No-Gi Silver Medalist Sebastian Attard Receives One-Year IBJJF Ban for Giving the Finger on Podium
Dec 27, 2024BJJEE
Sebastian Attard, a decorated No-Gi competitor and three-time IBJJF medalist, found himself at the center of controversy after his latest competition. During the podium ceremony, Attard made an...
Pat Downey Calls IBJJF Racist for Disqualifying Him: ‘I Copied Brazilians Who Were Never Penalized for doing that’
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE
Pat Downey, a high-profile All-American wrestler and rising Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, has sparked significant debate with his allegations of racial bias following his disqualification at the...
3x Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis Wins IBJJF No-Gi Worlds In Blue Belt Division
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis added another impressive achievement to her already decorated career… By winning gold in the lightweight blue belt division at the IBJJF No-Gi World...
Pat Downey’s Wild Ride at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds: 5-0, Submission Victory, and Chaos in the Finals
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE
The 2024 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds took an unexpected turn in the super heavyweight blue belt division, where former wrestling standout Pat Downey showcased dominance—and stirred controversy. Downey went...
Pat Downey Responds to Criticism of Competing at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds as a Blue Belt Despite High Level Wrestling Pedigree
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
Pat Downey, a standout in the wrestling world, has embarked on a new journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by competing at the IBJJF No Gi World Championship as a blue belt. Known for his elite wrestling...
Kyra Gracie Talks Double Standards In BJJ After Ancenor Alves’ Arrest & Ban From IBJJF and CBJJ
Dec 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Jiu-Jitsu community is grappling with the fallout of serious allegations against instructor Alcenor Alves Soeiro. The allegations have uncovered a disturbing pattern of abuse spanning at least 15...
[WATCH] Black Belt Tries To Body Kick Opponent At IBJJF No-Gi European Championship Finals Match
Oct 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The black belt master 1 featherweight final at the IBJJF No-Gi European Championship 2024 ended in unexpected chaos… When Renzo Walltter Martinez Barazarte threw a body kick at his opponent,...
Keenan Cornelius: You’re Not a True BJJ World Champion Unless You’ve Won at IBJJF Worlds or ADCC
Oct 16, 2024BJJEE
In an episode of the Matburn podcast, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts Keenan Cornelius and Josh Hinger shared some candid thoughts on what it really means to be a “world champion” in the BJJ...
Keenan Cornelius: ‘No One Cares About IBJJF Gi Worlds Anymore’
Oct 16, 2024BJJEE
Keenan Cornelius, a ADCC medalist and No Gi BJJ world Champion has always been outspoken about various aspects of Jiu-Jitsu topics and has never been shy of sharing his opinion, which was often...
Sparring Session Between ADCC and IBJJF Champions: Roger Gracie and Ffion Davies
Oct 10, 2024BJJEE
In a rare and exciting sparring session, two of the biggest names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) met on the mats: Roger Gracie, a living legend of the sport, and Ffion Davies, one of the top female...
Seif Houmine Makes History as First Morrocan & Frenchman to Win IBJJF Black Belt World Championship
Oct 08, 2024BJJEE
Morrocan-French BJJ black belt Seif Eddine Houmine has made history by becoming the first Morrocan, first Frenchman and second African athlete to win the prestigious IBJJF Black Belt World...
Yearly Fee & Mandatory IBJJF Rules Introduced In Manitoba (Canada) For BJJ Competitors
Oct 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ competitors in Manitoba, Canada are voicing their frustration over new government regulations that could soon impact the sport. The proposed changes, introduced in the Combative Sport Amendment...
Pedro Alex Suffers 1-Year Suspension From IBJJF – Due To Failed PED Test
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Pedro Alex, Instagram Pedro Alex has been suspended for one year from competing in IBJJF events after failing a PED test. Known for victories over top names like Roberto...
BJJ Community Bashes IBJJF’s Latest Cash Grab: $36 Plastic Gi Checker Tool
Sep 22, 2024BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community was taken aback by IBJJF’s recent release of a $36 plastic Gi checker tool, which many see as a blatant cash grab. While the device is intended to help competitors...
IBJJF Suspends 2024 World Champion Yatan Bueno for 3 Years Following Positive PED Test
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world champion Yatan Bueno has been officially suspended for three years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for a banned substance during the 2024...
Fellipe Andrew Sanctioned By IBJJF For Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Sep 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Fellipe Andrew, Instagram USADA announced that Fellipe Andrew has accepted a two-year suspension for violating anti-doping rules. Andrew tested positive for clomiphene and its...
Pan IBJJF Champion Suspended for Doping Violation
Aug 20, 2024BJJEE
In a recent development, Uanderson Ferreira de Oliveira, a promising 23-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and living in the UAE has been handed a three-month...
10 IBJJF Competition Mistakes to Avoid
Aug 11, 2024BJJEE
If you’re preparing for your first IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) tournament, or even if you just need a refresher, there are common pitfalls that can derail your...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals Why He Won’t Be Competing In The IBJJF Gi World Championship Ever Again
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has officially ended his participation in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship – in the gi. During a recent Instagram Q&A session,...
Nicholas Meregali Criticizes IBJJF: “Sport Is Becoming Increasingly Commercial & Cheap”
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The controversial disqualification of Tainan Dalpra at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships has ignited significant criticisms throughout the BJJ community. Dalpra, a two-time IBJJF world champion, was...
Xande Ribeiro Compares ADCC & IBJJF: “Those Who Compete In The Gi…”
May 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s better – ADCC or IBJJF? Well, everyone has their own set of opinions, including one of the greatest of all time, Xande Ribeiro. The multiple-time IBJJF Worlds and ADCC gold medal...
BJJ Legend ‘Pe de Pano’ Accuses IBJJF of Referee Match Fixing & Corruption; Says He Has Proof
May 17, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Marcio Cruz, also known as “Pe de Pano,” has accused the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) of fixing matches in their major tournaments....
UFC Vet Raphael Asuncao Insults & Spits at 10th Planet Black Belt Because of “Lockdown” Knee Reap at IBJJF Tournament
May 07, 2024BJJEE
At the recent IBJJF Atlanta Spring Open, a controversy erupted involving former UFC fighter and decorated BJJ black belt, Rafael Assunção, and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Matt Walsh. The...
Flashback: When a 15 yr Old Mica Galvao Submitted a BJJ Black Belt IBJJF Manaus Champion
Apr 23, 2024BJJEE
Mica Galvao is one of the fastest-rising stars of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s already defeated a number of elite champions, such as Leandro Lo and Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa, despite being just 20...
