UFC’s Bryce Mitchell Talks Elon Musk: “He’s Never Been To Space (Because) Space Doesn’t Exist”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell is well known not just for his skills in the octagon, but also for his conspiracy theories… Which have now taken yet another turn – this time in a...
Mendes Bros: “Young Athletes Are Receiving More Money – They Have The Power To End The Cycle”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve, a major change in the way the professional athletes are treated seems to be underway – or at least the initiative for doing so. Mendes brothers are among...
Reinier De Ridder: “Bo Nickal Is Pretty Scared Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reinier De Ridder is gearing up for one of the most exciting matchups of the year, as he’s set to face rising star Bo Nickal on May 3rd, 2025, at UFC on ESPN+ 114! While the two middleweights have...
Martial Arts Legend & BJJ Black Belt Richard Norton Passes Away At The Age Of 75
Mar 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Richard Norton, a legendary martial artist (as well as a 6th degree BJJ black belt) and movie star from Australia, has passed away at the age of 75. Long before he became a fixture on the silver...
Gordon Ryan: “Antibiotics Have F*cked Up My Life More Than Anything Else I’ve Done To Myself”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently opened up about his ongoing health issues and their impact on his training – during a guest appearance on Joe Rogan’s UFC London Companion podcast: I’m eating better meals,...
Veteran Jiu-Jitsu Competitor: “It’s Ret*rded To Pay To Compete”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Denny Prokopos has become the latest prominent voice to take aim at the widespread practice of BJJ athletes paying to compete in top-level events. Prokopos, who...
Ffion Davies: “Not Having Women On Your Jiu-Jitsu Show/Competition Is Discrimination”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Multiple-time world champion Ffion Davies recently voiced her opinion on the topic of the inequality women face in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. With accolades from ADCC, Worlds, Pans, and Europeans under...
UFC Executive Claudia Gadelha: “Athletes Are The Reason BJJ Is Still An Amateur Sport”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC title contender and longtime black belt Claudia Gadelha has added her voice to the growing calls for change in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – specifically around how athletes are paid. Gadelha is...
WWE Star Dave Bautista’s Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Be Particular About Where You Train”
Mar 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In an interview with Matt Arroyo, WWE superstar and Hollywood actor Dave Bautista shared his perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – offering practical advice for beginners in the sport. Bautista...
Gordon Ryan: “It Doesn’t Matter How Good Your Cardio Is (In Jiu-Jitsu)”
Mar 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent conversation on the Joe Rogan Experience UFC London Companion podcast, Gordon Ryan offered a somewhat different perspective on the role of cardio in BJJ. According to Ryan, success in...
Gordon Ryan Spills The Beans About UFC Millions-Of-Dollars Jiu-Jitsu Investment Strategy
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Grappling fans may soon have a new must-watch series on their hands… As Gordon Ryan recently revealed major developments involving the UFC’s growing commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! During...
BJJ Coach Arrested In Brazil For Se*ual Harassment & Threats Towards Underage Students
Mar 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Junior Pionga – a 31-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor – was arrested last Tuesday in Novo Airão, Amazona… Due to allegations about luring, threatening, and stalking his teenage students....
Roberto Jimenez Calls Out IBJJF: “BJJ Athletes Deserve To Be Paid”
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez has never been shy about speaking his mind – and now, the elite grappler is taking aim at one of the sport’s most hotly debated issues: athlete pay. In a recent social media post,...
FloGrappling Asks Nicky Rod If He Regrets Not Competing At ADCC (After Winning $1M at CJI)
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez is gearing up for one of the biggest matches of his career – his long-awaited rematch with Kaynan Duarte at Who’s Number One 27, on April 18th. In a recent interview with...
MMA Legend Cain Velasquez Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
Mar 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Cain Velasquez has received a wave of public support from the MMA community following news of his sentencing this week. The former UFC heavyweight champion was handed a five-year prison term on...
[WATCH] Shinya Aoki Scores Fast (53s) Armbar Victory At ONE 172
Mar 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Shinya Aoki reminded everyone why he’s one of Japan’s most iconic figures in MMA and submission grappling – with a lightning-fast victory at ONE 172, against longtime rival Eduard Folayang! The...
WWE Superstar Baron Corbin Wins Double Gold At 2025 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Mar 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
WWE star Bishop Dyer – known to most as Baron Corbin – just made waves in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world by securing double gold at the 2025 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship! Already a force in...
Demetrious Johnson On Losing At IBJJF Pans 2025: “This Won’t Be My Last Loss”
Mar 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson continues to test himself outside of the MMA cage – recently stepping onto the mats for his second black belt appearance at the 2025 IBJJF Pan...
[WATCH] BJJ Blue Belt Ivanka Trump Shows Off Her Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Mar 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ivanka Trump has officially gone public with her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey, as footage surfaced of her drilling techniques at the Valente Brothers’ academy. And, while she’s mentioned her...
[WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Loses First Match At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
Mar 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is no stranger to elite competition, but his latest competition on the Jiu-Jitsu mats didn’t go his way. The former UFC champion competed at the 2025...
Felipe Costa Stripped Of IBJJF No-Gi World Title After Positive Test
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa’s breakout year in grappling has hit a major roadblock. After an impressive run that saw him win bronze at ADCC 2024 and claim his first IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title in the...
[WATCH] Sarah Galvao Defeats Helena Crevar At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The brown belt absolute division at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship featured a showdown between two of the sport’s fastest-rising teenage stars: Sarah Galvao and Helena Crevar. Although they...
Nicky Rod Talks Gi Jiu-Jitsu: “Let’s Take This Thing Off”
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently explained why he’s never competed in the gi – and why he’s unlikely to ever return to IBJJF events. In an interview with MMA legend Demetrious Johnson, Rodriguez shared...
21-Year-Old MMA Fighter Passes Away After Debut – Due To Muscle Breakdown
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Australian MMA community is mourning the tragic death of 21-year-old Jake Sendler, who passed away from complications related to rhabdomyolysis — a rare and potentially fatal muscle condition...
