06/09/2026
Scheer’s Carlson Gracie Team road warrior Griffin Maathuis was out for redemption after coming up short against the reigning champion last season. Determined to earn another shot at the AVA Throne II Super Fight Gi Title, Griffin set his sights on a rematch with champion Samson Haire.
Over the past year, Griffin worked his way through the AVA circuit, taking on tough competition and doing what needed to do to earn that second chance.
This past Saturday in Vancouver, Griffin made the most of the opportunity and made it a dog fight!! After a series of hard scrambles and exchanges, he secured a kneebar and forced the submission just 3 minutes into the opening round to claim the AVA Throne II Super Fight Gi Championship!
Congratulations, Griffin! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance paid off. Keep ripping it up, On to the next one! ⚔️🥋⛓️💥🤙🏼