Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments
Nicholas Meregali Challenges Next IBJJF Open Class Champion To A $20,000 Match
May 19, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali Challenges Next IBJJF Open Class Champion To A $20,000 Match
Nicholas Meregali has just put on yet another spectacular show, this time in the WNO main event gi match – with a dominant victory over Pedro Marinho! He submitted Marinho with a Triangle...Nicholas Meregali Says That He Will Not Compete In IBJJF Events Anymore
May 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali Says That He Will Not Compete In IBJJF Events Anymore
In a recent interview with FloGrappling, Nicholas Meregali has said that he will not compete at IBJJF events anymore. And no, that doesn’t mean that he won’t be competing in the gi....Kron Gracie’s Dilemma: To Strike or Grapple in MMA?
May 17, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie’s Dilemma: To Strike or Grapple in MMA?
If you train Jiu Jitsu, you’ve probably heard of Kron Gracie. Kron Gracie is the son of the legendary Rickson Gracie, and is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt who has had success in both MMA and...Kade Ruotolo’s & Tommy Langaker’s Heated Exchange: “When Are We Going To Fight?”
May 17, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kade Ruotolo’s & Tommy Langaker’s Heated Exchange: “When Are We Going To Fight?”
There have been some rumors that Kade Ruotolo and Tommy Langaker were involved in a heated exchange of words, during an ADCC afterparty. And it’s now been confirmed that, indeed, the two did...BJJ Black Belt Recalls ‘Terrifying Experience’ Training with Rousimar Palhares: ‘He Doesn’t Even Score Points, He Just Submits’
May 16, 2023BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Black Belt Recalls ‘Terrifying Experience’ Training with Rousimar Palhares: ‘He Doesn’t Even Score Points, He Just Submits’
A great name in the history of Grappling, Rousimar Palhares , known as Toquinho, was one of the leg lock pioneers – which is currently popular in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu. During a chat on the “Connect...ADCC Denver Open: Rose Namajunas Wins Bronze In Absolute Division
May 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC Denver Open: Rose Namajunas Wins Bronze In Absolute Division
Rose Namajunas is one of the best MMA athletes in the sport’s history. And, even though she is a UFC star and former strawweight champion, she still takes the time to compete in grappling...Jiu-Jitsu Paradise: BJJ Camp Malta with Cobrinha, Michael Langhi & Bruno Malfacine
May 16, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jiu-Jitsu Paradise: BJJ Camp Malta with Cobrinha, Michael Langhi & Bruno Malfacine
One of the most beautiful things about Jiu-Jitsu isn’t “just” the training… But it’s the BJJ lifestyle. It’s the lifestyle of travelling to the most beautiful...Alex Pereira Ridiculed by Fans for Training with Dillon Danis
May 15, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Alex Pereira Ridiculed by Fans for Training with Dillon Danis
Dillon Danis just might be one of the most infamous MMA personalities on social media. The BJJ black belt hasn’t competed in a while. And, even though he was supposed to fight the social media...Mauricio Motta Gomes Was a White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu for 17 Years
May 15, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Mauricio Motta Gomes Was a White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu for 17 Years
Mauricio Motta Gomes is a bjj veteran and a father of jiu-jitsu in the United Kingdom. Gomes had been doing bjj since he was about 5, as his own father was a fan of the martial art. But perhaps one...Hollywood Actress Sydney Sweeney Trains MMA
May 15, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Hollywood Actress Sydney Sweeney Trains MMA
Did you know that the famous Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney trains mixed martial arts (MMA)? She’s been training ever since she was 14 years old, and has even competed in grappling...Kron Gracie Vows To Change Fighting Style: ‘I’m Going Back To My Old Ways’
May 15, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie Vows To Change Fighting Style: ‘I’m Going Back To My Old Ways’
Kron Gracie, son of Rickson Gracie was defeated by Charles Jourdain by unanimous decision. Without fighting in MMA since 2019, Kron Gracie made his return to the sport this Saturday (6), on the main...Kron Gracie Answers Critics: ‘I Tried to Please the Jiu-Jitsu Community’
May 15, 2023BJJEEComments Off on Kron Gracie Answers Critics: ‘I Tried to Please the Jiu-Jitsu Community’
