Category Archive: BJJ News
Jose Aldo Injured, Bout with McGregor in Jeopardy
Jun 23, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Jose Aldo Injured, Bout with McGregor in Jeopardy
The much awaited UFC bout between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor is in jeopardy. During practice on Tuesday morning, at Nova União HQ, in Rio de Janeiro, the organization’s...Register as a UAEJJF Member & Enter a Chance to Win a Range Rover
Jun 23, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Register as a UAEJJF Member & Enter a Chance to Win a Range Rover
UAEJJF which organizes all the National Pros worldwide and the Abu Dhabi World Pro have made a big HIT! They are organizing a raffle, for all UAEJJF members (you need to register before...BJJ Black Belt, Father of Three, Shot Dead Trying To Disarm Robber
Jun 23, 2015BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt, Father of Three, Shot Dead Trying To Disarm Robber
Violence in Rio de Janeiro claimed another victim on Saturday 20th of June. Jiu-Jitsu teacher at the academy Ipanema Fight, Bruno Inacio Nunes, 37, was killed as he was attempting to...Hector Lombard Added to Five Invitational; Expected Big Name Superfights
Jun 23, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Hector Lombard Added to Five Invitational; Expected Big Name Superfights
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...Royce Gracie: “Of course I would fight Ken Shamrock again”
Jun 22, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie: “Of course I would fight Ken Shamrock again”
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie is open to a trilogy fight with Ken Shamrock. Gracie spoke with MMAjunkie before Shamrock’s fight vs...Joe Rogan: Kimbo vs Ken Shamrock fight looked “Fake as F*ck”
Jun 21, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Joe Rogan: Kimbo vs Ken Shamrock fight looked “Fake as F*ck”
Joe Rogan says parts of the Kimbo Slice vs Ken Shamrock fight looked suspicious. But the ending technical knockout was real. Full episode: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/64276178Brazilian Actor Stenio Garcia to Play Helio Gracie in Upcoming Movie
Jun 21, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Brazilian Actor Stenio Garcia to Play Helio Gracie in Upcoming Movie
The Gracie family, leading developer of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and worldwide, will have their story told in a movie. According to “O Globo“, the movie “A Ultima Luta” (The Last...Xande vs Pe de Pano & Roger vs Comprido Confirmed for IBJJF American Nationals
Jun 21, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Xande vs Pe de Pano & Roger vs Comprido Confirmed for IBJJF American Nationals
This coming July 11 in Las Vegas Nevada as part of the UFC fight week, there will be an IBJJF Tournament during the UFC Expo, called American Nationals. Among the main attractions are...Rickson Gracie: ‘Grapplers Must Also Learn To Strike’
Jun 18, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Gracie: ‘Grapplers Must Also Learn To Strike’
Royce and Rickson Gracie have been known to say that ‘Jiu-Jitsu is enough’ for a fight (street or MMA). However in a recent article written by Rickson for Black Belt...Watch: Brutal Heel Hook Injury During Rugby League Match
Jun 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Brutal Heel Hook Injury During Rugby League Match
North Wales Crusaders is a Rugby League team from Wales. They had a game last weekend vs Rochdale Hornets, where their forward Alex Thompson stayed down in the third minute after being...Roger Gracie Announces July BJJ Superfight & Worlds 2016 Comeback
Jun 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie Announces July BJJ Superfight & Worlds 2016 Comeback
In an interview with Brazilian website Dojjo, 10x world BJJ champion Roger Gracie offcially anounces his return to Jiu-Jitsu with a superfight with Rodrigo Comprido Medeiros at the UFC...ADCC 2015: Bernardo In, Buchecha Out + Those Qualified so Far
Jun 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on ADCC 2015: Bernardo In, Buchecha Out + Those Qualified so Far
Bernardo Faria has been invited to compete at the 2015 ADCC which will held in August in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This will be Bernardo Faria’s first ever participation in ADCC....Marcus Buchecha Set to Undergo Knee Surgery
Jun 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Marcus Buchecha Set to Undergo Knee Surgery
