Craig Jones Thinks That (Most Of The Time) BJJ Guys Are Useless As An MMA Cornerman
Apr 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Despite his own successful transition into MMA coaching, Craig Jones recently offered a surprisingly blunt take on the role of BJJ coaches in mixed martial arts. Speaking after Volkanovski’s...
UFC’s Jean Silva Shares That He Once Lost In MMA – Due To Diarrhea
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter Jean Silva recently opened up about one of the more unexpected challenges he’s faced during his fighting career… An ill-timed bout with diarrhea right before entering the cage. He...
Hollywood Superstar Sydney Sweeney Shares Who Her Favourite MMA Fighter Is
Apr 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney recently revealed her favorite UFC fighter of all time – and it’s none other than trailblazer Ronda Rousey. During a video call with Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle...
Wrestling Vs. BJJ In Modern MMA: Which Is Better?
Apr 08, 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...
[WATCH] MMA Referee Misses Anaconda Choke Tap – Fighter Forced To Tap Again
Apr 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Taynara Silva made a great statement in her atomweight debut at Invicta FC 61 on April 4, 2025, by finishing Claire Lopez with a first-round Guillotine Choke… In a wild and memorable fight not...
Merab Dvalishvili: “Sambo Is Harder Than MMA”
Apr 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of the Simple Man podcast, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili offered an inside look at how his early days in combat sports shaped him… And why Sambo posed a...
[WATCH] MMA Fighter Takes On 4 People In Parking Lot Brawl
Apr 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA fighter Maxim Arbil found himself in the middle of what felt more like an action movie scene than a routine trip home… When a late-night parking dispute in Thailand turned into a...
How Dagestan Produced The Best Grapplers In Wrestling And MMA
Apr 02, 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...
MMA Legend Cain Velasquez Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
Mar 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Cain Velasquez has received a wave of public support from the MMA community following news of his sentencing this week. The former UFC heavyweight champion was handed a five-year prison term on...
How Jiu-Jitsu Is Becoming a Staple in Kentucky’s MMA Scene
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE
With the rise of MMA in Kentucky, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) has become an essential skill for fighters looking to succeed in the cage. As the sport grows in popularity, more gyms are focusing on...
21-Year-Old MMA Fighter Passes Away After Debut – Due To Muscle Breakdown
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Australian MMA community is mourning the tragic death of 21-year-old Jake Sendler, who passed away from complications related to rhabdomyolysis — a rare and potentially fatal muscle condition...
Mica Galvao Postpones MMA Debut: “Still History To Make In Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has decided to put his MMA ambitions on hold, opting instead to sign a new two-year contract with FloGrappling. While he has been training with elite fighters and hinting at a move to...
UFC Veteran Chase Hooper: “Level Of BJJ In MMA Is Lower Than Any Other Discipline”
Mar 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Chase Hooper recently claimed that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the weakest discipline in MMA compared to other combat sports. And, given his extensive grappling background, Hooper is...
MMA Pioneer Oleg Taktarov Says Rorion Gracie Told The UFC Not To Sign Him, Alexander Karelin, & Mike Tyson
Mar 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Oleg Taktarov recently recalled that Rorion Gracie requested $30 for him to train at the Gracie Academy in the United States. The podcast hosts asked him about the experience, stating:...
Matt Thornton: “Krav Maga Is Just Really Bad MMA”
Feb 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on martial arts effectiveness, Straight Blast Gym founder Matt Thornton shared his observations on Krav Maga instructors who trained at his facility: I would put them on the mat with...
Does BJJ & MMA Make People More Humble? Matt Thornton Shares Anecdote with Randy Couture
Feb 22, 2025BJJEE
Humility is a core principle in martial arts, but does BJJ and MMA truly instill it, or can they fuel arrogance? While the saying “Jiu-Jitsu is the ultimate douchebag filter” suggests that...
[WATCH] Kade Ruotolo Moves To 3-0 In MMA With An Arm Triangle Submission Victory
Feb 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo continued his flawless transition into professional MMA with another dominant performance, securing a first-round submission victory over Nicolas Vigna at ONE 171: Qatar. The decorated...
When Wrestlers Break Into MMA: Betting Odds and Shifting Markets
Feb 20, 2025BJJEE
Sometimes, a pro wrestler decides to leave the scripted world behind and try their luck in mixed martial arts. It’s a big change, not just for the athlete, but also for bettors. When a...
[WATCH] 2 Pro MMA Fighters Take On 10 Amateur Fighters (And Beat Them Up)
Feb 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent event in Romania’s Real Xtreme Fighting promotion stunned combat sports fans by featuring one of the most unconventional matches in MMA history: a 2 vs 10 fight inside the cage. The unique...
MMA Veteran Roasts BJJ: “The First Thing You Learn Is How To Kiss The Instructor’s A**”
Feb 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA veteran Din Thomas had shared his candid thoughts on the differences between wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training cultures… Offering a rather sharp critique of BJJ’s traditional...
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Brutal Advice To Belal Muhammad: “The First Thing He Told Me…”
Feb 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov had some eye-opening advice for Belal Muhammad after the Chicago native claimed the welterweight title last year. Following a dominant nine-fight win streak inside the Octagon,...
Malachy Friedman: Breaking the Code to MMA Grappling
Feb 13, 2025BJJEE
“The New Legride systems are complete game-changers” -Jarred Brooks One Championship Flyweight Champion Malachy Friedman has emerged as a leading figure in the world of MMA grappling, gaining...
MMA Legend Gives Elon Musk a Harsh Reality Check on Fighting BJJ Blue Belt Mark Zuckerberg
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
The highly publicized, yet ultimately unrealized, fight between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to spark debate in the combat sports world. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra recently...
MMA Fighter Sentenced To 50 Years In Prison Over M*rder Of Fiancee
Feb 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Titan FC fighter Philip Keller has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the 2021 murder of his fiancée, Alicia Campitelli. Keller, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder at the Moore...
