Author Archive: BJJEE
BJ Penn At Jackson’s, Going After McGregor’s Featherweight Belt
Jan 20, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BJ Penn At Jackson’s, Going After McGregor’s Featherweight Belt
With a record of 16-10-2 and with 3 defeats in a row, UFC hall of famer, ‘the prodigy’ BJ Penn, is coming back from retirement to make another run at the UFC feather weight belt currently...BREAKING! Jacare Vs Belfort To Headline May 14th card in Brazil!
Jan 20, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BREAKING! Jacare Vs Belfort To Headline May 14th card in Brazil!
Brazil’s first UFC event of 2016 will be one to remember, as former light heavyweight champion Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort looks to make his case for another shot at the...Rener Gracie: “Back Injury Inspired Me To Create Gracie University”
Jan 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Rener Gracie: “Back Injury Inspired Me To Create Gracie University”
Rener Gracie, love him or hate him, you can’t deny that he’s a brilliant businessman. Rener and his brother, Ryron Gracie created Gracie University, an online Jiu-Jitsu learning...How To Set Up a Sambo Style Fireman’s Carry w/ Reilly Bodycomb
Jan 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on How To Set Up a Sambo Style Fireman’s Carry w/ Reilly Bodycomb
The fireman’s carry is a takedown technique used in amateur wrestling/ Judo/ Sambo/ Brazilian and other grappling arts. Reilly Bodycomb’s Sambo background gives him a unique...Conor McGregor’s Nutritionist on the Move to Lightweight at UFC 197
Jan 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Conor McGregor’s Nutritionist on the Move to Lightweight at UFC 197
UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is going from featherweight to lightweight, and he’s starting to put some serious muscle mass. McGregor will face Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC 197...Highlights & Behind the Scenes: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio
Jan 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Highlights & Behind the Scenes: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Rio
The Grand Slam Rio, the biggest Jiu-Jitsu tournament ever held in South America, was a great success. On 5th and 6th of December, the prestigious HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...How to “Flow”: Cyclical Flow Drills for BJJ
Jan 19, 2016BJJEEComments Off on How to “Flow”: Cyclical Flow Drills for BJJ
Written by Mike “Spider-Ninja” Bidwell, a BJJ Black Belt under Phil Migliarese and Ken Kronenberg (Team Tai-Kai / Balance). Mike is a full time Jiu-Jitsuka, blogger (check out his great...Coral Belt Pedro Sauer Joins Gracie Academy Association
Jan 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Coral Belt Pedro Sauer Joins Gracie Academy Association
A coral belt under Rickson Gracie, Pedro Sauer has joined forces with the Gracie Academy (Ryron and Rener Gracie). In this video, they announce the partnership between the Pedro Sauer...Friendly Sambo Tournament with Bay Jiu-Jitsu & Bay Area Combat Sambo
Jan 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Friendly Sambo Tournament with Bay Jiu-Jitsu & Bay Area Combat Sambo
Athletes from the Bay Jiu Jitsu Sambo team and the Bay Area Combat Sambo team get some rounds in at a friendly sambo tournament and pizza party! Many of these athletes cross train...T.J. Dillashaw vs. Dominick Cruz – UFC Fight Night Highlights
Jan 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on T.J. Dillashaw vs. Dominick Cruz – UFC Fight Night Highlights
Watch Dominick Cruz defeat T.J. Dillashaw via split-decision to recapture the bantamweight title.Rickson Gracie’s Statement on Gracie University & Online Blue Belts
Jan 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Gracie’s Statement on Gracie University & Online Blue Belts
Photo: Jiu-Jitsu Style Magazine. 2 years ago, with all the controversy following Rener Gracie’s statment that ‘learning Jiu-Jitsu online is even more effective than in the...BJJ Black Belt Juan Espino Victorious in Senegalese Wrestling
Jan 18, 2016BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Juan Espino Victorious in Senegalese Wrestling
Spanish wrestler and BJJ black belt Juan Francisco Espino competes in Senegalese Wrestling and is now a national champion in Senegal. The “White Lion” as he is known in Senegal, is...Invicta FC 15. Cris Cyborg vs Daria Ibragimova Highlights
