Category Archive: BJJ News, Featured
Ronda Rousey Wants To Be a World Champion in BJJ & Boxing Next
Oct 28, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Ronda Rousey Wants To Be a World Champion in BJJ & Boxing Next
USA Today reports that Ronda Rousey has plans that extend beyond MMA. She wants to be a world champion in Boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. According to Time Magazine, Rousey stated: “I...In Russia Pulling Guard is For P*ssies: Lion No-Gi BJJ Cup
Oct 28, 2015BJJEEComments Off on In Russia Pulling Guard is For P*ssies: Lion No-Gi BJJ Cup
Highlight of the BJJ No-Gi Tournament held in Moscow, Russia, by BJJMania.ru. If you notice, they are Jiu-Jitsu players that like working for takedowns. Team results: Berkut: 85...Rodolfo Vieira Names TOP 5 Best BJJ Players That Have Transitioned to MMA
Oct 28, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira Names TOP 5 Best BJJ Players That Have Transitioned to MMA
BJJEE correspondant in Brazil Kamil Tkacz interviews 5x BJJ world champion Rodolfo Vieira. He talks about his path to winning ADCC 2015, Alexander Trans moving to GF Team, who has the...Black Belt Champion Protests: ‘#Fighters Don’t Eat Medals’
Oct 27, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Black Belt Champion Protests: ‘#Fighters Don’t Eat Medals’
Thiago Gaia, a BJJ black belt and MMA fighter from Barbosa Jiu-Jitsu and Chute Boxe won the Basileiro No Gi Open last weekend. When Thiago received his medal on the podium, he lifted a...Buchecha Almost 100% Recovered, Focused on MMA in 2016
Oct 27, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha Almost 100% Recovered, Focused on MMA in 2016
3x World absolute champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida had announced last month that his transition to MMA would happen sooner than many people expected. Buchecha underwent surgery last...Studio 540 Surf Invitational Feat. Rickson, Leo Vieira, Joel Tudor
Oct 26, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Studio 540 Surf Invitational Feat. Rickson, Leo Vieira, Joel Tudor
Studio 540 Black Belt Invitational (Full Film) Last Friday was the first ever Studio 540 Black Belt Invitational, where Studio 540 invited some black belts to join them for an afternoon surf...Rodolfo Vieira To Pursue MMA Career with American Top Team
Oct 26, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira To Pursue MMA Career with American Top Team
5x jiu-jitsu world champion at black belt, Rodolfo Vieira has been thinking about the idea of transitioning to MMA for a few years already. After winning his first ADCC title this year in the...Athlete with Down Syndrome Gets Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fabricio Galvão is 30 years old, lives in Cuiabá, Brazil and leads a normal life. He is an extrovert who likes to talk, study and practice sport. he was recently promoted to black...Amazing New Trailer for ‘Jiu-Jitsu vs The World’ Feature Film
Oct 22, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Amazing New Trailer for ‘Jiu-Jitsu vs The World’ Feature Film
From the makers of Roll: Jiu-Jitsu in SoCal, we present you: Jiu-Jitsu VS The World a new feature length documentary about the positive impact Jiu-jitsu has on lives everywhere coming...Saudi Investors Build the Largest & Most Luxurious MMA Gym in The World
Oct 22, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Saudi Investors Build the Largest & Most Luxurious MMA Gym in The World
Fightinglifestyleuae.com caught up with Hussain Mehdi, The man behind the largest MMA and fitness facility in the world called Arena. Located in Jeddah Arena MMA and Fitness is a one of its kind...Davi Ramos Talks 2015 ADCC Gold
Oct 21, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Davi Ramos Talks 2015 ADCC Gold
FightinglifestyleUAE.com caught up with the 2015 ADCC under 77 Champion, Davi Ramos to talk about his views on competing and winning gold at the ADCC that took place in Sao...Fedor Emelianenko To Compete in Combat Sambo Tournament Next Month
Oct 21, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Fedor Emelianenko To Compete in Combat Sambo Tournament Next Month
According to Russian news website Tass.ru, Fedor Emelianenko will return to his combat Sambo roots and compete in a tournament on November 25 in Monaco. As translated by Bloody...Orlando Sanchez Fires Back: ‘Vinny Magalhaes Hasn’t Won Anything in Years’
