John Danaher Explains Why You Should Never Do Half-Hearted Techniques
Jun 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher believes one of the biggest mistakes grapplers make isn’t choosing the wrong technique – it’s committing to it only halfway. In a recent social media post, the renowned...
Owen Jones Calls Out Cole Abate After ONE Victory: “A Good Clash Of Styles”
Jun 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Owen Jones earned a measure of revenge at ONE Fight Night 44, defeating Fabricio Andrey by split decision three years after losing to the Brazilian. The 21-year-old Brit controlled much of the...
(WATCH) UFC Star Tracy Cortez Submits Streamer N3on During Training Session
Jun 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez recently gave internet personality N3on a firsthand lesson in the difference between a professional fighter and a content creator. The pair met for a lighthearted training...
Sambo Champion Reveals He Was Promoted From Judo White To Black Belt Immediately
Jun 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For Vlad Koulikov, an accomplished sambo competitor, earning a judo black belt didn’t follow the traditional path. Instead of climbing through the belt ranks or competing in judo tournaments,...
Jacob Rodriguez Returns To Competition After A 17-Month Hiatus
Jun 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Rodriguez is officially returning to competition. Karate Combat has announced that the former ADCC silver medalist will compete at Pit Submission Series on July 24, marking his first...
UFC’s Valter Walker Says He’s Done With Heel Hooks: “I Am Tired”
Jun 28, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Valter Walker says he’s ready to leave his reputation as a leg lock specialist behind and return to striking. Ahead of his UFC Abu Dhabi fight against Thomas Peterson on July 25, the...
Famous UK Rapper Tinie Tempah Reveals Tom Hardy Inspired Him To Start BJJ
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
British rapper Tinie Tempah has revealed that Hollywood actor Tom Hardy is the reason he first stepped onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats. The two have become two of the most recognizable celebrity...
Ryan Hall Explains Why Persistence Matters More Than Talent In Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran and BJJ legend Ryan Hall believes the biggest factor in earning a black belt has nothing to do with natural talent or athletic ability. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, Hall argued...
King Charles III Visits Roger Gracie Academy & Gets A BJJ White Belt
Jun 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ just received a major moment of mainstream recognition this week, as King Charles III visited the Roger Gracie Academy headquarters in London. The visit marked the British Royal Family’s...
Craig Jones Admits He Used PEDs And Says He Was “100% Cheating”
Jun 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has never been shy about discussing his use of performance enhancing drugs. He recently doubled down on that transparency while appearing in Nathaniel Cho’s documentary examining...
Former WWE Star Tom Pestock Wins Gold At Jiu-Jitsu World League Tournament
Jun 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former WWE star Tom Pestock, better known to wrestling fans as Baron Corbin, continues to impress on the mats. Competing under his real name, Bishop Dyer, the current MLW tag team champion wpm...
Merab Dvalishvili: “Wrestlers Don’t Get The Respect They Deserve”
Jun 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili believes wrestlers are among the most underappreciated athletes in the world. Speaking on Dominick Cruz’s podcast, Dvalishvili reflected on the...
(WATCH) Dustin Poirier Arrested After Heated Confrontation With Police
Jun 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested at Atlanta Airport, following an incident that reportedly began after he was removed from a flight. While initial details...
Craig Jones Announces Return Of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has officially announced the return of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu, revealing plans for a brand new academy that will serve as the team’s headquarters. While Jones confirmed the project...
ADCC 2026 Removes Izaak Michell From Competitor List
Jun 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Izaak Michell has reportedly been removed from the official ADCC 2026 competitor list, as legal issues surrounding the Australian grappler continue to escalate. The Australian standout had previously...
Islam Makhachev Shares He’s Been Offered Grappling & Wrestling Matches: “I Have Time To Compete…”
Jun 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has no interest in joining the growing trend of wrestlers and MMA fighters competing in grappling crossover events. During a recent visit to his team’s training camp in...
Ben Eddy Survives Massive Illegal Slam By Blue Belt At ADCC Open Event
Jun 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran grappler Ben Eddy was on the receiving end of a huge illegal slam at the ADCC Dallas-Fort Worth Open 2026, but fortunately escaped without any serious injuries. Eddy, one of the most...
(WATCH) Murtazali Magomedov Scores Rare Scottish Twister Submission In UFC Debut
Jun 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Murtazali Magomedov made an unforgettable first impression at UFC Vegas 119 – submitting Melsik Baghdasaryan with a rare Scottish twister submission. Baghdasaryan entered the bout with...
Conor McGregor Reveals How He Got The Nickname “Notorious”
Jun 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor recently shared the story behind one of the most recognizable nicknames in combat sports history – the “Notorious”. McGregor is set to return to action at UFC 329 on July...
(WATCH) Bia Mesquita Survives Early Scare To Score Armbar Submission At UFC Vegas 119
Jun 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Bia Mesquita came closer than ever to suffering her first professional MMA defeat on Saturday night, but the decorated BJJ champion once again found a way to finish the fight. Competing in a...
Zabit Magomedsharipov Explains Why He Believes In Gi Training: “Much Easier…”
Jun 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC contender Zabit Magomedsharipov is preparing for his long-awaited return to competition – and, despite spending most of his career focused on MMA, he still believes gi training has an...
BJJ Coach Sentenced To 178 Years In Prison For Abuse Of Multiple Athletes
Jun 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A Brazilian court has sentenced longtime BJJ coach Alcenor Alves to 178 years in prison, after convicting him of s*xually abusing multiple athletes over a period spanning more than a decade. The...
Mo Jassim Breaks Silence On ADCC Atlanta Open Brawl
Jun 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC promoter Mo Jassim has addressed the controversial incident that unfolded at the 2026 ADCC Atlanta Open. The incident occurred during the Men’s Advanced Under 65kg final on May 30, when...
Tyron Woodley Set For RAF Debut Against Joaquin Buckley At RAF 12
Jun 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley is heading back to his wrestling roots. Real American Freestyle (RAF) announced on Wednesday that Woodley will make his promotional debut at RAF 12 on...
