Author Archive: BJJEE
3x NCAA Champion Ed Ruth Puts On A Wrestling Class at Pans
Mar 11, 2018BJJEEComments Off on 3x NCAA Champion Ed Ruth Puts On A Wrestling Class at Pans
Recently 3x NCAA champion Ed Ruth stepped on the mats in the blue belt division. Naturally Ruth caused quite a havoc. Not quite the right color, but I don’t care I still earned...Brazilian MMA Promotion Set To Feature Guy and a Trans Girl Match
Mar 11, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Brazilian MMA Promotion Set To Feature Guy and a Trans Girl Match
Today a peculiar event is about to take place. UFC veteran Henrique Frankenstein da Silva will compete in Mr Cage 34 in Brazil. His opponent will be a transgender woman called Anne...Judo in Angola: When Passion For Sport Overcomes Lack Of Resources
Mar 10, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Judo in Angola: When Passion For Sport Overcomes Lack Of Resources
When we talk about martial arts there’s always the question of environment and how to make it as safe and as efficient as possible. But what happens when there’s no...Michelle Nicolini Pulls a Demian Maia – Ends Fight With First Round RNC Choke Out
Mar 09, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Michelle Nicolini Pulls a Demian Maia – Ends Fight With First Round RNC Choke Out
Michelle Nicolini prooves her dominance once again! The 8x World bjj champion just had a fight over at ONE. Grappling queen Michelle Nicolini put on a submission clinic against Iryna...Vinny Magalhaes Defends Sketchy Manager Ali Abdelaziz As Court Records uncover Serious Criminal Past
Mar 09, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Vinny Magalhaes Defends Sketchy Manager Ali Abdelaziz As Court Records uncover Serious Criminal Past
Ali Abdelaziz is widely known as Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager. Alongside Khabib Abdelaziz represents a number of notable stars including: Frankie Edgar, Derek Brunson and others....Mackenzie Dern – Draws 1 000 000 Views In Octagon Debut and Hate from Angela Hill For Her Behind
Mar 09, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern – Draws 1 000 000 Views In Octagon Debut and Hate from Angela Hill For Her Behind
Mackenzie Dern has long been the most promising bjj/ mma female crossover. Not only is the talented bjj black belt a quick study but she’s also very young with plenty of room to...Gabi Garcia: 2018 Will Be A Good Year To Say Goodbye To Gi Competition
Mar 09, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia: 2018 Will Be A Good Year To Say Goodbye To Gi Competition
Gabi Garcia has long been one of the most dominating athletes in bjj. However since she’s mostly refocused on mma and had some truly odd moments on that journey. One way or...Nicky Ryan: “I’ve finally got the challenge I have been waiting for”
Mar 08, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Nicky Ryan: “I’ve finally got the challenge I have been waiting for”
There was much fuss made earlier in the month when it seemed like Geo Martinez would refuse to face Nicky Ryan in spite of a substantial financial incentive offered. Initially Geo said:...Rafael Lovato Set to Duel ADCC Vet John Salter In Bellator Bout
Mar 08, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Rafael Lovato Set to Duel ADCC Vet John Salter In Bellator Bout
Rafael Lovato Jr is one of the very few non Brazilians to have won the bjj worlds. Following Latest Success Rafael Lovato Jr. Believes The Title Isn’t Far The ADCC vet now set his...Mackenzie Dern Confirms: Victory Reinforced My Decision To Stop Jiu Jitsu And Focus On MMA
Mar 07, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Confirms: Victory Reinforced My Decision To Stop Jiu Jitsu And Focus On MMA
Over the weekend Mackenzie Dern made a triumphant debut in the octagon but with the triumph came also the revelation that Dern is hanging up the gi. Some time back she was quoted...Brian Ortega Officially Announces T-city Scholarship – Full-Tuition Scholarship For A Year of Training At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
Mar 06, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Brian Ortega Officially Announces T-city Scholarship – Full-Tuition Scholarship For A Year of Training At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center
Over the weekend bjjee.com first reported that Brian Ortega was thrilled to announce a jiu jiutsu scholarship after his amazing TKO of Frankie Edgar. Brian Ortega Pledges A Scholarship...Jean Jacques Machado Releases Statement On Students Promoting Prof To Red and Black Belt
Mar 05, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Jean Jacques Machado Releases Statement On Students Promoting Prof To Red and Black Belt
