Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

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...

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...

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...

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 wre...

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 invitation...

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 h...

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 recap Mikey Musumeci vs Felipe Machado with Mikey making his FPI debut on an exclusive contract. Jason Nolf vs Renato Canuto Nick Mataya vs Ronaldo Junior Kyle Chambers vs Jonnatas Gracie Raquel Canuto...

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 Heavyweight Then we preview Pedro Marinho vs Izaak Michell for the WNO Men's Light Heavyweight Title A...

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, WN...

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...

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 i...

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’...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda Preview Polaris 30 Recorded 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...

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 ca...

This week on the show, Maine and Corey 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 wrestlin...

This week on the show Maine and Zak talk about the most exciting grappling match of all time Kade Ruotolo versus Andrew Tackett that took place in the semifinals of the Craig Jones Invitational 2024 Edition in the under 80 kg division. We spend the entire episode breaking down the action moment by moment and talking about all of the interesting sequences that occurred during the match. We discuss...

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap Ocean BJJ Pro, and some of the huge upset that took place on the event. We also recap the main event of F2W 260.  In the news section of the show, we talk about some of the inside information that we learned during the latest simple Man podcast with Craig Jones, invitational right hand, man and promoter Seth, sharing tons of the details behind the fai...

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap the Finishers Zack Edwards, memorial show, preview Ocean BJJ Pro, and discuss everyone who popped for steroids at the most recent IBJJF events. In the news section, we discuss a recent matchup on the Fight Pass Invitational that will be headline by Nick Rodriguez versus Michael Pixley. Also, in use, we discuss all of the athletes who were stripped of...

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda discuss Mikey Musumeci being stripped of his One Championship Flyweight ttle, after a complicated series, events involving a weight cut a change of opponent, and the One Championship hydration rules. We talk about his hospitalization and him being stripped of the belt, and potentially some of the financial drivers that are taking place at One Championship. ...

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview the one championship super fight matchup between Kade Ruotolo vs. Mikey Musumeci We also preview the main card for Polaris 29. In the One Championship preview of Kade Ruotolo vs. Mikey Musumeci, we discuss how similar of the style matchup is to that that we just saw at CJI versus Levi Jones Leary, we discuss the potential passing strategies and acti...

This week Maine and Miranda recap every big non finals moment from the world championships. Recorded 8-26-2024

Special live show at ADCC 2024 and CJI in Las Vegas after the event. Recorded 7-18-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Cory preview the entire CJI 1 Million Dollar Bracket.  We previewed the over 80 kg bracket and the under 80 kg bracket including discussing the super fight between Ffionn Davies and Mackenzie Dern and Gabbi Garcia versus Craig Jones. We run through both brackets in their entirety, discussing all of the first round matchups and potential semifinal and final match up...