Category Archive: BJJ News, Videos
Watch: Aldo Sparring w/ K1 Champ Andy Souwer, Triangles Him
Nov 13, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Aldo Sparring w/ K1 Champ Andy Souwer, Triangles Him
Dutch Kickboxing champion Andy Souwer was brought in from Holland to train with Aldo in preparation for his fight with McGregor. Souwer is a two time K-1 World MAX champion (2005, 2007)...No Gi World Champ Tammi Musumeci: ‘Depression Won’t Stand in My Way’
Nov 13, 2015BJJEEComments Off on No Gi World Champ Tammi Musumeci: ‘Depression Won’t Stand in My Way’
Depression is a mental health disorder that interferes with the physical and psychological well-being of an individual. Athletes are at risk for depression–high pressure sporting events,...Eddie Bravo Answers Critics: ‘We Train Stuff That Gets You DQ’d in IBJJF’
Nov 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Eddie Bravo Answers Critics: ‘We Train Stuff That Gets You DQ’d in IBJJF’
10th planet Jiu-Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo answers critics of his system. Bravo spoke to Flograppling and was asked about his team’s performance at the No Gi worlds: Bravo...Tanquinho vs AJ Agazarm Added to Epic Berkut Card in Russia
Nov 11, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Tanquinho vs AJ Agazarm Added to Epic Berkut Card in Russia
The Berkut BJJ invitational is putting together an amazing card. The last match up announced is Augusto ‘Tanquinho’ Mendes vs AJ Agazarm in GI, 20 mins, submission only. In the...Watch: Rafael Lovato Jr vs Michael Liera Jr, US National Pro Houston
Nov 11, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Rafael Lovato Jr vs Michael Liera Jr, US National Pro Houston
Michael Liera jr went up a weight class and fought 2x world champion Rafael Lovato jr. Liera stated: Double silver. Today I made it to the finals of the heavyweight 94kg and Absolute division,...Roberto Cyborg Explains 3rd Place at No Gi Worlds
Nov 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Roberto Cyborg Explains 3rd Place at No Gi Worlds
After winning the USA National Pro in convincing fashion, Roberto Cyborg Abreu, to the surprise of many, placed only 3rd this weekend at the No Gi Worlds in the Ultra Heavy division. Cyborg...Royce Gracie Training For Shamrock Fight: ‘I’m Going To Torture Him’
Nov 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie Training For Shamrock Fight: ‘I’m Going To Torture Him’
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie (48 yrs old) will face Ken Shamrock (51 yrs old) in a trilogy fight on Bellator in February 19, 2016 in Hosuton, Texas....Kron Gracie to Face Wrestling Champion Asen Yamamoto on Rizin NYE Card
Nov 10, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie to Face Wrestling Champion Asen Yamamoto on Rizin NYE Card
Kron Gracie will have his second MMA fight in Japan once again, on the New Year’s Eve card of Rizin Fighting Federation. Rizin announced at a press conference on Monday that Kron would face...2 Legends Finally Meet: Rickson Gracie & Kazushi Sakuraba
Nov 09, 2015BJJEEComments Off on 2 Legends Finally Meet: Rickson Gracie & Kazushi Sakuraba
2 martial arts legends recently met in Japan: Rickson Gracie and Kazushi Sakuraba aka ‘The Gracie Hunter’. In the early and mid ’90s the Gracie family ruled the world of MMA, and...Felipe Pena Dominates No Gi Worlds; Mackenzie Wins Absolute
Nov 09, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Felipe Pena Dominates No Gi Worlds; Mackenzie Wins Absolute
The 2015 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu championship held in Lond Beach, California on November 7 & 8 was a big success. At black belt, the breakout stars were Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena...Fedor to Face 45 Yr Old Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at Rizin NYE Event
Nov 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Fedor to Face 45 Yr Old Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at Rizin NYE Event
According to Bas Rutten at Inside MMA, 39 year old Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to MMA against 45 year old Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at Rizin’s New Year’s Eve event in Japan....Gabi Garcia To Face Pro Wrestler At Rizin NYE Event
Nov 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia To Face Pro Wrestler At Rizin NYE Event
