-jitsu league. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on...

This week our topics include: - Pit-Fighter - Euros - Them... Again? - 100k - Vince - Kade

Our pal CHASE HOOPER stops by the show to talk about his most recent win in the UFC cage, plus, we get into some talks about where and when he wants to compete next in jiu-jitsu. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to...

We've got the winner of SEASON 5 of THE PGF on this week's show, Elijah Carlton. There was a lot of hijinks that happened at the tournament, and we were lucky to get a first-person account of all the fun and nonsense that took place with it. The Jabroni Grappler himself gives us a hilarious rundown of everything that happened. Be sure to like and subscribe if you dig it! —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: He...

ALEX ENRIQUEZ returns to the show to celebrate an incredible ADCC win at East Coast Trials. We do match-by-match breakdowns, catch up on what she's been up to since we last spoke (a staggering 6 weeks ago), and hear all about the way the match went down between her and her partner Faye. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to like and subscribe! —— Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour t...

Ian Butler joins us today to talk about his upcoming Who's Number One match, competition mindset, and what it's like to be a wrestling coach. ---- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus...

Your ADCC Trials winner MO BLACK makes her Grappling Hour debut on this episode. She's absolutely awesome and you'll love where we go in this conversation! —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. --- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour memb...

The MAIN CHARACTER JIU JITSU champ joins us to catch up on some lost time. We also talk about his thoughts on jiu-jitsu production, the work that he's been up to since we've last chat, and hear all about his experience at the #PGFFinale . Be sure to like and subscribe if you dig this! ---- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With e...

FATIMA KLINE returns to the show after a DOMINANT performance at CAGE FURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP. We talk about that, her family's holiday plans, and some fo the sightseeing she was able to do after her last fight. Be sure to check out our interview and hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons if you dig it! —— Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hou...

Our pal, AMANDA LEVE, returns to the show to talk about her triumphant return to ADCC Trials. This is an excellent conversation that touches upon his mixed martial arts career, how she ended up competing at trials, and what the future holds in store for her. Be sure to check it out and like and subscribe if you dig it! Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM...

It was a pleasure to get to meet THIEN LUU-NGUYEN for the very first time. He's recently made the transition from jiu-jitsu to mixed martial arts, and we got the chance to talk about the fun journey that he's had thus far in his combat sports career. He had an awesome debut at   SPARSTAR MMA last month and he returns to the cage again THIS WEEK. So you want to make sure to be there to see him...

It was a pleasure to welcome back the ADCC Trials king, PAUL ARDILA, back to the show. We booked him just a few days after his triumphant run at this fall’s ADCC East Coast Trials. We chat about all of his matches, along with his impressive history-making performance — all while roasting him for continuing to be such a terror in his weight classes. Be sure to check this out, as part of our ADCC In...

ALBERT MORALES just got a sick KO last month at Lights Out Fighting . We were lucky enough to catch up with our longtime pal and hear the crazy way the fight came together, the stories behind one of the Ruotolo brothers coming to train at Black House and hear all about his next fight. ---- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With e...

It was a pleasure to welcome BIG BREAKFAST BJJ himself, young Mr. ELIJAH DORSEY, to the show for the very first time. Elijah recently tore up the stage at last month's ADCC Trials (taking out two former ADCC competitors) and we break down every single one of his matches on this episode. I was impressed by his composure and dedication, and see big things coming for him in the near future. NOTABLE M...

After an impressive win at Bellator 300, we caught up with our pal JENA BISHOP. Here, we talk about the wholesome moment her team created for her at the venue after her submission finish, her thoughts on the current jiu-jitsu competition scene, and what may lie in the future for her. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to give us a like and subscribe! ---- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour...

Jiu-Jitsu Times managing editor and author ANDREA TANG makes her GRAPPLING HOUR debut. In our conversation, we chat all about jiu-jitsu nerdiness, the difficulty of balancing training and writing (just look at the number of articles and books she's cranking out), and get to know how she's been able to kill it on the competition scene. If you like this interview and want to check out her next book,...

I recently had the opportunity to stop by @hustlebjj to talk with GIANNI VAZQUEZ after a stellar performance at   Up Next Fighting. We chat about his love for food, the many projects he has in the works outside of the cage (he’s opening a bar?), and even talk about the next fight that’s already on the schedule for the guy. I want to thank the good folks over at HUSTLE BJJ for welcoming me to...

It has been far too long since we’ve had a proper chat with our pal JAY-JAY WILSON. We caught up with him shortly after his impressive win in Bellator last month and got incredible insight into his techniques in that fight (my man hit a JUDO throw in a fight like it was NOTHING… what?). We also talked about how Dustin Poirier somehow found himself involved in some of the antics in the week leading...

JB Bechtloff had the best promo I have seen from an athlete in some time. He absolutely NAILED his video for MAIN CHARACTER JIU JITSU and it made me want to get in contact and find out more about this B-TEAM stand out. In this interview, we get to know him better, how his team crafted a video that would put Craig Jones to shame, and get to know how he's been able to fuse his wrestling into his jiu...

Dylan Budka is a true gem. Not only is he a savage in a cage, a ring, or whatever obstacle you give him, but he's an incredibly nice human being who is just about to start his UFC career. In this episode, we talk about his journey on the Dana White Contender Series, the approach that he's taken for his weight cuts, and the surprising way he likes to cut loose when he's not in a cage. Be sure to wa...

Welcome to Grappling Hour, where we blend the thrill of combat sports with the camaraderie of good company and great beer. In our beloved segment, "Interbrew", we sit down with remarkable fighters while enjoying a few brews and delve into their lives both inside and outside the cage. In this week's highly anticipated episode, we are honored to have the talented BOBBY WINTHER join us after a hell o...