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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

Mikey Musumeci Pulls Out Of Geo Martinez Rematch – Amid Rumored UFC Grappling Project

Mikey Musumeci has officially pulled out of his highly anticipated rematch with Geo Martinez – but not due to injury or scheduling conflict. Instead, the reason points to something potentially much...

Dean Lister Talks IBJJF: “They Didn’t Even Recognize Me As A Black Belt”

ADCC champion and BJJ legend Dean Lister recently shared details about his rocky relationship with one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most prominent governing bodies – the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...

Nicky Ryan Considering A Full-Time Coaching Career: “If I Retear This ACL…”

At just 23 years old, Nicky Ryan has already experienced a career’s worth of highs, setbacks, and surgeries. And now, the B-Team standout is facing a potential crossroads in his grappling journey...

Paralympic Gold Medalist Judoka Banned For Life – For Allegedly Faking Blindness

A major controversy has erupted in the world of para sports following the revelation that Shahana Hajiyeva, a Paralympic judo champion from Azerbaijan, has been banned for life after medical tests...

UFC Accused Of Ghosting On Promised Donation To Jiu-Jitsu Nonprofit: “It Was A PR Stunt”

While the UFC has long positioned itself as a supporter of combat sports communities, recent comments from Ben Kovacs, co-founder of the Guardian Project, suggest that not all of the promotion’s...

Gordon Ryan Cuts Ties With Toe Hold – Accuses Owner Of Lies & Broken Promises

Gordon Ryan has officially ended his association with footwear company Toe Hold, leveling serious accusations against the brand’s owner, AG Gregoroff. Ryan explained that years ago, he publicly...

Olympic Champion Kyle Snyder To Plead Guilty to Lesser Charge Following Prostitution Sting

Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder is expected to formally plead guilty to a reduced charge following his recent arrest in a Columbus, Ohio prostitution sting. The court appearance is set for Monday,...

Jozef Chen Talks ACL Injury Sustained vs Lucas Hulk Barbosa: “It Popped Like Buh-Buh-Buh-Buh”

Rising grappling star Jozef Chen recently opened up about the knee injury he suffered during his highly anticipated match against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa at the Craig Jones Invitational...

John Danaher On Having Patience When Winning: “Slow Things Down”

Finally got to that winning position and ready to go on the offensive? Super excited about it, right? Well, John Danaher believes you should take a breather – and slow things down. Danaher...

BJJ Black Belt Reinier de Ridder Plans To Choke Out Robert Whittaker: “Find His Neck”

Reinier de Ridder has a clear mission when he steps into the Octagon for his UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 26 – close the distance and hunt for Robert Whittaker’s neck. Known for his...

Leandro Lo Case: São Paulo Security Secretary Requests Dismissal Of Officer Accused In Lo’s K*lling

On April 4, 2025, the Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo, Guilherme Derrite, signed an official decision requesting the resignation of PM Lieutenant Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo – the...

Bernardo Faria On The Life Lessons BJJ Taught Him: “To Have A Never-Ending Desire…”

Bernardo Faria, one of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most respected figures, recently took time to reflect on the four key life lessons he’s learned through decades of training and competing at the...

CJI 2: Victor Hugo Announced As B-Team’s Wildcard Competitor

Victor Hugo has officially been announced as B-Team Jiu-Jitsu’s wildcard pick for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2). Considered one of the best grapplers in the world at over 99kg,...

Stipe Miočić’s Manager Used BJJ To Defend Himself vs Knife Attacker Who K*lled His Mother & Grandmother

In July 2022, Jim Walter faced a nightmare few could imagine. Attacked with a knife in a brutal assault that took the lives of his mother and grandmother, Walter barely survived — and he credits...

[WATCH] Craig Jones Breaks Framed ADCC Poster Of Gordon Ryan – At FloGrappling Headquarters

Craig Jones is back to stirring the pot in his signature style – this time with a viral prank that’s reigniting his ongoing feud with both ADCC and FloGrappling. As, in his latest social media...

Kit Dale: “I’d Be Happy To See The Gi Disappear”

Speaking candidly on the Partizan Grappling Podcast, Australian Jiu-Jitsu legend Kit Dale didn’t hold back when sharing his views on the ongoing gi versus no-gi debate. Dale made it clear where he...

Craig Jones Escorted Out Of FloGrappling Offices By Security – Releases Statement

Craig Jones has found himself at the center of yet another viral moment — this time, being escorted out of the FloGrappling offices by security. The exact reason for the incident wasn’t...

Ryan Hall: “I Think The Shrimp Is Not A Real Move”

Ryan Hall has never been afraid to challenge conventional thinking – and his latest comments follow that line of thought. In a recent interview, the former UFC featherweight made a bold...

Craig Jones Warns Grapplers About Signing Contracts That Have a Show + Win Bonus: “You Are Getting Bent Over”

Craig Jones has never been shy about calling out issues in the grappling world, and his latest warning targets a critical topic for athletes — the fine print in their contracts. Jones took aim at...

Joe Rogan Says That “Small Instructors” Make The Best BJJ Coaches – Here Is Why

If you’re serious about learning effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Joe Rogan has a simple piece of advice: find a smaller instructor. Speaking recently on his podcast, the UFC commentator explained...

Gable Steveson On How He’ll Beat Craig Jones At CJI 2: “I Know What He’s Going To Be Looking For”

Gable Steveson has dominated the wrestling world – but as he prepares for his submission grappling debut against Craig Jones at CJI 2, he’s been forced to rethink his entire approach. Steveson...

Tom Hardy On Why He Competes In Jiu-Jitsu: “Being Brave Enough To Try Something New”

While most people know Tom Hardy for his gritty on-screen roles, the Hollywood star has been quietly building a reputation in an entirely different arena — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 2022, Hardy...

Brandon Reed Challenges Gordon Ryan To A Wrestling Match: “I Never Disrespected You”

A new rivalry is brewing between the grappling and wrestling worlds, as former collegiate wrestling standout and current BJJ competitor Brandon Reed has publicly challenged Gordon Ryan to a wrestling...

Jon Jones On Getting Promoted To BJJ Black Belt: “I Need To Spend An Amount Of Time In The Gi”

Despite being one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, Jon Jones remains humble about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey. The two-division UFC titleholder recently spoke about his current...