Jan 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Invicta FC 15. Cris Cyborg vs Daria Ibragimova Highlights
Cris Cyborg def. Daria Ibragimova via KO at 4:58 of R1. Fight highlights: Post fight interview:Augusto Tanquinho Responds to Charles Rosa’s ‘Fake Injury’ Claims
Jan 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Augusto Tanquinho Responds to Charles Rosa’s ‘Fake Injury’ Claims
World champion of jiu-jitsu and training partner of former UFC champion Ben Henderson, Augusto ‘Tanquinho’ Mendes signed with the UFC on Tuesday and was scheduled to fight Charles...A Young Sage Northcutt Knocks Out Russian Kid w/ Spinning Head Kick
Jan 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on A Young Sage Northcutt Knocks Out Russian Kid w/ Spinning Head Kick
Sage Northcutt (7-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) is the UFC’s hottest prospect. There is huge hype surrounding this 19 year karate fighter as his style is so exciting, and he looks very well rounded. He is...Gracies Asks FBI To Deal with Aj Agazarm’s Metamoris Call Out
Jan 17, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Gracies Asks FBI To Deal with Aj Agazarm’s Metamoris Call Out
The professional grappling promotion, Metamoris, and most notably its founder Ralek Gracie has been under fire for the past few months for various reasons. The main ones are: -Scheduling...IBJJF Increases Prize Money to $15K For Top Ranked Male & Female Black Belt Competitors for 2015/16 Season
Jan 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on IBJJF Increases Prize Money to $15K For Top Ranked Male & Female Black Belt Competitors for 2015/16 Season
Great news and a step forward for the professionalization of Jiu-Jitsu: The IBJJF has just announced today that it has increased prize money for top black belt ranked athletes by the end of...Charles Rosa Doesn’t Believe Legitimacy of Augusto Tanquinho’s UFC withdrawal
Jan 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Charles Rosa Doesn’t Believe Legitimacy of Augusto Tanquinho’s UFC withdrawal
Photo: BJJ Pix by Wiliam Burkhardt World champion of jiu-jitsu and training partner of former UFC champion Ben Henderson, Augusto ‘Tanquinho’ Mendes signed with the UFC on Tuesday...Andrei Arlovski On The Time Russel Crow Pushed Him & They Almost Fought
Jan 16, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Andrei Arlovski On The Time Russel Crow Pushed Him & They Almost Fought
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, in an interview with mixedmartialarts.com, talks about the time he almost got into a fight with actor Russel Crow. He was trying to get a...Buchecha Praises Copa Podio Champion Leandro Lo
Jan 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha Praises Copa Podio Champion Leandro Lo
Last Saturday, Leandro Lo earned his fourth Copa Podio title- this time the lightweight GP -. Lo, who has won two world championships at light weight, one at medium heavy, has impressed...Wanderlei Silva Released By UFC, Free to Negotiate with Rizin
Jan 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Wanderlei Silva Released By UFC, Free to Negotiate with Rizin
This morning, PRIDE/UFC legend Wanderlei Silva released an apology for his ‘fixed fights’ comments of a few months ago and within hours he was released from UFC contract. Silva made claims...John Kavanagh, Godfather of Irish MMA/BJJ Tells His Journey
Jan 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on John Kavanagh, Godfather of Irish MMA/BJJ Tells His Journey
John Kavanagh runs the Straight Blast Gym Ireland and was the first Irish person to be awarded a black belt in BJJ. John fought in MMA to get a basic knowledge and experience of it before he...UFC Confirms That Vitor Belfort Turned Down a Rematch with Anderson Silva
Jan 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on UFC Confirms That Vitor Belfort Turned Down a Rematch with Anderson Silva
Dana White admitted last November that he was working on setting up Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2. There were rumours that the fight was on and that it would be in early 2016 in Rio De...Augusto Tanquinho Suffers Freak Injury, Out Of Saturday’s UFC Fight
Jan 15, 2016BJJEEComments Off on Augusto Tanquinho Suffers Freak Injury, Out Of Saturday’s UFC Fight
World champion of jiu-jitsu and training partner of former UFC champion Ben Henderson, Augusto ‘Tanquinho’ Mendes signed with the UFC on Tuesday and was scheduled to fight Charles...