//podcastplus.net/feed/grappling-rewind-breakdowns-of-professional-bjj-and-grappling-events~658acd27 A breakdown and recap of the weeks professional BJJ and grappling events. Every week we recap what has happened in the world of sport Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and preview the following weeks grappling events. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:38:32 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17850965-409-how-prodigies-conquered-adcc-european-trials-2025-polaris-33-and-ebi-25-recap.mp3 On this weeks show Maine and Miranda break down three major promotions, new champion was crowned at Polaris 33 through sheer force of will, the first tickets to the 2026 ADCC World Championships were punched by a new generation of hungry European contenders, and a shocking upsets unfolded at the Eddie Bravo Invitational.  In the recap of Polaris 33 we broke down the main event that was billed as a classic clash of styles. Dynamic takedowns and crushing top pressure of English judoka Owen Livesey against the guardwork and submission prowess of Norwegian star Tommy Langaker. For the 205lb (-90kg) title, formerly heild by Craig Jones. We broke down Ownens A-Game and submission win over Tommy Langaker with an arm triangle choke. In the first Trials on the Road to ADCC 2026 we discussed the new generation punching their ticket at ADCC European Trials. We broke down the finals in Warsaw, Poland, discussing the grueling journey to the 2026 ADCC World Championships that officially began with the first European... Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17850965-409-how-prodigies-conquered-adcc-european-trials-2025-polaris-33-and-ebi-25-recap.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17813080-408-cji-day-2-submission-heavy-controversy-recap.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Corey recap Day 2 of the Craig Jones Invitational 2. We recap all the action from Day 2 of the biggest-paying event in grappling history. In the recap section we talk about the two paths to the finals.  First, we break down the strategic decisions and matchs between New Wave and Atos. We talk about some of the match controversy and the 50,000 dollar submission bonus that seemed to work to create action.  In the recap of B-Team vs Team Australasia we discuss the sheer dominance of Victor Hugo, who single-handedly pushed B-Team to the finals over Team Australasia with back-to-back submissions and $100,000 in bonus money. We also cover the women's $100,000 final, breaking down Helena Crevar's tactical decision making against Sarah Galvão that saw her secure the Aoki lock/ ankle lock finish to be crowned champion. In the finals Quintet break down we go into the controversial of the B-Team vs. New Wave final. We discuss the five consecutive draws th... Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17813080-408-cji-day-2-submission-heavy-controversy-recap.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17764411-407-cji-2-day-1-recap-from-las-vegas.mp3 On this special live from Vegas show we recap day 1 of CJ1 2 the 1 million dollar Quintet men’s event and 100,000 dollar women’s bracket and preview the Craig Jones Vs Chael Sonnen Superfight late replacement  Regular shows with studio audio coming next week.  Recorded 8-31-2025 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17764411-407-cji-2-day-1-recap-from-las-vegas.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17734186-406-cji2-quintet-preview-part-2-teams-b-team-new-wave-atos-pedigo.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Miranda conclude the deep dive into the highly-anticipated men's Quintet bracket for Craig Jones Invitational 2. In the second and final part of our preview, we break down the remaining four super-teams and their wildcards, analyzing the strengths of each athlete, their best wins and accolades and why this is one of the biggest super tournaments ever put together for the $1 million prize. In the news section of the show we discuss the drop out of Gable Steveson in his match vs Craig Jones via turf toe and his recently scheduled MMD debut at LFA scheduled 12 days after CJI2. We talk about possible links between the two and the possible impact of this drop out at the event. Our breakdown kicks off with the New Wave Jiu-Jitsu squad coached by John Danaher. We look at their championship roster, which includes the phenomenal 19-year-old prodigy Dorian Olivarez, generational talent and 2024 ADCC World Champion Mica Galvão, the 4 time consecutive ADCC medalist and vet... Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17734186-406-cji2-quintet-preview-part-2-teams-b-team-new-wave-atos-pedigo.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17695058-405-cji2-quintet-preview-part-1-teams-10th-planet-americas-europe-australasia.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Miranda deep dive into the first half of the highly-anticipated men's Quintet bracket for Craig Jones Invitational 2. We break down four of the eight teams during this weeks preview. With the other 4 teams scheduled for next weeks show. We analyze the records and accolades, the strengths and potential vulnerabilities of each athlete on each team, and the strategic paths to victory that each team might pursue. In our preview, we start with Team 10th Planet. We discuss the interesting team dynamic and how EBI pioneers like Geo Martinez and EBI 19 Champion Alan Sanchez, who are specialists in the submission-only format, will integrate with a newer CJI Quintet format. We talk about PJ Barch, the ADCC bronze medalist, whose formidable wrestling background and top pressure has proven to be an effective against the top level. PGF, EBI and CJJ champion Ryan Aitken with his blend of classic 10th Planet style with modern high-percentage techniques adding to the interesting ... Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17695058-405-cji2-quintet-preview-part-1-teams-10th-planet-americas-europe-australasia.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17656554-404-who-wins-100-000-at-cji2-women-s-full-event-breakdown.