#409 How Prodigies Conquered ADCC European Trials 2025, Polaris 33, and EBI 25 Recap

On this weeks show Maine and Miranda break down three major promotions, new champion was crowned at Polaris 33 through sheer force of will, the first tickets to the 2026 ADCC World Championships were punched by a new generation of hungry European contenders, and a shocking upsets unfolded at the Eddie Bravo Invitational. 

In the recap of Polaris 33 we broke down the main event that was billed as a classic clash of styles. Dynamic takedowns and crushing top pressure of English judoka Owen Livesey against the guardwork and submission prowess of Norwegian star Tommy Langaker. For the 205lb (-90kg) title, formerly heild by Craig Jones. We broke down Ownens A-Game and submission win over Tommy Langaker with an arm triangle choke.

In the first Trials on the Road to ADCC 2026 we discussed the new generation punching their ticket at ADCC European Trials. We broke down the finals in Warsaw, Poland, discussing the grueling journey to the 2026 ADCC World Championships that officially began with the first European, Middle East & African Trials. We break down the possible new competitive meta, and discuss all the winners of the men's professional divisions, who have now secured their spots at the most prestigious tournament in grappling. Finals from. 
-66kg: Nikodem Mikuliszyn (Poland)
-77kg: Magomed Dzharbaev (Russia)
-88kg: Pawel Jaworski (Poland)
-99kg: Declan Moody (United Kingdom)
+99kg: Mark Macqueen (Scotland)

We also broke down the the women's divisions final.  While not a direct qualifier for the World Championships this event is the ADCC Euroipean 2025 championship. We discuss the finals for
-65kg: Injana Goodman (United Kingdom)
+65kg: Jessika Torttila (Finland)

Also this week we broke down EBI 25. We broke down the final featuring 10th Planet black belt Keith Krikorian vs Landon Elmore who took the win via heel hook at only 19-years-old.

Recorded 9-15-2025