Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Upcoming Match With Giancarlo Bodoni: “We’re Gonna Get This Victory”
Nov 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. will face Giancarlo Bodoni in a middleweight submission grappling match at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16, 2025! The matchup promises to be one of the most technically...
ONE 173: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Giancarlo Bodoni Match Announced
Apr 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A huge grappling match is set to headline ONE Championship’s return to Denver, Colorado – as Rafael Lovato Jr. will take on Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173! While the promotion hasn’t officially...
Giancarlo Bodoni Signs Contract With ONE Championship
Dec 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Giancarlo Bodoni has officially signed with ONE Championship! At just 29 years old, Bodoni has already cemented his place in grappling history as a two-time ADCC world champion – achieving the rare...
Giancarlo Bodoni on John Danaher’s Revolutionary Approach to Creating New Trends in Jiu-Jitsu
Sep 16, 2024BJJEE
In an insightful interview, Giancarlo Bodoni discusses John Danaher’s approach to creating trends in Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the key figures in Danaher’s training camp, Bodoni shares how...
Giancarlo Bodoni Says White Belts Should Learn Heel Hooks: “Not More Dangerous Than A Kimura”
Feb 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
While some traditionalists caution against early adoption of Heel Hooks in BJJ practitioner’s practice, ADCC medalist Giancarlo Bodoni says that even white belts should be taught them....
Giancarlo Bodoni Shares What It’s Like To Train Under John Danaher
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes would, if they had an opportunity present itself, like to train under John Danaher. However, what is it actually like to train under one of the best coaches of...
Giancarlo Bodoni To Replace Gordon Ryan At WNO 21 Match vs Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s just been announced that Giancarlo Bodoni will replace Gordon Ryan in what was supposed to be the main event of Who’s Number One (WNO) 21 – against Lucas “Hulk”...
Giancarlo Bodoni Has An Awesome Triangle Choke Setup From Closed Guard
Oct 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Remember that Hip Bump Sweep technique from Closed Guard, that you’ve probably learned during your very first white belt days? And how, if your training partner posts on the mat in the process,...
Giancarlo Bodoni Has A Great Knee Slice To Rolling Back Take Setup
Aug 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Knee Slice Pass is the bread and butter technique for many BJJ athletes. It works remarkably well with other passes and it offers you a chance to stay tight to your opponent while passing...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows Two Effective & Easy Single Leg Takedowns
Mar 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As we all know, the single leg is one of the most basic and high percentage takedowns in jiu jitsu. Whether youʼre standing on the ground, you need to incorporate the single leg takedown into your...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows How To Escape The Dreaded Body Triangle Position
Feb 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Body Triangle in Jiu-Jitsu is one of the absolute worst positions you could end up in. Not only is your back taken, but you’re experiencing this tremendous pressure across your ribcage… That...
Giancarlo Bodoni Shows A Simple Outside Heel Hook Defense (From 50/50)
Jan 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, the Heel Hook… Every submission grappler’s dream and nightmare at the same time – it just depends whether you’re on the giving or the receiving end of it. However, if your Heel Hook...
Giancarlo Bodoni Reveals Superb Arm-In Guillotine Choke Details
Jan 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s your favorite submission? Sure, you may have a ton of submissions that you like to go for, but if you had to pick just one… Which one would it be? Well, for Ricardo Almeida – Renzo...
John Danaher Speaks About Giancarlo Bodoni: “Never Let People Underestimate What You Can Become”
Sep 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Not matter how dissatisfied with your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey you may be so far, there’s always going to be room for progress. For becoming better… And even for completely reinventing...
Surprising Triangle Choke From Closed Guard by BJJ World Champ Giancarlo Bodoni
Aug 09, 2020BJJEE
Let’s remind ourselves of the most important thing you need to do when you have someone in your closed guard: attack at all times. Many jiujiteiros make a mistake of holding a closed guard for a...
Two Effective Single Leg Takedowns by Giancarlo Bodoni & Bernardo Faria
Aug 07, 2020BJJEE
As we all know, the single leg is one of the most basic and high percentage takedowns in jiu jitsu. Whether youʼre standing on the ground, you need to incorporate the single leg takedown into your...
Rafael Lovato Jr. And Tye Ruotolo Get Huge Wins At ONE 173
Nov 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. once again reminded the world why he remains one of the most elite grapplers on the planet, earning a unanimous decision victory over Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173! Both Lovato and...
CJI’s Anonymous Donor Confirms They Will Pay $1 Million To New Wave
Sep 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Although Craig Jones Invitational 2 delivered a weekend of world-class grappling, it closed with controversy over how the final between New Wave Jiu-Jitsu and B-Team Jiu-Jitsu was decided. While most...
Victor Hugo Cashes $100K Bonus – As B-Team Wins $1 Million At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones raised the stakes on day two of the Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas, offering a $50,000 submission bonus to encourage more action. B-Team’s Victor Hugo didn’t just deliver —...
Gordon Ryan Accuses CJI Of Bias Against New Wave – After Controversial Tap Call
Aug 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has accused CJI officials of bias against his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu teammates – after controversy struck during Giancarlo Bodoni’s second match. The moment came in Bodoni’s bout...
Tom DeBlass Explains ONE Grappling’s High Standards—and Why Athletes May Be Released After Consecutive Losses
Aug 09, 2025BJJEE
ONE Championship’s grappling lead outlines the selection bar, the “one match per card” constraint, and what back-to-back losses mean for roster spots. Since stepping into his role at the helm...
What Can We Expect From Diogo “Baby Shark” Reis’ ONE Championship Run?
May 22, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
12 Fast-Rising BJJ Stars You Should Know
Feb 05, 2025BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Oliver Taza Defends John Danaher’s Approach To Renaming BJJ Techniques
Dec 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Oliver Taza and Giancarlo Bodoni have recently spoken out in defense of their coach John Danaher’s approach to renaming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques. The debate surrounding Danaher’s methods...
