Fabricio Werdum Inducted Into The 2024 ADCC Hall Of Fame
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio Werdum, a renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA competitor, has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame – class of 2024! The exciting news have been shared via social media: ...
Ben Kunzle, Paralyzed BJJ Athlete, Promoted To Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ben Kunzle, a paralyzed Jiu-Jitsu athlete, has been promoted to the rank of black belt by his coach Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu! This achievement marks a significant milestone in Kunzle’s life,...
Kade Ruotolo vs Tommy Langaker II Announced For ONE 165 In Tokyo
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The stage is set for an exciting rematch at ONE 165… As Kade Ruotolo will once again face off against Tommy Langaker! This bout, scheduled for January 28, will take place at the Ariake Arena in...
Caio Terra’s Advice For White Belts: “Don’t Focus Too Much On Trying To Get Better”
Jan 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You’re a BJJ white belt, in the search for advice from experienced athletes… So why not listen to the advice from Caio Terra, a 12x world champion? Terra emphasizes that white belts...
IBJJF Changes Rules With Focus On Transgender Athletes & The Meregali Incident
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has announced a series of updates to the rules governing major Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. These updates include modifications to...
Bibiano Fernandes Thinks Back To The Time When He’d Sleep On The Mats: “We Trained A Lot”
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Bibiano Fernandes – 5th-degree BJJ black belt – has a journey from the mats of Manaus, Amazonas, to the global stage that is a story of determination and skill. Fernandes is currently...
That Time When Renzo Gracie Had To Defend His Home With A Rifle – Against Mobsters
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie recently revealed a memory from his youth in Brazil – when he faced a life-threatening situation. The entire ordeal began with an incident in a nightclub, where Renzo stood up for...
Francis Ngannou Opens Up About The Harsh Reality Of MMA Business: “It Can Be Nasty”
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou recently shared insights about his challenging journey through 2023… Highlighting the often harsh and underhanded nature of the MMA promotion...
You Should Use Your Head For A Change In BJJ (No, Really)
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, that’s right… You should start using your head a little bit more when it comes to your training and competition. And no, we’re not suggesting that you should be...
ADXC 2: Ali Monfaradi Faces Talison Costa In A Bahrain vs. Brazil Main Card Match
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
An explosive rematch is set to take place in the Main Card of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship’s (ADXC) second edition, set to take place on January 19th, in Abu Dhabi. Ali Monfaradi and...
Rampage Jackson Talks The Night He Cried For A Teammate: “I Felt Really Bad”
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, recently shared an emotional moment from his career – the only time he cried in the locker room. This moment,...
Sean Strickland Shares A Heartbreaking Childhood Memory: “I Remember Laying In Bed…”
Jan 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Despite his more-than-tough exterior, UFC‘s Sean Strickland‘s recent emotional revelations show a different side of the middleweight world champion. Known for his rugged persona,...
#1 Advice To Start Using Your Legs The PROPER Way In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What do you use your legs for, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and competition? Yeah, for guard retention and guard passing, as well as for setting up submissions such as the various...
Musumeci’s RNC Submission vs Almarwai Awarded “Best Submission Grappling Finish Of 2023”
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey “Darth Rigatoni” Musumeci had outclassed Yemeni BJJ sensation Osamah Almarwai in their match at ONE Fight Night 10… By tapping him out with a Rear Naked Choke – the submission...
[WATCH] Pat Sabatini Submits Opponent With A Vicious Suloev Stretch
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Pat Sabatini has once again demonstrated his grappling skillset in the MMA octagon – this time at Cage Fury FC’s Fury Pro Grappling 8 event in Philadelphia. Despite a mixed record in the...
MMA Legend Marco Ruas Reveals Why Jiu-Jitsu Champions Struggle In The Octagon
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Marco Ruas – often hailed as the “father of MMA” – shared some of his insights on the “ConnectCast” podcast… On why some of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu...
ADXC 2: Gabriel Sousa Faces Yuta Shimada In A Main Card Jiu-Jitsu Bout
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As if the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) didn’t already have enough thrilling fights to make up its next card, a new and exciting match has been confirmed for the tournament, which takes...
Craig Jones’ Difficult Journey To Success: “I Was Sleeping 4 Hours A Night”
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is known as one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today – as well as one of the biggest “trolls” in the online BJJ community space… However, he had to work...
Kade Ruotolo vs Tommy Langaker Announced As “Best Submission Grappling Fight Of 2023” (ONE Championship)
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Fight Night 11 witnessed what many are now calling the most exhilarating submission grappling match in the history of ONE Championship. The event, held at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in...
Igor Tanabe Shifted Focus From BJJ To MMA Because He Became A Father Mid-Pandemic
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Once solely focused on conquering the IBJJF World Championship as a black belt in BJJ, Rizin’s Igor Tanabe‘s path took an unexpected turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tanabe shared on...
Dana White On Conor McGregor’s Return To UFC: “We’re Talking”
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor, absent from the octagon since his leg injury in the UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, has openly expressed his frustration with the UFC – because they are, in...
UFC Reveals Comprehensive Anti-Doping Strategy For 2024 – In The “Post-USADA” Era
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a significant move marking a new chapter in its commitment to clean competition, the UFC has revealed its comprehensive anti-doping program – which is set to commence on December 31, 2023....
Sage Northcutt’s Lighting-Fast Heel Hook Announced As “Best MMA Submission Of 2023” By ONE Championship
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a remarkable comeback after a four-year hiatus, American MMA sensation Sage Northcutt made a stunning return to the octagon this May. Even though he is well-known for his striking skills,...
The Emotional Reason Mica Galvao Started Training BJJ: “Jiu-Jitsu Was Something He Never Missed”
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
At the age of just 20 years old, Mica Galvao is already as a formidable force in the world of Jiu-Jitsu. And, well, his journey in BJJ began when he was just two years old – a decision he took...
