Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Kade and Tye Ruotolo One FC title defenses both winning by the same arm in RNC "The Ruotolotine" We also recap Subversion in NSW, Australia headlined by Ffion Davies vs Nikki Lloyd- Griffiths, and Keith Krikorian matches on  Arte Suave and Subversive X. Plus a little on UFC 300 in the outro. In the news section we discuss Micah Galvao being invited back to ADCC at -77kg. In the recap section we discuss One Fight Night 21 Tye Ruotolo vs Izaak Michell that saw Tye like his brother win the welterweight title with a head and arm choke from back, after an insane takedown reversal counter. The we discuss Kade Ruotolo defeating Francisco Lo with the same head and arm choke from back. Plus touch on some of the more wild sequences of the match. In the recap of Subversion in NSW, Australia we recap Ffion Davies defeating Nikki Lloyd- Griffiths with an armbar from the back triangle, after a nice passing sequence and transition to take the featherweight title. We recap Ash Williams victory over Ali El Kheir for the Lightweight title that saw Ash win a decision. Plus we recap Adele Fornarino defeating Olivia Ukmar for the Flyweight title with a textbook Armbar from the high guard.In the recap of Arte Suave we talk about Keith Krikorian vs Albert Morales that saw Keith go Choi bar to kneebar, and we recap Keiths Subversive match that was 12 seconds ending in another leg lock. In the preview section of the show we talk about Karate Combat 45- Pit Submission Series 4 headlined by Craig Jones vs. Rinat “Gladiator” Fakhretdinov a Russian UFC Welterweight with a stunning 21-1 record. Kaynan Duarte vs. Pouya Rahmani. Which is 2x ADCC champion vs 2x Beach wrestling champion, plus discuss the no gi rematch of Zayed Alkatheeri (UAE) v. Osamah Almarwai (Yemen) in the "battle of the middle east" We talk about PGF World which begins 4/21 streaming on  Fight Pass, with coaches Rigan Machado, JJ Machado, Dean Lister and Roger Gracie. We talk about the draft system the $100,000 grand prize, and the athletes announced for the event. In the outro we discuss UFC 300 and Grappling Rewind dollar bets. Recorded 4-15-2024 

This week on the show Maine and Zak preview and talk about every athlete announced for ADCC 2024.We break down every name in the mens and women's divisions. We talk about all the announced champions for 2022 we will likely see including Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis, Kade Ruotolo, and Kaynan Duarte who have all been confirmed.  We discuss Giancarlo Bodoni, and Gordon Ryan not being confirmed yet and if Gordon will do both a division and the superfight. For the women Ffion Davies, and Amy Campo in new divisions possibly. The we talk about every athlete announced for ADCC 2024 outside of the champions At -66kg we look at Owen Jones the 1st European Trial winner, Dorian Olivarez the East Coast Trials winner, Ethan Thomas the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Gairbeg Ibragimov the 2nd European Trials winner, Kennedy Maciel the 1st South American Trials winner and former medalist, Fabricio Andrey the 2nd South American Trials winner. Multiple time trials winner and invitee Ethan Crelinsten. Deandre Corbe the West Coast Trials winner, and Kauã Gabriel invited after his showing at trials. In -77kg we talk about Jozef Chen the 1st European Trials winner, Elijah Dorsey the East Coast Trials winner. Kenta Iwamoto Multiple time trials winner and the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner for ADCC 2024. Tommy Langaker the 2nd European Trials winner. 2 Time ADCC champ JT Torres who has been invited. Nicky Ryan multiple time trials medalist and former trials winner. Luiz Paolo the 1st South American Trials winner, Alexandre de Jesus the 2nd South American Trials winner. Jonnatas Gracie who was Invited. Trials stand out Andrew Tackett the West Coast Trials winner. At -88kg we discuss Santeri Lilius the 1st European Trials winner, Jacob "the hillbilly hammer" Couch the East Coast Trials winner. Izaak Michell the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Taylor Pearman the 2nd European Trials winner, Charles Negromonte the 1st South American Trials winner, Pedro Marinho the 2nd South American Trials winner. Absolute bronze medalist Tye Ruotolo who has been Invited, and William Tackett the 2 time West Coast Trials winner.At -99kg we discuss Luke Griffith the 1st European Trials winner,  Paul Ardila the East Coast Trials winner and most trials wins ever. Declan Moody the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Marcin Maciulewicz the 2nd European Trials winner, Cassio Felipe Costa the 1st South American Trials winner, Henrique Ceconi the 2nd South American Trials winner. Mason Fowler who has been Invited. Multiple time world champion Cyborg, and Michael Pixley the West Coast Trials winner. In +99kg we discuss Heikki Jussila the 1st European Trials winner, Big Daniel Manasoiu the East Coast Trials winner, Josh Saunders the 1st Asia & Oceania Trials winner, Mark MacQueen the 2nd European Trials winner, Jose Inacio the 1st South American Trials winner. World stand out Victor Hugo who has Invited.  