#236 Giancarlo Bodoni vs Elder Cruz Rematch Breakdown, GrappleFest 12 Preview

Grappling Rewind: Breakdowns of Professional BJJ and Grappling Events

This week on the show Maine and Miranda Break down the rematch between Giancarlo Bodoni and Elder Cruz, plus Preview GrappleFest 12 Dante Leon Vs PJ Barch.
In the news section of the show we discuss JT Torres competing in the IBJJF taking double gold.
In the recap section of the show we discussed Twister Church Faith and Violence #1 an 8 man 5000 dollar bracket that saw a rematch between Giancarlo Bodoni vs Elder Cruz in the finals. We discussed how this match looked very similar to their ADCC East Coast North American Trials match from 2021 with a notable difference in Cruz underhook game in half guard, and posture. We talked about the controversial scoring sequence later in the match that earned Giancarlo Bodoni a -1 in the ADCC scoring. We also talked about Hasim Rida matches on the event.
In the preview of Grapplefest 12 we broke down another rematch in the main event between
Dante Leonand PJ Barch and how Barch recent emphasis on passing may change this matchup that we last saw at No-Gi worlds.
We also previewed Ash Williamsvs Keith Krikorian in a battle of the ADCC Trials winners. Plus discussed Jon Blankleg lock accolades and skills vs Eoghan O'Flanagan. After that we looked at Jacob Couchtaking on Tom Breese, and the wrestling of Micheal Pixleyvs the Grecco and Judo of Owen Livesey.
In the outro Miranda discussed her upcoming trip to Mexico.
Recorded 5-16-2022