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

Published: July 7, 2020, 4 a.m.

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\xa0 16 Craig Jones Vs Mason Fowler main event.\xa0

In the news section of the show we talk about some upcoming cards including BJJ Stars being announced for FloGrappling for the first time.\xa0 We also talk about some issues within the community that have happened within the last week.\xa0 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.\xa0

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.\xa0 We talk about the depth of both grapplers games and how a dynamic ability to respond and great top pressure lead to Porfirio victory.\xa0 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.\xa0

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.\xa0 Both Maine and Emil pick Hulk to take the right side of the bracket.\xa0 We also preview the superfights on the card. \xa0

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.\xa0 Also the card are Edwin Najmi taking on Osvaldo \u201cQueixinho\u201d Moizinho, and one of the shows favorite guillotine hunters John Combs, plus a fourth from the top slot match with Edwin \u201cJunny\u201d Ocasio vs Justin Ordinario.\xa0 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.\xa0 Including appearances by Polaris staples Freddy Vosgrone, Ross Nicholas, Tom Breese, and Bradley Hill.\xa0

Concluding the previews we talk about Submission Underground 16 Headlined with Craig Jones Vs Mason Fowler in the main event.\xa0 We discuss these two\u2019s 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.\xa0

In the outro section Maine and Emil talk about what it feels like to be learning new skills and being a white belt again.\xa0

Recorded 7-6-2020