Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Featured
UFC’s Kevin Holland Subdues Gunman with a Rear Naked Choke
Mar 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC’s Kevin Holland Subdues Gunman with a Rear Naked Choke
Kevin Holland, a well-known UFC welterweight fighter, is at it again. Less than two weeks after his win against Alex Oliveira at UFC 272, Holland and his friend Patrick Robinson were eating at a RA...Andrew Wiltse Now Officially Sponsored By Panda Express
Mar 16, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andrew Wiltse Now Officially Sponsored By Panda Express
If there’s one thing that you need to know about Andrew Wiltse, except from the fact that he’s one of the most superb and exciting-to-watch grapplers today… It’s that...Gordon Ryan Gets Additional $100,000 Sponsorship Deal Ahead of ADCC 2022
Mar 14, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Gets Additional $100,000 Sponsorship Deal Ahead of ADCC 2022
Just a couple of years ago, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling in general was considered to be a sport which will never bring a lot of money to its practitioners… Today, things have...Wellington “Megaton” Dias Gets Promoted to BJJ Coral Belt
Mar 14, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Wellington “Megaton” Dias Gets Promoted to BJJ Coral Belt
Wellington “Megaton” Dias is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend. He has been one of the most frequent competitors in the older age brackets, and has once been a top competitor in the adult...Tye Ruotolo and Kade Ruotolo Sign with ONE Championship
Mar 13, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tye Ruotolo and Kade Ruotolo Sign with ONE Championship
Tye and Kade Ruotolo – the famous Ruotolo brothers – have just signed a contract with ONE Championship! Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Championship’s founder and CEO, has shared the...Ryan Hall Apologizes To Garry Tonon: “I Hope He Heals Up & Returns To The Ring Soon”
Mar 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ryan Hall Apologizes To Garry Tonon: “I Hope He Heals Up & Returns To The Ring Soon”
The heated scuffle between Ryan Hall, Garry Tonon, and Gordon Ryan seems to have cooled down a bit – after Hall decided to apologize to Tonon. A quick reminder of what happened, though. Tonon...Gordon Ryan To Ryan Hall: “You Were Never Good At Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan To Ryan Hall: “You Were Never Good At Jiu-Jitsu”
It seems that some of the former Danaher Death Squad (DDS) members have a sort of a “beef” with Ryan Hall! Namely, Garry Tonon lost to Thanh Le in his ONE Championship title match; after...Garry Tonon Addresses Ryan Hall: “You’re A Hypocrite. And I Don’t Like You.”
Mar 12, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Garry Tonon Addresses Ryan Hall: “You’re A Hypocrite. And I Don’t Like You.”
Garry Tonon recently lost his ONE Championship title fight against Thanh Le, after being knocked out in the opening round. Subsequently, all was good between the two fighters… However, Ryan...ONE Championship: Garry Tonon Loses Title Fight Against Thanh Le via KO
Mar 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ONE Championship: Garry Tonon Loses Title Fight Against Thanh Le via KO
Garry Tonon has just suffered his first MMA loss. On Friday, he fought for the ONE Championship lightweight title against the current champion, Thanh Le. Tonon set the pace immediately, throwing leg...Andre Galvao To Make ONE Championship Debut vs. Reinier de Ridder
Mar 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao To Make ONE Championship Debut vs. Reinier de Ridder
It’s been some time already since Andre Galvao has signed a contract with ONE Championship… And it’s just been announced that he’ll make his debut on March 26, when...Mikey Musumeci Signs Contract with ONE Championship
Mar 06, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Signs Contract with ONE Championship
Mikey Musumeci has been one of the best gi athletes on the scene for a while. However, in the last two years, he has shown that his focus is set on no-gi success as well; having competed in a number...Geo Martinez Talks Mikey Musumeci: “My Goal Is To Break Him Mentally”
Mar 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Geo Martinez Talks Mikey Musumeci: “My Goal Is To Break Him Mentally”
Geo Martinez and Mikey Musumeci are scheduled to compete against each other on March 25, at Who’s Number One (WNO). It’ll be a rematch; at The Road to ADCC bout last year, it was Musumeci...Kristian Woodmansee: “The ADCC Does Way More For The Sport Than IBJJF”