Kron Gracie, son of Rickson Gracie was defeated by Charles Jourdain by unanimous decision. Without fighting in MMA since 2019, Kron Gracie made his return to the sport this Saturday (6), on the main...Renzo Gracie Opens First Academy In The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Renzo Gracie Opens First Academy In The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Renzo Gracie has opened his first academy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – in Dubai! The awesome news were shared on social media: Welcome to Renzo Gracie Dubai, the first Renzo Gracie...Triangle Submission & Strikes Thrown On Board Of A Singapore Train
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Triangle Submission & Strikes Thrown On Board Of A Singapore Train
It’s not every day that you see a BJJ submission applied in the streets… Especially in places like Singapore, which is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the world. And...Bellator 296: Referee (Wrongfully) Thinks Fighter Went To Sleep, Stops The Match
May 14, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bellator 296: Referee (Wrongfully) Thinks Fighter Went To Sleep, Stops The Match
Referee Jacob Montalvo didn’t have a good night at Bellator 296. He refereed the lightweight bout between Saul Rogers and Davy Gallon, awarding a first-round submission win for Rogers…...Buchecha Announces Next MMA Fight: “Against Reug Reug, In Three Months”
May 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Buchecha Announces Next MMA Fight: “Against Reug Reug, In Three Months”
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is coming back to action in the ONE Championship octagon – on August 5th! Buchecha announced it himself, in a recent interview with the South China Morning...Sean O’Malley: “I Didn’t Know How To Fu*king Wrestle To Save My Life”
May 13, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Sean O’Malley: “I Didn’t Know How To Fu*king Wrestle To Save My Life”
Everyone, no matter how good they are at their craft today, had to start – from the beginning. As total novice, without having a clue about what they’re doing. That’s true for every...Dave Camarillo: “Mark Zuckerberg Is One Of The Best Students I Ever Had”
May 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dave Camarillo: “Mark Zuckerberg Is One Of The Best Students I Ever Had”
Mark Zuckerberg isn’t “just” a multibillionaire entrepreneur who changed the world with Facebook… But he’s also an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner – who...ONE Championship: Match Between Tye Ruotolo & Nicholas Meregali Is In The Making
May 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ONE Championship: Match Between Tye Ruotolo & Nicholas Meregali Is In The Making
Tye Ruotolo put on a show at the recent ONE Fight Night 10 event, in which he beat Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision. After the match, he took the chance to call out none other than Nicholas...Vagner Rocha Discusses St*roid Use: “I Have No Shame In This”
May 12, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Vagner Rocha Discusses St*roid Use: “I Have No Shame In This”
Back in March 2023, the IBJJF announced that five black belt competitors are to face doping sanctions – after four of them tested positive for PEDs use in the 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World...Craig Jones vs Felipe Pena Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4
May 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones vs Felipe Pena Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4
Craig Jones will face Felipe Pena in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 main event! The announcement was made by none other than Dana White, who also confirmed that the co-main event will feature a...Mark Zuckerberg Was Put To Sleep With A Choke At A Recent BJJ Competition
May 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mark Zuckerberg Was Put To Sleep With A Choke At A Recent BJJ Competition
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta founder and CEO, recently competed at his first BJJ tournament. He put on quite a performance – winning the gold in the no-gi and silver in the gi master divisions! On his...Leandro Lo To Be Inducted Into The IBJJF Hall Of Fame
May 11, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Leandro Lo To Be Inducted Into The IBJJF Hall Of Fame
Image Credits: IBJJF The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has just announced that Leandro Lo – one of the top-ranking BJJ athletes in history of the sport – will be...12° ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (GI AND NO-GI)
May 11, 2023BJJEEComments Off on 12° ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN OF BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (GI AND NO-GI)
https://bjjitalia.smoothcomp.com/en/event/11413 The Italian Championship Open of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Gi and No-Gi) is back, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. This is a...