Belal Muhammad Shares His Grueling Training Regimen In Dagestan: “It’s An Uncomfortable Feeling”
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With his eyes firmly set on the UFC Welterweight Championship, currently held by Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad is leaving no stone unturned – and that includes giving it all in training. During...
Belal Muhammad: “Islam Is Nicer Than Khabib”
Feb 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the difference between training with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov? Well, in both cases you’re going to get “smeshed”… A lot. Even if you’re a...
“Khabib Doesn’t Know Tired” – Belal Muhammad On Being Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Belal Muhammad defeated Sean Brady via TKO at UFC 280 prelims… And it’s been more than an earned win, as he has had to undergo a grueling training regime under coach Khabib...
What’s It Like To Be Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov? Belal Muhammad Explains
Oct 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become the best, then you’ve got to spend time with the best. You have to learn from them, listen to their advice and apply it; and, if you’re a martial artist, then you...
The Difference Between ‘Regular’ & Dagestani Grappling: “If You’re On Your Back, You’re Losing”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever wondered, what it would be like to grapple with athletes from Dagestan? If you have the chance to experience that, you should definitely go for it – because there’s nothing...
Why Dagestanis (And Chechens) Are So Good at Combat Sports
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
With Islam Makhachev defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284, the dominance of fighters from the Caucasus region continues. Known for their cold temperatures...
Gracie, Cyborg, & More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For The ADXC 1
Sep 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a partnership with the AJP, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is almost here, bringing the strategy and intricacies of Jiu-Jitsu to an MMA cage with a ruleset that favors aggressive play....
Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...
Why Wasn’t Demian Maia UFC champion? ADCC Legend Explains Why
Jun 01, 2023BJJEE
One of the biggest names in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, Zé Mario Sperry , who was a Jiu-Jitsu world champion and also in the ADCC, in which he is a member of the “Hall of Fame”, recently...
Joe Rogan Talks How Alcohol Negatively Affects A Fighter’s Career
Jan 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, alcohol is fun… But how “fun” is it when you’re trying to create a career for yourself in professional fighting? That’s exactly the topic that Joe Rogan and Belal...
Demian Maia: “Khabib Is The Best MMA Grappler Of All Time”
Oct 12, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Demian Maia’s contract with the UFC came to an end last June, after his loss to Belal Muhammad. However, the 43 year-old BJJ black belt still trains with vigor; Maia puts in the work two times per...
Demian Maia: “I Really Want To Compete In Jiu-Jitsu Soon”
Aug 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
After being defeated by Belal Muhammad last June, Demian Maia’s contract with the UFC came to an end. Dana White made it clear that this was the athlete’s last fight for the organization....
Cesar Gracie: ‘Demian Maia Fight ‘a No-Win Situation for Nate Diaz
Jun 18, 2021BJJEE
With a career in MMA of close to 20 years, 14 of them at the UFC, the 43 year old Demian Maia knows he is in the final stretch of his career and, his latest fight in the octagon, he lost a decision...
Demian Maia is Asking UFC To Give Him Retirement Bout with Nate Diaz
Jun 15, 2021BJJEE
With a career in MMA of close to 20 years, 14 of them at the UFC, the 43 year old Demian Maia knows he is in the final stretch of his career and, his latest fight in the octagon, he lost a decision...
Demian Maia Has Big Plans About Competing in Jiu-Jitsu Once Retires From MMA
Jun 11, 2021BJJEE
With a career in MMA of close to 20 years, 14 of them at the UFC, the 43 year old Demian Maia knows he is in the final stretch of his career and, his last fight in the octagon could happen this...
Betting Odds: Where in the world will UFC 249 take place?
Mar 29, 2020BJJEE
The much awaited UFC 249 event which was initially planned to be held in Brooklyn, New York, featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Fergusson lightweight title fight is going ahead despid the Covid 19...
UFC exec: Conclusions on Alleged Fabricio Werdum Assault of Colby Covington Premature
Nov 19, 2017BJJEE
Werdum is riding on the heels of his decision victory over Tybura however perhaps a bigger question is how will the famed Brazilian deal with the pending charges for that boomerang...
UFC 205 Headliner set: McGregor Getting Title Shot Against Alvarez
Sep 27, 2016BJJEE
The news just broke that UFC 205 will be featuring the Notorious Conor McGregor. Following last week’s statements that Alvarez might be facing Nurgomedov, McGregor cryptically...
Chael Sonnen Suggests That Khabib Nurmagomedov Might Return At UFC 300
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Despite the star-filled lineup for UFC 300, could it be the case that the event will be even grander… Could it be the case that none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return –...
