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Ep. 233: Gripfighting From the Top, feat. Chris "The Villain" Paines

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May 22, 2023 · 1:32:29 · E233

This week we're joined again by Chris "The Villain" Paines! Chris is a BJJ Globetrotter and a black belt under Priit Mihkelson. In this week's episode, Chris shares his strategies for gripfighting from the top.

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