Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Dwarf vs. Old Man: Another Bizarre Match-Up from Russian MMA Promotion
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dwarf vs. Old Man: Another Bizarre Match-Up from Russian MMA Promotion
The Russian MMA promotion “Epic Fighting Championships” is well-known for putting on extremely bizarre (and oftentimes worrying) fights. The latest in line has been a match-up between a...Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Retirement from IBJJF Competition: “I Feel Like I Have So Much To Say”
Jun 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rafael Lovato Jr. Talks Retirement from IBJJF Competition: “I Feel Like I Have So Much To Say”
Rafael Lovato Jr. has retired from IBJJF competition at the last, 2022 World Championships. Some days have passed since, before Lovato decided to voice his thoughts and emotions about the...Russian MMA Star KOs Man Who Was Kissing Girlfriend in Public
Jun 09, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Russian MMA Star KOs Man Who Was Kissing Girlfriend in Public
Undefeated MMA star from Dagestan Sharaputdin Magomedov knocked out a man who was kissing a woman in public. In a video widely shared on Russian social media and from March, Magomedov is seen...Elder Cruz Gets Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Lucas Leite
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Elder Cruz Gets Promoted to BJJ Black Belt by Lucas Leite
Elder Cruz is one of the most successful athletes to have come from the Checkmat team in the recent years. This year, 2022, has been an amazing as well… And now it became even better, as he was...Than Le Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Ryan Hall
Jun 09, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Than Le Promoted To BJJ Black Belt By Ryan Hall
Than Le is primarily known for his meticulous and relentless striking ability, which he used to become a ONE FC Featherweight champion. However, he’s also a skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete,...Jiri Prochazka: “I Don’t Play Jiu-Jitsu. Just Ground & Pound”
Jun 08, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Jiri Prochazka: “I Don’t Play Jiu-Jitsu. Just Ground & Pound”
Talk to most people about fighting and whether or not they know how to, and you’ll find that they talk about striking most often. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with striking when you’re defending...[Watch] MMA Fighter Crosses Ankles While On Opponent’s Back – Gets Leglocked
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [Watch] MMA Fighter Crosses Ankles While On Opponent’s Back – Gets Leglocked
There are several things that constitute good back control in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For instance, getting your seatbelt grip is often the safest thing to do to establish control, while staying as...Muhammad Ali’s Grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Submitted In MMA Debut
Jun 08, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Muhammad Ali’s Grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, Submitted In MMA Debut
Image Credits: Mirror Biaggio Ali Walsh is the grandson of the legendary Muhammad Ali, as well as a former American Footballer and model. He recently made a switch to mixed martial arts (MMA) –...Damien Anderson Delivers First KO in Combat Jiu-Jitsu History
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Damien Anderson Delivers First KO in Combat Jiu-Jitsu History
Combat Jiu-Jitsu takes testing of the BJJ athletes’ skills to a whole new level. And, even though that has been known around the BJJ community for a while, it was only yesterday that a first...Rafael Lovato Jr. & Xande Ribeiro Retire From IBJJF Competition
Jun 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rafael Lovato Jr. & Xande Ribeiro Retire From IBJJF Competition
The 2022 IBJJF World Championships have been emotional, and not just because of the results. Rather, it’s also because two legends decided to retire from IBJJF, gi-oriented competition –...French BJJ Championship: 2nd Biggest Ever BJJ Tournament in Europe with 2000 Competitors
Jun 04, 2022BJJEEComments Off on French BJJ Championship: 2nd Biggest Ever BJJ Tournament in Europe with 2000 Competitors
France has long been a major player in the European BJJ scene. The major and unmissable event of the CFJJB (French BJJ Federation, affiliated to the IBJJF) is so successful that registrations for the...Bo Nickal: “I’d Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov in 30 Seconds”
Jun 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Bo Nickal: “I’d Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov in 30 Seconds”
Bo Nickal, the wrestling U-23 world champion & NCAA All American wrestler, fought in his first MMA match last month. The Penn State alumnus made his MMA debut in an amateur fight against David...Marcus Buchecha Steamrolls Simon Carson In Round 1
