Buchecha: “I Proved Myself In BJJ Already, It’s Time For A New Challenge”
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus Buchecha Almeida has done it all in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As one of the greatest grapplers of all time, he’s won 13 world titles as a black belt and 2 ADCC titles as well; now deciding...
ADCC 2022: Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 24hrs, NFT’s To Be Introduced
Nov 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The popularity of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing by the minute – and it couldn’t be more evident than it was last night, when all 12.000 seats for ADCC 2022 were sold out in less than 24...
Tom DeBlass Opens Up for CNN: “I Was Sexually Abused As A Child”
Nov 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most well-known and appreciated BJJ athletes and coaches, Tom DeBlass, recently published his very own autobiography! “How You Bear It: Triumph And Resilience In Life” reached #1 on...
BJJ World Champion Erberth Santos Has Run-In With Brazilian Police, Thrown Out of Bar
Nov 26, 2021BJJEE
Controversial BJJ World Champion, Erberth Santos was involved with the police, and was expelled from a party, in Santa Catarina. The Jiu-Jitsu champion accused the police of racism. Erberth Santos...
Manteca Police Department Adopts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Nov 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… It’s almost as if it was designed for law enforcement – allowing it to overpower and control the violent person, staying safe all the while not afflicting any...
MMA Fighter & BJJ Practitioner Arrested for Biting Roommate’s Testicle
Nov 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There are no rules on the street, right? Even when you’re a trained mixed martial arts athlete. On November 11, MMA fighter and BJJ practitioner Donovan Salvato allegedly assaulted his roommate...
Cole Abate Explains How He Won ADCC Trials as a 16-Year Old & Blue Belt
Nov 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Imagine being just 16 years old and sporting a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt around your waist… And winning the ADCC Trials. Impossible? Well, somebody forgot to tell that to Cole Abate. The...
Watch: BJJ Black Belt Kody Steele KO’s Opponent in 13 Seconds
Nov 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Kody Steele is a well-known grappler, coming out of the Brazilian Fight Factory in Austin (Texas). He competes rather frequently at high-level tournaments such as Who’s Number One (WNO),...
Kheydon Gracie – Royce’s Son – Enlists Into US Army Rangers
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
When you hang out with people who hold physical fitness, discipline, and progress in high regard… Then there’s an enormous chance that you’ll become successful, in whichever field...
Andre Galvao Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Nov 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
It is now official. Andre Galvao, an ADCC 6x title and 4x superfight winner, has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame! The promotion shared the news on their Instagram account: ADCC Hall of Fame:...
Watch: ‘Mat Made’, New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Themed Reality Show
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE
MAT MADE Reality TV is the project of jiu-jitsu black belt Kenny Kim who takes you to a new city to explore the city, culture, food, fun and the jiu jitsu mats. The show will travel to BJJ...
UFC Vegas 43: Taila Santos Taps Out Joanne Wood with Rear Naked Choke
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Rear Naked Choke… The Lion Killer! A (nick)name proven right over and over again, most recently at a UFC Vegas 43 flyweight bout; where Taila Santos used it for her first-round submission win...
GrappleFest 10: Ruotolo Brothers & Dante Leon Take The Win
Nov 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
GrappleFest 10 took place in Liverpool, England, last Saturday (November 20). It was an exciting submission-only event, with heaps of interesting matches. Check out the full main card results, as...
Watch: MMA Fighter Chooses to Wear a Gi – Gets Collar Choked
Nov 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
In the very early days of mixed martial arts (think back to the first UFC fights and Royce Gracie), athletes were allowed to fight in the Gi. However, as the time passed on, the kimono was declared...
Jon Jones Announces Grappling Match at Fury Professional Grappling
Nov 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Jon Jones is making a return to competition, although it won’t be in a mixed martial arts match. The former UFC light heavyweight champion announced that he’ll be facing Jake Hager...
Watch: Trevor Ollison Locks Nasty Kimura – Slams & Finishes Opponent With It
Nov 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Kimura is one of the most dangerous and versatile submissions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Once you get it truly locked in… Your opponent is going to be in heaps of trouble. Which was exactly...
Abu Dhabi World Pro: Mica Galvao Becomes Youngest Champion in History
Nov 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championships took place from November 14 and 19, with the black belts going head-to-head on the last day of the tournament. In the 77kg division, it was Mica Galvao...
Gilbert Burns Awards BJJ Black Belt to Bellator Heavyweight Steve Mowry
Nov 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is never easy… But it could be a little easier if you have the proper physical prerequisites for it. For example, if you’re tall. Or really tall – like...
Former UFC Champion Rashad Evans Announced For Combat Jiu-Jitsu Debut
Nov 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The upcoming Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds championship keeps getting better and better. After announcing that Craig Jones will face Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone… The promotion has now...
Khamzat Chimaev Impresses in Wrestling Match with Jack Hermansson
Nov 20, 2021BJJEE
After easily dispatching of his opponent Li Jingliang in his last UFC fight, Khamzat Chimaev made a quick return to action and is filling up his schedule with various combat activities. After taking...
Arson Attack on Swedish BJJ Academy: “Someone Threw in Petrol & Torch”
Nov 19, 2021BJJEE
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in central Stockholm was subjected to a suspected arson attack on Thursday night. A person was seen smashing a window to the club, after which the room started to burn...
Watch: Mica Galvao Submits Opponent in Under 2 Minutes At ADWPJJC
Nov 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu Jitsu Championships (ADWPJJC) are well under way and are featuring some phenomenal bouts. Most recently, it was Mica Galvao – the 18 year old phenom – who...
Polaris 18: Paulo Miyao vs. Ashley Williams Submission Only Match Announced
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Polaris 18 event takes place on November 27 – and the organizing team just announced that Paulo Miyao will take on Ashley Williams in a submission-only gi match! View this post on...
Tom DeBlass Autobiography Reaches #1 Bestseller on Amazon
Nov 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass is one of the most well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches. He is a black belt under Ricardo Almeida, and is a successful BJJ and MMA athlete. However, at the moment, he is...