Victor Honorio the 2nd South American Trials winner, and the smallest man possibly ever at +99 Mike Perez the West Coast Trials winner.In the womens -55kg division we talk about Margot Ciccarelli the European Trials winner, Ana Rodrigues the South American Trials winner. The 2011, and 2013 champion Mackenzie Dern who has been invited. Mayssa Bastos who has been invited. Jasmine Rocha the West Coast Trials winner. At -65kg we talk about Aurelie Le Vern the European Trials winner, Ana Carolina Vieira the South American Trials winner, and new Wave prospect Helena Crevar the West Coast Trials winner. At +65kg we talk about Nia Blackman the European Trials winner, Maria Ruffato the South American Trials winner, and Elizabeth Mitrovic the West Coast Trials winner.We also talk about who is going to potentially get invited for ADCC 2024 based on trials results and previous showings. Recorded 4-5-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap every ADCC North American Trials final for the 2024 qualifier. We also preview One FC Tye vs Michell and Kade vs Lo, and Subversive Ffion vs Griffith.In the news section of the show we discuss Ethan Crelinsten receiving an ADCC invite for -66kg. In the recap section of the show we talk about every West Coast 2024 ADCC Trials final. Kicking off the recap with Men's -66kg divisio Deandre Corbe vs Keith Krikorian With Deandre berimbilo roll to back take and score 3 points then scoring again with the hooks for another 3 points to punch his ticket to the ADCC World Championships in 2024. In -77kg we saw Andrew Tackett vs Oliver TazaWith Andrew Tackett proving everyones pick correct pulling a flying triangle to wrestle up and inversion early in the match then diligent counter wrestling and takedowns to score points and earn his trials qualifying slotIn the -88kg division we saw a rematch between William Tackett vs Jay RodriguezWith Tackett comeing out quick and jumping the back and Jay Rod reversing to top before the points. Shortly after we see Jay Rod escape side control off of a takedown and Tackett pulls reverse mount into the legs to hit a double one armed toe hold finish just 3:05 into the match. In -99kg with  Adam Bradley vs Michael PixleyWe talk about the sweep, and lack of points scored. We talk about how Pixley back take turned into a half guard to deep half to sweep, and that the sweep comes down to the control, and you think that Adam controlled for 3 seconds or only 2.5 seconds in bursts. In +99kg we talk about David Vs Goliath in Vince Pezzutto vs Mike PerezWith Mike countering a shot from Vince with head and arm then essentially cow catchers early. Then in OT Perez with better snap downs and a guillotine snap on a guard pull for at least 40 seconds, followed by a scramble by Perez up to not get the -1 The Perez taking the clean decision (as the small guy). In the Women's -55kg division we see Jasmine Rocha vs Alex EnriquezWith Jasmine winning by RNC in 7:32. We talk about how Jasmine used the shoulder and chest kick wrestle up (like her dad) used with a leg pick for points and a back take. We also talk about all the improvements that Jasmine has made recently in her game and over the past few years since her early trials runs. At -65kg we talk about the East Coast ADCC Trials 2023 rematch of Helena Crevar vs Mo BlackWith Crevar working an Uchi Mata early and hitting an inverted roll through to the leg entries then a sweep into the points hits right after, with Crevar intercepting Mo sitting back to come up for 2 with very (good timing) then her wrestling a front snap down followed by a nice turn over to mount to win the match 6-0 for Crevar. In +65kg in Amanda Leve vs Elizabeth MitrovicWe talk about the pace of Amanda and her aggression. Then talk about Amanda potential ACL injury or leg injust late in the match with Mitrovic taking the world championship slot.In the preview section we talk about One FC matchups and