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Alex Rogers joins Grapple Worlds from the first time, flying in from the US. Check out this episode, he's had quite a journey to date and looks to be an exciting contender. We wish Alex all the best for Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arog14/ Watch on YouTube:…
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The Grapple Worlds Podcast takes you behind the matches, bringing you conversations with the athletes, coaches and people who make Grapple Worlds happen. Hosted and produced by Lou Temlett of JIU JITSU LOU , the podcast gets to know the grapplers beyond competition, their Jiu Jitsu journeys, e
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S3 · E1 · 2 Sep 2026 · 19 min
GW3 - EP1: KATIE McSHANE
Welcome to Season 3 of The Grapple Worlds Podcast , hosted by Lou Temlett. In the first episode of the new season, Lou is joined by Katie McShane , who will be making her Grapple Worlds debut at GW3 at Stadium MK on Saturday 7 November 2026. Katie was promoted to Purple Belt in April 2026, and we get to know the person behind the competitor, talk Jiu Jitsu and look ahead to her first appearance on the Grapple Worlds stage. Season 3 takes us behind the matches as we build towards GW3, meeting the athletes and hearing their stories before they step out at Stadium MK. GRAPPLE WORLDS 3 Saturday…
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S2 · E13 · 20 Mar 2026 · 19 min
E013: Charles Leonard
Charles Leonard is fighting out of the Blue Corner, and matches with Riley Daniels in the Red Corner for Grapple Worlds 2. Having met him at another recent invitational and got the decision win, Charles is ready to do it again. We wish him all the luck for his return to Grapple Worlds on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Charles on Instagram:…
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S2 · E12 · 6 Mar 2026 · 43 min
E012: GW2 Commentators Special
Chris Fensom, Michael Cragholm and Lou Temlett having a chit chat about being Commentators for Grapple Worlds 2. We reflect on GW1, Chris reflects on pre-GW, some match insights and performance athletes to watch. Everyone is bringing the entertainment! Wish us all the luck for Grapple Worlds 2 on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Chris on Instagram:…
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S2 · E11 · 12 Feb 2026 · 34 min
E011: Ian Lunny
Ian Lunny is fighting out of the Blue Corner, and matches with Norman Saunders in the Red Corner for Grapple Worlds 2. Having leg locked Mike Clark(EP: 006) on GW1, Ian is back again this time over 10kg lighter with the support of Jay from BJJ Nutrition and SNC support from Mark Hibbard (EP: 008). We wish him all the luck for his return to Grapple Worlds on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday…
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S2 · E10 · 9 Feb 2026 · 28 min
E010: Amy Derwanz
Amy Derwanz is back for Grapple Worlds 2, with confidence, excitement and fighting spirit. She has had a period of time recovering, opening a new Jiu Jitsu school and continuing to run Jiu Jitsu camps. We wish her all the luck for her Grapple Worlds debut on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyderwanz/ Watch on YouTube:…
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S2 · E8 · 4 Feb 2026 · 28 min
E008: Mark Hibbard
Mark Hibbard, the first of the Quintet line-up to take the mic on the Grapple Worlds Podcast. Mark is one fifth of the champions, 'Bristolian Bad Boys Flava'. He will be joined by Andy Valencia, Joe Matthews, Tom O'Hagan and Ash Gibson. Mark is a coach at RR Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Hanham and will be looking to take home the win with his team mates. We wish them all the best of luck on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍…
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S2 · E7 · 2 Feb 2026 · 31 min
E007: Robert Diserens
Robert Diserens is the 'cat man' of Jiu Jitsu, this time fighting out of the Blue Corner, and matches with Dylan Russell in the Red Corner for Grapple Worlds 2. Robert shares his love for Super Fights and the positive aspects around how he manages Type 1 Diabetes. More creative development may be afoot, with a new colour confectionary to ensure Roberts blood sugars stay balanced! There are a number of athletes coming out of Elements Jiu Jitsu for Grapple Worlds 2, Emma, Dom, Alfie and Charles. We wish them all the best of luck on Saturday 28th March. Get your tickets for the event at:…
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S2 · E6 · 30 Jan 2026 · 28 min
E006: Mike Clark
Mike Clark is fighting out of the Blue Corner, and matches with his fellow baldy, beardy opponent Dom Ilbury in the Red Corner for Grapple Worlds 2. We may have to reposition the lighting for this match up, and also seriously consider developing a Special Edition Guess Who Grapple Worlds. Honestly though, these guys are gonna put on a great show. Mike comes with a wealth of experience and wisdom that might win him the sub of the night. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity,…
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S2 · E5 · 29 Jan 2026 · 22 min
E005: Rich McCann
Rich McCann faces Lucas Yerrell on his debut match at Grapple Worlds 2. Rich is no stranger to Super Fights having appeared on Tanto and Jitz League, and is an internationally renowned Tattoo Artist based in Pontypridd, Wales. Rich continues to share Power Ranger facts following on from Jay's episode. A reminder, this is a Jiu Jitsu Podcast! Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Rich on Instagram:…
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S2 · E4 · 27 Jan 2026 · 34 min
E004: Jay Herridge
Jay Herridge returns to Grapple Worlds 2, this time facing Johnathan Lewis. Jay showed up on Grapple Worlds 1 with a win against Jack Hampshaw with a Heel Bar! Jay is coming out strong for this new match up. Jay talks tech, and Power Rangers, all 30 seasons of them. Check the details in this episode, it's truly mind blowing. Get your tickets for the event at: https://grappleworlds.com/ Grapple Worlds is returning in March 2026 to bring you another night of high-intensity, submission-only NOGI grappling. 📍 Kassam Stadium, Oxford 📅 Saturday 28th March 2026 Jay on Instagram:…
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