What to Expect from the UFC / IBJJF Collaboration
Jun 11, 2015BJJEE
Two powerhouses in combat sports have teamed up: The UFC (world leader in MMA) amd the IBJJF (World leading Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu federation and tournament circuit). Up to recently the...
Fabricio Werdum Explains ‘Cain is an American who Thinks He’s Mexican’ Controversial Comments
Jun 11, 2015BJJEE
At UFC 188 workouts, Fabricio Werdum explains his ‘Cain is an American who Thinks He’s Mexican’ comments about Cain Velasquez, and much more in Mexico City,...
Conor McGregor Scores Higher than Cain, Jones & Top Champions on Punching Machine
Jun 11, 2015BJJEE
Johny Hendricks – 668 lbs Jon Jones – 444, 518, 500 lbs Cain Velasquez – 805 lbs Alexander Gustafsson – 712 lbs Anderson Silva – 469 lbs Conor Mcgregor...
Rodolfo Vieira Set to Return for 2015 ADCC in Sao Paulo
Jun 10, 2015BJJEE
Rodolfo Vieira has just confirmed his participation to the 2015 ADCC scheduled for 28th 29th of August in São Paulo. The black belt was unable to defend his title at the WPJJC and...
Ken Shamrock Answers Steroid Allegations Ahead of Kimbo Fight
Jun 10, 2015BJJEE
MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock will be facing Youtube street fighting sensation Kimbo Slice at Bellator 138 on June 20th. It’s been almost 5 years since Shamrock competed in MMA, but...
Silva’s Manager: ‘Anderson Won’t Participate in the Olympics’
Jun 10, 2015BJJEE
Former UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, who is a 5th dan black belt in taekwondo, announced back in April his plans to represent Brazil in Taekwondo at the 2016 summer...
Brendan Schaub on Why It’s Not Worth it for Him To Fight in the UFC
Jun 10, 2015BJJEE
Photo: BJJ Pix Brendan Peter Schaub is a current American mixed martial artist, podcaster, a former professional football player for the AFL’s Utah Blaze, and a former member of the...
Leo Vieira Analyzes Marcus Buchecha’s Unpredictable Style
Jun 09, 2015BJJEE
Checkmat leader Leo Vieira spoke to FightinglifestyleUAE about his star student Marcus Buchecha’s unpredictable style: “It is really hard for people to read...
Internet Poll Results for “Who is the top “Self Defense”/”Street” BJJ teacher?”
Jun 09, 2015BJJEE
A poll from the popular mma.tv forums asking “Who is the top “Self Defense”/”Street” bjj teacher? put GM Relson Gracie on the first place with 34,8%,...
Fabricio Werdum on Training in the Gi in Preparation for Velasquez
Jun 09, 2015BJJEE
Interim champ Fabricio Werdum talks about training in the Gi as he prepares for battle at UFC 188 against Cain Velasquez.
Dojo Storm: First Ever BJJ Video Game in the Works
Jun 09, 2015BJJEE
A New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu video game is coming soon! This game will be playable on PC, Android and iOS. If you donate to their crowdfunding campaign, you can also have yourself and...
Ronda Rousey Selling Her Old Car on Ebay but Under One Condition
Jun 08, 2015BJJEE
UFC champion Ronda Rousey is selling her beloved 2005 Honda Accord, which she affectionately calls ‘The Fonda’ on eBay. This was the same car where she used to sleep in,...
Rafael Mendes Reveals Provocations & Talk with Cobrinha during Worlds Finals
Jun 07, 2015BJJEE
Rafael Mendes with his five world titles in the featherweight category, has hit a new record in the history of Jiu-Jitsu. He defeated his big rival Rubens Cobrinha last Sunday in...
BJJ Black Belt Saves Tourist, Gets Pepper Sprayed & Bitten by Robber
Jun 07, 2015BJJEE
Sydney, Australia- Thiago Braga, a second degree BJJ black belt and 5 time Australian BJJ Champion, saved a tourist on Saturday morning from being robbed. Braga tackled the robber to...
IBJJF Issues Statement Regarding Felipe Pena Positive Testosterone Test
Jun 06, 2015BJJEE
Last week, USADA announced that 2014 black belt IBJJF World and 2015 World Pro Champion Felipe Pena known as ‘Preguica’ had tested positive for testosterone and accepted a...
Crazy Storm Kimonos Deal: 50% Off for a Limited Time
Jun 05, 2015BJJEE
Best Deal You’ll find anywhere: Storm Kimonos are having some short term 50% off promotions.Limited time and while stock last! Type the code ‘EEBJJ’ to take advantage of their temporary deal....
Gabriel ‘Fedor’: From Overweight Kid to 2015 Black Belt World Champion
Jun 05, 2015BJJEE
Last weekend, Checkmat’s Gabriel Lucas won the Ultra Heavy black belt world title. In his first ever Worlds as a black belt, Gabriel had high hopes, but knew it would be...
Alexander Trans on Reaching Worlds Finals & Knee Injury Update
Jun 05, 2015BJJEE
Photo Credit: BJJ Pix Last Saturday (30th of June) during the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in California, United States, Alexander Trans reached a historic achievement. After Ricardo...
Five Invitational PPV Event Promises a Who’s Who of No Gi Grappling for $35K Prize Money
Jun 05, 2015BJJEE
FIVE GRAPPLING ARE DOING A BIG THING FOR PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU: ON AUGUST 2ND, 8 OF THE WORLD’S BEST MALE NO GI GRAPPLERS ARE COMING TO SOLANA BEACH! In Addition to the 8 Women...
Ronda on Olympics: ‘I Came Home with a Handshake & was Broke’
Jun 05, 2015BJJEE
UFC’s Ronda Rousey On The Olympics: I Came Home With Just A Handshake And A Boot Out The Door UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey talks to Larry King about how...
Kim Terra Puts 2 Year Ban Behind, Makes Triumphant Return to Worlds
Jun 04, 2015BJJEE
Photo: Caio Terra’s Facebook page Kim Terra was banned for 2 years by IBJJF in 2009 for having kicked the sponsor stands at the Worlds, and having called a few names to head referee...
Roger Gracie To Make Return to BJJ at UFC Fan Expo vs Old Rival
Jun 04, 2015BJJEE
It looks like Roger Gracie’s announced return to competition will happen sooner then expected. The 10 x world champion, ADCC champion and professional Mixed Martial Artist Roger...
Ricardo Evangelista On His Strategy to Defeat Marcus Bucheca at the worlds.
Jun 04, 2015BJJEE
Photo: IBJJF Ricardo Evangelista was one of the stars at the Carlifornia World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, when he defeated the biggest favorite Marcus Buchecha Almeida in the 3rd round of the absolute...
Andre Galvao: ‘Why are we just finding out now that Felipe Pena tested positive for PEDs?’
Jun 04, 2015BJJEE
Last week, USADA announced that 2014 black belt IBJJF World and 2015 World Pro Champion Felipe Pena known as ‘Preguica’ had tested positive for testosterone and accepted a one-year...