Subversion. In the outro we discuss traveling to the solar Eclipse in 2024 and recording an ADCC qualifiers show. Recorded 4-1-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Polaris 27 GP and superfights, we also recap the Black Belt Adult finals for the 2024 IBJJF Pans, plus Karate Combat grappling matches, then preview the most notable names in the 2024 ADCC North American Trials. In the news section we talk about recently announced invites for ADCC 2024 including Mazenzie Dern to -55KG, Tye Ruotolo to -88KG, Mason Fowler to -99KG , and Jonnatas Gracie to -77KG.In the recap section of the show we talk about the Polaris GP and Superfights. We talk about PJ Barch impressive run and Levi Jones Leary Berimbolo game. As well as the other bracket matches. In the superfight section we talk about Ffion Davies v. Brianna Ste-Marie a rematch from ADCC. We talk about Ffion strategy and how she was able to control the dynamics of the match. In Keith Krikorian vs Cammy Donnally we discuss the float pass Keith used to win via armbar.In the recap of IBJJF Pans we talk about the results of each Black belt finals match and some of the notable submissions.In the preview section of the show we talk about all the biggest names announced for the second ADCC North American Trials. We go through over 950 names registered for the event and run through who to look out for and some of the top accolades of the notable contenders. Recorded 3-25-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview the Polaris 27 GP, and the 2024 IBJJF Pan Championships. In the preview of the Polaris GP we talk about the welterweight GP entrants and how we believe they should be seeded.  We talk about where PJ Barch should sit as the 1 or 2 seed  followed closely by also fighting for the 1 or 2 seed Jozef Chen as a recent ADCC trials willer.  Recent Brazilian trials winner Luiz Paulo, and ADCC European trials silver medalist Davis Asare, plus Max Hanson  the holder of the most regional belts in Jiu Jitsu across multiple weight classes, and the Polaris Qualifier Harrison Woods, plus long time Gi players Espen Mathiesen and Levi Jones-Leary round out the bracket. We also discuss the superfight between Ffion Davies and Brianna Ste-Marie a rematch of ADCC 2022 finals. With the changes of both camps and how the rematch may go. Plus we also discuss Keith Krikorian superfight on the card. In our preview of IBJJF 2024 Pans we run through all the Black Belt Adult brackets and talk about the divisional frontrunners and the most likley to take Pans gold. Plus some interesting rematches, and some matches we want to watch out for. In the outro Maine and Miranda talk about coaching and traveling this past week. Recorded 3-17-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight pass Invitational 6, and both the ADCC South American Trials for 2024 Recorded 3-10-2024

This week on the show, Maine and Zak recap the IBJJF Nogi GP 2024. In the news section of the show, we discussed Mikey Musumeci training with Cobrina and receiving his third degree on his black belt, as well as Cobrina Jr winning the ADCC trials.In the recap section of the show, we recap every black belt match part of the IBJJF GP. We go through all of the matches from the quarterfinals to the semi finals and then the finals between Kaynan Duarte vs Giancarlo Bodoni. We also discuss the black belt super fights in the Gi.We discussed some of the other events happening this weekend, as well as the shows plan to recap the South American ADCC trials #1 and #2  back to back on next week show.  Plus the Fight Pass Invitational 6 that took place after this week's recording.In the outro of the show, Maine and Zach, discuss travel to the world championships in Las Vegas.Recorded 3-3-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Pit Submission event headlined by Craig Jones Vs Phillip Rowe, and Joao Miyao vs Ricky Simon. Plus we preview 8 upcoming events happening this week. In the news section we discuss JT Torres and Nicky Ryan getting an invite to the -77 KG division at ADCC.In the recap section we talk about two fast submissions on Pit Submission with Craig Jones hitting a classic jumping triangle off the wall and Joao hitting a heel hook off of the Karate Combat pit walls. In the preview section we preview the IBJJF GP featuring Kaynan Duarte vs Haisam Rida Giancarlo Bodoni vs Patrick Gaudio  Dante Leon vs Elder Cruz and Pedro Rocha vs Roosevelt Souza, plus some fantastic superfights with Kade Ruotolo v. Nathan Chueng in a return to the Gi for Kade Tainan Dalpra