From underground fights to mainstream success: How Nevada became the epicenter of MMA
May 24, 2023BJJEE
Nevada, and more specifically, Las Vegas, is a vibrant, high-energy environment which attracts some of the biggest names for some of the world’s most significant sporting events. ...
Kron Gracie’s Dilemma: To Strike or Grapple in MMA?
May 17, 2023BJJEE
If you train Jiu Jitsu, you’ve probably heard of Kron Gracie. Kron Gracie is the son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who has had success in both MMA and...
Hollywood Actress Sydney Sweeney Trains MMA
May 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that the famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney trains mixed martial arts (MMA)? She’s been training ever since she was 14 years old, and has even competed in grappling...
Buchecha Announces Next MMA Fight: “Against Reug Reug, In Three Months”
May 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is coming back to action in the ONE Championship octagon – on August 5th! Buchecha announced it himself, in a recent interview with the South China Morning...
5 MMA Fighters We Can Expect Big Things from in the Future
May 11, 2023BJJEE
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a fast-growing sport that has seen explosive growth in popularity and viewership in recent years. With talent from all over the world plying their trade in MMA, it can be...
Is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Outdated for MMA?
May 10, 2023BJJEE
The Gracie family helped create and popularize Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all over the world, especially in the early days of the UFC. Nowadays modern MMA has almost nothing to do with the UFC from the...
Dojo Storm Goes Awfully Wrong as MMA Instructor Humbles Guy Who Challenged Him
May 03, 2023BJJEE
Muhsin Corbbrey, is a BJJ black belt with a doctoral candidate in Psychology and master’s degree from Boston University in Criminal Justice along with undergraduate degrees in public health,...
Three Non-Combat Sport Athletes Who Fought in MMA
May 02, 2023BJJEE
During a time not so long ago, boxing was the king of all combat sports, and anyone who wanted to prove their mettle one on one would have to do so in the ring. However, boxing has now taken a...
[Watch] MMA Fighter Bites Opponent’s Ear To Set Up The RNC
May 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine that you’re in an MMA match, your back is taken, and you’re already having a tough time dealing with your opponent… When he bites your ear. Yes. Bites your ear. Which is...
MMA Bout Declared TKO Because Cauliflower Ear Exploded
May 01, 2023BJJEE
Mexican MMA fighter José Peñaloza entered his Ultimate Warrior Challenge 43 MMA featherweight fight with Dorian Ramos in Tijuana, Baja, Mexico with a huge cauliflower ear. The referee heavily...
Guy Fools Fans Pretending to be UFC fighter in Club, MMA World Reacts
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
Have you heard the story about the man who fooled a bunch of fight fans at a nightclub into thinking he was a UFC fighter? It’s been making big waves in the MMA world! It all started when Cory...
Nova Uniao’s Andre Pederneiras on Doping in MMA & BJJ: ‘Some People Know How To Dope & Not Get Caught’
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE
Doping in Jiu-Jitsu has become such a big issue. Recently, six Brazilian athletes were suspended by USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency) after being caught in tests carried out at the IBJJF Worlds Gi and No...
Matt Lindland Shows The Best Clinch & Takedown For MMA
Apr 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Upper body throws and takedowns look cool for the audience (and it’s DEFINITELY not fun for the guy landing on the mat) but that’s not why. There is real strategy going into this game plan!...
Judo Olympic Gold Medalist Reveals Why She’ll Never Fight MMA: “It’s A Whole Different Fight”
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafaela Silva is a judo Olympic gold medalist from Brazil, who is also a two-time judo world champion. However, she was suspended from judo between 2019 and 2021, as she was tested positive for...
Should You Roll with a Jiu-Jitsu Teammate That You Find Annoying?
Apr 24, 2023BJJEE
Hey there! It sounds like you’re having a tough time with a person in your Jiu-Jitsu class. It can be really difficult to adjust to someone who has a different energy and approach than what you...
Mackenzie Dern On Changing Her MMA Tactics: “Hold The Position, Don’t Lose The Position”
Apr 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern‘s next UFC fight will be on May 13, a strawweight bout against Angela Hill. This time, she has decided to shift her mindset when it comes to fighting in the octagon....
Watch 7 Of The Most Epic Striker Vs. Grappler Matches In MMA History
Apr 18, 2023BJJEE
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...
Khabib Ranks Greatest MMA Fighters Ever – Includes Royce Gracie
Apr 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov, retired UFC lightweight champion and one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in history, has made his own list of top 15 MMA fighters of all time! And yes, among...
Royler Gracie: “You Can’t Train MMA Forever, But You Can Train Jiu-Jitsu All Your Life.”
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE
Royler Gracie had an interview at Kings MMA. Among the subjects discussed Royler said: “Jiu-Jitsu in my opinion is never going to stop to grow,” said Royler as transcribed by Kelsey...
Bia Mesquita Prepares For MMA Debut – Signs Contract With First Round Management
Apr 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Beatriz “Bia” Mesquita has signed a contract with First Round Management… Which is a clear sign that she’ll soon fight in an MMA debut! She shared the awesome news via social...
Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Says MMA Saved Him From Out-Of-Control Lifestyle
Apr 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Biaggio Ali Walsh is Muhammad Ali‘s grandson and amateur MMA fighter. He was a talented college football player as well, but due to injuries and bad relationships with the team staff, he quit...
Enraged Referee Breaks Jamaican MMA Fighter’s Nose (No, Really)
Apr 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine fighting in an MMA match… Only to have your nose broken by an enraged referee. Well, that’s exactly what happened to Hubert Desmond Cole, a Jamaican MMA fighter. Cole was...
Muhammad Mokaev, Dagestani UFC Fighter, Doesn’t Want “Russia” To Be Displayed On His Name Card
Apr 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighters often carry the name of their country with great pride; among other things, while presenting it on their fighter introduction name card. But this is not the case for Muhammad Mokaev....
Joe Rogan Calls For The Ban Of Illegal MMA Strike To Be Removed
Mar 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think of strikes to the back of the head in MMA? Well, they’re banned across the world… But Joe Rogan thinks that this ban should be removed. So-called “rabbit...