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Miranda dive deep into biggest cash prize women's bracket ever assembled: the $100,000 four-woman tournament at the Craig Jones Invitational 2.  We break down the field of four champions: reigning ADCC double-gold champion Adele Fornarino, ADCC -65kg champion Ana Carolina Vieira, teen phenom Helena Crevar, and newly-minted Atos black belt prodigy Sarah Galvão. In our preview, we analyze the complex stylistic matchup each competitor presents for the bracket. We look at the massive clash of philosophies, pitting the relentless pressure-passing of Atos teammates Vieira and Galvão against the hyper-aggressive submission hunting of Kingsway's Crevar and the creative leg lock attacks of Fornarino.  We also revisit past matches breaking down the crucial ADCC finals rematch between Vieira and Crevar and the gi-versus-no-gi implications of the past encounter between Galvão and Crevar. Also talking about how the change of format from IBJJF to CJI may pla... Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17656554-404-who-wins-100-000-at-cji2-women-s-full-event-breakdown.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17656554-404-who-wins-100-000-at-cji2-women-s-full-event-breakdown.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Miranda dive deep into biggest cash prize women's bracket ever assembled: the $100,000 four-woman tournament at the Craig Jones Invitational 2.  We break down the field of four champions: reigning ADCC double-gold champion Adele Fornarino, ADCC -65kg champion Ana Carolina Vieira, teen phenom Helena Crevar, and newly-minted Atos black belt prodigy Sarah Galvão. In our preview, we analyze the complex stylistic matchup each competitor presents for the bracket. We look at the massive clash of philosophies, pitting the relentless pressure-passing of Atos teammates Vieira and Galvão against the hyper-aggressive submission hunting of Kingsway's Crevar and the creative leg lock attacks of Fornarino.  We also revisit past matches breaking down the crucial ADCC finals rematch between Vieira and Crevar and the gi-versus-no-gi implications of the past encounter between Galvão and Crevar. Also talking about how the change of format from IBJJF to CJI may pla... Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17656554-404-who-wins-100-000-at-cji2-women-s-full-event-breakdown.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17616328-403-ufc-bjj-2-recap-is-andrew-tackett-unstoppable.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Corey break down the submission-heavy action from UFC BJJ 2 in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. We recap the entire card including the two title fights. We also touch on some of the key results from the BJJ Stars 16 Absolute Grand Prix that took place the previous week. In our recap of UFC BJJ 2, we dive deep into the technical oddities of the main with Andrew Tackett making the first-ever successful title defense in UFC BJJ history. We break down Tackett's pace management to slow Canuto down and strategic passing to north-south and an odd Darce entry. We break down the sequence that allowed Tackett to lock up the D'Arce choke and get the sub with only 8 seconds left in the first round to retain his welterweight title. We also break down the co-main event, where Mason Fowler put on an impressive  performance to become the inaugural UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Champion. We talked about Masons sub win over David Garmo by rear-naked choke in just over two minutes... Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17616328-403-ufc-bjj-2-recap-is-andrew-tackett-unstoppable.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17616328-403-ufc-bjj-2-recap-is-andrew-tackett-unstoppable.mp3 This week on the show, Maine and Corey break down the submission-heavy action from UFC BJJ 2 in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. We recap the entire card including the two title fights. We also touch on some of the key results from the BJJ Stars 16 Absolute Grand Prix that took place the previous week. In our recap of UFC BJJ 2, we dive deep into the technical oddities of the main with Andrew Tackett making the first-ever successful title defense in UFC BJJ history. We break down Tackett's pace management to slow Canuto down and strategic passing to north-south and an odd Darce entry. We break down the sequence that allowed Tackett to lock up the D'Arce choke and get the sub with only 8 seconds left in the first round to retain his welterweight title. We also break down the co-main event, where Mason Fowler put on an impressive  performance to become the inaugural UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Champion. We talked about Masons sub win over David Garmo by rear-naked choke in just over two minutes... Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17616328-403-ufc-bjj-2-recap-is-andrew-tackett-unstoppable.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17579678-402-wno-29-event-recap-just-how-good-is-vagner-rocha.mp3 This week on the show, we break down the high-stakes action from WNO 29, which unfolded live from Miami, Florida.  In the preview section of the show we discussed some of the names that have been announced for the Craig Jones invitational happening next month. We discussed.Kingsway wildcard Micael Galvão, and how his participation may throw a large wrench into the other teams lineups.  In the recap section of the show dive deep into the technical nuances and strategic decisions that shaped each bout. We look at Vagners Rochas performance over Kit Dale the main event's and discuss the narrative behind the matchmaking. In Adele Fornarino vs Jasmine Rocha we talked about Adele's leg lock transitions, winning the match with an unorthodox ankle lock.  In one of the best matches on the card we looked at the improvements in Roberto Jimenez game vs Ryan Aitken taking the EBI champ to a decision after multiple back takes off of leg lock transitions.  We talked about Max Hanson close a... Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/134769/episodes/17579678-402-wno-29-event-recap-just-how-good-is-vagner-rocha.mp3