v. Mauricio Oliveira, Andy Murasaki v. Mathias Luna, and Jamil Hill-Taylor v. Zach Kaina.In the preview of the Fight Pass Invitational 6 we discuss Craig Jones vs Rafael Lovatoin what could be a battle of pace. A rematch between Nicky Rodrigues vs Roberto Jiminez in the battle of the bodylock. Nicholas Meregali vs. Matheus Diniz, Mason Fowler vs. Pedro Marinho, Victor Hugo vs. Roosevelt Sousa, Ronaldo Junior vs. Kody Steele, and Jay Rodriguez vs. Mateo Cardona.In the preview for the first ADCC South American Trials of 2024 on (March 2-3) We talk about the 258 registered athletes and the return of Kennedy Maciel former ADCC champion now doing trials. We preview the matchups on ADXC 3 including Bruno Lima vs Jansen Gomes,  Bia Mesquita vs Jennifer Maia, Fellipe Andrew vs Rayron Gracie, Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu vs Henrique ‘Ceconi’ Cardoso, Gutemberg Pereira vs Pedro Lucas, Jonnatas Gracie vs Levi Jones-Leary. A rematch between Fabricio Andrey vs Ruan Alvarenga , world champion Samuel Nagai vs Israel Almeida, and Dan Manasoiu vs Pedro Alex.In the preview for Grapplefest 18 we talk about the most active man in grappling at the moment Keith Krikorian v. Gabriel Souza, Luke Griffith v. Paul Lukowski, Adele Fornarinio vs Fiona Mortell, and Hannah Griffith vs Chanel O'Brien.We talk about Place of Peace Sam michael vs Chris TranWe also preview Toro Cup Lidia Bergamsco vs Kim Cratsenberg, and talk about Miranda traveling down ton NC to complete on the card.Plus a bit moreIn the outro we discuss upcoming travel. Recorded 2-26-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2024 ADCC European, African, and Middle East Trials. Plus the main event from F2W 264. In the recap section we break down every finals match for all the divisions at the 2024 ADCC European, Middle-Eastern, & African Trials that took place in Zagreb, Croatia.We kick it off Men’s Divisions -66kgWith Gairbeg Ibragimov vs Yigit Hanay with Gairbeg taking a decision win over after beating Ash Williams in the semifinals in a rematch from Trials 2021. -77kgWe saw Tommy Langaker Vs Davis Asare the new wave prospect. Coming after Asare impressive win over teammate Oliver Taza in the semifinals. Langaker was able to submit Asare with a RNC after an interesting pass that we break down. -88kgTaylor Pearman vs Ben Bennett after some aggressive start Taylor hits the false reap and ends it with a heel hook. The same move he was hitting all weekend on everyone he faced in his division including Adam Wardzinski the former ADCC Trials winner. -99kgMarcin Maciulewicz vs Kasper Larsen we break down Marcin false reap entry from the stand pass, and some of the leg work that Kasper uses to try and stop the entry then break down the saddle heel hook finish for Marcin. +99kgWe talk about Mark Macqueen vs Freddie Vosgrone and the powerlifting of Mark, we break down the float pass over the top Mark used to score. In the Women’s Divisions-55kgMargot Ciccarelli vs Ashley Bendle we talk about the pace of Margot and her overtime  shuck by back take to win the trials slot. -65kgAurelie Le Vern vs Nora Schutz we talk about the really interesting belly down kimura amrbar transition that Le Vern is able to transition off of and take the back in an uncommon way to avoid getting shucked off the top for points to win. +65kgNia Blackman vs Salla Simola we talk about the strong triangle attempt from Salla and the defense of Nia, then the tactics and decisions that led to Nia capitalizing on moments of the match to take the ADCC slot 2 to -1. In the preview section we talk about the 185 pound Middleweight tournament that Enigma Invitational is putting on featuring big names like Johnny Tama one of the smaller grapplers in the bracket but no stranger to absolute and heavier events, Nick Ronan, Former ADCC European Trials winner and multiple time medalist Oliver Taza, IBJJF world medalist David Garmo, ADCC Trials Winner John Combs, and Jeremy Skinner, MMA and Grappling Veteran Nick Newell, Last weeks Trials finalist and silver medalist from new wave Davis Asare, and fan favorite and ADCC east coast trials winner Jacob Couch, also in the mix are Angelo Clayborn, and Caleb Crump.In the recap for F2W 264 we break down Jason Valle vs Keith Krikorian and the pace and triangle sub attempt that won Keith the decision. We also touch on Enyo 6, and Arena featuring Keith Krikorian. In the outro Maine and Miranda talk about ramping back up to competition and the local NAGA coming to town.  Recorded 2-19-2024

