#396 WNO 28 Recap Who Can Stop Mica Galvão

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap all the action from the week in professional grappling. We break down the entire WNO 28 main card from FloGrappling, and UFC BJJ Episode 1. 

We discuss the main event where Mica Galvão put on a dominant performance to capture the WNO Middleweight Championship from Jonnatas Gracie. 

In the news section of the show, we discuss the debut of the much-anticipated UFC BJJ: Road to the Title, which is now airing daily for free on the UFC's YouTube channel. We analyze the format, a TUF-style reality show featuring two teams of lightweight (155 lbs) and welterweight (170 lbs) grapplers competing in the CJI-style pit and ruleset. We talked about the coaches, Mikey Musumeci and Rerisson Gabriel, and discussed their eventual championship fight at the finale. We break down the team selections, discussing the incredible depth on Team Gabriel with established no-gi stand outs like Andrew Tackett, Keith Krikorian, and Gianni Grippo, against Team Musumeci's squad led by IBJJF World Champion Isaac Doederlein. We talk about the first episode, which saw Andrew Tackett secure a dominant 70-second RNC sub over Aaron Wilson. 

In the recap of WNO 28 we discussed the main event between Mica Galvão and Middleweight Championship Jonnatas Gracie.
We break down Mica's beautiful and fluid body lock passing game, analyzing how his relentless leg pummelling and use of staples systematically passed through the defensive guard of Jonnata's Gracie multiple times in the match. We also talk about Mica's post-fight comments and the potential for future superfights against Pedro Marhino at 205 for his shot at a third belt. 

In the co-main event, we discuss the huge upset with Kit Dale winning a decision victory over legend Xande Ribeiro.  We analyze how Kit's style and persistent half guard passing from the knee shield completely controlled the pace of the match

Plus, we recap the rest of the stacked main card. We break down B-Team representative Declan Moody's shocking sub-minute inside heel hook finish on Fellipe Andrew. 

We also discuss the powerhouse women's heavyweight bout that saw Paige Ivette Clymer secure her own inside heel hook against Kauane Ramos. 

We talk about the return of Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa from his MMA run, as he ground out a tough decision win over the game, short-notice replacement Dory Aoun.

We discussed the unorthodox game Kyle Chambers used to secure a decision over Victor Silverio.

Finally, we give a brief preview of the upcoming Polaris 32 on June 28th. We discuss the historic nature of the event, as it's the promotion's first-ever Women's Squads card, pitting Team North America against Team Europe in their Squads format. 

Recorded 7-16-2025