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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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01:58:54

GRAPPLING HOUR with Ash Williams and Damien Anderson

Grappling Hour ·

2020/11/10

We start today’s episode with Ashley Williams -- who had a stellar match against Tom Halpin at @Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu Invitational. In our latest conversation, we discuss his training during COVID, how he’s been able to adapt his game within the past year, and even touch a little bit about why he’s so excited to compete at the upcoming Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds later this month.Then we talk to Damien Anderson, owner of All In BJJ, who tells us all about his win at the So Gi Invitational. The

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00:49:11

GRAPPLING HOUR with Derek Rayfield

Grappling Hour ·

2020/11/03

We've got the winner of the 10th Planet Combat Jiu Jitsu qualifier, Derek Rayfield on this afternoon. It's been a while since we've caught up with Derek, but we start with his epic wins from the qualifier, then chat about his time wrestling in high school, as well as his plans for the future.Be sure to give us a like, follow, and subscription @GrapplingHour on all major social media platforms. And we'd love it if you could give us a FIVE STAR review on our apple podcast page! You can follow us at:

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01:00:15

GRAPPLING HOUR with Elijah Carlton

Grappling Hour ·

2020/10/21

Elijah Carlton is not short on ambition. The kid just picked up major wins as the inaugural winner of the Professional Grappling Federation and last weekend's Sapateiro Invitational, but today we get to know more about "The Bad Guy," Elijah Carlton. Get to know him, how he got that one tattoo of his, and what's in store for this exciting up and comer.Be sure to follow us on all platforms @GrapplingHour and to leave us a FIVE STAR review on our Apple Podcast page. You can also follow us at:

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01:13:44

GRAPPLING HOUR with Mason Fowler and Mercedes White

Grappling Hour ·

2020/10/13

Mason Fowler joins us to chat about his recent Submission Underground - SUG win over Vinny Magalhaes and his impressive performance at Pans. Plus, Mercedes White stops by to tell us about the impressive rosters she's got lined up for the very next Bullpen Submission Series, going down on November 7th. 0:03:00 - Mason Fowler 0:47:30 - Mercedes White Tune in and be sure to add, subscribe, and follow us on all @GrapplingHour platforms. Also, if you like what we do please give us a five star review on

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03:09:36

GRAPPLING HOUR with Geo Martinez, William Tackett,...

Grappling Hour ·

2020/10/07

From SUG 18 to Who’s Number One, we’ve got five of the stand outs from this weekend’s action packed grappling events, as we kick off the beginning of SEASON 3 of “The Grappling Hour.” 0:02:53 - William Tackett and Kody Steele0:45:00 - Andy Varela 1:24:00 - Geo Martinez2:26:54 - Aaron TiegsBe sure to give this episode a listen, follow us on all major social media platforms @GrapplingHour, and give us a five star review on apple podcasts. You can also keep up with the latest at

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INTERVIEW SERIES: Collin Anglin

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/25

Collin Anglin’s had a busy month. Not only did he just move to Denver, Colorado, but he also just had an EPIC fight on Dana White’s Contender Series. We find out about his early fight days and give him some mess for a handful of his Instagram photos. But we find out exactly how he found his way into the UFC.Also, don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe to us @GrapplingHour. Then be sure to check out GrapplingHour.com for the latest info about the show!

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00:46:07

INTERVIEW SERIES: Darrick Minner

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/25

Imagine being so confident in your guillotine that you stop mid-adjustment to signal to your corner that you've got this fight wrapped up. That's just what happened with Darrick Minner at UFC Vegas 11. We chat with Darrick about his fight beginnings and how fighting runs DEEP in his family.Be sure to like, follow and subscribe to us on all of our social medial platforms @GrapplingHour and check out our website GrapplingHour.com

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00:45:40

INTERVIEW SERIES: Jordan Patrick

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/24

Jordan Patrick has a hell of an arm bar. If you saw her at Submissions on the Shore a couple weeks ago, you would know that she is a competitive force to be reckoned with. She joins us today to talk about her days as a softball player, her time in the Air Force, and how all of those outside experiences led her back to the gentle art. Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe to all of our channels @GrapplingHour and to follow us at GrapplingHour.com to find out the latest.

