BJ Penn On Competing In Metamoris: ‘I Wouldn’t Train For It’
Aug 08, 2014BJJEE
With BJ Penn’s recent retirement from MMA last month, many BJJ fans are hoping to see The Prodigy go back to his roots and focus on BJJ/Grappling tournaments. Renato Babalu Sobral...
Renato Babalu: ‘I Can’t Live Without Competing. You’ll See Me A Lot In IBJJF, ADCC etc..’
Aug 08, 2014BJJEE
After announcing his retirement from MMA , Renato Babalu has been super active in Jiu-Jitsu and grappling. At 39, Babalu has had 48 MMA fights – and only 11 losses – throughout his...
Roger Gracie Signs At One FC: ‘I Still Want To Compete In Jiu-Jitsu’
Aug 08, 2014BJJEE
Away from MMA since July last year, when he was released by the UFC , Roger Gracie has found a “new home”. The fighter signed a contract with One FC, on Thursday (7th), and...
Ralek Gracie & Josh Barnett Talk About Metamoris 4 & Criticize Sport BJJ
Aug 07, 2014BJJEE
Before his Metamoris4 match up against Dean Lister on August 9th in Los Angeles, California, Josh Barnett welcomes in Ralek Gracie to the podcast this week. Ralek Gracie, the Metamoris...
Roger Gracie Close To Signing With Singapore Based MMA Promotion One FC
Aug 07, 2014BJJEE
Last week, after announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changed his mind and announces his return to….MMA! In an interview with LANCE website the...
Watch Out Buchecha: Fox TV Declares A 50 Year NAGA Champion The USA’s Best BJJ Player
Aug 07, 2014BJJEE
Jim Clark is a 50-year-old Minnesota native who just won a NAGA title. According to Fox TV, that makes Mr Clark ‘The USA’s best BJJ competitor’ (sic) To be exact, Mr....
Copa Podio: Not Banning Lapel Guard; Time Limits For Positions
Aug 06, 2014BJJEE
Last week, Copa Podio announced their willingness to change the way they would deal with the lapel guard, the 50/50, heel hooks, and advantages in their events. Jeferson Maycá, the...
Chael Sonnen Asks Randy Couture To Fill For Him At Metamoris 4
Aug 06, 2014BJJEE
Retired UFC fighter Chael Sonnen was recently suspended for two years following two separate PED tests which came back positive . Sonnen tested positive for EPO and human growth hormone...
Breaking News: Sonnen vs. Galvao Metamoris Bout In Jeopardy
Aug 05, 2014BJJEE
The NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) is threatening Chael Sonnen with fines as high as $250,000 per failed drug test, if he competes as planned at Metamoris 4. Sonnen has...
Atos Leader Ramon Lemos: “Sonnen Will Do Nothing But Defend Vs Galvao”
Aug 03, 2014BJJEE
The much expected match between Andre Galvao and Chael Sonnen is drawing mixed reactions from BJJ fans. The match will take place at Metamoris 4, on 9th August in California. Galvão,...
2013 World Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Tanquinho wins 2nd professional MMA fight
Aug 03, 2014BJJEE
The 2013 world Jiu-Jitsu champion Augusto Tanquinho on Saturday recorded his second victory in professional MMA. The Brazilian submitted Omar Castro in the second round in an event held...
Wanderlei Silva: ‘I’ll Fight Chael Sonnen In Metamoris’
Aug 02, 2014BJJEE
Chael Sonnen’s participation at Metamoris has gooten a lot of people talking. With Sonnen now retired from MMA, Wanderlei Silva told Submission Radio that he wants a piece of...
Chael Sonnen’s Coach: ‘Chael Won’t Do What Schaub Did In Metamoris’
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
3x no gi world champion, Fabiano Scherner is Chael Sonnen’s current grappling coach. He told MMAFighting.com more about Chael’s preparation for his Metamoris grappling match...
Matt Hughes Joins American Top Team Ahead Of ADCC Superfight
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
Matt Hughes, the UFC hall of famer and nine time welterweight world champ has decided to prepare for his ADCC superfight against Renzo Gracie, at Coconut Creek, Florida with American...
(Video) Rodolfo Vieira Training For MMA: ‘I’m Full Of Desire To Learn’
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
Rodolfo Vieira in MMA? The world Jiu-Jitsu champion confirms his willingness to move to mixed martial arts and even has received the endorsement of Jose Aldo, who assured that the...
Cesar Gracie: ‘Anderson Silva’s Chin Isn’t The Same Anymore’
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
In a recent interview with MMAFighting.com, Cesar Gracie discussed the upcoming Nick Diaz vs. Anderson Silva superfight set for JAnuary of 2015. : “I already knew this fight would...
Roger Gracie Changes His Mind, Returns To MMA & New Organization
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
After announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changes his mind and announces his return to….MMA! According Brazilian BJJ news website...
ADCC 2015 Venue Confirmed As Well As 3 Superfights
Jul 31, 2014BJJEE
The 2015 ADCC to be held in Manaus was announced on October of last year . ADCC has now confirmed the date and place of the event, which will happen on the 7th, 8th and 9th of August...
Rafael Lovato Jr To Debut In MMA On September 6th @Legacy FC 35
Jul 30, 2014BJJEE
Multiple BJJ world champion Rafael Lovato Jr has recently announced that he would be trying his hand at MMA. Lovato was after BJ Penn, the second non-Brazilian to ever win a jiu-jitsu...
Buchecha & Bia Both Test Negative For Banned Substances BY USADA After 2014 Worlds
Jul 30, 2014BJJEE
In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The 2013 Worlds female open class and heavyweight silver...
Keenan Cornelius Reacts To Copa Podio Penalizing Lapel Guard: “The Entertainment Of Jiu-Jitsu Doesn’t Come From The Fights”
Jul 30, 2014BJJEE
Keenan Cornelius immediately reacted to Copa Podio’s decision to penalize the use of the lapel guard, for entertainment reasons, in its upcoming middleweight GP. Cornelius must...
Copa Podio Set To Penalize The Lapel Guard In Their Events
Jul 29, 2014BJJEE
The organizers of Brazil’s very popular professional BJJ event the Copa Podio will be releasing in the next few days a new set of rules changes for their events. One of the...
Brian McLaughlin: “BJJ Needs Rules Change To Increase Fight Relevancy”
Jul 29, 2014BJJEE
Brian McLaughlin is the head instructor at Precision MMA. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rob Kahn (the first person to receive a black belt under the legendary Royce...
Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Jul 29, 2014BJJEE
Three weeks after the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Chael Sonnen from mixed martial arts for two years because of multiple failed drug tests, he will return to competition...
