Category Archive: BJJ News
President Of World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Meets President Of Internationnal Olympic Committee
Apr 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on President Of World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Meets President Of Internationnal Olympic Committee
Abdulmunam Al Hashmi presents a token of appreciation to Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee. (SUPPLIED) In January, BJJ Eastern Europe broke the story that Abu...Watch The Sights & Sounds From The Metamoris 3 Press Conference
Apr 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Watch The Sights & Sounds From The Metamoris 3 Press Conference
On March 29, 2014 history was made when 12 of the worlds best grapplers faced off for an epic night of action. Here is the post event press conference featuring a few of the athletes...Hollywood Actor Jason Statham: “I Started Training BJJ 12 years Ago, Together With Guy Ritchie.”
The famous Hollywood actor Jason Statham in an interview talking about his BJJ training with Guy Ritchie. Statham and Ritchie are both long time BJJ practitioners. Statham holds a...Ralek Gracie: ‘Eddie Bravo Is On A Campaign To Discredit Me. He’s Starting His Own Event’
Apr 03, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ralek Gracie: ‘Eddie Bravo Is On A Campaign To Discredit Me. He’s Starting His Own Event’
After his Metamoris match, Eddie Bravo made comments on Joe Rogan’s Podcast, saying he thinks Metamoris boss Ralek Gracie is upset with him. MMAmania has...74 Year Old Earns Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
James Terlecki is not your average 74 year old. He’s an all out competitor with 30 years of martial arts experience. He told wkbn.com: “I still feel very strong. I feel as strong as I was when...Royler Gracie Happy With Performance & Open To A Third Fight With Eddie Bravo
Apr 03, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Royler Gracie Happy With Performance & Open To A Third Fight With Eddie Bravo
Royler Gracie vs Eddie Bravo was one of the most anticipated rematches in Jiu-Jitsu history. After Eddie Bravo shocking the world with a stunning victory by submission in 2003, BJJ fans...Ryron Gracie: ‘I Think That Kevin Casey Is Better Than Keenan Cornelius’
Ryron Gracie was on the Inside BJJ podcast after Metamoris III. He talked about Metamoris 3, showing Jiu-Jitsu to the world, and Gracie University. You can listen to the entire podcast...Eddie Bravo: “It’s Hilarious That Royce Gracie Wants To Beat Me Up!”
Apr 01, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Eddie Bravo: “It’s Hilarious That Royce Gracie Wants To Beat Me Up!”
After his Metamoris III draw with Royler Gracie, Eddie Bravo was backstage throwing up and was approached by Royce Gracie. In an article with mmamania.com Bravo talked about what was said...Royce Gracie Confirms Metamoris Backstage Confrontation With Bravo: ‘He Always Talked Trash About My Family’
Mar 31, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Royce Gracie Confirms Metamoris Backstage Confrontation With Bravo: ‘He Always Talked Trash About My Family’
According to a report to eyewitness accounts and confirmed this morning by Eddie Bravo on his radio show, Royce Gracie had a heated argument with Bravo backstage of Metamoris which...Royce Gracie Threatens Eddie Bravo After Metamoris, Bravo Confirms Incident On Radio Show
Last night at Metamoris 3, Eddie Bravo and Royler Gracie put on a riveting 20-minute sport jiu-jitsu match that was a rematch of their famous 2003 match at ADCC. Although the fight...Metamoris III: Play By Play & Results
Zak Maxwell vs Sean Roberts Maxwell dominates the match vs Sean Roberts, passes the guard, mounts twice and has a few submission attempts. Very exciting match. Draw. Guilherme...Ricardo Arona In Dubai Training With Minotauro & Sheikh Tariq
Mar 29, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ricardo Arona In Dubai Training With Minotauro & Sheikh Tariq
ADCC Champion and former PRIDE fighter, Ricardo Arona has not fought in MMA since 2009, but continues to plan an eventual return. The Jiu-Jitsu black belt is currently in Dubai where he...Red Power Ranger & BJJ Black Belt, Steve Cardenas Attacked At His BJJ Academy
Mar 29, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Red Power Ranger & BJJ Black Belt, Steve Cardenas Attacked At His BJJ Academy
