Category Archive: BJJ News, Featured, Interview
Chael Sonnen To Face Josh Barnett in Metamoris: ‘I’ll Take His Fat Ass Down’
Sep 14, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Chael Sonnen To Face Josh Barnett in Metamoris: ‘I’ll Take His Fat Ass Down’
Chael Sonnen last competed in Metamoris 6 where he had an uneventful draw with Renato Babalu Sobral. Sonnen spent most of the match in Babalu’s guard. Sonnen, who just turned 38, talked to...Polaris Pro 2 Full Results
Sep 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris Pro 2 Full Results
Polaris 2 is done and dusted. It was an amazing show with LOTS of submissions. The LIVE STREAM on Flograppling was top notch. Here are the results: -Luca Anacoretta defeats Pedro Bessa by...Watch: Marcelo Garcia and Keenan Cornelius Rolling at Studio 540
Sep 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Marcelo Garcia and Keenan Cornelius Rolling at Studio 540
Marcelo Garcia and Keenan Cornelius training at Studio 540. [fbvideo link=https://www.facebook.com/273354906180908/videos/vb.273354906180908/479862142196849/?type=2&theater] Marcelo &...Watch: Best Moments of Marcelo Garcia Seminar at Studio 540
Sep 11, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Best Moments of Marcelo Garcia Seminar at Studio 540
GOAT Marcelo Garcia was recently at Studio 540 for a seminar. Here are the best moments. [fbvideo...Leg Lock War: Sambo vs BJJ, Polaris Pro 2, Sept. 12
Sep 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Leg Lock War: Sambo vs BJJ, Polaris Pro 2, Sept. 12
Reilly Bodycomb is considered one of the highest authorities on sambo-style leglocks in America today. The leglock master will meet his match in Eddie Cummings, a BJJ black belt from...Watch: Ryan Hall’s Fight in The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber
Sep 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Ryan Hall’s Fight in The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber
“The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber” will pit American athletes against European counterparts. Jiu-Jitsu black belt and 2009 ADCC bronze medalist, Ryan Hall is part of...Polaris Profile – Baret Yoshida
Sep 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris Profile – Baret Yoshida
Back taking, crucifix making veteran Baret Yoshida takes on the newest of old school masters Robson Moura at Polaris Pro 2. FloGrappling is proud to live stream the submission-only Polaris Pro...Demian Maia on Gunnar Nelson Fight ‘I Think We’re Going to Grapple’
Sep 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Demian Maia on Gunnar Nelson Fight ‘I Think We’re Going to Grapple’
Demian Maia is currentlu in Scandinavia and talked to mmaViking.com about his love for the Nordic countries, his next bout and more. Maia a BJJ and ADCC world champion will be fighting...Watch: Top BJJ Media Review Polaris Pro 2 Jiu-Jitsu Invitational
Sep 09, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Top BJJ Media Review Polaris Pro 2 Jiu-Jitsu Invitational
SUMMARY: In this installment, PAUL MORAN (Open Mat Radio), JOHN EVANS (Metamoris, BJJ Breakdown), and KEVIN PHILLIPS (Verbal Tap) review the events that took place at the very first...(Video) The 3rd Degree with Kyra Gracie
Sep 09, 2015BJJEEComments Off on (Video) The 3rd Degree with Kyra Gracie
Every culture has a tradition of martial arts. In The 3rd Degree – with Kyra Gracie, a brand new FIGHT PASS Original Series, third degree BJJ black belt and member of the legendary Gracie...Polaris Profile – Eddie Wolverine Cummings
Sep 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris Profile – Eddie Wolverine Cummings
Eddie Cummings, EBI champ and student of John Danaher / Renzo Gracie is one of the fastest rising stars of submission grappling. He takes on the equally as dangerous Reilly Bodycomb at Polaris...Gabi Garcia on How She Deals with Her Recent Defeats
Sep 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia on How She Deals with Her Recent Defeats
Gabi Garcia, is the most dominant female BJJ competitor in history, however in 2015 she was defeated twice which hadn’t happened in the past 6 years. 2015 competitor of the year...Rillion Gracie Denounces Black Belts with Fast Promotions & Selling Online Belts
Sep 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rillion Gracie Denounces Black Belts with Fast Promotions & Selling Online Belts