Jun 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Marcus Buchecha Steamrolls Simon Carson In Round 1
BJJ world champion Marcus Buchecha faced Simon Carson today, on June 3, at ONE 158. He made easy work of the Australian winning by TKO in rd 1: Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has had a strike...Marcus Buchecha Talks Cancelled Fights at ONE: “I Showed Up Every Time”
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Marcus Buchecha Talks Cancelled Fights at ONE: “I Showed Up Every Time”
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has had a strike of bad luck when it comes to competition at ONE – as he has had three opponents pull out from fights against him this year. First he was...Nick Rodriguez Is Now A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
Jun 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Rodriguez Is Now A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt
It should come as no surprise to anyone that Nick Rodriguez is quickly turning into one of the most elite grapplers in the world. Actually, he might be one of the athletes that were the fastest to...Ryan Hall Suffers Complete ACL Tear – Gets Trolled By Gordon Ryan
Jun 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ryan Hall Suffers Complete ACL Tear – Gets Trolled By Gordon Ryan
Ryan Hall seems to be completely out of lack lately when it comes to injuries. Just a day ago, he had to undergo his 6th surgery in the last 14 months – due to a complete tear of his ACL. He...Luke Rockhold Describes What’s it like Rolling with Khabib: “Brother, He is So Strong”
Jun 01, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Luke Rockhold Describes What’s it like Rolling with Khabib: “Brother, He is So Strong”
Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the best, if not the best fighter in the history of the UFC lightweight category. Have you ever stopped and asked yourself – what would it be like to grapple with...Khamzat Chimaev Spars with Chechen Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khamzat Chimaev Spars with Chechen Warlord Ramzan Kadyrov
Khamzat Chimaev, one of the UFC’s top welterweight contenders, has been recorded sparring with Ramzan Kadyrov – a Chechen warlord who has been accused of numerous human right violations...LA Police Officer Dies After Suffering A “Catastrophic Injury” During Grappling Training
May 31, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on LA Police Officer Dies After Suffering A “Catastrophic Injury” During Grappling Training
According to the ABC7 Eyewitness News report, a Los Angeles police officer has tragically passed away after suffering serious injuries during grappling training. The incident took place at the...TikTok Star Submitted by Nate Diaz in BJJ Sparring Session
May 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on TikTok Star Submitted by Nate Diaz in BJJ Sparring Session
Bryce Hall is a TikTok star who has boxed for around a year and a half; but was stopped on his journey by Austin McBroom last summer. However, just a couple of days ago, he was invited for a...Mark Muñoz, ex-UFC Fighter, Loses High School Job After Allegedly Allowing Students To Fight
May 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mark Muñoz, ex-UFC Fighter, Loses High School Job After Allegedly Allowing Students To Fight
Mark Muñoz is an ex-UFC fighter who fought against the likes of Loyoto Machida and Chris Wideman, and has even beaten Demian Maia back in 2011. He retired in 2015 and became a high school wrestling...BJJ Brown Belt Chokes Out Suspect Who Was Attacking a Police Officer
May 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Brown Belt Chokes Out Suspect Who Was Attacking a Police Officer
William Cassoday is an ex-MMA fighter and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Just a couple of days ago, he was driving a car to see his mother… However, as he and his wife were driving, on...Nick Rodriguez on the DDS Split: “It Was A Lot Healthier For Us To Split Off”
May 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nick Rodriguez on the DDS Split: “It Was A Lot Healthier For Us To Split Off”
Nick Rodriguez is a part of the new generation of exciting Jiu-Jitsu athletes, who command respect with their extremely explosive, no holds barred style. He was a part of the Danaher Death Squad...It’s Official: Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan Scheduled for August 7
May 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on It’s Official: Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan Scheduled for August 7
It’s now official. After weeks and even months of speculations, the rumors and announcements have now officially been confirmed… As the Gordon Ryan vs. Felipe Pena match has been...