#131 UFC 249 Recap, Preview of Pro BJJ Coming Back

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05/12/20 • 58 min

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Emil talk about the upcoming professional BJJ events that have been announced, as well as talk about the banger of a card that was UFC 249 headline by Justin Gaethje vs Tony Ferguson.

Maine and Emil kick the show off talking about the BJJ professional news including everyone announcing tons of events for professional BJJ cards. We talk about Fight to Win this weekend In Dallas with back-to-back events, 139 Friday then 140 Saturday May 15th and May 16th. We talk about all the Third Coast Grappling events Four Kumite events announced under and over 180 for Gi and No-GI plus 3CGIV August 8th. As well as the stacked 8 man bracket, Isaque Bahiense, Lucas Valente, Manuel Ribamar, Roberto Jimenez, Jake Watson, William Tackett, Pedro Marino, Gustavo Batista, and a Possible Pedro vs Jiminez 4th rematch.

We talk about Submission Underground Vagner Roacha Vs Craig Jones on May 31st and Spyder Korea Invitational event on the same day with Road To Black Belt.

We also talk about some of the names announced for the June 13th JitzKing event.

In the UFC 249 recap section the hosts talk about how crazy the card was and how the difference in the corners was on display. We talked about the difference in hearing the sound of each punch and how it gave us a new appreciation for how hard these fighters hit. We talk about the Co main event between Cejudo and Cruz that ended somewhat controversially in some people’s eyes. Plus we talk about a few other fights on the card as well.

We talk about Jacare vs Werdum in the BJJ Historical breakdown section of the show. Talking about some great takedowns and how the meta of the takedown game has shifted over the years.

In the preview section of the show we take a look at both Fight to Win 139 and 140 happening back-to-back days this weekend is Dallas Texas. With 139 being headlined by Vinicius Ferreira vs Roberto Cyborg Abreu with Johnny Tama vs Ethan Crelinsten on as the co-main. On F2W 140 we talk about Aj Agazarm vs Osvaldo Queixinho Moiznho as the main event and Roberto Jimenez vs Gabriel Almedia as the co-main.

In the outro section we have some technical problems and talk about what we have been doing workout wise in quarantine.

Recorded 5-11-2020

We talk about Submission Underground Vagner Roacha Vs Craig Jones on May 31st and Spyder Korea Invitational event on the same day with Road To Black Belt.

We also talk about some of the names announced for the June 13th JitzKing event.

We talk about Jacare vs Werdum in the BJJ Historical breakdown section of the show. Talking about some great takedowns and how the meta of the takedown game has shifted over the years.

In the outro section we have some technical problems and talk about what we have been doing workout wise in quarantine.

Recorded 5-11-2020

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#130 Craig Jones Vs Gordon Ryan, a look back at all 3 matches and more

This week on the Grappling Rewind Maine and a meal break down Craig Jones leg lock entries versus Gordan Ryan and talk about the differences in their approach to their common opponent Vinny Magalhaes.

In the news section we talk about all of the instructional of Maine has been purchasing recently. We talk about a number of promotions that have announced events for the future. and we talk about some matchup’s that were announced prior to the show being recorded earlier in the day.

In the recap section we talk about all three of Craig Jones matches versus Gordan Ryan and the similarities and differences in strategy that both grapplers took in all three matches. In ADCC, EBI, and Quintet. We talk about the differences in rule sets as well as some of the contacts between all of their matchups historically.

We then take a look at a number of Craig Jones other matches including his ADCC matches with Leandro Lo and Mason Fowler. We talk about his dynamism of top game and his guillotine. Main also talks about having recently purchased his instructional where he shows the very guillotine he uses in many of his matches.

In the outro section the hosts talk about UFC 249 and some of the crazy matchups on the card including Fabricio Werdum vs Olinik that has the potential to end in No-Gi Ezekiel choke. We talk about a number of the title fights on the card and main talks about potentially doing a fight companion for the broadcast using all of the new streaming equipment that Grappling Rewind has set up.

Recorded 5-4-2020

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#132 Cyborg Vs Trator, AJ vs Queixinho F2W 139/140 Double Header Recap, Preview F2W 141

This week on the Grappling Rewind Maine and Emil Break down the Main and Co-Main event for Fight to Win 139 and 140 that took place this weekend in Dallas Texas. Headlined by Roberto Cyborg Abreu vs Vinicius Trator Ferreira, and Osvaldo "Queixinho" Moizinho vs AJ Agazarm, with matchups between Johnny Tama and Ethan Crelinsten, and Gabriel Almeida vs Roberto Jimenez in the Co-Main slots this weekend.

In the news section of the show we talk about the brackets for Third Coast Grappling being released for the first 3CG Kumite. We talk about BJJ and MMA retirements and un-retirements, the new things on the Grappling Rewind website including articles, an updated event list, and more. We also talk about BJJ EBI OT Only event that Eddie Bravo has announced grapplers for and dates.

In the recap section of the show we break down Cyborg vs Trator and how Cyborgs great top game and conjunction with his body lock passing and pressure lead to his victory at F2W 139. In the Co-Main we break down the stellar match between Johnny Tama and Ethan Crelinsten that showed so many layers to the leg lock game as well as the rare third layer of knowledgeable counter submission after defense. We talk about some of the most interesting entries we saw and how impressed we were with both grapplers leg locks and pacing throughout the match.

In our recap of Fight to Win 140 we talked about how tough vs AJ Agazarm is, ,and how many deep subs Queixinho threw up in an attempt to submit him. We break down his entry into numerous omaplatas and armbars, and talk about the defense that allowed AJ to weather the storm. In the Co-Main we talk about Gabriel Almeida vs Roberto Jimenez, which saw a great deal of complex 50/50 and 50/50 back attack attempts. We talk about how we are seeing more transitions from 50/50 into other positions and how the position is used less and less in recent years as a stalling position. We also go through the rest of the results on both cards and talk about the Submissions of the night.

In the preview section of the show we take a look at Fight to Win 141 headlined by Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Arnaldo Maidana for the now vacant Light Heavyweight title. We talk about Lovato looking to reclaim this title after losing it to Yuri Simoes before Yuri was forced to vacate due to injury. In the Co-Main event slot on the event we take a look at Edwin Najmi vs Benson Henderson, we talk about the possibility of a Edwin Najmi flying triangle given Bensons low stance, but we also factor in Bensons wrestling if the match stays on the feet for a length of time.

In the outro of the show Maine and Emil talk about Yoga and running, and how they both have been using quarantine to improve physical conditioning.

Recorded 5-18-2020