Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda recap BJJ Stars 15.  In the news section, we discussed Raphael Lovato Jr recent wrestling tournament success. In the recap of BJJ stars 15 we discussed the 185 pound middleweight tournament. We recap all of the matches and discussed the best moments from each one plus all of the rounds. We talk about some of the more interesting style matchups that we saw t...

This week show Maine and Miranda recap WNO 27 headlined by Nick Rodriguez vs Kaynan Duarte in a third match and co-main evented by Luke Griffith vs Victor Hugo. In the news section of the show, we discussed the potential rumor, retirement of Gordon, Ryan and John Danaher. We also discuss an upcoming potential coaching based off between Craig Jones and Gordon.  In the recap section of the show, we...

This week on the show, Maine and Josh preview the WNO 27 card mainly focusing on the Co-main event down, but touching on the main event that was previewed in full on last week's show.  We kick off the show in the news section discussing the CJI 2 announced teams and names.  In the preview section we discuss Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez 3 Then in the main part of the show go on discuss a ma...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap One Championship Ash Williams Vs Fabricio Andrey, and preview the main event of WNO 27 Kaynan Duarte vs Nick Rodriguez 3.  In the news section of the show we discussed CJI Main Event announced as Craig Jones vs Gabe Steveson.  In the recap section of the show we One Championship Fight Night 30 Ash Williams Vs Fabricio Andrey we discussed for the sequen...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Main Character Jiu Jitsu 6, Combat Jiu Jitsu Mexico, and F2W Brooklyn. We also preview Enigma, and One Championship Fabricio Andrey vs Ash Williams. In the recap of Main Character we discuss Natasha Druggan the 125 Champion vs Mo Black the 135 pound Champion we talk about the finishing armbar sequence that sees Mo retain her title in the 4 man bracket...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2025 IBJJF Pan championships for the Black Belt Adult division. We also preview the Main Character 6.  Recorded 3-24-2025

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the 2025 IBJJF Pans. We also recap Sapateiro 100k bracket.  In the recap section we discuss some of the matches and results from the 100k Sapateiro event that we were able to find.  In the preview section of the show we discuss the IBJJF pans adult black belt brackets and who our frontrunners are in each division as well as some potential stand out matc...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight Pass Invitational headlined by Victor Hugo vs Nick Rodriguez. In the news section we discuss the two teams announced for CJI2 being B Team & New Wave.  We talk about the announced First Women's Squads events for Polaris and Team Captains Ffion and Crevar happening in June. We also talk about the Sapatero 100k 160lbs bracket happenign...

This week on the show, Maine and Miranda preview the upcoming Fight Pass Invitational 10. We discussed everything but the main event that we viewed on last week's show.  We talk about the drop out of the main event Ffion Davies vs. Adele Fornarino - With Ffion out due to a shoulder injury We preview the Main Event Nicky Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo on Grappling Rewind Podcast episode 380.  on thi...

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo for the fourth time this time serving as the main event on the Fight Pass Invitational 10.  During the preview we discussed all of the three previous matches that are taken place over the last five years and discuss the style of the match up with Victor's guard versus Rodriguez's passing. We discussed the late...

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap Polaris squads on Polaris 31. We spend the first section of the show discussing why the team battle format has become as good and as widespread as it is. We then discuss a number of the changes that Polaris introduced for this event that we think really elevated the way the event went. We talked about the shifting rules and formatting, especially with the...

This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap WNO 26 Diego Pato Vs Keith Krikorian for the lightweight title. We will cover Polaris next week.  In the recap section of the show we break down the entire Maine card and a few of the undercard matches that took place this weekend on Who's Number One 26.  We recap Diego Pato vs Keith Krikorian with Pato taking the decision to retain the WNO Lightwe...

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview the WNO 26 card headlined by a lightweight title fight between Keith Krikorian and Diego Pato Oliveira.  We preview the rematch between Diego Pato Oliveira vs Keith Krikorian we talk about their first match at ADCC 2022 that saw Pato take the match with a footlock. We talk about Patos change of camp to AOJ and his recent run of victories.  In the previe...

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...