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Author Archive: BJJEE1 Admin

Leo Vieira Addresses Exclusivity Contracts Concerns: “Our Contract Is About Freedom For The Grapplers”

In a recent podcast interview, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Leo Vieira delved into some of the most pressing topics in the sport – including exclusivity contracts. With the rise of major grappling...

Firas Zahabi: “If You’re A Blue Belt & Take Ster*ids, You’ll Become a Purple Belt”

Firas Zahabi, a respected black belt under John Danaher and head coach at Tristar Gym, has voiced strong concerns about the pervasive use of PEDs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Zahabi begins by addressing...

Jeff Glover Says He’s Been In At Least 15 Street Fights: “Pulled Guard Every Time”

Jeff Glover, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend known for his unconventional style, spoke about using BJJ in self defense scenarios. What’s more, he spoke from personal experience in an Instagram...

Paige VanZant To Make MMA Return In April: “I Want To Fight For A Title One Day”

Paige VanZant has officially announced her return to mixed martial arts, marking the end of a nearly five-year hiatus from the sport. The 30-year-old fighter revealed that she has signed with the...

[WATCH] Conor McGregor Grappling With His Son

Conor McGregor recently gave fans a heartwarming glimpse into his life outside the cage – sharing footage of himself grappling with his young son, Conor Jr., during their New Year’s Eve...

John Danaher Talks How He Keeps BJJ Practitioners From Leaving The Gym

John Danaher recently shared a thought-provoking insight into athlete retention – one that challenges traditional views on training and development in combat sports. Specifically, Danaher...

Greg Souders, Eco Approach To Training BJJ Advocate, Talks Belt Promotion Obsession: “We Are Adults…”

BJJ black belt and eco approach to training BJJ advocate Greg Souders has offered a controversial perspective on the role of belt promotion in the modern world. In a discussion on The Mayn Idea...

Gui Mendes Laughs Off ‘Eco Approach’ To Training Jiu-Jitsu: “You Guys…”

Gui Mendes recently sparked a debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with his candid take on the “ecological approach” to training. Responding to a question about the...

Kade Ruotolo Named ONE Championship MMA & Submission Grappling Fighter Of The Year 2024

Kade Ruotolo has achieved an extraordinary milestone – being named both MMA Fighter of the Year and Submission Grappling Fighter of the Year by ONE Championship for 2024! This marks the first time...

Marcelo Garcia explains why Gordon Ryan isn’t the Grappling GOAT

Marcelo Garcia, one of the most revered figures in grappling history, recently shared his perspective on Gordon Ryan’s dominance and the ongoing debate about who deserves the title of the greatest...

Jeff Glover Receives Criticism After Allegedly Sending Confrontational Messages To BJJ Black Belt’s Wife

Jeff Glover is facing backlash after allegedly sending a series of messages to the wife of another BJJ black belt, following a dispute surrounding a seminar. Details about the disagreement between...

[WATCH] Olympic Boxer Makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Debut

Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jeffries has competed in his first-ever BJJ tournament! While Jeffries has an illustrious background in boxing, the transition from striking to grappling presents a...

Michael Johnson Admits He Was “Frozen” By The Thoughts Of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Wrestling

Michael Johnson has had the unique and grueling experience of facing Khabib Nurmagomedov in the octagon, a fight that took place at UFC 205 in November 2016. The fight, which ended with Khabib...

Gordon Ryan Admits He Is “The Fattest He Has Ever Been”

Gordon Ryan has shared an honest update on his physical condition. During a casual tour of his luxury outdoor setup, Ryan admitted that his current weight has reached 247 pounds. He admitted that...

[WATCH] Conor McGregor Hits 2 Submissions In Training: “I’ve Seen Enough, Give Him Islam”

Conor McGregor recently impressed MMA fans by demonstrating his grappling skills – submitting a sparring partner twice using different choke variations. The Irish superstar, a former featherweight...

Robert Drysdale: “Doctors Aren’t Against PEDs (In Professional Combat Sports)”

BJJ champion and renowned coach Robert Drysdale has stirred up controversy with his thought-provoking perspective on PEDs in combat sports. He argues that the current regulatory framework is flawed...

Gordon Ryan Calls Out Gracie Family: “Talking To These People Is Like Talking To Liberals”

Gordon Ryan has fired back at Kron Gracie’s recent criticism of his steroid use… Alleging that the Gracie family itself had used PEDs in the past. The feud began when Kron Gracie publicly...

John Danaher Explains How (Not) To Go About Your BJJ Competition Game Plan

The day of competition is fast approaching and you are becoming increasingly excited and nervous about it… And so does your thinking – especially when it comes to your game plan. You are...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares He Does Not Like His Current MMA Role

Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most well known fighters in MMA history, has made a transition into coaching since retiring from active competition… However, the former UFC lightweight champion...

Royce Gracie Says He Doesn’t Believe In ‘Toxic Masculinity’: “Boys Need To Be Boys”

Royce Gracie, legendary UFC champion and a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has made a strong case for integrating martial arts programs into school curriculums across the United States. Reflecting on...

Mica Galvao Is Tired Of Point-Based Tournaments: “I Want To Challenge Myself”

It would appear that Mica Galvao, one of the most elite BJJ competitors in the world, is tired of competing in tournaments that value points and advantages… And that he is gravitating more...

Craig Jones On Mat Time-Based BJJ Black Belt Promotions: “The Cloth Validation…”

Time-based belt promotions are always a point of discussion among BJJ practitioners worldwide. Should someone be promoted to the next belt level simply because they have been training for an x amount...

Oleksandr Usyk Says Training Jiu-Jitsu Has Helped His Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk recently shared that his success in the ring is partly owed to his experience in other martial arts – including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Usyk, with over 300 wins as an amateur boxer and...

Craig Jones Answers If New Wave Will Compete At CJI 2

Craig Jones recently held an impromptu “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit, offering some intriguing insights into the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2)… Including the potential...