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00:46:35

INTERVIEW SERIES: Emil Fischer

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/23

We get a few moments to catch up with Emil Fischer who only takes a few minutes to get into his gripes with FloGrappling. We talk a little bit about his upcoming competitions, as well as the current state of jiu-jitsu during COVID.Give the episode a listen and then be sure to add us on all social media platforms @GrapplingHour and then check out GrapplingHour.com for more info.

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01:06:09

INTERVIEW SERIES: Justin Renick

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/22

It was a pleasure getting to know Justin Renick today. In our interview we talked a little bit about his big week (complete with photo perfect finish at Submission Hunter and a black belt from Travis Moore). But we dig deep into Justin Renick’s BJJ journey and find out more about this talented jiu-jitsu artist.You can also show us some love at @GrapplingHour on all social media platforms and check out new info over at GrapplingHour.com

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00:52:17

INTERVIEW SERIES: Natan Levy

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/12

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00:37:13

INTERVIEW SERIES: Tony Ramos

Grappling Hour ·

2020/09/11

It’s not every day you see a high profile wrestler make the transition against one of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu, but Tony Ramos wants to go big. Before he takes on Nicky Ryan at Who’s Number One, we got the chance to chat with him and learn more about his grappling experiences and what we can expect at Who’s Number One. Don’t forget to go subscribe to us @GrapplingHour on all major social media platforms. And keep a look out on GrapplingHour.com for more up to date information.

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00:40:54

ADCC Trials Interview Series: John Combs

Grappling Hour ·

2019/08/22

The always candid John Combs tells us a lot about his preparation, how he beat the odds in a division that had over 100 competitors, and what he looks forward to this competition season.

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01:01:10

ADCC Trials Interview Series: Jonathan Satava

Grappling Hour ·

2019/08/15

Today we take a look back at a conversation I had with ADCC trials winner Jonathan Satava. We talk a lot about his experiences with Marcelo Garcia, the grueling schedule he has, and he even breaks the news that he was opening up a school here.

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01:02:14

ADCC Trials Interview Series: Alec Baulding

Grappling Hour ·

2019/08/08

On today's throwback interview, we chat with ADCC Trials winner Alec Baulding. Alec describes the series of events that took him out of the US and brought him to Sweden, his approach to teaching, and his friendship with fellow BJJ bad ass Jon Thomas.

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01:20:22

ADCC Trials Interview Series: Tim Spriggs

Grappling Hour ·

2019/08/01

n today's throwback episode, we revisit my interview with Tim Spriggs. You hear him talk about his ventures in podcasting, his love for pro wrestling, as well as the journey that brought him back to the insane world of competitive grappling. ORIGINALLY RECORDED: 11/6/18

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00:53:23

ADCC Trials Interview Series: Aaron "Tex" Johnson

Grappling Hour ·

2019/07/25

As we get ready for this year's ADCC, we will be re-airing the interviews that we conducted with every person who won at the east and west coast trials. Up first, our interview with Aaron "Tex" Johnson. This interview originally aired on November 6, 2018.

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01:00:38

INTERVIEW SERIES: Mercedes White (5/2/19)

Grappling Hour ·

2019/05/04

Mercedes White returns to chat about Bullpen Submissions Worlds, the success of a full nelson submission that's gone viral, and a general update on all things BJJ competition.

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01:19:07

INTERVIEW SERIES: Eliot Marshall (5/3/19)

Grappling Hour ·

2019/05/03

Eliot makes his “Grappling Hour” debut and talks about his podcast, the evolution of his jiu-jitsu and life perspectives, and why some fight fans can be downright disrepectful to the contributions of the people in the cage.

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INTERVIEW SERIES: Luis Quinones

Grappling Hour ·

2019/05/02

After taking home wins in both gi and no gi, our pal Luis Quinones found some time to talk about his amazing experience at the UWW Pan American Championships in Buenos Aires. Plus, we get his thoughts on wrestling, Ben Askren's odds against Jordan Burroughs, and the UWW's efforts to give grappling a major showcase.

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