Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events - #139 Previews of Craig Jones, Gordon Ryan, Cyborg, & Caio Terra Matches, GrappleFest 9, F2W 146, 3CG Kumite 4, SUG 16, Polaris GP

#139 Previews of Craig Jones, Gordon Ryan, Cyborg, & Caio Terra Matches, GrappleFest 9, F2W 146, 3CG Kumite 4, SUG 16, Polaris GP

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07/07/20 • 63 min

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil recap GrappleFest 9, we preview Fight to Win 146 the return of Caio Terra, we preview the over 180 pound Third Coast Grappling Kumite 4 Bracket, the Polaris 13 GP, and Submission Underground 16 Craig Jones Vs Mason Fowler main event.

In the news section of the show we talk about some upcoming cards including BJJ Stars being announced for FloGrappling for the first time. We also talk about some issues within the community that have happened within the last week. In the brief MMA section of the show we discuss the late replacement of Durino vs Usman that has become Jorge Masvidal fighting for the title.

In the recap section of the show we discuss GrappleFest 9 headlined by Ffion Davies vs Tayane Porfirio in an openweight contest between the two. We talk about the depth of both grapplers games and how a dynamic ability to respond and great top pressure lead to Porfirio victory. We also talk about the co-main event between Jackson Sousa and Dan Strauss, and Ashley Williams and Kev Corkhill dynamic performances in the third billing slot.

In the preview section of the show we run through how we think the Third Coast Grappling Kumite 4 Bracket will shake out including how we think the stacked left side of the bracket will go kicked off with a match 1 of Nick Rodriguez vs Roberto Jimenez, and a possible third match between Nicky Rod and Cyborg in the Semi-Finals. Both Maine and Emil pick Hulk to take the right side of the bracket. We also preview the superfights on the card.
In our preview of Fight to Win 146 the return of Caio Terra, we talk about the last time that we saw Caio on the Fight to Win stage and predict that he will return in top form for this matchup. Also the card are Edwin Najmi taking on Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho, and one of the shows favorite guillotine hunters John Combs, plus a fourth from the top slot match with Edwin “Junny” Ocasio vs Justin Ordinario. This time F2W moves to Austin after running shows in Dallas for the last few months.

After that we discuss the Polaris 13 GP and the top UK talent featured. Including appearances by Polaris staples Freddy Vosgrone, Ross Nicholas, Tom Breese, and Bradley Hill.

Concluding the previews we talk about Submission Underground 16 Headlined with Craig Jones Vs Mason Fowler in the main event. We discuss these two’s first matchup and possibly what format this bout will take place in. We talk about how the overtime will possibly play into this and where we think each grappler has an edge.

In the outro section Maine and Emil talk about what it feels like to be learning new skills and being a white belt again.

Recorded 7-6-2020

After that we discuss the Polaris 13 GP and the top UK talent featured. Including appearances by Polaris staples Freddy Vosgrone, Ross Nicholas, Tom Breese, and Bradley Hill.

In the outro section Maine and Emil talk about what it feels like to be learning new skills and being a white belt again.

Recorded 7-6-2020

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#138 Recap Third Coast Grappling Kumite 3, F2W 145, Preview GrappleFest 9

This week on the Grappling Rewind Maine and Emil talk about Third Coast Grappling Kumite 3, Fight to Win 145, and Preview GrappleFest 9.

In the news section of the show we talk about the location for ADCC 2021 being announced officially as Las Vegas and the dates for that event. We talk about the Miyao brother leaving Unity. We touch on some matchup announcements including Gordon Ryans next matchup, and some UFC discussion from this weeks Mike Perry Grappling action and Dustin vs Hooker.

In the recap section of the show we break down every match in the Third Coast Grappling Kumite 3 that delivered some great action from some top of the food chain grapplers. We recapped Roberto Jimenez stellar closed guard game and his great triangle set ups and finishes. Maine got excited about Pedro Marinho crazy tight guillotine over Johnny Tama, we talk about Vagner Rocha gameplan and how his fight IQ played into the event. We talk about some of the events superfight as well.

In the recap of Fight to Win 145 we talk about the last event that the promotion is running in Dallas after a slew of successful events in the city over the past 2 months. We talk about Xande Ribeiro return to competition after more than 2 years off and surgeries. We talk about his outstanding clean technique vs Gabriel Almeida who he was able to submit via armbar in his return. We recap Garry Tonon vs Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho that saw the lion killer implementing some tricky passing and some outstanding entries into the leg locks finishing the match with a heel hook in his return and then saying he was wiling to take on Tye Ruotolo.

In the preview for Grapplefest 9 we talk about the main event between Ffion Davies and Tayane Porfirio at Open Weight a matchup that we had a very hard time picking. We also preview Jackson Sousa vs Dan Strauss, and Ashley Williams vs Kevin Corkhill in what is likely an under 70k title eliminator.

In the outro section Maine talks about his 4 hour kayak excursion down a local river.

Recorded 6-29-2020

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#140 Craig Jones Vs Mason Fowler Recap 3CG Kumite 4, F2W 146, Polaris 13 GP, SUG 16, Preview F2W 147

This week on the Grappling Rewind Podcast Maine and Emil recap Third Coast Grappling Kumite 4, F2W 146, the Polaris 13 GP, and Submission Underground 16. We also preview Spyder Korea the Road to Black Belt, Fight to Win 147, and the Sapaterio Invitational 155 Qualifier.
In the news section we talk about the UFC 251, and the end of the Rebook deal, plus the start of the Venum deal, and a few regional BJJ events going on and not going on.

In the recap section we kick it off with Third Coast Grappling Kumite 4 talking about every match in the over 180 pound bracket. We start with a match between Nick Rodriguez vs. Roberto Jiménez, we talk about Cyborg Vs. Jimenez, and Feilpe Andrew vs. Hulk in a stunning submission upset. Maine goes off on his love of Guillotine finishing mechanics as we discuss the final sequence between Cyborg and Felipe Andrew for $10,000, we also talk about a few of the other matches on the card.

In the recap of Fight to Win 146 we recap Edwin Najmi submission victory over Osvaldo “Queixinho” Moizinho off of a strange restart, and gush over Caio Terra passing in his match vs. Gabe Tuttle in his first match back on F2W since 2017. We talk the passing game of Andrew Wiltse in his impressive decision victory over John Combs, and talk about the second Z lock hit in competition by Junny E Ocasio over Justin Ordinario with an impressive hip lock. Plus the rest of the cards results.

In the recap of Polaris 13 GP we go over some of Frederic Vosgrone accomplishments and talk about his game plan vs. Ross Nicholls in the finals of the GP. We talk about a potential ADCC trials run, and how Freddy implemented his ability to wrestle up from the seated position to take the 10K Polaris Gp prize.

In the recap of Submission Underground 16 we talk about the controversial early ref stoppage of Craig Jones Vs. Mason Fowler due to noises while in the body triangle, and gave our thoughts on the bad call from the ref. We also talk about Richie Martinez vs. Kevin Casey.

In the preview section we go through the international talent on Spyder Korea Road to Black Belt, we talk about Fight to Win 147 Headlined by Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Heavyweight Helton José Jr. we talk about the co-main event of Johnatha Alves vs vs. Manuel Ribamar and the third from the main Luiza Monteiro vs. Elisabeth Clay. We also talk about the main event of the Sapaterio Invitational 155 Qualifier.

In the outro section Maine talks about making the set ready for fight companions, and running wires in his house all weekend.

Recorded 7-13-2020