Marcus Buchecha Almeida: “(Gi Competition) Is A Closed Chapter”
Apr 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, one of the most successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history, seems to have closed the chapter on his gi competition career. During a recent appearance on the...
ONE 173: Rafael Lovato Jr. vs Giancarlo Bodoni Match Announced
Apr 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A huge grappling match is set to headline ONE Championship’s return to Denver, Colorado – as Rafael Lovato Jr. will take on Giancarlo Bodoni at ONE 173! While the promotion hasn’t officially...
Owen Jones Talks How Craig Jones Sponsored Him So He Could Prepare For The ADCC
Apr 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent podcast appearance, Owen Jones opened up about the pivotal behind-the-scenes support he received from Craig Jones in the lead-up to the ADCC: I was still living in the gym, and in the...
John Danaher Talks New Wave Jiu-Jitsu Lineup For CJI 2
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has started lifting the curtain on New Wave Jiu-Jitsu’s roster for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2). With several months still to go until the tournament, most of the...
UFC’s Jean Silva Shares That He Once Lost In MMA – Due To Diarrhea
Apr 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter Jean Silva recently opened up about one of the more unexpected challenges he’s faced during his fighting career… An ill-timed bout with diarrhea right before entering the cage. He...
John Danaher Explains Why Taking Breaks In Jiu-Jitsu Is Important
Apr 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Doesn’t it feel amazing when you can go 100% against a training partner you have complete trust in? Or not even 100%, but just hard enough, whenever you have a chance to roll against people you...
Hollywood Superstar Sydney Sweeney Shares Who Her Favourite MMA Fighter Is
Apr 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney recently revealed her favorite UFC fighter of all time – and it’s none other than trailblazer Ronda Rousey. During a video call with Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle...
Leandro Lo Murder: Date Finally Set For Trial Against Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo
Apr 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nearly three years after the tragic death of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Leandro Lo, a trial date has finally been set for the man accused of killing him – Military Police Lieutenant Henrique Otavio...
[WATCH] MMA Referee Misses Anaconda Choke Tap – Fighter Forced To Tap Again
Apr 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Taynara Silva made a great statement in her atomweight debut at Invicta FC 61 on April 4, 2025, by finishing Claire Lopez with a first-round Guillotine Choke… In a wild and memorable fight not...
Kit Dale: “Drilling Makes You More Rigid & Predictable”
Apr 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Known for his preference for what he calls “task-based games”, Kit Dale believes there’s a more effective way to develop grappling skills than simply repeating the same movement...
Merab Dvalishvili: “Sambo Is Harder Than MMA”
Apr 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
On a recent episode of the Simple Man podcast, UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili offered an inside look at how his early days in combat sports shaped him… And why Sambo posed a...
Mica Galvao Joins Brazilian Army: “I Entered For A Mission”
Apr 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has officially joined the Brazilian army! Galvao is coming off one of the most decorated competitive years in modern BJJ history. He captured titles across major events and has made it...
UFC Veteran Tim Kennedy Admits He Had An HIV Scare After Or*y With Ring Girls
Apr 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
During an appearance on the Jocko Podcast, former UFC fighter and Special Forces veteran Tim Kennedy opened up about a pivotal period in his life – one shaped by personal crisis and the aftermath...
World’s Strongest Man & BJJ Blue Belt Martins Licis vs 2 Judokas – At The Same Time
Apr 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Martins Licis, the 2019 World’s Strongest Man, recently took his talents to the tatami as part of his Strength Unknown YouTube series, where he faced an unusual challenge – sparring against two...
[WATCH] Fan Tries To Attack Conor McGregor – Gets Beat Up By His Security
Apr 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor was involved in a surprising incident following BKFC 71 in Dubai – when an overly aggressive fan approached him after the event and was quickly subdued by...
Stephan Kesting: “Helio Gracie Was Part Of A Fascist Movement In Brazil In The 1930s”
Apr 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has long prided itself on being a welcoming, apolitical space – but according to veteran instructor Stephan Kesting, that belief doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. Speaking on a...
[WATCH] MMA Fighter Takes On 4 People In Parking Lot Brawl
Apr 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA fighter Maxim Arbil found himself in the middle of what felt more like an action movie scene than a routine trip home… When a late-night parking dispute in Thailand turned into a...
Mikey Musumeci Says Heel Hooks Should Be Legal In The Gi
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has recently suggested that heel hooks should be allowed in gi competitions – for black belts. For decades, the absence of heel hooks has been one of the defining differences between...
ADCC Bans Slams & Kani Basami Takedowns From Open Tournaments
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the ADCC has decided to ban slams and the Kani Basami (i.e. the Leg Scissor Takedown) – from their open tournaments. However, the slams will still be...
CJI 2 Superfight: Craig Jones vs. Olympic Champion Gable Stevenson Confirmed
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones just dropped a bombshell: he’ll be squaring off against Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson at the Craig Jones Invitational 2 – on August 31st, 2025! It’s a major announcement that...
Fabricio Andrey On Upcoming Match vs. Ashley Williams: “Pass His Guard, Take His Back, Submit Him”
Apr 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Fabricio “Hokage” Andrey is ready to light up the global stage this Friday, April 4, as he steps into ONE Championship for the first time. Known for his exciting style and crowd-pleasing...
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...
