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 and unpredictable team.

Next, we turn to Team Australasia, a squad meticulously assembled by respected coach and strategist Lachlan Giles, known for his analytical approach to the sport. This international lineup features the dynamic wild card IBJJF World Champion Fabricio Andrey, whose explosive and agile style makes him a threat from any position and any weight class. He is joined by Japanese competitor Kenta Iwamoto, who brings a relentless pace and a strong wrestling base. We discussed Lucas Kanard submission win at the first CJI over Victor Hugo. As well as the Giles Trials winners team Declan Moody and Belal Etiabari rounding out the team with Declan being an ADCC trials winner.

We also analyze Team Americas, an intriguing DMV heavy lineup featuring athletes with diverse training backgrounds and philosophies, making them a true wild card in the bracket. This team features Deandre and Gavin Corbe, who utilize a modern, conceptual approach to training that contrasts sharply with the styles of their teammates. We looked at Elijah Dorsey, who had a strong, breakout performance at the ADCC East Coast Trials against Nicky Ryan coach of the B-team at the event. The team also includes wildcard Taylor Pearman, who achieved a 100% submission rate at the ADCC European trials, and former US National Wrestling Champion Pat Downey, whose transition into submission grappling adds a variable to the heavyweight picture.

Finally, we break down the balanced and formidable Team Europe. The team is spearheaded by 20-year-old Owen Jones, who had an impressive run to fourth place at the last ADCC by defeating several established veterans. He's supported by a lineup of seasoned talent, including three-time ADCC Trials winner and wildcard Paul Ardila, whose experience is a valuable asset, former IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Charles Negromonte, and Polish competitor Marcin Maciulewicz. This combination of youthful talent and veteran savvy makes them an opponent for any team in the bracket.

Next week, we will break down the other four teams in the bracket, including New Wave, B-Team, Atos, and Pedigo Submission Fighting, as well as the main event superfight between Craig Jones and Gable Steveson.

Recorded 8-18-2025.

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 play into the rematch.

In the final segment, we game out the potential bracketing for the event. We discuss how different first-round matchups could create wildly different paths to the final and debate which athlete has the clearest pathway to victory and the historic $100,000 prize.

Recorded 8-11-2025.

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.

We look at the Tackett brothers going a perfect 2-0 on the night, with William Tackett also winning by rear-naked choke victory in his UFC BJJ debut against Kyle Chambers a rematch from his colored belt days.

We talked about Raquel Canuto defeating Mo Black with slick kneebar using the UFC Bowl to get the finish.

We also discuss the decision victories for Kennedy Maciel, and Tammi Musumeci, the sister of UFC BJJ Bantamweight Champion Mikey Musumeci.

In the final segment of the show, we touch on the action from the BJJ Stars 16 Absolute GP. We discuss Pedro Marinho's run to the championship, with decision wins over Devhonte Johnson and Fabricio Andrey, before capping off the night with a dramatic, late guillotine/ Reverse Bulldog choke submission over Yatan Bueno in the final. We also break down the electric performance of Fabricio "Hokage" Andrey, whose dynamic blend of judo and wrestling was on display in Brazil.

In the outro we discuss our coverage of CJI 2 and how we are deciding to break up the preview shows.

Recorded 8-4-2025

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 and somewhat controversal decision win over Gianni Grippo.
In Roosevelt Sousa vs Igor Tanabe we discussed the ending Toe Hold sequence that Sousa was able to secure after a scramble.
We also broke down JZ Cavalcante heel hook finish of Jake O'Driscoll

In the outro we discuss covering BJJ Stars 16 Gp this coming week

Recorded 7-27-2025

This week on the show Maine and Josh preview of WNO 29: Rocha vs. Dale, on Flograppling live from Miami, Florida on July 25th. We breakdown the eleven-match card, featuring a mix of established names and interesting matchups.

In the news section we discussed Craig Jones leaving B team and Helena Crevar signing to One Championship. We also discussed the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 CJI 2 and how Helena signing with One Championship could potentially impact her participation in the women's $100,000 bracket.

