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Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Long overdue? Perhaps… But UFC and ONE Championship legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has just taken yet another step in his martial arts journey – as he has been...MMA Veteran Mark Hunt Is Among The Top 1% Of Chess Players Worldwide
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on MMA Veteran Mark Hunt Is Among The Top 1% Of Chess Players Worldwide
Did you know that the mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Mark Hunt is an avid chess player? And that he’s so good that he is, in fact, among the top 1% of chess players in the world? Yes,...Conor McGregor Is Now A Part Owner Of BKFC
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Conor McGregor Is Now A Part Owner Of BKFC
Conor McGregor’s influence in combat sports continues to grow… As he’s now become a part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC)! During the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event in...Shaquille O’Neal Says Grappling Helped His Cardio During NBA Career
Apr 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Shaquille O’Neal Says Grappling Helped His Cardio During NBA Career
Shaquille O’Neal recently shared insights into his rigorous offseason training routine during his NBA career… Revealing that grappling played a significant role in boosting his conditioning...ADXC 4: Nathiely De Jesus & Elizabeth Mitrovic Join The Main Card In A Welterweight Bout
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 4: Nathiely De Jesus & Elizabeth Mitrovic Join The Main Card In A Welterweight Bout
Drawing nearer by the day, the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has the Jiu-Jitsu community in waiting as the organization unveils the card that will shake up the Dojo de...Manager Reveals Islam Makhachev Loves Jiu-Jitsu More Than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Manager Reveals Islam Makhachev Loves Jiu-Jitsu More Than Khabib Nurmagomedov
In a recent interview, Ali Abdelaziz – the manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov – offered high praise for Islam Makhachev… While, simultaneously drawing comparisons between Makhachev and...Demetrious Johnson Praises Competing In BJJ Due To Same-Day Weigh-Ins: “I Love That”
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Demetrious Johnson Praises Competing In BJJ Due To Same-Day Weigh-Ins: “I Love That”
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, loves competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments… Among other things, also...Craig Jones Reveals His PEDs Stack: “The 2nd Best Stack In The World”
Apr 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Reveals His PEDs Stack: “The 2nd Best Stack In The World”
Craig Jones is one of the best and most entertaining Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. He never shies away from speaking his mind – including that on performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). And,...Shaq Reveals He Almost Fought Vitor Belfort In A Street Fight: “It’s About To Go Down”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Shaq Reveals He Almost Fought Vitor Belfort In A Street Fight: “It’s About To Go Down”
Known as one of basketball’s greatest players of all time, Shaquille O’Neal has also been an avid MMA enthusiast for a long time as well. However, his love for MMA started in quite an...Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bianca Basilio Details How She Escaped Poverty With BJJ: “When You Are Poor…”
Bianca Basilio is one of the most successful and well-known BJJ athletes today… But she had to fight long and hard to achieve her success – which she did, in spite of poverty she...Fellipe Andrew Excited For BJJ Stars 12: “No Room For Mistakes”
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Fellipe Andrew Excited For BJJ Stars 12: “No Room For Mistakes”
Fellipe Andrew – the reigning World, Pan-American, European, and Brazilian champion – will compete in the light heavyweight Grand Prix of the BJJ Stars 12 event… And he is excited...[WATCH] OF Model Banned From UFC – After “Flashing” Crowd At UFC 299
Apr 26, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] OF Model Banned From UFC – After “Flashing” Crowd At UFC 299
Well… You don’t see this every day. Hayley Davies, an OnlyFans model known for her work in the adult film industry, received a lifetime ban from UFC events – after flashing her...Renzo Gracie Has The Funniest Analogy for Difference Between Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie Has The Funniest Analogy for Difference Between Gi & No Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Gi and No Gi are the 2 forms of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Gi Jiu Jitsu is grappling with the use of a traditional Gi, which allows you to grab the clothing of your opponent. No Gi is grappling without the...ADXC 4: Cassio Silva & Marko Oikarainen Go Toe-To-Toe In A Main Card Flyweight Bout
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 4: Cassio Silva & Marko Oikarainen Go Toe-To-Toe In A Main Card Flyweight Bout
With the May 18th deadline drawing ever closer, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship has been slowly unveiling its next event’s line-up, shedding some light on the athletes that will put their skills...ONE 168: Mikey Musumeci vs Kade Ruotolo Announced
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ONE 168: Mikey Musumeci vs Kade Ruotolo Announced
It’s official… Kade Ruotolo is gearing up to defend his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title – against none other than Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver! Musumeci, the...Masterclass in Strategy for Jiu-Jitsu: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Advantage
Apr 25, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Masterclass in Strategy for Jiu-Jitsu: How to Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Advantage
Egan Inoue, a world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reveals his strategic approach to success that centers on converting underestimation into a pivotal asset. His journey unfolds as he shares a...Outrageous Excerpts from Rickson Gracie’s Book Gain Widespread Attention on Social Media
Apr 25, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Outrageous Excerpts from Rickson Gracie’s Book Gain Widespread Attention on Social Media
The legendary Rickson Gracie is respected by many members of the Jiu-Jitsu community. He wrote a book a couple of years ago with some help from another writer and shared some surprising information....Matt Serra: “You Need To Be Dangerous In Both Gi & No Gi”
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Matt Serra: “You Need To Be Dangerous In Both Gi & No Gi”
Matt Serra is not only a former UFC welterweight champion, but also one of the America’s first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Renzo Gracie and an ADCC silver medalist. Known for his...[WATCH] Florida Man & MMA Fighter Wrestles An Alligator
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Florida Man & MMA Fighter Wrestles An Alligator
Ah, Florida… The place of many wild sightings – the place where there’s never a dull day! And, well, an amateur MMA fighter Mike Dragich became an unlikely hero… When he...UFC’s Israel Adesanya Reveals Bodybuilder Bradley Martyn Tried To Fight Him
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC’s Israel Adesanya Reveals Bodybuilder Bradley Martyn Tried To Fight Him
Bradley Martyn – a known bodybuilder and YouTube personality – stirred controversy last year by challenging mixed martial artists such as Nate Diaz, Sean O’Malley, and Alex Pereira to...Rickson Gracie Explains Difference Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rickson Gracie Explains Difference Between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
The recent “Jocko Podcast”, led by Jocko Willink, hosted one of the biggest Jiu-Jitsu legends in the world: Rickson Gracie. Rickson spoke about many interesting subjects that have to do...The Four Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History
Apr 24, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The Four Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a fundamental part of MMA since the inception of the Ultimate Fighting Championship some 30 years ago. This martial art, which emphasizes ground fighting and submission...Even the United Nations Sees the importance of BJJ
Apr 24, 2024BJJEEComments Off on Even the United Nations Sees the importance of BJJ
Written by Christian Pierce How important are the athletes and lessons of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? It is important enough that people at the United Nations want to hear about it. The United...ADXC 4: Abdul-Kareem Al Sewady & Amin Youb Join The Main Card In A Welterweight Bout
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 4: Abdul-Kareem Al Sewady & Amin Youb Join The Main Card In A Welterweight Bout
With less than a month to go until its next edition, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is slowly lifting the shroud of mystery that surrounded the ADXC 4, revealing the athletes and matches that...