Category Archive: BJJ News, Featured
Kron Gracie To Make MMA Debut Vs Kim Hyung Soo on Dec 23
Kron Gracie will make his MMA debut next month against Hyung Soo Kim. The bout is set at a catch weight of 161lbs. The lightweight bout will take place at Real Fight Championship 1,...After Winning Copa Podio, Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena’s Next Goal is Open Weight World Champion
Nov 26, 2014BJJEEComments Off on After Winning Copa Podio, Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena’s Next Goal is Open Weight World Champion
Newly sponsored by market leader STORM KIMONOS, Felipe “Preguiça” Pena won the Copa Podio MW GP last weekend, defeating Luiz Panza in the finals. Could Pena be the...Serbia National Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship: 17 Full Travel Packages to World Pro Championships + 1,500$ Prize Money
UPDATE: PRICE DROPPED TO 48 euros/60$ from 80 euros/ 100 $. It’s 20$ for UAEJJF membership and 40$ for registration. Registering the academy is free It is with great pleasure...Braulio Estima on Competitions in 2015 & How He Plans To Reconquer World Title in 2 years Time
Nov 25, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Braulio Estima on Competitions in 2015 & How He Plans To Reconquer World Title in 2 years Time
Multiple world champion Braulio Estima talked with Guillaume Huni of BJJ Eastern Europe at last weekend’s Toukon Challenge in London. Braulio discussed his recent 2 year ban from...Crazy Storm Kimonos Christmas Deals: 2 Gis for 80 Euros!
Nov 25, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Crazy Storm Kimonos Christmas Deals: 2 Gis for 80 Euros!
Best Deal You’ll find anywhere: Storm Kimonos are having some short term 2 for the Price 1 promotions. Starting from 2 Gis for 80 euro / 99$! For their 3 brands. Type the code...Renzo Gracie: ‘People Were Asking Me To Break Sakuraba’s Arm’
Metamoris 5 complete results: Garry Tonon Def. Zak Maxwell Submission (Heel Hook) Vinny Magalhaes Draw Matheus Diniz 20:00 Yuri Simoes Draw Keenan Cornelius 20:00 Jake Shields Draw...Renzo Gracie on Feud: ‘Eddie Bravo is a Friend. Him & Royce both Fight Under The Jiu-Jitsu Flag.”
Nov 21, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Renzo Gracie on Feud: ‘Eddie Bravo is a Friend. Him & Royce both Fight Under The Jiu-Jitsu Flag.”
Renzo Gracie discussed with Submission Radio the feud between Eddie Bravo and Royce and put things into perspective: “Fighting’s what we do,” explained Renzo....IJF President Statement: ‘The Migration of Judokas To Other Sports Will Spiritually Contaminate Judo’
According the the Facebook page ‘The Grapplers Guide‘: The IJF – International Judo Federation shared an official statement on their facebook page addressing the...Marcelo Garcia’s Star Student Matheus Diniz To Face Vinny Magalhaes in Metamoris
Metamoris have just announced the replacement to Kevin Casey to face Vinny Magalhaes in Metamoris 5: We have found our challenger who will meet Vinny Magalhaes at Metamoris 5! Your...Storm Kimonos To Support Braulio Estima Despite 2 yr Ban For Banned Substance
Tonight news broke out of multiple BJJ world champion Braulio Estima having received a 2 year suspension after failing a PED test following the IBJJF 2014 World Championship. Last June...Braulio Estima Suspended for 2 years Following USADA Banned Substance
World Exclusive – Braulio Estima discusses his recent suspension regarding the IBJJF 2014 World Championship. Last June during the 2014 Jiu-Jitsu world championships, Braulio...Marcus Buchecha Wants To Have an MMA Fight To Test The Waters
Nov 19, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Marcus Buchecha Wants To Have an MMA Fight To Test The Waters
Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest star today, Marcus Buchecha Almeida is a 3x world champion and ADCC gold medallist. The 24 year old Buchecha, is close to testing the MMA waters. He has been...Ronda Rousey on new IJF Rule: ‘Bullsh*t Politics is Going to Destroy Judo’
