#85 - Gianni Grippo - UFC BJJ Reality Show Was Mostly Staged, We Stayed In Hotels

Grippo joins us to discuss his opponent change for Who's Number One, his experience competing in Kazakhstan, and his journey on the UFC BJJ reality show.

• Sharing the recent change from facing Owen Jones to Max Hansen at Who's Number One
• Breaking down why he felt confident against Owen's leg entanglement game
• Reflecting on the surprising quality and camaraderie at the AIGA tournament in Kazakhstan
• Describing a tough loss via leg lock that served as a valuable learning experience
• Revealing behind-the-scenes details about the UFC BJJ reality show, including competitors staying in hotels rather than the house shown on camera
• Discussing the innovative UFC octoball and why its no-reset format improves jiu-jitsu as a spectator sport
• Explaining his transition from obsessive drilling to ecological dynamics training with Keevan
• Reflecting on why adaptability and openness to new approaches has sustained his career

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