This week on the show Maine and Simon recap Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo on WNO 22.We kick off news with a discussion of Pit Fighting Jiu Jitsu announced matchups, and Polaris Open information. We jump right into recapping the main event of Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo, we talk about the guard work and submission attempts and perfect strategy from Victor that led him to a decision victory. In the welterweight title match we talk about Mica Galvão vs Kenta Iwamoto, we discuss the wrestling counter of Mica into submissions and the variety of offensive options Mica used in the matchup.  In the recap of Amanda "Tubby" Alequin vs Adele Fornarino the second fastest submission in WNO history with Adele hitting an Aoki lock in 24 seconds. In the Lightweight title match we talk Dante Leon vs Diego "Pato" Oliveira, and how the featherweight champ became the two division WNO champ. We recap the lightning fast SLX transition to the heel hook that Pato hit to take the 155 pound title, and how the weight played less of a factor in the match than we had anticipated. In Tainan Dalpra  vs Oliver Taza, we talk about Tainan Dalpra second no-gi black belt match and how the AOJ game planning and positional control was the big deciding factor in the decision for Tainan. We also talk about who we want to see Tainan Dalpra face next. In Jacob "The Hillbilly Hammer" Couch vs Sebastian Rodriguez we discuss the leg locks of Jacob Couch and how his game plan was as similar as we predicted using nearly the same entry that he used to win ADCC East Coast Trials to hit a powerful heel hook to win the match. In Elijah Dorsey vs Ivan Herrera we talk about Dorsey modified americana from the back position. In Max Hanson vs Daniel Sathler we talk about the flying armbar over the guard submission that Sathler was able to hit.  We discuss Ashlee Funegra vs Marilyn Cruz and how Funegra used great positional control to take the decision. We also talk about the matchup Dory Aoun vs Kyle Chambers, where Dory took a close decision win. In the preview section we run through the top names in the 2024 ADCC European, Middle Eastern, and African trials.Recorded 2-12-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo on WNO 22.We jump right into previewing the main event Nick Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo, the third match so far with Hugo taking the first three we talk about the changes to Nicky Rods passing and overall game since their matches in 2020 and 2021.In the welterweight title match we talk about Mica Galvão -vs Kenta Iwamoto, we discuss the wrestling and the variety of offensive options Mica has in the matchup.  In a late replacement match we talk Amanda "Tubby" Alequin vs Adele Fornarino, adn the possibility that Tubby will continue to mix up her game plan since her One FC match. In the Lightweight title match we talk Dante Leon vs Diego "Pato" Oliveira, the featherweight champ, and how the recent staggering weight routine may play a factor in the match. In Tainan Dalpra  vs Oliver Taza, we talk about Tainan Dalpra second no-gi black belt match and how the AOJ game planning may be the big deciding factor in this matchup. In Jacob "The Hillbilly Hammer" Couch vs Sebastian Rodriguez we discuss the leg locks of Jacob Couch and if his game plan would be similar to the one he used to win ADCC East Coast Trials.In Elijah Dorsey vs Ivan Herrera we talk about Dorsey consistent score first strategy. In Max Hanson vs Daniel Sathler we talk about Max holding all the regional belts and winning his way onto WNO. We discuss Ashlee Funegra vs Marilyn Cruz in another big matchup for the Funegra sisters.We also talk about the style matchup between Dory Aoun vs Kyle Chambers. Recorded 2-5-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2024 IBJJF European championships we recap every black belt adult final, as well as recap the main event of F2W 244, talk about Pit Submission inaugural event.We recap every black belt European final for IBJJF.Recapping how, Thalison Soares, Meyram Maquine, Kennedy Maciel, Elijah Dorsey, Micael Galvao, Mauricio Oliveira, Adam Wardzinski, Erich Munis, and Gutemberg  Pereira won their mens divisions. Then we go into recaps of the women's divisions discussing Shelby Murphey, Jessica Caroline, Margot Ciccarelli, Julia Alves, Thalyta Silva, Aurelie Le Vern, Melissa Cueto, and Gabrieli Pessanha finals preformances. We also discuss the upcoming Main Character Jiu Jitsu Card, WNO 22, and USA UWW grappling qualifier. Recorded 1-29-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap ADXC 2 and preview IBJJF European Championships 2024, Enigma Quintet, One FC  Ruotolo vs Langaker 2, Pit Submission Karate Combat, and talk about F2W Miami. Recorded 1-21-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda preview ADXC 2.In the news section we talk about some of the upcoming cards and matchups on WNO 22, F2W, the ADCC Open and IBJJB Euros 2024.In the preview section we talk about ADXC 2 Headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Chase Hooper, and co main evented by Bruno Lima vs. Manuel Ribamar, we preview Ffion Davies vs. Luana Pinheiro the ADCC champion vs UFC star.  