Oct 20, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Orlando Sanchez Fires Back: ‘Vinny Magalhaes Hasn’t Won Anything in Years’
Last month, Vinny Magalhaes was on the excellent Verbal Tap Podcast. The subject of his performance came in and Vinny was happy to give his opinion on 2015 ADCC +99 kg champion Orlando...Jacare On Romero: ‘It’s Not That Easy To Take Me Down’
Oct 20, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Jacare On Romero: ‘It’s Not That Easy To Take Me Down’
UFC Middleweight contenders Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza and Yoel Romero were originally scheduled to clash at UFC 184 on February 28th in Los Angeles, but the bout was put on hold due...4 Weeks After Major Hip Surgery John Danaher Teaches Class @ Renzo Gracie NYC
Oct 20, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 4 Weeks After Major Hip Surgery John Danaher Teaches Class @ Renzo Gracie NYC
Photo: Jason Perec Instagram: @jaythearkitec John Danaher is universally known one of the best kept secrets in Jiu-Jitsu. The New Zealand born, BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie has been...Alexander Trans Leaves Checkmat For GF Team’s Heavyweight Armada
Oct 20, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Alexander Trans Leaves Checkmat For GF Team’s Heavyweight Armada
Last June during the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in California, United States, Alexander Trans reached a historic achievement. After Ricardo Evangelista, his training partner in Abu Dhabi,...Video: Sage Northcutt Teaches His Front Flip To New Tristar Gym Teammates
Oct 20, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Video: Sage Northcutt Teaches His Front Flip To New Tristar Gym Teammates
Ultimate Fighting Championship newcomer Sage Northcutt teaches his new teammates at Tristar Gym his now-famous standing front flip. (Video below)Caio Terra: ‘Guiding My Students in Their Journey Worth More Than Any Medal’
Oct 19, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Caio Terra: ‘Guiding My Students in Their Journey Worth More Than Any Medal’
Multiple times BJJ world champion Caio Terra has devoted his whole life to Jiu-Jitsu. He has won the worlds Gi and No-Gi, in addition to titles at the Pan-European and American nationals....Roberto Cyborg Wins Open Weight at Los Angeles Grand Slam UAEJJF
Oct 19, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Roberto Cyborg Wins Open Weight at Los Angeles Grand Slam UAEJJF
The Grand Slam Tour of UAEJJF Jiu-Jitsu stopped in Los Angeles this Sunday, 18th of October for an epic event. Hundreds of BJJ athletes attended the Azusa Pacific University for an a great day...Watch: Highlights & Interviews From The Portugal National Pro
Oct 18, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Highlights & Interviews From The Portugal National Pro
Highlights and interviews from the first Portugal National Pro. www.uaejjf.com Music – Adrew Applepie & MaxzwellRussia Dominates 2015 Grappling World Championships
Oct 18, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Russia Dominates 2015 Grappling World Championships
Photos: Robbert Wijtman ANTALYA, Turkey (Oct 11) — United World Wrestling held their world championship this week in the city which first held the international federation’s first...Vinny Magalhaes Kneebars Matt Hamill & Gets RKO’d
Oct 18, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Vinny Magalhaes Kneebars Matt Hamill & Gets RKO’d
Vinny Magalhaes was able to finish the heavy handed Matt Hamill by knee bar in round 1 of WSOF 24, but it wasn’t short on action. Shortly after his win Magalhaes was taken...IBJJF London Fall Open: Negromonte & Zoeller Get Double Gold
Oct 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on IBJJF London Fall Open: Negromonte & Zoeller Get Double Gold
Day 1 of the IBJJF London Fall Open is done and dusted. At black belt adult, Gracie Barra’s Charles Negromonte and Gretchen Zoeller got double gold. Tomorrow (Sunday) will be the No...‘On The Ground’ Sub Only BJJ Invitational, Budapest, Hungary
Oct 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on ‘On The Ground’ Sub Only BJJ Invitational, Budapest, Hungary
Hungary’s premiere submission only BJJ event! On the Ground 2! 7 MATCHES :: 10 MINUTES ROLLS :: SUBMISSION ONLY GYULA SZABÓ (HUN) VS. MATEJA VALJAREVIC (SRB) GUSZTAV “CÁPA”...