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Grappling Hour

A show hosted by Verbal Tap"s Raf Esparza, featuring a mix of athlete interviews, on-site coverage, and commentary.

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01:28:59

GRAPPLING HOUR with Mo Black

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2023/11/27

Your ADCC Trials winner MO BLACK makes her Grappling Hour debut on this episode. She's absolutely awesome and you'll love where we go in this conversation! ——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. ---Head over to https://hy.page/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,

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01:28:28

GRAPPLING HOUR with Ryan Aitken

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2023/11/16

The MAIN CHARACTER JIU JITSU champ joins us to catch up on some lost time. We also talk about his thoughts on jiu-jitsu production, the work that he's been up to since we've last chat, and hear all about his experience at the #PGFFinale. Be sure to like and subscribe if you dig this!---- Head over to https://hy.page/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

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01:06:09

GRAPPLING HOUR with Fatima Kline

Grappling Hour ·

2023/11/06

FATIMA KLINE returns to the show after a DOMINANT performance at CAGE FURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP. We talk about that, her family's holiday plans, and some fo the sightseeing she was able to do after her last fight. Be sure to check out our interview and hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons if you dig it!——Head over to https://hy.page/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

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01:05:34

GRAPPLING HOUR with Amanda Leve

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/31

Our pal, AMANDA LEVE, returns to the show to talk about her triumphant return to ADCC Trials. This is an excellent conversation that touches upon his mixed martial arts career, how she ended up competing at trials, and what the future holds in store for her. Be sure to check it out and like and subscribe if you dig it!Head over to https://hy.page/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

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01:20:17

GRAPPLING HOUR with Thien Luu-Nguyen

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/30

It was a pleasure to get to meet THIEN LUU-NGUYEN for the very first time. He's recently made the transition from jiu-jitsu to mixed martial arts, and we got the chance to talk about the fun journey that he's had thus far in his combat sports career. He had an awesome debut atSPARSTAR MMA last month and he returns to the cage again THIS WEEK. So you want to make sure to be there to see him get back at it. Our thanks to the beautiful 10TH PLANET THOUSAND OAKS for the very warm welcome. We recorded

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01:10:05

GRAPPLING HOUR with Paul Ardila

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/23

It was a pleasure to welcome back the ADCC Trials king, PAUL ARDILA, back to the show. We booked him just a few days after his triumphant run at this fall’s ADCC East Coast Trials.We chat about all of his matches, along with his impressive history-making performance — all while roasting him for continuing to be such a terror in his weight classes.Be sure to check this out, as part of our ADCC Interview series.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase

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01:01:06

GRAPPLING HOUR with Albert Morales

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/22

ALBERT MORALES just got a sick KO last month at Lights Out Fighting. We were lucky enough to catch up with our longtime pal and hear the crazy way the fight came together, the stories behind one of the Ruotolo brothers coming to train at Black House and hear all about his next fight. ---- Head over to https://hy.page/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

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01:23:59

GRAPPLING HOUR with Elijah Dorsey

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/22

It was a pleasure to welcome BIG BREAKFAST BJJ himself, young Mr. ELIJAH DORSEY, to the show for the very first time. Elijah recently tore up the stage at last month's ADCC Trials (taking out two former ADCC competitors) and we break down every single one of his matches on this episode. I was impressed by his composure and dedication, and see big things coming for him in the near future. NOTABLE MOMENTS: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:37 - Preferred Cheat Meal 00:19:59 - Getting Burned by ADCC Rules

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01:07:34

GRAPPLING HOUR with Jena Bishop

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/20

After an impressive win at Bellator 300, we caught up with our pal JENA BISHOP. Here, we talk about the wholesome moment her team created for her at the venue after her submission finish, her thoughts on the current jiu-jitsu competition scene, and what may lie in the future for her. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to give us a like and subscribe!---- Head over to https://hy.page/grapplinghour to become an EARLY ACCESS or PREMIUM Grappling Hour member. With early access, you'll see our interviews

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01:23:47

GRAPPLING HOUR with Andrea Tang

Grappling Hour ·

2023/10/17

Jiu-Jitsu Times managing editor and author ANDREA TANG makes her GRAPPLING HOUR debut. In our conversation, we chat all about jiu-jitsu nerdiness, the difficulty of balancing training and writing (just look at the number of articles and books she's cranking out), and get to know how she's been able to kill it on the competition scene. If you like this interview and want to check out her next book, you can order her book THESE DEADLY PROPHECIES here until NOV 27th:

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01:11:17

GRAPPLING HOUR with Gianni Vazquez

Grappling Hour ·

2023/09/28

I recently had the opportunity to stop by @hustlebjj to talk with GIANNI VAZQUEZ after a stellar performance at Up Next Fighting. We chat about his love for food, the many projects he has in the works outside of the cage (he’s opening a bar?), and even talk about the next fight that’s already on the schedule for the guy. I want to thank the good folks over at HUSTLE BJJ for welcoming me to their gym and the great folks I got to train with that day. If you’re ever in need of a place in Santa Ana,