We talk about the rematch between Pablo Lavaselli vs. Espen Mathiesen. Also on the main card we preview Gabriel Sousa vs. Yuta Shimada, PFL fighter Denzel Freeman vs. Pouya Rahman, and Omar Al Suwaidi vs. Shay Montague.We also discuss ADCX 2 rules and judging format. Recorded 2-15-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2023 Grappling Conjectures stats breakdown of 2023.Recorded 12-7-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap Fury Grappling 8 and Medusa 5. In the recap section we discuss Fury Pro Grappling 8 with main event  Kevin Dantzler vs Aljamain Sterling in a match that saw an armbar attempt from Dantzler to take the decision. We talk about the exciting suplex game of Alexandr Romanov vs Chris Daukaus that saw Romanov take a decision win in the matchup. In Pat Sabatini vs Niko Price via Submission we talk about Pat Suloev Stretch win and some history of the man behind the Suloev. We also discuss Eryk "Ya Boi"  Anders vs  Kyle Daukaus and Eryk decision to wear wrestling shoes.  Plus Fatima Kline vs Cindy Ung.In the recap of Medusa we talk about the bracketing of the event and the first round win then withdraw from the tournament of number 1 seed Alex Enriquez, and how her first round matchup in Gillian Noll was brought back into the event to go on to win the entire thing. We also discuss some of the strategy and tactics that come with CJJ and the changes between regulation CJJ and Overtime. In the outro we discuss Rizin new years card. Recorded 1-1-2024

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the best moments of 2023. We recap the best male and female grapplers of 2023, the best submissions of 2023, the breakout grappler of the year, and best moments of 2023. Recorded 12-24-2023

This week on the show Maine and Josh recap the AIGA championship, we talk about select matches from the 2 day event, and recap how team Modolfo won the 50K championship. In the news section we talk about Nicholas Meregali visa issues per his post and speculate on how this might affect his competition participation in 2024. In the recap section we talk about all the subs from the AIGA championship event and break down Team Modolfo and Team Acai Republic most notable moments. We talk about Dante Leon submission over Johnatha Alves, Big Dan heel hooks from the weekend less than a day after his FPI performance. We talk Cobrinha Jr wrestling and how it may be the best at -66kg. We also talk about both impressive matches from Dominic Mejia, and how next level Mica Galvão has looked as of late and a possible Gordon Ryan match in the coming years, or a rematch with Kade. In the outro we talk about the Grappling Rewind best of 2023 show coming in the following weeks. Recorded 12-17-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the Fight Pass Invitational 5 FPI 5, and the 2023 IBJJF No-GI Worlds. Plus preview the teams for AIGA Championship.In news we talk about the ONE FC apprentice Season 2 launching in Asia. the 50k belt match proposal between Nicky Rod and Gordon Ryan. Gutenberg leaving GFT to go to AOJ, and Talita Alencar winning her UFC debut. In the recap of the Fight Pass Invitational 5 we recap Felipe Pena vs. Nicholas Meregali that saw Meregali submit Pena with a RNC. In Yuri Simões vs. Nicky Rodriguez we saw Rod win via points. We also recap the entire rest of the card including Mason Fowler vs. Haisam Rida, Nicky Ryan vs. Jonnatas Gracie, Victor Hugo vs. Big Dan Manasoiu,  Luiza Monteiro vs. Elisabeth Clay, Andy Varela vs. Achilles Rocha, Vagner Rocha vs. Victor Silverio, Amanda Mazza vs. Hannah Goldy, and Cristian Guzman vs. Aaron Wilson. In the recap of IBJJF No Gi Worlds 2023 we talk about every black belt adult finals match, recapping Roosterweight with Everton Teixeiria defeating Riki Yoshinaga by pointsLight Feather Edwin "Junny" Ocasio defeating Zach Kaina by decisionFeather Deigo "Pato" Oliveria defeating  Gianni Grippo by