Gabrieli Pessanha Makes History As First-Ever Double Grand Slam Champion In No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gabrieli Pessanha has etched her name into Jiu-Jitsu history – by becoming the first athlete to achieve an IBJJF double grand slam in no-gi competition! Securing gold at the 2025 IBJJF European...
WNO 31: Xande Ribeiro vs. Jordan Preisinger Set For High-Stakes Clash
Nov 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The light-heavyweight division at Who’s Number One (WNO) 31 just got a major upgrade. On Friday, December 5, two grappling worlds will collide as legendary multiple-time world champion Xande...
Rana Willink (Jocko’s Daughter) Wins IBJJF European Absolute Gold
Nov 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rana Willink, daughter of retired Navy SEAL commander and leadership legend Jocko Willink, claimed gold in the absolute division at the IBJJF European Championships – submitting every opponent on...
Rayron Gracie Rejects MMA Career: “No Longer Need To Prove It…”
Nov 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rayron Gracie, the son of late PRIDE veteran Ryan Gracie, has officially ruled out a future in MMA. Instead, the 23-year-old black belt plans to dedicate himself entirely to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,...
(WATCH) Billy Elekana Scores Controversial Submission Victory At UFC Vegas 110
Nov 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rising light heavyweight Billy Elekana earned his second straight UFC victory in dramatic fashion, by submitting Kevin Christian in the first round of their preliminary bout at UFC Vegas 110....
WNO 31: Helena Crevar Set To Defend Featherweight Title vs Julia Boscher
Nov 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reigning Who’s Number One (WNO) featherweight world champion Helena Crevar will make her first title defense on December 5th – facing Julia Boscher at WNO 31! The matchup marks the third...
Tom DeBlass Defends Guard Pulling: “If You Want To Wrestle…”
Nov 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has never been one to shy away from controversy, and his latest post is stirring up debate once again – this time over pulling guard. DeBlass, a former ADCC veteran and respected...
Mikey Musumeci Condemns 106-0 BJJ Match: “That’s Not Skill – That’s Bullying”
Nov 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has sparked a debate across the BJJ community after condemning Ethan Major’s viral 106-0 victory – calling the performance “ridiculous” and “a form of...
Ronda Rousey Blasts Joe Rogan: “He’s Not An Expert – He’s A Fan With An Audience”
Oct 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has reignited debate in the MMA world after delivering blunt criticism of Joe Rogan… By questioning his credibility as a fighting expert during a...
Diego “Pato” Oliveira To Defend Lightweight Title Against Deandre Corbe At WNO 31
Oct 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Reigning Who’s Number One (WNO) lightweight world champion Diego “Pato” Oliveira will put his title on the line against Deandre Corbe at WNO 31, on December 5th – a matchup that...
John Danaher Explains Why Losing Old Skills Is Part Of Real Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Oct 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has once again shared a crucial insight into the learning process of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – one that challenges the fear many grapplers face when evolving their game. In a recent post,...
Ben Askren Could Compete Again After Double Lung Transplant, Says Sports Medicine Expert
Oct 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC welterweight and ONE Championship titleholder Ben Askren may have a future in competitive sports after his remarkable recovery from a double lung transplant, according to sports medicine...
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Calls For Reform In MMA: “Promoters Shouldn’t Control Titles & Fighters”
Oct 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton has spoken out on what he sees as one of the biggest issues in MMA – the control promoters have over fighters’ careers, rankings, and titles. His...
Tye Ruotolo Set For Second MMA Fight Against Shozo Isojima At ONE 173
Oct 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo’s transition from elite grappler to mixed martial artist is moving fast. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom has officially booked his second professional MMA fight, taking on Shozo Isojima...
“The Vampire Diaries” Star Daniel Gillies Says Jiu-Jitsu Changed His Life – Even After a Torn Bicep
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Actor Daniel Gillies, known for his roles in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, has joined the growing number of Hollywood stars embracing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! And, like many new practitioners,...
Mikey Musumeci Explains Why Saying “No” Is Extremely Important In BJJ Training
Oct 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is known for his technical brilliance and analytical approach to Jiu-Jitsu – but in his latest message, he tackled an issue that’s far more personal and often ignored… The...
Kron Gracie Set For MMA Comeback – At Victory Fighting League 3
Oct 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Kron Gracie is officially returning to mixed martial arts! The former UFC fighter announced that he’ll headline Victory Fighting League 3 on December 12th, 2025, marking his first fight since...
Olympic Judoka Says Ground Game Is Now “Non-Negotiable” In Modern Judo
Oct 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
German Olympic judoka Eduard Trippel has shared an analysis of how judo is evolving — and why mastering newaza (ground work) has become essential for success at the highest level. Trippel...
BJJ Entrepreneur Lands $300K Deal On Shark Tank For Women’s Combat Sports Brand
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Maya Nazareth stepped into the Shark Tank with the same confidence she’s built through years of combat sports training – and walked away with a $300,000 deal for her company, Alchemize Fightwear,...
Lachlan Giles Shares If Match With Marcelo Garcia Will Be His Final Fight
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Lachlan Giles is officially coming out of retirement for one last match — and it’s against none other than the legendary Marcelo Garcia. In a recent conversation with Tom DeBlass, Vice President...
USJA Recognizes Zoltan Bathory As 4th Degree Judo Black Belt
Oct 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The United States Judo Association (USJA) has officially recognized Zoltan Bathory, founder and guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch, as a Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) in Judo. The certificate was...
Declan Moody Wins WNO 30 Absolute Grand Prix After Dominant Run
Oct 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The highly anticipated Who’s Number One (WNO) 30 event went down on October 24th, delivering a full night of action that showcased elite-level grappling and several surprising upsets. Headlined by...
Bo Nickal Clarifies “Ragdoll” Comments About Khamzat Chimaev
Oct 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal has set the record straight on his viral claim that he could “ragdoll” Khamzat Chimaev, explaining that his comments were taken out of context and referred purely to wrestling...
Mackenzie Dern Shares If She’ll Use More Of Grappling Or Striking In Her Upcoming UFC Match
Oct 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern is ready to prove she’s evolved far beyond her jiu-jitsu roots when she steps into the co-main event of UFC 321 this Saturday. The Brazilian will face fellow countrywoman Virna...