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01:34:32

GRAPPLING HOUR Jay-Jay Wilson

Grappling Hour ·

2023/09/27

It has been far too long since we’ve had a proper chat with our pal JAY-JAY WILSON. We caught up with him shortly after his impressive win in Bellator last month and got incredible insight into his techniques in that fight (my man hit a JUDO throw in a fight like it was NOTHING… what?). We also talked about how Dustin Poirier somehow found himself involved in some of the antics in the week leading up to the fight and threw some shade at the BJJ guys who cannot dance. Plus, we find out more about the

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01:00:58

GRAPPLING HOUR with JB Bechtloff

Grappling Hour ·

2023/09/26

JB Bechtloff had the best promo I have seen from an athlete in some time. He absolutely NAILED his video for MAIN CHARACTER JIU JITSU and it made me want to get in contact and find out more about this B-TEAM stand out. In this interview, we get to know him better, how his team crafted a video that would put Craig Jones to shame, and get to know how he's been able to fuse his wrestling into his jiu-jitsu. Get to know him better and be sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed this one!---- Head over

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01:13:39

GRAPPLING HOUR with Dylan Budka

Grappling Hour ·

2023/09/18

Dylan Budka is a true gem. Not only is he a savage in a cage, a ring, or whatever obstacle you give him, but he's an incredibly nice human being who is just about to start his UFC career. In this episode, we talk about his journey on the Dana White Contender Series, the approach that he's taken for his weight cuts, and the surprising way he likes to cut loose when he's not in a cage. Be sure to watch this and give him a like and a follow. I'm quite certain you'll see him back on the show very

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01:08:46

GRAPPLING HOUR: Interbrew with Bobby Winther

Grappling Hour ·

2023/09/16

Welcome to Grappling Hour, where we blend the thrill of combat sports with the camaraderie of good company and great beer. In our beloved segment, "Interbrew", we sit down with remarkable fighters while enjoying a few brews and delve into their lives both inside and outside the cage.In this week's highly anticipated episode, we are honored to have the talented BOBBY WINTHER join us after a hell of a pro debut at Cage Warriors. Fresh off an exhilarating knockout victory, Bobby graces us with his

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01:10:38

GRAPPLING HOUR with Max Hanson

Grappling Hour ·

2023/08/31

The double champ, MAX HANSON, joins us on the show today for the very first time. We get into his competition mindset, how he was able to advance so quickly, and go over the types of training it takes to become a champ in not just one, but two (and maybe three) weight classes. Since we did this interview, he has won another belt at Enigma Jiu Jitsu. Congrats to this man.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW Grappling Hour HOODIES and

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01:06:06

GRAPPLING HOUR with Eoghan O'Flanagan

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2023/08/30

The co-founder and co-owner of the Submission Grappling Club, EOGHAN O'FLANAGAN, joins us today on the show for the very first time. We learn more about this ADCC trials winner and hear how he has made such an impressive showing in the jiu-jitsu scene for the past few years. Plus, we exchanged technique tips for hitting a Boston Crab in jiu-jitsu and other nonsense that we pull when we roll.——WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH: Head on over to https://www.rafesparza.com/merch You can purchase our BRAND NEW

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01:25:46

GRAPPLING HOUR with David Garmo

Grappling Hour ·

2023/08/25

I've been meaning to interview this guy for some time. David Garmo's Instagram is nothing but class. When the dude isn't competing heavily on the jiu-jiutsu scene, he takes his time selecting the perfect chairs to sit in. And I had questions about that process (how does he select the chair, why did he start doing it). Plus, we get into some thoughts about competition, the perfect coffee, the camaraderie that comes with competing, how he might have become a hipster about the gi, as well as his

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01:38:38

GRAPPLING HOUR with Anthony Orozco

Grappling Hour ·

2023/08/22

Join us on this episode as we delve into the extraordinary journey of a future legend - the one and only ANTHONY OROZCO. We spend some time talking about his star-making turn at this year's Subversiv jiu-jitsu tournament. We also discuss how Anthony has been able to make such an impressive run in the world of jiu-jitsu in such a short amount of time — and further discuss how that’s impacting his MMA ambitions.Don't miss out on this electrifying episode that celebrates the present and anticipates the

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01:10:14

GRAPPLING HOUR with Chris Wojcik

Grappling Hour ·

2023/08/10

CHRIS WOJCIK -- one of the best grapplers (AND writers) in jiu-jitsu joins us today for a great chat about roasting the jiu-jitsu community, his own jiu-jitsu journey, and the insight he's providing to future generations so they don't make the same mistakes we all did on the come up.Be sure to watch this interview and go support my man at The Grapplers Diary at the following locations:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegrapplersdiary?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3DSLOTH STYLE LEGLOCKS

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