pointsLight Lucas Vallente defeating Deandre Corbre by pointsMiddle Tommy Langaker defeating  Mike Perez by pointsMedium Heavy Ronaldo Junior defeating  David Garmo by DecisionHeavy Elder Cruz defeating  Adam Wardszinski by pointsSuper Heavy Javier Zaruski defeating  Vinicius Ferreira by Triangle chokeUltra Heavy Roosevelt Sousa defeating  Heikki Jussila by  RNCAbsolute Roberto Jimenez defeating Roosevelt Sousa by RNCFor the women's divisions we recap Roosterweight with Mayssa Bastos defeating Ariana Cabral by Heel HookLight Feather Tammi Musumeci defeating Jessa Khan by pointsFeather Alex Enriquez defeating Adele Fiorino by pointsLight Ffion Davies defeating Amanda Bruse by pointsMiddle Gabi McComb defeating Thamara Silva by pointsMedium Heavy Elizabeth Mitrovic defeating Salla Simola by pointsHeavy Andressa Cintra defeating Raphaela Guedes by armbarSuper Heavy Kendall Reusing defeating Mikaela Barros by armbarAbsolute Ffion Davies defeating Gabbi McComb by RNCIn the preview section we discuss the AIGA teams. In the Outro Maine talks about his own competition this weekend and Miranda talks about reffing Maine. Timestamps 0:00:00 Start/ Intro News 1:09:35 FPI 5 Recap1:09:35IBJJF No Gi Worlds Recap 2:04:45 IBJJF No Gi Worlds 2023 Open Class Recap2:15:25 AIGA Preview2:20:30 OutroRecorded 12-11-2023

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the WNO 21 card, Arte Suave 30, Subversion Ascension, and preview UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, Finishers Money in the Bank, and talk IBJJF No-Gi Worlds.In the recap section of the show we talk about WNO and discuss the technical points of the matches starting with Mica Galvao vs Kody Steele that saw Mica win with a RNC after some amazing suplexes and retaining his Welterweight Title. In Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato Jr. we talk about how Pedro used pace and wrestling to win a decision and retain his Light Heavyweight Title. In Diego "Pato" Olivera vs Diogo "Baby Shark" Reis we talk about the title changing hands due to a knee injury via Injury giving Pato the WNO Featherweight belt. In late replacement Giancarlo Bodoni vs Lucas Barbosa we talk about this ADCC finals rematch that saw Giancarlo take a decision over Hulk. In Luke Griffith vs Roosevelt Sousa we talk about Sousa leg entries and the counter Heel Hook Luke was able to hit early in the match. In Helena Crevar vs Julia Maele we talk about Crevar using her Guard and then seeing her top game on display as she went on to win a decision. In Tainan Dalpra vs Troy Russell we talk about Tainan anticipated No-Gi Black Belt debut and his wresting and finishing armbar sequence that won him the match. In the Battle of Trials medalist we talk about Owen Jones vs Dominic Mejia where Owen was able to leverage his guard to win a decision.In Reese Lafever vs Estevan Martinez we talked about the pace of the match and Reese's ability to slow down the match in the places he wanted and win a decision.We also discuss Nick Mataya submission win over Ian Butler with a Kimura, and Mia Funegra defeating Janice Russell with an armbar.We then recap Arte Suave 30 talking about Keith Krikiorian, and Queixinho matches on the card. We then talk about Josh Saunders Vs Bob Farias on Subversion Ascension.In the preview section we talk about every match on the UFC FPI Nicholas Meregali vs Felipe Pena a rematch from 2018 but this time in No-Gi with Pena training for a triathlon leading up to the match.  In another rematch we talk about Nicky Rodriguez vs Yuri Simoes and how this match may look far different with the developments to Nicky Rod's game.  In Mason Fowler vs Haisam Rida we discussed the "small mans game" that Fowler is able to play and the sometimes hot and cold explosive nature of Haisam game.  In Nicky Ryan vs Jonnatas Gracie we discuss pace and if Nicky will be able to counter the increasing pace of Gracie.  In Dan Manasoiu vs Victor Hugo we talk about another ADCC rematch and how to FPI rules may play a huge factor here and the additional year of experience for Big Dan may be a deciding factor. In Luiza Monteiro vs Elisabeth Clay we talk about the leg lock offense of Clay going into this rematch. In Achilles Rocha vs Andy Varela in a very interesting matchup where pace may be a deciding factor with Varela at altitude in his hometown.  We also discuss Vagner Rocha vs Victor Silveiro, Christian Guzman vs Aaron Wilson, Hannah Goldy vs Amanda Mazza,.In the outro Maine and Miranda talked about ramping up for their own competitions. Recorded 12-5-2023