Mar 03, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kristian Woodmansee: “The ADCC Does Way More For The Sport Than IBJJF”
Kristian Woodmansee, a BJJ black belt under Andre Galvao, is a 2018 IBJJF Pans no gi championship and no gi World Championship bronze medal winner. Today, he is retired from competition and leads the...Off-Duty Police Officer & BJJ Black Belt Puts Robber in a Triangle Choke
Mar 02, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Off-Duty Police Officer & BJJ Black Belt Puts Robber in a Triangle Choke
It’s no wonder that they say that “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a superpower”. Once you learn the basics, you’re on a good road to learning how to defend yourself properly –...Brianna Ste-Marie Wins a 3-Hour Submission-Only Match
Feb 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Brianna Ste-Marie Wins a 3-Hour Submission-Only Match
The number of “submission-only” matches is steadily increasing all around the world, as this format of grappling tournaments steadily rises in popularity. However, the vast number of...Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian Supermodel, Trains BJJ with Valente Brothers
Feb 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian Supermodel, Trains BJJ with Valente Brothers
Image Credits: Numéro Magazine Gisele Bündchen is a famous Brazilian fashion model – and has been one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world since 2001. However, what a lot of people...Mikey Musumeci vs. Geo Martinez Rematch Announced for March 25
Feb 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci vs. Geo Martinez Rematch Announced for March 25
Remember the last time Mikey Musumeci and Geo Martinez met on the competition podium? It was last year, when the two faced each other at “The Road to ADCC” event, in which Musumeci earned...Samantha Cook, BJJ Black Belt from the UK, Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Feb 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Samantha Cook, BJJ Black Belt from the UK, Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Samantha Cook, a UK-based BJJ black belt and 2019 European Championships title winner, has recently shared the news that she’s been diagnosed with cancer. More specifically, with lymphoma; a...Renzo Gracie Is The Latest ADCC Hall Of Fame Inductee
Feb 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Renzo Gracie Is The Latest ADCC Hall Of Fame Inductee
Renzo Gracie needs no introduction and already has just about every title a BJJ athlete and coach could wish for… However, and for good reason, others continue praising him – the latest...Bitcoin Cash Sponsors Gordon Ryan With $100,000 for ADCC 2022
Feb 22, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bitcoin Cash Sponsors Gordon Ryan With $100,000 for ADCC 2022
The ADCC 2022 is coming soon! The superfight between bitter rivals, Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao, is highly expected; all the while every single division is stacked with phenomenal athletes as well....IBJJF European Championships: Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins First European Title at 38 Years Old
Feb 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on IBJJF European Championships: Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins First European Title at 38 Years Old
This year has started off with a bang! The 2022 IBJJF European Championships (February 15-20), which took place in Rome (Italy), were extraordinarily exciting… With the “cherry on...Actor Mario Lopez Competes & Wins BJJ Tournament with His Son
Feb 21, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Actor Mario Lopez Competes & Wins BJJ Tournament with His Son
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there’s no denying its effectiveness; no matter who you are, if you train, you will become good at it. It’s just a matter of commitment, effort, and...BJJ Champion Danielle Kelly Signs with ONE Championship
Feb 19, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Champion Danielle Kelly Signs with ONE Championship
Danielle Kelly, a 26-year old black belt, is known as an elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete. However, she’s been eyeing a transition to MMA for a while now… A goal, which now seems to have...Neiman Gracie: “I Don’t Think I’m The Best Gracie MMA Fighter”
Feb 17, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Neiman Gracie: “I Don’t Think I’m The Best Gracie MMA Fighter”
Neiman Gracie has an upcoming fight on Friday, against Logan Storley at Bellator 274. In its anticipation, Neiman was a guest of the MMA Fighting‘s “Trocação Franca” podcast,...