After BJJEE.com reported the news that the International Judo Federation (IJF) prohibited ranked Judokas from competing in other combat sports, UFC champion and Olympic Judo bronze...International Judo Federation Prohibits Judo Athletes To Compete in BJJ & other Grappling Competitions
The IJF International Judo Federation has just sent an email to all its official schools worldwide with a warning: ranked Judo athletes may not participate in other grappling...60 Yr Old BJJ Black Belt Competes In Adult Division
Chris Taish is a BJJ black belt from Australia. Being 60 years old didn’t stop him from competing in the adult division of the New South Wales Open in Australia. He faced...Tanquinho Mendes: ‘I’m Not Young. No Time To Lose. I Want To Also Be MMA World Champion’
Nov 14, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Tanquinho Mendes: ‘I’m Not Young. No Time To Lose. I Want To Also Be MMA World Champion’
The 2013 World Jiu-Jitsu champion, Augusto Tanquinho Mendes has been making the transition to MMA. At 31 years old and with only two fightson MMA record, it’s considered late. In...Denmark’s Arte Suave Academy Creates Elite Team w/ Aim of Winning Worlds
Nov 14, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Denmark’s Arte Suave Academy Creates Elite Team w/ Aim of Winning Worlds
Arte Suave Academy in Copenhagen, Denmark is one of the most successful BJJ academies in Europe in terms of competition achievements with such competitors as Alexander Trans, Ida...Leo ‘Bomba’ Queiroz Talks Toukon Challenge Superfight w/ Cristiano Rodrigues
Nov 13, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Leo ‘Bomba’ Queiroz Talks Toukon Challenge Superfight w/ Cristiano Rodrigues
Valor Fightwear sponsored fighter Leonardo ‘Bomba’ Queiroz is an ex Mundial winner from Brasilia, Brazil who came to the UK a few years ago and he now runs his academy Roger...Tournament Report: SJJIF Worlds, Largest Kids BJJ Event in the World
Nov 13, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Tournament Report: SJJIF Worlds, Largest Kids BJJ Event in the World
On November 9th, 2014 the SJJIF (Sport Jiu-Jitsu International Federation) hosted the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids event, The SJJIF Words! Over 1,000 kids came together to...Yuri Simoes on Keenan Cornelius: ‘I Hope He Uses His Worm Guard’
Nov 12, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Yuri Simoes on Keenan Cornelius: ‘I Hope He Uses His Worm Guard’
After Rafael Lovato’s injury, Yuri Simões will now face American sensation Keenan Cornelius at Metamoris 5,held on November 22 in California. The pairt have faced each other...Buchecha: ‘Metamoris Is Mostly No Gi Now & I’m Focusing on Gi’
Nov 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Buchecha: ‘Metamoris Is Mostly No Gi Now & I’m Focusing on Gi’
Metamoris will not be able to book Jiu-Jitsu’s biggest name – at least not for a while. After Metamoris 4, Ralek had said that he wanted Marcus Buchecha as a challenger to...Rafael Lovato Injured, Out of Metamoris Match Vs Yuri Simoes.
Nov 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Rafael Lovato Injured, Out of Metamoris Match Vs Yuri Simoes.
Rafael Lovato is out of Metamoris 5. He has just announced on his Facebook that he has suffered a serious injury. Metamoris have not yet announced his replacement for the November 22 bout vs...Toukon Challenge Founder Gus Oliveira: ‘Our Priority is to Make Jiu-Jitsu Transition from Amateur to Professional Sport’
Nov 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Toukon Challenge Founder Gus Oliveira: ‘Our Priority is to Make Jiu-Jitsu Transition from Amateur to Professional Sport’
The Toukon Challenge is an elite, invitation only grappling event; Featuring exciting competitors from around the world. It is the first of its kind to appear in Europe, with an...Big Threat for Black Belts: Erberth Santos, Brown Belt Double Gold Champion @Worlds
Nov 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Big Threat for Black Belts: Erberth Santos, Brown Belt Double Gold Champion @Worlds
The breakout name of the 2014 Worlds at brown belt was Erberth Santos. The Team Lloyd Irvin athlete snapped up the super heavyweight and absolute title and making a huge impression....