Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments
Breaking: Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Returns in 2022
Oct 06, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Breaking: Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Returns in 2022
If you’ve thought that this year couldn’t get better with BJJ tournaments and news, then you’ve thought wrong – because the highly regarded Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) will...16 yr old BJJ Blue Belt Cole Abate Defeats 10th Planet Black Belt Geo Martinez
Oct 05, 2021BJJEEComments Off on 16 yr old BJJ Blue Belt Cole Abate Defeats 10th Planet Black Belt Geo Martinez
The last weekend’s Who’s Number One (WNO) Championships featured some of the most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches of 2021. One of those matches was between the 16 year old bjj blue belt Cole...UFC’s Kevin Holland Stops Carjacker: “I hit him with a little sweep, get on top, Knee On Belly, hit him with a little Khabib Scarf Hold”
Oct 05, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC’s Kevin Holland Stops Carjacker: “I hit him with a little sweep, get on top, Knee On Belly, hit him with a little Khabib Scarf Hold”
UFC’s Kevin Holland had a wild couple of days over the weekend. After fighting Kyle Daukaus in a no-contest (due to accidental headbutt), he stopped an alleged carjacker and kept him at bay by...ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Postponed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Oct 05, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials Postponed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Even though the BJJ competitions have picked up steam in the recent months, some disappointments still happen. And the newest one comes from Singapore – as it’s just been announced that...Guy Leaps on Stage to Attack Khabib Nurmagomedov: Khabib Doesn’t Even Flinch
Oct 04, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Guy Leaps on Stage to Attack Khabib Nurmagomedov: Khabib Doesn’t Even Flinch
Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired from fighting, but lately he has been doing a lot of speaking engagements all over the world. However, not all of those engagements are equally great for one of the...Full Results: Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds – The Middleweights
Oct 04, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Full Results: Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds – The Middleweights
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans aren’t lacking anything this year. The last few months were especially ripe with grappling competitions, with the latest being held over the past Sunday; “Combat...Watch: Mikey Gonzalez Wins by TKO In First Round Of Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
Oct 04, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Watch: Mikey Gonzalez Wins by TKO In First Round Of Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is already difficult enough in and of itself, but with strikes involved… It just amounts to a whole new dimension – and such is the case with Combat Jiu-Jitsu....Medusa Full Results: Juliana Miller Earns Upset Win Over Bia Mesquita
Oct 03, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Medusa Full Results: Juliana Miller Earns Upset Win Over Bia Mesquita
Last night, on October 2, the first ever “Medusa” event took place. It was a female-only Jiu-Jitsu promotion, with a pair of eight-woman brackets; where one bracket fought under Combat Jiu-Jitsu...GSP Sneaks Up On Khabib, “Chokes Him Out” at the Arnold Sports Festival
Oct 02, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on GSP Sneaks Up On Khabib, “Chokes Him Out” at the Arnold Sports Festival
The fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre never took place, although many fans wished for it and although there were some talks of it happening… But nevertheless, there is an...Khabib Explains Why He Still Hasn’t Gone On The “Joe Rogan Experience” Podcast
Oct 02, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Explains Why He Still Hasn’t Gone On The “Joe Rogan Experience” Podcast
Khabib Nurmagomedov is perhaps the most successful mixed martial arts fighter of all time. But the thing is, he doesn’t just draw attention with his formidable skills; he also does it with his...Tim Spriggs Calls Out Gordon Ryan: “I’m Ready To Get Our Exhibition Match Going”
Oct 02, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tim Spriggs Calls Out Gordon Ryan: “I’m Ready To Get Our Exhibition Match Going”
The heavyweight finals match of the previous weekend’s Who’s Number One (WNO) Championships had a surprising end to it. The hugely favored Kaynan Duarte lost to the underdog Tim Spriggs...German Mixed Martial Arts Federation: Athlete Wins by Weird Upside-Down Armbar
Oct 02, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on German Mixed Martial Arts Federation: Athlete Wins by Weird Upside-Down Armbar
The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts can be a weird one. Most of the matches will go down in a regular fashion, finishing by points, a decision, or submission. However, sometimes...Political Commentator Cenk Uygur Says He Would ‘Easily End’ Joe Rogan If They Ever Fought
