Grappling Hour

Back at Sparstar 59, I had the pleasure of commentating CHRISTIAN DIGHERO's fight against (our good friend) Eleno Almanza. I was excited to see this fight play out and was very impressed with the way that Christian carried himself in that fight. After years of watching him grind out some impressive wins out here in the SoCal MMA circuit, I invited him to Milton Arguello's Mixed Martial Arts to have a chat about his combat sports journey. We talk about his ability to visualize his outcomes, the preparation he puts into his fights, and how he has been able to manifest a dream that has been inside of his age since he was five years old. He might only be 23 years old, but when you watch him fight, he brings the composure of a man well beyond his years. Watch this segment and then be sure to check out the tape study segment we did with his latest fight. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

SEAN YADIMARCO has been a lowkey assassin on the East Coast, stringing together some impressive performances at ADCC trials, IBJJF, and Finishers Sub Only tournaments. After his last Finishers performance, we got in touch with the reigning and defending champ to ask about his time in the Blue Basement, what he's been able to take away from his mentor Tom DeBlass, and where he plans to go for the rest of 2024. Get to know this stand out and be sure to check out Bergen County Jiu Jitsu if you happen to be in the Jersey area. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Fresh off his win at the PGF qualifier, MIKE JOHN returns to the show to discuss his journey to the epic sixth season of the sub only showcase. Mike is a longtime friend of the show, so it was great to compare notes on what he's been up to lately, how he dialed in his flawless performance at the qualifiers, and what he anticipates when the sixth season kicks off on APRIL 21st. Be sure to check this out and tune in to the sixth season of the PGF, where you'll be able to see Mike on the mats and me behind the desk as your official Pre/Post Show host/moderator. See y'all soon. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

JAKE BABIAN has been building steam out here in the SoCal fight scene, so it only made sense that when the folks over at Subversiv were putting together a card filled with some of the most intense athletes in combat sports, they put an offer out to this young up-and-comer. On April 13th, Jake makes his Subversiv debut. And after a dominant performance at Up Next Fighting, we thought it was time to bring the Barbabian onto the show. Get to know his journey from spearhead fisherman to wrestler to mixed martial artist -- and the insane journey that is barely just in its first chapter. Then be sure to join us in Anaheim for Subversiv 10 or online on FloGrappling on April 13th. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

ADCC Trials Winner ELIJAH DORSEY joins us today to take on the board on RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where jiu-jitsu intersects with pop culture. On the board today: - BIG - POWER - WORST - SCANDAL - FAST - SUPER —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Eddie Bernal was nice enough to make the trek up to Milton Arguello's Mixed Martial Arts Academy to talk about his epic 1st round KO at Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. This interview was an excellent discussion of how we bounce back from a performance that haunts us. We discussed how the impacts from his last fight motivated him to come back stronger and how he became an even better fighter in the cage. It's a story that I think every fighter (and martial artist) can relate to. And I was glad to see my friend's incredible breakthroughs as both a fighter and a martial artist. BY THE WAY In the episode, you may hear us talk about a fight companion. We recorded an additional live episode where we watched the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6. If you want to see that episode, you can visit THIS LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebHSQOLcVNU&t=519s It's a breezy two-hour watch-along. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

I've often said it is hardest to get an interview with me if you are one of my friends. I tend to hold our local pals to a higher standard. That's why it made me so happy to see the performance given by our pal, JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ, at the last UP NEXT FIGHTING a couple weeks ago. Here, we talk to this up-and-coming mixed martial arts fighter, asking about his beginnings at SYSTEMS TRAINING CENTER, the time he's spent training over at BLACKHOUSE MMA, and get to the bottom of the very best shorts ever worn to a weigh-in. I hope you get to know this awesome fighter and mark the time and place of his next fight. He ALWAYS puts on a show. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Welcome to Running the Gauntlet with Alex Enriquez -- the show where jiu-jitsu meets pop culture. On the board today: - MARK - MIDDLE - DISAGREE - PREDICT - ROADHOME - LIST —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

The winner of the 88kg European Trials, TAYLOR PEARMAN, makes his Grappling Hour debut. We've gone from years of talking trash to one another online to now getting the chance to talk trash in the form of an interview. Here, you'll hear all about his triumphant run last week and the way he was able to punch his ticket to Worlds this August. Be sure to check this one out and let us know what you thought about it in the comments below. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Had a fun one today with our good pal Bryan Peterson on Running the Gauntlet — the show where jiu-jitsu meets pop culture. On the board today: - THANK U - RSVP - RANK - POWER - IRON - REVIVE —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

