John Danaher Explains Why If You Can’t Recall Your Sparring – You Can’t Improve
Apr 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
One of the biggest blind spots for lots of people in BJJ isn’t the technique itself – it’s memory. According to John Danaher, most practitioners finish a sparring round without truly...
Arman Tsarukyan On Sending Urijah Faber Off Stage In RAF 8: “We Need That”
Apr 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Arman Tsarukyan created one of the most talked-about moments at RAF 8 after a takedown on Urijah Faber sent both athletes crashing off the stage. The sequence unfolded with Tsarukyan already in...
The Dirty Scorecard: Which BJJ Teams Have The Most PED Violations?
Apr 20, 2026BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has spent years growing into a global, professional sport. With that growth came something the community long avoided: structured anti-doping testing. Once the International...
Khamzat Chimaev Signs Up For RAF Wrestling Debut
Apr 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With his first UFC middleweight title defense scheduled against Sean Strickland on May 9 at UFC 328, Chimaev is already planning his next move –...
Actor Jerry O’Connell On Jiu-Jitsu: “I Get Beat Up… But It’s The Best Thing”
Apr 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jerry O’Connell recently opened up about his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey – sharing both the physical grind and the mental benefits that keep him coming back. Fresh off a tough session,...
Khabib Nurmagomedov On Dagestan’s Rise: “Everything Has Changed”
Apr 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is now focused on life beyond fighting – and part of that mission involves building something bigger than himself in Dagestan. Speaking from his training base in Sildi, Khabib...
UFC Star & BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Doesn’t Want His Son Training Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE
UFC star and Bjj black belt Kevin Holland has built his name inside one of the toughest sports in the world, but when it comes to his own son, he hopes the next generation chooses a very different...
How To Spot a PED User in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: The Signs No One Talks About
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE
Performance enhancing drugs have become one of the worst kept secrets in modern Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. From local tournaments to elite no gi superfights, the conversation around steroids, testosterone,...
Gina Carano Explains Viral Lip-Bite Moment: “Act Normal”
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gina Carano has finally revealed the story behind one of the most iconic viral moments in MMA history. During her time as a star in Strikeforce, Carano was caught on camera in the crowd delivering a...
Charles Oliveira’s Daughter Wins Gold In BJJ Debut At Just 9 Years Old
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tayla Oliveira made a memorable first impression on the competition mats this past weekend – walking away with gold in her debut tournament! The nine-year-old, daughter of Charles Oliveira and...
BJJ World Champion Roosevelt De Sousa Banned for Infamous Russian PED which Improves Endurance
Apr 16, 2026BJJEE
Roosevelt De Sousa has been handed a three-year suspension after testing positive for meldonium, an infamous performance-enhancing drug often associated with athletes from Russia and Eastern Europe....
Former UFC Fighter Mark Hunt Arrested In Sydney On Domestic Violence Charge
Apr 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Hunt was arrested in Sydney, Australia, on April 15 and later released on bail following a domestic violence-related charge. According to court records, Hunt was taken into custody and charged...
Diogo Reis Moves Up To Bantamweight For Clash Vs. Yuki Takahashi At ONE Fight Night 43
Apr 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Diogo Reis is set to test himself in a new division – as he moves up to bantamweight to face Yuki Takahashi at ONE Fight Night 43, on May 15. This marks Reis’ first appearance at bantamweight in...
(WATCH) Mario Lopez Returns To BJJ Competition – Wins Silver At IBJJF Orange County Open
Apr 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mario Lopez has stepped back onto the competition mats, showcasing his continued commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the IBJJF Orange County Spring Open 2026. Best known for his role as AC Slater on...
Eddie Bravo Hints EBI Could End: “I’m Not Needed”
Apr 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For over a decade, Eddie Bravo has helped shape the modern grappling scene through the creation of the Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI)… But now, the future of the promotion appears uncertain....
Islam Makhachev Reveals He Was Robbed During Trip To Italy: “Nice Robbers…”
Apr 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev has revealed that he was the victim of a robbery while traveling through Italy. The reigning UFC champion, widely regarded as one of the most dominant fighters in the world and the...
Robert Drysdale: “Rorion Gracie Never Truly Believed In MMA”
Apr 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale recently shared his perspective on the origins of the UFC and its connection to BJJ – offering a take on Rorion Gracie’s long-term vision. Speaking on the Jiu-Jitsu Revolution...
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals How Much He Spends Per Month: “Probably, Like…”
Apr 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Arman Tsarukyan has built a reputation not just for his performances inside the cage, but also for his increasingly visible luxury lifestyle outside of it. Through social media, Tsarukyan has...
Dante Leon Beats Kenta Iwamoto In Exciting ONE Fight Night 42 Match
Apr 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dante Leon and Kenta Iwamoto delivered one of the most exciting welterweight submission grappling matches in ONE Fight Night 42. The matchup was a highly anticipated rematch. The two previously met...
Rigan Machado & Erik Paulson Promoted To BJJ Red & Coral Belts
Apr 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Two legends of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu have reached historic milestones – as Rigan Machado was promoted to red belt and Erik Paulson received his coral belt. These ranks represent some of the highest...
Caio Terra Talks Lasting Damage From BJJ Career: “It Messes With My Life”
Apr 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Caio Terra has opened up about the long-term physical toll of competing at the highest level of BJJ. After decades of elite training and competition, Terra is still dealing with the consequences...
Santa Cruz Medicinals Founder Explains Why BJJ Is Better Than Striking Martial Arts
Apr 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Brendan Ruh, founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals, recently shared his perspective on training, injuries, and martial arts. Ruh outlined a balanced but demanding weekly routine of his own: My training...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida vs. Max Gimenis Set For UFC Vegas 116
Apr 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida and Max Gimenis are set to meet again – this time inside the octagon – at UFC Vegas 116 on May 25! The matchup stands out as an unusual booking, given their...
(WATCH) BJJ Instructor Demotes Student From Brown To Blue Belt
Apr 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A BJJ instructor has sparked widespread discussion after publicly demoting one of his students. Andre Seabra, who runs Instituto Fazendo a Diferença no Jiu-Jitsu, shared a video showing the moment...
