[WATCH] Two BJJ Guys Get Into A Street Fight – Become Friends Immediately
Jan 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu isn’t “just” about progressing through the belt ranks and improving your skillset. Nor is it only about becoming fitter and...
“Make Them As Uncomfortable As Possible” – Bernardo Faria Explains His BJJ Philosophy
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, pressure… The good ol’ and tested way for making people uncomfortable and open to submission attacks in Jiu-Jitsu. Think quick: what are some of the things that you are not doing right now...
Romulo Barral: “When I Have A Competition, My Personality Changes”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
For anyone who trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they understand how important it is to be on the mats. They understand that training is a vital component of a great day. And it’s no different for...
Roger Gracie Admits He Never Wanted To Fight MMA: “My Heart Was Never There”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, a legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recently opened up about his mixed martial arts (MMA) career on the “Connect Cast” podcast… And, well, despite being a ten-time...
Lachlan Giles Reveals Why He Doesn’t Do Ice Baths & Sauna For Recovery
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Regularly doing ice baths and going to the sauna are often lauded as the things to do for recovery. However, Lachlan Giles – elite BJJ athlete and coach, as well as physiotherapy PhD –...
ADCC Champion Yuri Simoes Gets Sidelined By Shoulder Surgery Following Training Injury
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Three-time ADCC world champion Yuri Simoes has recently undergone surgery for a shoulder injury sustained during training. This injury initially occurred at the outset of his preparation for his bout...
[WATCH] Eddie Hall, World’s Strongest Man, Gets Dropped By Headkick In MMA Sparring
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Eddie Hall, known as the former World’s Strongest Man, is paving his own way forward in the combat sports arena – as he transitions from his boxing career to the world of MMA. However,...
[WATCH] Craig Jones’ Unique “Gender Reveal” Goes Viral In BJJ Community
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently took to social media to share a… Well, unique and humorous gender reveal event. Known not just for his BJJ skills, but also for his specific sense of humor that often...
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...