"The Lion Killer" returns to the show to talk about his latest win at ONE FC, his thoughts about Gordon's stolen truck, and how John Danaher expresses his disappointment. We catch up with our longtime nemesis, GARRY TONON, and find out what he plans to do with the extra 50k bonus he received from ONE FC. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

We were finally able to track down Mr. Money in the Bank, Julián Espinosa, and get him to do a proper interview with us. Back in December, Julián competed at No Gi worlds and then immediately hopped a red eye to go compete at Finishers Sub Only Jiu Jitsu on the East Coast on just two hours of sleep over a 36-hour timespan. Get to know this charismatic stand-out as he prepares for an even busier 2024. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

On this week's post-UFC 299 and Oscars episode, we've got DAVID GARMO joining us for this installment of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where pop culture and jiu-jitsu meet. This week's board: • DIAMOND • UNION • BEST • LIST • WHERE • STYLE —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

We got the chance to sit down and chat with ANTHONY RUIZ, a.k.a. "Sideshow Jiu Jitsu," the man behind some of the funniest jiu-jitsu videos you've seen on Instagram and TikTok. We talk about his early days in jiu-jitsu, how he started to come up with jiu-jitsu comedy videos and discuss his incredible work as a custom arcade game builder. You can check out his videos on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideshow310 And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideshowjiujitsu/ —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Subversiv and ADCC Trials stand out ALEX GRANDY came on the show today to talk about his incredible 2023 competitive run. We talk about his beginnings in wrestling, how his older brother got him involved in the gentle art, and where he plans to go in the near future. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Hey gang, we've got our pal CHRIS WOJECK joining us for this installment of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where pop culture and jiu-jitsu meet. This week's board: • 99 • FORWARD • NOMINATED • DIVA • MISTAKE • LAZY

Today, our new pal KEVIN SHERRILL joins us for an episode of RUNNING THE GAUNTLET -- the show where jiu-jitsu and pop culture intersect. On today's board: • VIVA • ACAI • MUSICAL • POKEMON • LEAP • VAYCAY

Today, we've got OFFICER GRIMY himself, JONATHAN PATRICK WILSON, joining us for a chat about his jiu-jitsu beginnings. We get into his competition mindset, the grappling scene in Colorado, and try to get to the bottom of the most unconventional EBI OT there is. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

Jiu-Jitsu Brown belt and Subversiv vet Mark Elliott joins the show today for a lengthy discussion about pro wrestling in jiu-jitsu, heavy metal, and how competitions have brought out some of his favorite BJJ memories. Be sure to check this one out and go support Mark as he chases a very busy 2024, including a match on this April's Subversiv 10. —— WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and T-SHIRTS. ---- We’re on PATREON now! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews 30 days before everyone else and as a premium member, you'll get exclusive content (extra episodes, bonus episodes, technique breakdowns) that aren't available anywhere else. ---- 👾 - JOIN THE GRAPPLING HOUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hsePzUxZrA ---- YOU CAN LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AT: 🍏 - APPLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grappling-hour/id1437702200 🎶 - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/28tKXEawj9SIwlr5fd1sx3?si=5415e680b0bc4fb5 🛒 -AMAZON MUSIC - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/040e2ca4-e265-4be6-9477-3cd0e6474aeb/grappling-hour 🗣 - AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/B09TYVGR51?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare 🔎 - GOOGLE PODCASTS - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmFmZXNwYXJ6YS5jb20vZ3JhcHBsaW5naG91cj9mb3JtYXQ9cnNz?hl=en YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR SHOW’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES: 📸 - INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/grapplinghour/ 📝 - THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@grapplinghour ✍🏽 - TWITTER - https://twitter.com/grapplinghour 👍🏽 - FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/grapplinghour 👾 - TWITCH - https://www.twitch.tv/grapplinghour 🕺🏽 - TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@grapplinghour

This week on RUNNING THE GAUNTLET, we brought on our very first guest: The best lawyer on the competitive circuit: Paul Ardila. On the board this week: • HYPE • RETIRE • PENALTY • RETIRE • ROBOT • SEQUEL