3x World absolute champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida will undergo surgery for the knee injury that he sustained against Ricardo Evangelist during their 3rd round encounter at the Worlds 3...King of the Beach: Biggest Outdoor Tournament in Europe; Netherlands 4th of july
Jun 17, 2015BJJEEComments Off on King of the Beach: Biggest Outdoor Tournament in Europe; Netherlands 4th of july
King of the Beach is the biggest outdoor grappling tournament in Europe. It’s located on a beach near the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. And the best place if you’re looking...Free Live Stream Of Submission Series Pro: Sat. June 20th – Michael Liera Jr vs Marcos Tinoco
Jun 16, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Free Live Stream Of Submission Series Pro: Sat. June 20th – Michael Liera Jr vs Marcos Tinoco
Nova Scotia, Canada may seem like an unlikely place to make headlines in the grappling world, but a new event called Submissions Series Pro is making waves and turning heads. “Canada...Kit Dale on Serious Injury Keeping Him Away from Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 16, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Kit Dale on Serious Injury Keeping Him Away from Jiu-Jitsu
Australian BJJ black belt Kit Dale Kit has won the World Pro at blue and purple belt and until he reached black belt, had only lost 6 matches in competition. He is Australia’s most...Gunnar Nelson On How Good Conor McGregor’s Ground Game Really Is
Jun 15, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Gunnar Nelson On How Good Conor McGregor’s Ground Game Really Is
Gunnar Nelson is a professional UFC fighter from Iceland. Before switching to MMA, he was one of the strongest competitors in the European scene. Gunnar became a household name in the...FILA European Grappling Championship Results
Jun 15, 2015BJJEEComments Off on FILA European Grappling Championship Results
SASSARI, Italy (June 13) — Grappling returned to United World Wrestling last week at the European Grappling Championship in Sassari, Italy. The competition, which featured...Rafael dos Anjos: “Fabricio Werdum is the greatest heavyweight of all-time”
Jun 15, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Rafael dos Anjos: “Fabricio Werdum is the greatest heavyweight of all-time”
UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos talks to Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting about Fabricio Werdum’s s victory over Cain Velasquez at UFC 188, why he thinks Werdum is the best...UFC 188: Fabricio Werdum Backstage Interview
Jun 14, 2015BJJEEComments Off on UFC 188: Fabricio Werdum Backstage Interview
New UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum spoke about his historic victory over Cain Velasquez at UFC 188 with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi backstage in Mexico City. ...Minotauro: ‘Werdum Has Advantage Standing & on Ground vs Velasquez’
Jun 14, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Minotauro: ‘Werdum Has Advantage Standing & on Ground vs Velasquez’
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira aka Minotauro has fought both UFC heavyweight Champions Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum in the UFC, and he offered his thoughts on Saturday’s UFC 188 main...Highlights: Lion BJJ Cup 2015 in Moscow, Russia
Jun 13, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Highlights: Lion BJJ Cup 2015 in Moscow, Russia
Highlights of the local jiu-jitsu tournament, Lion BJJ Mania Cup 2015 Gi/No-Gi, held by BJJMania.ru in Moscow, Russia.Netherlands National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Amsterdam 19th August, $80.000,00 in Prizes & Travel Packages
Jun 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Netherlands National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Amsterdam 19th August, $80.000,00 in Prizes & Travel Packages
NETHERLANDS NATIONAL PRO JIU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 The only major BJJ competition in Europe in August and registration is live on the site –https://www.uaejjf.org/event/info/193...Polaris 2: Garry Tonon faces Leg Lock Master Masakazu Imanari
Jun 12, 2015BJJEEComments Off on Polaris 2: Garry Tonon faces Leg Lock Master Masakazu Imanari
Garry Tonon fights at Polaris 2 against the most lethal Japanese leglock artist in the game, “10th Dan Master of Leglocks”. Imanari is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt...