How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
How Bad Is It To Get Choked Unconscious In Jiu-Jitsu?
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, chances are that you’ll be, probably more than once, (almost) choked unconscious… But how safe is this? How safe is it to suffer syncope in this way...
ADXC 2: Yara Kakish & Emily Ferreira Headline A Jiu-Jitsu Bout In The Prelims
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With most of the duels for its second edition already revealed, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) still has a few aces up its sleeve, and now the time has come to reveal yet another...
Bellator Veteran Ryan Curtis Suffers Devastating Spine Injury In Training Accident
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the MMA world has been shaken by the news of former Bellator competitor Ryan Curtis‘s severe injury. The featherweight fighter Leah McCourt, a close friend of...
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Takes On Dana White’s $100k Bull Riding Challenge
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC legend Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is gearing up for a unique challenge that strays far from the octagon… As he’s set to face off against Dana White‘s 1,400-pound bull,...
Dante Leon vs. Diego “Pato” Oliveira Scheduled For WNO 22
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22), set for February 9th, 2024, will see yet another highly anticipated bout… As Dante Leon will defend his lightweight title against Diego “Pato”...
Bjj World Champ Delipe Costa: “I Lost So Many Times & In All Kinds Of Different Situations”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… However, before he reached this level of success, he had to push through a lot of failure. In fact, Costa...
2x ADCC Champ JT Torres: “Those Who Train Both Gi & No-Gi Have An Advantage”
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
To gi or not to gi… That is the question. Though the answer could be pretty obvious – as it might be best to train both. For, even if you’re competing exclusively in either,...
ADXC 2: Douglas Lima & Rinat Fakhredinov Face Each Other In A Main Card Grappling Bout
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With the tournament ever closer, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is ready to unveil yet another duel that will make up the main card of its second edition… As, on January 19th, UFC...
Javier Mendez Debunks Speculations Of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Return For UFC 300
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of MMA, rumors can spread like wildfire – and the latest rumor about Khabib Nurmagomedov’s potential return to the octagon for UFC 300 has been the talk of the town. However,...
Nicky Rodriguez vs. Victor Hugo Announced For Heavyweight Match At WNO 22
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez and Victor Hugo are set to clash in the main event of Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22) – scheduled for February 9th, 2024! This heavyweight bout, although not for the title...
Mo Jassim Admits Purses In ADCC Are “Very Well Behind MMA”
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC, a crown jewel in the world of no-gi grappling, has seen a surge in popularity and scale over the last decade. However, this growth hasn’t translated into increased prize money for the...
UFC’s Joshua Van Reflects On His Only Defeat In A Street Fight: “I Was Like, Oh Sh*t…”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Before Joshua Van became a promising talent in the UFC‘s flyweight division, his path to mixed martial arts was marked by street fights and a challenging youth. The 22-year-old, originally from...
Chael Sonnen Suggests That Khabib Nurmagomedov Might Return At UFC 300
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Despite the star-filled lineup for UFC 300, could it be the case that the event will be even grander… Could it be the case that none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return –...
Enson Inoue Explains Why He Demoted Himself To Purple Belt: “There’s No Humility In This”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Enson Inoue has recently revealed why he chose to demote himself from BJJ black belt to purple belt back in 2016… And no, it doesn’t have anything to do with...
Gordon Ryan Says That ADCC Should Increase Winner Payouts To $250k+ Per Division
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently emphasized the need for the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) to significantly raise its prize money – in order to spur the development of the sport. During his appearance on...
John Danaher Shows A Double Leg Setup from Half Guard
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Many BJJ practitioners have made a career from forcing an under hook half guard and sweeping or taking the back. This is a common method of playing guard used by a lot of elite level grapplers such...
Chael Sonnen: “Every Grappling Event Should Have The Same Rules”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Submission grappling is becoming increasingly popular… But what stands in its way to even bigger growth and popularity? Well, Chael Sonnen believes that one of the obstacles is that the rules...
Aljamain Sterling Hyped About ADXC 2 Grappling Bout vs. Chase Hooper: “An Entertaining Match”
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the upcoming ADXC 2 event, MMA fans are in for a treat – as Aljamain Sterling and Chase Hooper prepare to headline in a no-gi welterweight grappling match! Sterling, known as “The...
Roger Gracie Names His Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Opponents: “He Is By Far The Most Technical”
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Roger Gracie reflected on his illustrious career – sharing insights into his journey. And well, among...
Merab Dvalishvili On The Same Page With Aljamain Sterling About Butt-Scooting Opponent
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili has recently aligned with Aljamain Sterling in expressing his dissatisfaction over the tactics used by their mutual BJJ opponent, Kevin Dantzler. The worlds of MMA and Jiu-Jitsu,...
Alexandre ‘Soca’ Freitas: “It Doesn’t Matter How Good We Are In Jiu-Jitsu…”
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With a career spanning over three decades, Alexandre “Soca” Freitas has become a legend in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – not just for his competitive achievements, but also for...
What A ‘Mat Enforcer’ In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – And How To Be One?
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for long enough, then you’ve probably heard of someone being called a „mat enforcer“. But, what does this even mean – is the mat enforcer...
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza Shows Best Takedown Drills And Grips For Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Your takedowns could use some work, couldn’t they? Yup, it’s time to start improving them – and there’s no better way to do that than to focus on your grips and drills!...