Early this morning we reported on a case of students promoting their black belt professor to the rank of red and black belt. Curious Case Of Students Promoting Their Coach To Red and...Arnold Schwarzenegger Spotted At Grappling Industries
Mar 05, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Arnold Schwarzenegger Spotted At Grappling Industries
Over the weekend there was quite a curious sighting at Grapplng Industries. The one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted watching jiu-jitsu. Marcos Flores shared: Really cool...Curious Case Of Students Promoting Their Coach To Red and Black Coral Belt
Mar 05, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Curious Case Of Students Promoting Their Coach To Red and Black Coral Belt
There’s quite a fuss any time something extraordinary happens regarding promotions and demotions. People simply work so hard that these occurences are bound to raise quite a few...Dana White: I’m Trying To Make Nunes and Cris Cyborg Happen In Rio
Mar 04, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Dana White: I’m Trying To Make Nunes and Cris Cyborg Happen In Rio
After last night’s impressive triumph of Cris Cyborg next stop is Amanda Nunes. The current bantamweight champion has issued a call out to Cyborg. @Amanda_Leoa you better...Brian Ortega Pledges A Scholarship For 4,5 Children To Gracie University
Mar 04, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Brian Ortega Pledges A Scholarship For 4,5 Children To Gracie University
Following incredible triumph in the octagon Brian Ortega had only the kindest words for the support system Gracie University had provided him with. We made...Mackenzie Dern Explains Presence Of Translator In Post Fight Interview
Mar 04, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern Explains Presence Of Translator In Post Fight Interview
Mackenzie Dern had been forced to address the viral clip called Evolution of Mackenzie Dern’s accent in her pre fight batch of interviews. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, the...Iran Wrestling Federation President Resigns Calling For A Clear Policy About Competing With Israeli Athletes
Mar 03, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Iran Wrestling Federation President Resigns Calling For A Clear Policy About Competing With Israeli Athletes
Recently the United World Wrestling federation announced that it will be penalizing Iranian wrestler who was urged by his coach to lose: In one clip, a voice – allegedly...With 15 Minutes Left, Mackenzie Dern Makes 116lbs
Mar 03, 2018BJJEEComments Off on With 15 Minutes Left, Mackenzie Dern Makes 116lbs
Mackenzie Dern is a day away from her long awaited UFC debut. The bjj champion looked visibly shaken stepping on the scales with only 15 minutes left: Dern yesterday said: “No...World Famous Chef Credits Judo With Professional Success
Mar 02, 2018BJJEEComments Off on World Famous Chef Credits Judo With Professional Success
The owner of two Michelin star restaurant and popular author Thierry Marx maintains the secret ingredient to his success. He told cnn: “Judo, like cooking, involves the mastering...Robert Drysdale Thinks Biggest Gracie Contribution Was Resisting Judo
Mar 02, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Robert Drysdale Thinks Biggest Gracie Contribution Was Resisting Judo
Robert Drysdale has never been too shy to express his opinion. Over the years he’s said things such as: Drysdale: Coaching is a S*it Job Drysdale Slams Rickson: Berimbolo is no...Mackenzie Dern: The girls Will Respect My Ground, But They’re not Scared – Before, I took One step forward & They Took 10 Steps Back
Mar 02, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern: The girls Will Respect My Ground, But They’re not Scared – Before, I took One step forward & They Took 10 Steps Back
Mackenzie Dern is getting ready to step into the octagon for the first time. As a black belt world champion it’s been tough for Dern to enter a new arena and start with 0-0...Trans Wrestler Mack Beggs Ends Highschool Girl Wrestling Career: “My focus is now to go not just NCAA, but train for the Olympics”
Mar 01, 2018BJJEEComments Off on Trans Wrestler Mack Beggs Ends Highschool Girl Wrestling Career: “My focus is now to go not just NCAA, but train for the Olympics”
Trans wrestler Mack Beggs saw his 2nd state championship title met with problematic feedback for the 2nd time in a row. The wrestler was met with as many boos as cheers as he got...65 Year Old BJJ Black Belt and Hells Angels Member Fights Off Burglar
Mar 01, 2018BJJEEComments Off on 65 Year Old BJJ Black Belt and Hells Angels Member Fights Off Burglar
Glen Heggstad sent quite a message to the men that wanted to burglarize his home over the weekend – don’t mess with me! Heggstad is a 3rd degree black belt under Joe...