Steve Cardenas is a BJJ black Belt and former actor, perhaps most noted for playing Rocky DeSantos/ red power ranger in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. According to Burbank news, he...Ralph Gracie Black Belt Sean Roberts Joins Checkmat Ahead Of Metamoris Clash With Zak Maxwell
Mar 28, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ralph Gracie Black Belt Sean Roberts Joins Checkmat Ahead Of Metamoris Clash With Zak Maxwell
Ahead of his Metamoris III showdown against Zak Maxwell, Ralph Gracie black belt Sean Roberts has anounced on his Facebook account that he will be reprensenting Checkmat. Roberts said...Gabi Garcia On Positive Test For Banned Substance Clomiphene: ‘I’m Innocent. It Was Cross-Contamination From A Supplement I Took’
Mar 27, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia On Positive Test For Banned Substance Clomiphene: ‘I’m Innocent. It Was Cross-Contamination From A Supplement I Took’
The USADA released a statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, that the 2013 Worlds female open class and heavyweight silver medalist, Gabrielle Garcia tested positive for the prohibited...Royler Gracie: ‘I’m Glad I Helped Eddie Bravo To Build His Academy’
A few days ahead of his big clash with Eddie Bravo at Metamoris 3, Royler Gracie spoke with Luke Thomas of MMAfighting, and discussed his mindset, Eddie’s style and his preparation:...Gabi Garcia Tests Positive For The Prohibited Substance Clomiphene After 2013 Worlds
Mar 27, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Gabi Garcia Tests Positive For The Prohibited Substance Clomiphene After 2013 Worlds
In 2013, IBJJF together with USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) tested twice for PEDs: at the Pans and the Worlds. The USADA released a statement on Wednesday, March 26, 2014,...Eddie Bravo: “There’s A Leak Out Of Royler’s Camp That He’s Working On Catching Me With A Leglock”
Mar 26, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Eddie Bravo: “There’s A Leak Out Of Royler’s Camp That He’s Working On Catching Me With A Leglock”
A few days ahead of his big clash with Royler Gracie at Metamoris 3, Eddie Bravo spoke with Luke Thomas of MMAfighting, and discussed the evolution of his game, Royler’s style and...Following Controversy, Gracie Academy Gets Rid Of Online Grading For Blue Belts
Mar 25, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Following Controversy, Gracie Academy Gets Rid Of Online Grading For Blue Belts
It looks like with all the controversy following Rener Gracie’s statment that ‘learning Jiu-Jitsu online is even more effective than in the academy’ see article here, the...World Champion Otavio Sousa Fired From Gracie Barra Irvine
World champion Otavio Sousa has just been fired from his position of instructor at Gracie Barra headquarters in Irvine, California. He shared the news today on his Facebook. This comes...Mario Sperry On 2015 ADCC Superfight With Ricardo Liborio: ‘We Define Ourselves By The Opponents We Choose To Face’
Mar 23, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Mario Sperry On 2015 ADCC Superfight With Ricardo Liborio: ‘We Define Ourselves By The Opponents We Choose To Face’
The late Master Carlson Gracie had assembled one of the largest armies of fighters in the history of Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Among the big names are Zé Mario Sperry and Ricardo Liborio....Swedish Black Belt Janni Larsson Wins Swedish Martial Artist Role Model Of The Year Award
Swedish BJJ black belt and last year’s brown belt world champion has just won a major award: Swedish martial artist role model of the year! Janni Larsson lives in Copenhagen,...Rafael Lovato Launches A New Movement To ‘Save Jiu-Jitsu’ From Stalling & Point Fighting
Mar 23, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Rafael Lovato Launches A New Movement To ‘Save Jiu-Jitsu’ From Stalling & Point Fighting
World champion Rafael Lovato Jr has been competing all his life and he has also been on the losing end of some matches where his opponents were playing the tactical game and going for...Victor Silverio Answers Clark Gracie’s Accusation That He Takes Steroids: ‘I’ll Tap You Out At The Worlds!’
Mar 22, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Victor Silverio Answers Clark Gracie’s Accusation That He Takes Steroids: ‘I’ll Tap You Out At The Worlds!’
Clark Gracie has just created a mini controversy on social networks. Last year’s Pan gold medalist faced the GFTeam athlete Victor Silverio in the first round of the middle weight...