Rilion Gracie is the youngest son (and the 20th) of Gracie Jiu Jitsu founder Carlos Gracie. He has been called “the best guard player of the Gracie family” by Rickson Gracie. On July 12,...Belgrade Open No Gi Results: Kristof Szucs Gets Double Gold
Sep 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Belgrade Open No Gi Results: Kristof Szucs Gets Double Gold
Belgrade Open NO GI CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Results http://www.belgradeopenbjj.com/ Beginner -61.5kg 1. Predrag Brkić – Gracie Barra -67.5kg 1. Aleksandar Veličković – Lutador/ Zenith...Ricardo Liborio: ‘Carlson Gracie Doesn’t Get The Credit That He Deserves’
Sep 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Ricardo Liborio: ‘Carlson Gracie Doesn’t Get The Credit That He Deserves’
On August 28th 2015, at the ADCC in Sao Paulo, two legends of Jiu-Jitsu which were formed by the late Carlson Gracie locked horns: Ricardo Liborio and Mario Sperry. Liborio came out on top...Polaris 2: Garry Tonon, Imanari, Shaolin, Michelle Nicolini, AJ etc.. Set to Raise the Roof in Cardiff
Sep 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris 2: Garry Tonon, Imanari, Shaolin, Michelle Nicolini, AJ etc.. Set to Raise the Roof in Cardiff
The much awaited second edition of Polaris Professional Jiu-Jitsu will happen on September 12th , in Cardiff, Wales (United Kingdom). The international tournament will bring together...After Winning Everything in 2015, Mackenzie Dern Considering MMA
Sep 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on After Winning Everything in 2015, Mackenzie Dern Considering MMA
Mackenzie Dern is the daughter of ‘Megaton’ Dias. Incredibly, she started competing in the adult divisions of tournaments at the age of 14! 2015 was an amazing year for Mackenzie...Rodolfo Vieira Offered Contract by Japanese MMA Organization; Wants to Fight at 185 lbs
Sep 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rodolfo Vieira Offered Contract by Japanese MMA Organization; Wants to Fight at 185 lbs
5x jiu-jitsu world champion at black belt, Rodolfo Vieira won his first ADCC title last Sunday. After winning the -99kgs final, Vieira was offered a pro MMA contract by Japan based Real Fight...Robert Drysdale: ‘Another ADCC Goes By & Gi Grapplers Win Unanimously’
Sep 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Robert Drysdale: ‘Another ADCC Goes By & Gi Grapplers Win Unanimously’
2007 Open weight champion champion (He submitted GOAT Marcelo Garcia in the final) was watching this year’s ADCC and made a comment on his instagram. For Drysdale, who trains both Gi and...Female Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Stops Robber With Triangle
Sep 02, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Female Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt Stops Robber With Triangle
Two males tried to rob a young woman in Acailandia, Brazil, by approaching her and demanding she hand over her phone. Unfortunately for them, that woman happened to be UFC fighter Monique Bastos, the...2015 ADCC Open Weight Champ Calasans Almost Quit After Losing Early in Weight Class
Sep 02, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 2015 ADCC Open Weight Champ Calasans Almost Quit After Losing Early in Weight Class
2015 will be a year where Claudio Calasans made history. The Atos black belt has won two major titles: The IBJJF World Championship and the ADCC Open Weight gold medal. Calasans came in as a...36 Yr Old ADCC 2015 Champ Cobrinha: ‘I Feel Like a Rookie’
Sep 02, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 36 Yr Old ADCC 2015 Champ Cobrinha: ‘I Feel Like a Rookie’
Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Charles won the -66kgs weight division at ADCC 2015 on Sunday, just as he did two years ago in Beijing when he beat Rafael Mendes in that final. In this...2015 ADCC Champ Orlando Sanchez: ‘I’m Ready for the UFC’
Sep 01, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 2015 ADCC Champ Orlando Sanchez: ‘I’m Ready for the UFC’
Photo: Satoshi Narita BJJ black belt Orlando Sanchez won the heavyweight division at ADCC 2015 on Sunday after a tough 40-minute match with against Jared Dopp. Sanchez told Sherdog.com: “I’ve...(watch) Cyborg Reacts to Tough Loss to Galvao at ADCC; Promises to Be Back
Sep 01, 2015BJJEEComments Off on (watch) Cyborg Reacts to Tough Loss to Galvao at ADCC; Promises to Be Back
Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu reacts to his loss to Andre Galvao at ADCC 2015 At the ADCC 2015 superfight, Andre Galvao defeated the much bigger Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu in a...