Bellator and Rizin announced tonight that Jiu-Jitsu world champion Gabi Garcia will make her pro MMA debut against Pro Wrestler from TNA Knockout Lei’D Tapa at the Rizin MMA show that...Royce Gracie vs Ken Shamrock 3 In Bellator in February 2016
Nov 07, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie vs Ken Shamrock 3 In Bellator in February 2016
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie will face Ken Shamrock in a trilogy fight on Bellator in February 19, 2016 in Hosuton, Texas. Also announced for...Caio Terra, Dean Lister, Jeff Monson Added To Epic Berkut Card in Russia
Nov 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Caio Terra, Dean Lister, Jeff Monson Added To Epic Berkut Card in Russia
The Berkut BJJ invitational is getting better every day. New major names have been added to the mix: Caio Terra vs Milton Bastos Gi match. Jeff Monson and Khasan Abubakirov, No Gi match....Mackenzie Dern on MMA Move: ‘To Be Woman Version of Werdum’
Nov 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Mackenzie Dern on MMA Move: ‘To Be Woman Version of Werdum’
With BJJ still being considered an amateur sport, many sport BJJ competitors look to transitioning to MMA.Examples of current top MMA fighters that came from sport Jiu-Jitsu: Jose Aldo,...Famous Scientist Neil DeGrasse Tyson Demonstrates Wrestling Move
Nov 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Famous Scientist Neil DeGrasse Tyson Demonstrates Wrestling Move
The world’s most famous scientist has a rich background in Wrestling. Neil deGrasse Tyson was the captain of his high school wrestling team, and competed on Harvard’s wrestling squad...Erberth Santos Leaves Guigo; Joins Team Ryan Gracie
Nov 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Erberth Santos Leaves Guigo; Joins Team Ryan Gracie
Erberth Santos, was the world’s best brown belt in 2014. At black belt, he is continuing on his winning path. After a successful first year at black belt, Erberth Santos has decided to leave...After 7 Rejections, Lagarto Finally Gets US Visa, Ready To Compete ASAP
Nov 06, 2015BJJEEComments Off on After 7 Rejections, Lagarto Finally Gets US Visa, Ready To Compete ASAP
Lucio Lagarto Rodrigues, the black belt from Gracie Barra, is an inspiration to all. He has won the Europeans multiple times, World Pro and more importantly, he has beaten cancer. Lagarto...Roger Gracie: Back To Jiu-Jitsu To Have Fun Not For More Titles
Nov 05, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie: Back To Jiu-Jitsu To Have Fun Not For More Titles
A few months back, 10x world champion Roger Gracie had announced his return to BJJ competition. He hadn’t competed in the Gi since his one time superfight with Buchecha at Metamoris in...BJJ Team Needs Your Votes Right Now To Develop Youth BJJ
Nov 05, 2015BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Team Needs Your Votes Right Now To Develop Youth BJJ
Grappling Community, Let’s Unite. A BJJ Team in Eastern Europe Needs Your Help Right Now Can our community rise to the occasion of helping a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu team make a difference in...Jon Jones Deadlifts 265 kgs; Explains Reason For Heavy Lifting
Nov 04, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Jon Jones Deadlifts 265 kgs; Explains Reason For Heavy Lifting
Since he was reinstated by the UFC following his legal problems, Jon Jones is increasingly excited and determined to return to the top. In recent weeks, the light heavyweight ex-champion of...Ronda Rousey: “I Don’t Lift Any Weights At All”
Nov 04, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Ronda Rousey: “I Don’t Lift Any Weights At All”
Not all BJJ and MMA champions lift heavy weights as part of their training. In BJJ Marcelo Garcia, Caio Terra and Leandro Lo have said that they never lift weights but just do Jiu-Jitsu...Chuck Liddell: ‘I’m back! Training Jiu-Jitsu Since 1997’
Nov 04, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Chuck Liddell: ‘I’m back! Training Jiu-Jitsu Since 1997’
I’m back! Training jujitsu since 97 boy how time flies UFC legend Chuck Liddell took to Instagram to show that he is back in the gym and working on his Jiu-Jitsu with his long time BJJ coach...BJJ Blue Belt Anthony Bourdain On Dealing With A Self Defense Situation
Nov 03, 2015BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Blue Belt Anthony Bourdain On Dealing With A Self Defense Situation
58 year old BJJ blue belt Anthony Bourdain is an American chef, author, and television personality. He is known for his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,...