Category Archive: Articles
(Video) Cinderella Story: Homeless Man Fighting For an MMA Championship Title
Ex-Bellator fighter Matt Major has had a very rough few years. He once fought Alexander Shlemenko and Bert Cooper in Bellator . He went through some hard times and ended up homeless, sleeping...The history of Wrestling before the development of Luta Livre
Written by Dipl. Sportscientist and Luta Livre instructor Maciel Welko of RFT Deutschland Introduction In order to understand and describe the sport of Luta Livre, it is important to start with...German Kumite (Submission Only): Eldar ‘Yakuza’ & Hannah Rauch Victorious
Aug 18, 2014BJJEEComments Off on German Kumite (Submission Only): Eldar ‘Yakuza’ & Hannah Rauch Victorious
The 2014 German Kumite challenge is done and dusted. This is a submission only, no points invite-only competition which regroups the best blue and purple belts in Europe. Blue belts...BJJ Training Report, Havana Cuba: Russian BJJ Champ Opens First Ever Academy
Aug 17, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Training Report, Havana Cuba: Russian BJJ Champ Opens First Ever Academy
Written by Russian BJJ blue belt, Alexander Fedotov. He is a good friend of BJJ Eastern Europe and is a IBJJF Rome Open gold medalist as well as London Open silver medalist. My name...Catch Wrestling: Josh Barnett’s Metamoris Submission Explained By His Coach Erik Paulson
Josh Barnett did the unthinkable at Metamoris 4: he completely dominated and submitted Dean Lister. Lister hadn’t been submitted in competition in 17 years. He used a what looked...Jiu-Jitsu Inspired By The Animal Kingdom: Jaguar Attacks Caiman Crocodile
Aug 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Inspired By The Animal Kingdom: Jaguar Attacks Caiman Crocodile
“If you want to learn how to fight, watch animals ” In this video, A JAGUAR ambushes a stunned caiman – by exploding from a river like a CROCODILE. The 20-stone cat then sinks its...Metamoris 4 Preview & Predictions
Aug 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Metamoris 4 Preview & Predictions
Metamoris Pro Brazilian jiu-jitsu invitational IV will take place this Saturday (Aug. 9, 2014), live from Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. You can buy the payperview...Metamoris IV: Chael Sonnen Cleared To Compete By NSAC
Aug 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Metamoris IV: Chael Sonnen Cleared To Compete By NSAC
It’s on! The Chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed in an interview (Seen below) following Chael Sonnen’s recent hearing before the Commission that the...Top 8 Funniest People In Jiu-Jitsu
One of the great things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are the characters that make up the sport. Here is a list of the funniest people in Jiu-Jitsu in no particular order: 1. Renato...(Video) Great Documentary On Relson Gracie
Aug 01, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Great Documentary On Relson Gracie
Relson Gracie is the second oldest son of Helio Gracie, who along with Carlos Gracie, is credited for innovating the Kodokan Judo taught by Mitsuyo “Count Koma” Maeda into what is...Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Jul 29, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Three weeks after the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Chael Sonnen from mixed martial arts for two years because of multiple failed drug tests, he will return to competition...(Video) Rickson Gracie On TV Show Demonstrates Invisible Jiu-Jitsu
On this weeks show, Budo Jake gets the chance to sit down with the legend himself Rickson Gracie to discuss what invisible Jiu-Jitsu is, how to connect and flow, breathing in Jiu-Jitsu as well...The Power Of Two: BJJ’s Hottest Couples
There’s no question that a couple that trains BJJ together will have an incredible bond. Many couples have combined their devotion to Jiu-Jitsu and to each other by enjoying the sport...Understanding The Rules Of Rickson Gracie’s New Federation (JJGF)
Jul 24, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Understanding The Rules Of Rickson Gracie’s New Federation (JJGF)
The upcoming 2014 Vulkan California Open (held in California on August 2& 3) will be the first BJJ competition to showcase Rickson Gracie’s new federation (Jiu-Jitsu Global...Eddie Bravo: ‘Picking Rickson’s Brain For 3 Hours Was The Most Surreal Moment In My Entire Jiu-Jitsu Career’
After recording the Joe Rogan Experience #524 podcast and demonstrating the rubber guard with Rickson (WATCH THE VIDEO BY CLICKING HERE), Eddie Bravo wrote down on his blog about his...Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson: “The Gracie Family Inspires Me”
Jul 24, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson: “The Gracie Family Inspires Me”
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson had an extensive interview with UFC Magazine and spoke about his admiration for the Gracies, how he’s been a fan of the UFC since UFC 1 and...(Video) Relson Gracie’s Training Camp In Bulgaria
Jul 24, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Relson Gracie’s Training Camp In Bulgaria
Grandmaster Relson Gracie – the son of Helio Gracie (inventor of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) conducted a training camp in Varna, Bulgaria by invitation of his purple belt student – Ivelin Ivanov ,...(Video) Rickson Gracie Tells The Yoji Anjo Challenge Match Story
Jul 24, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Rickson Gracie Tells The Yoji Anjo Challenge Match Story
Rickson Gracie recently appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast for an epic 2 hour long show where he talked about everything from his son Kron, to his new federation the JJGF , to his numerous street...Training Report: Jorge Santos BJJ Academy In Dublin , Ireland
By Guillaume Huni I had been planning my trip to Ireland for a long time. It wasn’t for the weekend’s UFC Dublin event but for my best friend’s wedding in Dundalk (a town 1...Vinny Magalhaes: ‘Lightweight BJJ Matches Nowadays Are So Boring’
In This short outtake from the full feature documentary Vinny talks about the new rues of BJJ competition and how they have changed over the years. Vinny adds that back in his days, the...BJJEE Gi Review: Kingz 420 Light V3 Kimono
Jul 20, 2014bjjeeComments Off on BJJEE Gi Review: Kingz 420 Light V3 Kimono
If you want to be in the service of the king you got to wear the kings uniform. Kingz is the chosen armor of such esteemed knights as Andre Galvao, Xande Ribeiro, Roberto Cyborg and Hannette Staack....(Video) Anderson Silva Unleashing Kicks With His Broken Leg On A Heavy Bag
Jul 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Video) Anderson Silva Unleashing Kicks With His Broken Leg On A Heavy Bag
Recovering from a broken left leg suffered during the rematch against Chris Weidman , in December last year, Anderson Silva is training hard to return to the Octagon. This Friday...(Documentary) Luta Livre Spirit, Straight From Brazil
Jul 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on (Documentary) Luta Livre Spirit, Straight From Brazil
nrfight.tv & Jits.fr present you the first episode of Luta Livre Spirit. Luta Livre is a Web-series on Luta Livre where Masters and fighters speak about their story and love for this...Chris Weidman Demonstrates His Best Takedown
Jul 11, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Chris Weidman Demonstrates His Best Takedown
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has a rich wrestling background. He transferred to Hofstra University where he became a two time All-American, placing third at the NCAA...