Oct 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Political Commentator Cenk Uygur Says He Would ‘Easily End’ Joe Rogan If They Ever Fought
Political analyst & Young Turks host Cenk Uygur was trending on Twitter Friday after stating that he would “end” podcasting star and MMA specialist Joe Rogan if the two ever got into...Breaking: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Now Officially Recognised by UK Sports Council, Opens Door To Funding Opportunities
Oct 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Breaking: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Now Officially Recognised by UK Sports Council, Opens Door To Funding Opportunities
History has been made in Great Britain as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is now recognised by the Sports Councils of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the UKBJJA is the recognised National...PED Expert: ‘I Don’t Think Alleged PED Abuse Caused Gordon Ryan’s Stomach Issues’
Oct 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on PED Expert: ‘I Don’t Think Alleged PED Abuse Caused Gordon Ryan’s Stomach Issues’
It’s been quite a while already since Gordon Ryan has been out of competition due to his stomach health problems. In his own words, he’s been trying to find the root cause to the issue for a...BJJ Academy Owner Vows To Finance Bounty Hunter To Apprehend Fugitive Marcel Goncalves
Oct 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Academy Owner Vows To Finance Bounty Hunter To Apprehend Fugitive Marcel Goncalves
Marcel Goncalves – a BJJ black belt and former Fight Sports affiliate instructor – was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault in March 2018; due to the allegations that he...The Heartbreaking Story of Nick Diaz & His High School Girlfriend: “I’d Run Seven Miles to Her Grave Every Day”
Oct 01, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Heartbreaking Story of Nick Diaz & His High School Girlfriend: “I’d Run Seven Miles to Her Grave Every Day”
Nick Diaz recently came back from a long layoff to fight Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. He didn’t appear to be in the best physical shape; Lawler earned a third-round TKO after Diaz chose not to...Gordon Ryan & Danaher Settle in Texas, Teaching First Class at Local Renzo Gracie Academy
Oct 01, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan & Danaher Settle in Texas, Teaching First Class at Local Renzo Gracie Academy
Do you think that the excitement about BJJ competitions can’t be higher? You thought wrong, because it’s just been announced that Gordon Ryan will make his return to competition sooner than...Third Coast Grappling Grand Prix: Gilbert Burns, Renato Canuto, Pat Downey, & Others
Oct 01, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Third Coast Grappling Grand Prix: Gilbert Burns, Renato Canuto, Pat Downey, & Others
Third Coast Grappling returns to action in late October, with an eight-man grand prix. “Third Coast Grappling Grand Prix: The Underdogs” competition event will feature high-ranking...Watch: Amanda Alequin Sets Record for Fastest Submission at WNO Championships
Oct 01, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Watch: Amanda Alequin Sets Record for Fastest Submission at WNO Championships
The last weekend’s Who’s Number One (WNO) Championships featured some of the most exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu matches of 2021. One of those matches was between Amanda Alequin and Jessa...BJJ Champion Alex Williams Gets Surprise Call From Buchecha After Self Defense Incident
Oct 01, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Champion Alex Williams Gets Surprise Call From Buchecha After Self Defense Incident
Alex Williams is only 16 years old and a BJJ junior world champion who was, a couple of weeks ago, confronted and then assaulted by an older man. In a video that has gone viral, Alex showed calm and...What Happens To A Fighter’s Body When They Get Off TRT
Sep 30, 2021BJJEEComments Off on What Happens To A Fighter’s Body When They Get Off TRT
Vitor Belfort became the poster child for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. When TRT was banned from the UFC, many began to wonder how Belfort would perform. When an image surfaced that appeared to...Bisping: ‘Dildo Danis’ a Very Poor Man’s Conor McGregor is a Stain on MMA’
Sep 30, 2021BJJEEComments Off on Bisping: ‘Dildo Danis’ a Very Poor Man’s Conor McGregor is a Stain on MMA’
Michael Bisping doesn’t usually talk about the controversial Dillon Danis but he gave his 2 cents on the very unpopular BJJ star’s embarrassing altercation and arrest in front of a New...UFC’s Gillian Robertson and Bia Mesquita Scheduled to Compete at a Combat Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
Sep 30, 2021BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC’s Gillian Robertson and Bia Mesquita Scheduled to Compete at a Combat Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are getting increasingly bigger in numbers lately! And the excitement is closely following them; it’s been just a couple of days ago that it was announced...