What Every BJJ Competitor Should Bring to a Competition
Aug 01, 2026BJJEE
Photo by Redd Francisco on Unsplash Preparing for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition involves much more than sharpening techniques and improving conditioning. A successful competition day depends on...
Chael Sonnen Says Ben Askren Returning To Competition “Makes Him Uncomfortable”
Jul 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen shared his reaction to Ben Askren’s return to competition in a recent interview… Admitting that news of Askren facing Belal Muhammad didn’t immediately hit him the way...
How to Stay Competition-Ready While on the Road
Jul 04, 2026BJJEE
Image Source: Jefferson Sees Combat sports athletes frequently hit the road for competitions and training, whether it’s a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament or a wrestling training program....
Jacob Rodriguez Returns To Competition After A 17-Month Hiatus
Jun 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Rodriguez is officially returning to competition. Karate Combat has announced that the former ADCC silver medalist will compete at Pit Submission Series on July 24, marking his first...
Diego “Pato” Oliveira Retires From Gi Competition After Winning 5th World Title
Jun 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Diego “Pato” Oliveira has announced his retirement from gi competition, bringing an end to one of the most successful careers in modern Jiu-Jitsu. Oliveira revealed the decision after...
Ben Askren Returns To Competition Less Than A Year After Double Lung Transplant
Jun 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Askren is set to make an incredible return to competition at RAF 11, less than a year after undergoing a double lung transplant. The former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder announced on...
Demetrius “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Says He’s Done With IBJJF Competition
May 04, 2026BJJEE
Demetrius “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has nothing left to prove in combat sports. Widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, especially in the flyweight division,...
Gilbert Burns Announces BJJ Competition Return Plans: “It’s Not Easy…”
Apr 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gilbert Burns isn’t stepping away from competition for long. Just days after announcing his retirement from professional MMA, Burns confirmed that he’ll be returning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu –...
(WATCH) Mario Lopez Returns To BJJ Competition – Wins Silver At IBJJF Orange County Open
Apr 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez has stepped back onto the competition mats, showcasing his continued commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the IBJJF Orange County Spring Open 2026. Best known for his role as AC Slater on...
Pro BJJ Black Belt Steps Into Judo Competition And Proves a Point
Mar 21, 2026BJJEE
Beatrice Jin, a top-ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, recently stepped outside her comfort zone and entered a local judo tournament after spending the last few years focused almost entirely on...
Zabit Magomedsharipov Returns To Competition After 6 Years – Signs With ACBJJ
Feb 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Zabit Magomedsharipov is officially coming back. The former UFC featherweight contender has signed with ACBJJ and is set to compete again in professional combat sports for the first time in over six...
Gordon Ryan Announces Retirement From Competition – Amid Ongoing Health Struggles
Feb 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has officially stepped away from BJJ competition, confirming that he is retiring from competing for the foreseeable future. While the announcement surprised many fans, it follows several...
Nick Diaz Plans To Return To Competition Following Alcohol Rehab: “I See Myself Becoming World Champion”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Diaz isn’t done fighting – and he believes his best chapter is still ahead. The 42-year-old former title contender recently resurfaced in an interview from a rehab facility in Baja...
Arm Wrestling Training: Building Strength for Competition and Recreation
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE
Arm wrestling captivates audiences with its raw display of strength, technique, and determination. Whether you’re competing seriously or enjoying friendly matches, developing the specific...
Why John Danaher Refuses To Hype His Athletes Before Competition: “There’s No Difference”
Jan 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has rejected the traditional idea that competition should feel different from training – instead arguing that the key to performing well under pressure is treating the biggest stage...
Lachlan Giles Talks Return To Competition: “Marcelo Is One Of My Idols”
Oct 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles has officially ended his three-year retirement from professional Jiu-Jitsu – and he’s doing it in the most spectacular way possible. The Australian black belt will face none other...
Understanding how BJJ competitions shape betting trends
Oct 07, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has grown from a niche martial art to a global sport, influencing both enthusiasts and the betting community. As BJJ competitions evolve, they offer unique insights into how...
UFC BJJ Faces A New Challenge: Mikey Musumeci May Have Outgrown the Competition
Oct 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After just three events, the UFC’s new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is facing an unexpected problem — its biggest star might be too dominant for his own good. Bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci...
Geo Martinez Retires From Competition: “There’s Never A Rest Time”
Oct 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Geo Martinez, one of the most creative figures in no-gi jiu-jitsu, has officially announced his retirement from competition. Martinez, who made the transition from professional breakdancing to...
Gruesome Heel Hook Injury In Local BJJ Competition Sparks Outrage: “Looks Like A Car Hit Me”
Aug 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent social media video has ignited fierce debate in the BJJ community – after a black belt competitor applied a heel hook that left his 40-year-old hobbyist training partner with devastating...
Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques Dominating Competitions in 2025
Aug 14, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu stays in flux since top athletes keep pushing its extremes regarding technique and strategy. By 2025, a very tangible shift has occurred at the competitive level through those...
Jocko Willink On Why Competition In Jiu-Jitsu Is Essential For Personal Growth
Aug 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink has long championed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – not just as a martial art, but as a tool for developing resilience, humility, and self-awareness. In a recent podcast with Jack Osbourne,...
UFC Veteran Philip Rowe Slams Level Of Competition In UFC BJJ: “There’s No One Elite Around”
Jul 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC welterweight Philip Rowe isn’t holding back when it comes to his opinion of the UFC’s newest venture into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite being part of the broader UFC roster, Rowe shared candid...
How To Ensure A Smooth Martial Arts Competition
Jun 03, 2025BJJEE
Martial arts competitions bring together athletes of all ages and skill levels, providing an exciting platform to showcase talent, discipline, and sportsmanship. Whether you are an organizer, coach,...
