Grappling Competition In Brazil To Bring Out Old Rivalry: Jiu-Jitsu vs Luta Livre
Mar 07, 2014BJJEE
On Saturday March 8th, the old rivalry between Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre which has given rise to main ‘Desafios’ (challenges) in Brazilian history will happen once agin in...
David Vs Goliaths: Rooster Weight Caio Terra To Compete At Ultra Heavy @2014 Pan
Mar 06, 2014BJJEE
Rooster weight world champion Caio Terra is looking for a challenge! Caio who weighs around 55 kilos will compete against opponents twice his weight at the 2014 Pan which will be held...
Rafael Mendes: “Cris Cyborg’s Ground Game Is Superior To Ronda Rousey’s.”
Mar 06, 2014BJJEE
The Women’s MMA DREAM MATCH would be to see UFC champion Ronda Rousey vs Cris Cyborg , champion of Invicta FC. With Cyborg saying that she’ll drop to 135 pounds to face...
IBJJF Munich Winter Open: Find Out Who Won This Weekend
Mar 02, 2014BJJEE
Munich, Germany was the set of the IBJJF Winter Open on Saturday, March 1st. The blue belt adult was dominated by Bosnia’s Mirza Karac from Edson Carvalho Team Bosnia dominated taking...
Gilbert ‘Durinho’ Burns Joins Cavaca & Drysdale’s Zenith Team
Mar 01, 2014BJJEE
Multiple times Jiu-Jitsu world champion and rising MMA fighter , Gilbert Durinho Burns will be now representing a new team. The fighter has joined the Zenith team of Rodrigo Cavaca and...
According To Poll, Royler vs Eddie Will Be The Best Fight Of Metamoris 3
Mar 01, 2014BJJEE
In 2003, Eddie Bravo shocked the Jiu-Jitsu world by submitting the absolute favorite Royler Gracie in the quarterfinals of the ADCC, in São Paulo, with a triangle. Eleven years later,...
A New BJJ Federation: ‘IBJJWF’ International BJJ Women’s Federation
Feb 28, 2014BJJEE
A new BJJ federation is in town and this one is dedicated in helping grow women’s BJJ: The IBJJWF! They have offices in Los Angeles, Miami,Rio, Dubai. We do n ot who is behind...
Michelle Nicolini Aiming For The UFC; Will Fight Her Last IBJJF Worlds This Year
Feb 27, 2014BJJEE
Last weekend, Michelle Nicolini took another step toward a permanant move in MMA . In the second fight of her career, the 5 times Jiu-Jitsu world champion & 2013 ADCC champ submitted by...
Fabio Gurgel: “The New IBJJF Rule Change Is Good For The Growth Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Feb 27, 2014BJJEE
IBJJF has recently changed the qualifying rules for black belts at the 2015 Worlds. From the 2014 Pan, points earned in competition in the adult division, will count to qualify for the 2015...
2014 Pan: Big BJJ Stars To Look Out For
Feb 26, 2014BJJEE
The 2014 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place between 12th and 16th of March in Irvine California. The event will be available by live streaming on the the IBJJF website . Click here to...
Stars Of Hawaii Five-0, Scott Caan & Alex O’loughlin Are Brown & Blue Belts In BJJ
Feb 25, 2014BJJEE
More proof of the mainstream growth of Jiu-Jitsu. Co-stars of popular Tv show Alex O’Loughlin and Scott Caan are both serious BJJ practitioners. They train at Egan Inoue’s Grappling...
Royce Gracie Launches New Reality TV Fight Show
Feb 25, 2014BJJEE
Nowadays Royce Gracie goes around the world to take care of his network to teach and give seminars. He is now focusing on trying to discover the next great MMA talent out of South America. The...
Michelle Nicolini Wins By 1rst Round Submission In Her MMA Fight
Feb 24, 2014BJJEE
Michelle Nicolini added another fast submission to her record in MMA. The black belt in Jiu-Jitsu faced Lanchana Green, Saturday (22th) at Made 4 The Cage 13 in England, and forced her...
Eldar ‘Yakuza’ On A Roll. Competes Every Weekend Around The World, Wins Last Weekend’s Polish No Gi
Feb 24, 2014BJJEE
(Photo: Eldar ‘Yakuza’ Winning the Polish No Gi Open last weekend) Eldar “Yakuza” Rafigaev is one of the biggest European BJJ prospects. This Half Moldovan Half Russian purple...
Michelle Nicolini Makes Weight; Ready For MMA Match This Weekend
Feb 21, 2014BJJEE
The 2013 ADCC World Grappling champion Michelle Nicolini is going back to MMA this weekend. She is expected to face English MMA fighter Lanchana Green at Made4theCage event in Houghton,...
WPJJC UK Trials, Jackson Sousa Takes Double Gold, Full Results
Feb 19, 2014BJJEE
The UK WPJJC trials was the last chance for European BJJ athletes to qualify for April’s Worl Pro in Abu Dhabi. While the trials were going on in the UK, Another trial was held in...
Sporting Giant Nike Sues Venum MMA/BJJ Brand
Feb 18, 2014BJJEE
The sporting retailing giant Nike is suing the Brazilian MMA/ BJJ ‘Venum’ for alleged infringement of trademarks. Venum currently sponsors some of the UFC’s best-known...
Kron Gracie Teaches Jiu-Jitsu To Professional Rugby Players In Australia
Feb 17, 2014BJJEE
2013 ADCC champion Kron Gracie was last month in Australia visiting his father’s black belt Jason Roebig. Jason Roebig runs the Axis Jiu-Jitsu academy and is also the defensive contact...
Royler Vs Eddie Metamoris 3 Rematch: Royler Can Grab The Pants, Eddie Can’t Grab The Shorts
Feb 16, 2014BJJEE
There has been some controversy in regards to the main event at Metamoris 3. Due to Eddie Bravo’s recent decision to wear Grappling Tights instead of Gi Pants, Royler Gracie’s...
Thaysa Silva: ‘Cocaine Use Was The Cause Of Thiago’s Violent Behavior’
Feb 13, 2014BJJEE
Thaysa Kamiji Silva, the ex wife of ex UFC fighter Thiago Silva, who was married to him from 2004 to 2012, believed that cocaine has emphasized the aggressive temperament of the athlete....
Roger Gracie To Train With Ernesto Hoost & Fight At Light Heavyweight In MMA
Feb 10, 2014BJJEE
Roger Gracie has decided. The 10x black belt world champion, who was considering going to competitive BJJ, chose to continue his MMA journey. Released by the UFC in 2013, the athlete has not yet...
San Francisco Open: Keenan Double Gold, Mendes Bros Dominate Featherweight
Feb 10, 2014BJJEE
Last weekend’s IBJJF San Francisco Open was a great success, gathering the whole community of northern and southern California and beyond. it also served as a build up for the Pans which will...
(Video) UFC Fighter Thiago Silva In Police Custody: ‘She Wants My Money, Wants My House’
Feb 07, 2014BJJEE
Thiago Silva’s mug shot from the Broward’s sheriff’s office. It is believed that Silva’s wife, Thaysa, trains under Pablo Popovitch. According to sources close to...
UFC’s Thiago Silva Apprehended By Florida Police After SWAT Team Standoff
Feb 07, 2014BJJEE
UFC veteran Thiago Silva barricaded himself inside his Florida home on Thursday evening and was surrounded by a SWAT team after threatening people at a Pablo Popovitch’s BJJ school,...
