Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns Of Professional Bjj And Grappling Events

On this weeks episode of the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil talk some BJJ news and controversy regarding BJJ belts. We discuss some upcoming matchups and recap Fight to Win 131.  Then we preview the stacked BJJ Fanatics Open weight Grand Prix. In the news section Maine and Emil discuss the Flo article surrounding the BJJ belt system. Plus the Third Coast Grappling matchup between Gordon Ryan and Erberth Santos.  Then in the recap section we go deep and recap tons of matches on the Fight to Win 131 in Richmond, CA.  We talk about the Tye Ruotolo decision win over the 2019 Silver ADCC medalist Vagner Rocha in what can be described as a chippy matchup, that saw Vagner cut and gritty as always.  We talk about some of the more technically interesting parts of  Jaime Canuto vs Edwin Najmi that swa a huge flying triangle attempt.  We break down Josh Hinger's decision win over Murilo Santana, and Marcos Torregrosa defense of his Masters Welter Weight Title vs Nikmorad Decision.  We also break down the F

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap Fight to Win 130 in Denver, CO, the AJP UAEJJF Queen of Mats and preview Fight to Win 131 Vagner Rocha Vs Tye Ruotolo.  At the end of the episode we talk about the Spyder Championship. In the news section of the show the hosts talk about the Upcoming Quintet Ultra event that will feature teams representing the UFC, Pride, WEC, and Strikeforce.  Maine and Emil pontificate on who they think could be part of each team.  In the recap section of the show we kick it off with Fight to Win 130 Tim Spriggs defeating Erberth Santos via Decision to reclaim his Fight to Win Heavy Weight title.  After that we talk about Michael Liera amazing 40 second Bow and Arrow choke and bolo sequence.  We talk about Kedge Zawack and his textbook Hari Goshi double Ippon victory.  As well as the rest of the Judo matches on the card.  We also talk about some Brown Belt title matches.  With Sheliah Lindsey vs Mo Black Bantam Weight No-Gi title.  As well as Emil Fischer paint me like one of your

This week on the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil recap the big matches from Fight to Win 129 in Chicago IL, Rise 8, the Third Coast Grappling Qualifier 2’s Superfights, and as always talk the latest Pro BJJ News. Kicking the show off in the news section we talk about a potential matchup between Gordon Ryan and Lachlan Giles with Gordon reportedly willing to put up 500,000 on himself.   We talk about the result of Askren Vs. Maia with Damien Maia chanting Jiu Jitsu after the fight.  We talk a bit about the Grappling Rewind interview with Fight to Win CEO Seth Daniels that it out now on the Grappling Rewind YouTube page.  https://youtu.be/yLsOCY7kPlA we talk about Vagner Rocha vs Tye Ruotolo being booked as a main event.  As well as the stacked announced lineup for Spyder Championships.  There have been some huge names announced for this one.  In the recap section we kick off the show with Fight to Win 129 in Chicago IL, headlined by Talita Alencar vs Catherine Perret in a matchup that took place mostly

This week on the show Maine and Emil recap Fight to Win 128 in Philadelphia that they got to attend live and shoot a number of interviews with competitors.  We also recap BJJ Stars 2 and the domination that is Nicholas Meregali.In the news section of the show we talk about Keenan opening American JiuJitsu legion, and some of the controversy surrounding his branding.  We talk ADCC trials dates and locations.  The release of Lachlan Giles leglock antholog, and the information that cam out about Gordon Ryan healing broken hand at ADCC.  After that we move into the recap section of the show talking about Fight to Win 128 in Philadelphia PA, headlined by an ADCC finals rematch between Kaynan Duarte Vs Nicky Rod.  This was an exciting match with a much different dynamic than their first meeting two weeks ago.  After that we talk about a number of upsets and exciting matches on the card Lucas Pinheiro vs João Miyao that saw dueling toe holds and leg locks exchanged back and forth. More leg locks followed in our disc

This week on the grappling rewind podcast Maine and Josh preview the week’s upcoming professional events.  As well as a huge interview with ADCC event organizer for 2019 and 2021.Kicking off the weeks show we get into news.  Nicky Ryan has received his brown belt, after his ADCC 2019 performance.  Maine talks about plans to do more live event coverage moving into 2020.  As well as other pro BJJ and Grappling News. Then Maine and Mo Jassim talk about all things ADCC 2019 and ADCC 2021.  Mo talks about potential changes to the matted area and the implementation of a safety boarder.  Proposed changes to the woman’s division, and the implementation of additional weight classes.  We talk about possible united stated locations for the ADCC 2021 event, and some challenges that come with hosting the event.  We also talk about the scoring of ADCC and the history behind some of the decisions that structure the rules.  In the preview section of the show we take a look at Fight to Win 128 in Philadelphia PA.  This card i

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