In our preview of the main event we break down the middleweight clash between veterans Kit Dale and Vagner Rocha looking at Kit's recent win over Xande and his pathway to victory in this matchup.

In the bantamweight rematch between Adele Fornarino and Jasmine Rocha we discussed their first matchup and the dynamics of the style mashup with Jasmine heavy pressure and forward dominance against the dynamic close guard work that one down the last matchup via submission at ADCC.

In the light heavyweight division matchup between Roberto Jimenez and Ryan Aitken, we discussed how both athletes are seemingly at the top of their game. With the surge that Roberto has been making, including big wins over Giancarlo and Aitken consistent success in the EBI, PGF and CJJ formats.

We discuss Gianni Grippo's WNO debut against Max Hanson in a lightweight bout.

Plus preview Luccas Lira dropping in weight to face Sean Yadimarco.

We also talk about Roosevelt vs Igor Tanabe, who is returning to grappling after an MMA focus in recent years.

We also preview welterweight "prospect vs. champion" bout in Michael Sainz vs Natan Chueng.

On our preview of the undercard we discuss rising stars and veteran clashes, including Jake O'Driscoll vs. MMA legend JZ Cavalcante.

Recorded 7-20-2025

This week Maine and Corey break down all the athletes in the BJJ Stars 16 GP.

We discuss every single athlete that is announced for the absolute GP. We run through all of their records, some potentially interesting matchups, depending on how the bracketing works out, and why you should be excited about the athletes in this tournament.

Recorded 7-10-2025

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2025 AIGA championship event from last week.

This week on the show we discuss the 2025 AIGA championships that took place last weekend we talk about potentially one of the least publicized major event events to happen in the year and why it is absolutely worth your time to go rewatch on YouTube.

We break down both day one and day two of the 17 hour event that featured 55 matches of some of the highest level submission grappling the sport has to offer. We talked about all of the big names at the event and all of their matches we discussed some of the more notable results and some of the most interesting techniques that we saw from the two days of grappling.

We also discussed some of the trends for some of the athletes that we are consistently seeing across their game in high-level events over the last few years.

We discussed some of the biggest upsets, and some of the biggest perceived upsets that may not have actually been as shocking as people might have expected.

In the outro section of the show, we discussed the previews for the coming weeks events.

Recorded 7-7-2025

On this weeks show Maine and Miranda recap the UFC BJJ 1 and Polaris 32 Squads.

This week in the news section we discuss Raphael Lovato Jr winning No gi Brazilleros making him the only black belt to ever win every IBJJF major Gi and NoGi.

In the recap section of the show we discussed the final of the UFC BJJ 1 card.

We talk about each of the three title fights on the card breaking down the 135 pound Bantamweight Title fight between Mikey Musumeci vs Rerisson Gabriel that saw Mikey on the legs for 3 round and taking the title home with a heel hook.

In the 170 pound Welterweight Title Match Andrew Tackett vs Andy Varela we talked about Andrew Tackett finishing an arm in rear, naked choke on Andy. We discussed some of the stylistic matchups and the pacing that was put on early in the match.

In the 155 pound Lightweight bout between Carlos Henrique vs Danilo Moreira we talked about the wild Round 3 uncharacteristic Armbar that Carlos finished to claim the lightweight title.

We also discussed some of the main card matches, including Keith Krikorian vs Joao Assonitis that saw Keith win via rear-naked choke, and Cassia Moura vs Talita Alencar wuth Cassia taking a decision over Alencar

In the recap of Polaris 32 squads, we talked about team, North America versus team Europe, and some of the last-minute replacements. We talked about every single match in the squads in both halves talking about some of the rematches and powerhouse players that earns the most team points. We also discussed the matches and events that led to team USA taking a one point victory over Europe in the first women's squads event.

We also discussed a few of the preliminary and main card matches on the card.

In the outro section of the show we discussed getting our tickets for the Craig Jones invitational too happening later this year in Las Vegas, as well as the upcoming recap of AIGA championships that took place this weekend, and or excitement to preview the upcoming WNO and BJJ Stars cards later in the coming month.

Recorded 6-30-2025