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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

George St-Pierre Details How Martial Arts Taught Him To Stand Up For Himself: “I Used To Be Very Shy”

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre recently shared his personal journey from being a bullied child to becoming a world-renowned MMA champion. St-Pierre recalled his childhood struggles with bullies...

UFC 297 Winner Says He Has “Khabib’s Wrestling & Demian Maia’s Jiu-Jitsu”

UFC 297 witnessed a spectacular start with Jimmy Flick‘s impressive victory in the preliminary card, where he secured a submission win against Malcolm Gordon. Flick, a standout from Forza...

Ricardo Arona vs. Gordon Ryan: Who Would Win? Royler Gracie Shares His Opinion

In a fascinating discussion on the “Connect Cast” podcast, Jiu-Jitsu legend Royler Gracie delved into the intriguing hypothetical matchup… Between former MMA fighter Ricardo Arona...

BJJ World Champion Mahamed Aly Wins MMA Debut With Stunning Head-Kick Knockout

Image credits: Hosanna Rull BJJ champion Mahamed Aly marked his entry into mixed martial arts (MMA) with a spectacular victory! The heavyweight clash, which took place in Houston (Texas) saw Aly face...

BJJ Legend Ricardo Almeida Says BJJ Instructionals Aren’t Enough: “You Still Need A Professor”

It seems like there’s no limit to what you can learn today – all because of the power of the Internet. And that’s no different when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. YouTube...

Dana White Slams Reporter’s Homophobia Insinuation: “Free Speech, Brother”

UFC President Dana White, known for his straightforward and unfiltered opinions, recently made headlines with his defense of free speech during the UFC 297 post-fight press conference. The event,...

[WATCH] Shocking Moment Ryanair Passenger Gets Headlocked By Police Officer

A British passenger was recently forcefully subdued with a Headlock and removed from a Ryanair flight – following a diversion to Portugal due to his disruptive behavior. The flight, originally...

[WATCH] Streamer Heel Hooks Man Who Attacked Him During Interview

Kick streamer known as “The Oside Locos” recently showcased his Jiu-Jitsu skills during a live interview. The streamer, who is known for his interactive content involving trivia, dating,...

Karate Combat Announces Professional Grappling Promotion With Unique Pit-Based Matches

The famous Karate Combat organization is now expanding its horizons into the realm of professional grappling! Namely, they will introduce a new grappling promotion – set to unfold in the...

UFC’s Alex Perreira Reveals He Was In A Relationship With A Married Woman: “I Believed Her”

UFC’s Alex Pereira has recently opened up about the end to his relationship with Merle Christine. Namely, Pereira has accused Christine of being married during their time together – a...

Nicholas Meregali Lived In A BJJ Academy For 5 Years: “No Structure, No Privacy”

If you want to succeed at something, you’ll often have to give it your all. And that means not just what you’re used to giving – but even more than that. You’ll do whatever...

[WATCH] That Time Mike Tyson Did A BJJ Armbar In A Boxing Match

Did you know that Mike Tyson once attempted to break Francois Botha’s arm during their boxing match? The incident in question saw Tyson going for a very dangerous Armbar technique (which might...

Satoshi Ishii Shows A Great Judo Throw Setup For BJJ Athletes

Takedowns are the mark of all grappling sports (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo etc). They all rely on taking the fight to the ground, regardless of what you do afterwards. Takedowns can be a tough...

ADXC 2: Sterling, Lima, & All The New Champions That Rose From The Cage In Abu Dhabi

The time has finally come! This Friday, January 19th, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship landed in the UAE, bringing the fearsome ADXC cage and its battle-hungry competitors to...

Ralek Gracie Teases Metamoris’ Comeback: “It Will Happen”

Ralek Gracie has recently announced his latest entrepreneurial endeavor, GENZAI, a platform dedicated to premium martial arts films… This announcement, made via an email to his mailing list...

Roger Gracie Reveals Why John Danaher Doesn’t Wear Gi Pants

John Danaher, a well-respected BJJ coach, has long been a topic of discussion for his unique choice of wearing not just rashguards… But also for wearing only a gi top during training sessions....

Carlson Gracie Jr. Reveals Who Was The Toughest Gracie Of Them All: “He Didn’t Run From Anyone”

In a recent conversation on the “Connect Cast” podcast, Carlson Gracie Jr. – son of the legendary Carlson Gracie – shared an intriguing insight into his father’s view of the...

Gordon Ryan Answers If Sambo Is Better Than Jiu-Jitsu

Is sambo better than Jiu-Jitsu? Well, if you ask Gordon Ryan, it kind of is… At least in MMA. Here’s what Ryan had to say about the “age old question” in a recent conversation...

Hollywood Actress Kristen Bell Trains Jiu-Jitsu: “I Could Break Your Arm”

Image Credits: Kristen Bell Instagram Kristen Bell, Hollywood actress known for her roles in the likes of “Frozen” and “The Good Place”, has joined the ranks of celebrities...

Ahmed Best, Actor Who Portrayed Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars”, Is A BJJ Black Belt

Did you know that Ahmed Best, the actor who portrayed the (in)famous Jar Jar Binks character in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, is a BJJ black belt? Best has been training for a long time and has a...

Jeff Glover Shares Valuable BJJ Longevity Tips & Great Guard Drills

Jeff Glover is truly one of a kind. One of the best-recognized BJJ athletes in the world, Jeff hasn’t just been extraordinarily successful in competition – but he’s also had a fair...

ADXC 2: Athletes Face The Weight Ins & Confirm Their Battles In Abu Dhabi

Before the explosive battles set to take place today, January 19th, the ADXC 2 fighters had to overcome a different but no less dangerous foe: The scales. The Ceremonial Weigh-ins were held last...

Daniel Cormier Reveals The Staggering Amount Of $$$ Khabib Turned Down For An MMA Return

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former undefeated UFC lightweight champion of the world, reportedly turned down a staggering $40 million offer to return to the UFC. This information comes from his...

Roger Gracie Reveals What Sets Gordon Ryan Apart From His Brazilian Opponents

Roger Gracie recently shed light on what he believes sets Gordon Ryan apart from his Brazilian opponents. During his podcast appearance, Roger explained the reasons behind Ryan’s supremacy in...