Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News
Keith Owen, 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, Passes Away At 52
Feb 17, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Keith Owen, 3rd Degree BJJ Black Belt, Passes Away At 52
Keith Owen, a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Pedro Sauer, has passed away at age of 52 while attending Sauer’s camp in Brazil. He was also a former Sheriff’s deputy and a firearm...Baret Yoshida Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 15, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Baret Yoshida Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
The ADCC continues to add remarkable athletes to its Hall Of Fame lineup. And the latest inductee to join the ranks is Baret Yoshida! ADCC shared the news on their Instagram account: ADCC Hall of...Mark Kerr Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 08, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mark Kerr Gets Inducted Into The ADCC Hall Of Fame
Mark Kerr, a 4x ADCC champion, is the latest name on the exclusive ADCC Hall Of Fame list! The ADCC organizing team shared the news on their social media: ADCC Hall of Fame: Mark Kerr. Kerr is a 4X...Harley Flanagan, Cro-Mags Frontman & BJJ Black Belt: “You Have No Choice But To Keep Going”
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Harley Flanagan, Cro-Mags Frontman & BJJ Black Belt: “You Have No Choice But To Keep Going”
Harley Flanagan is a legendary punk pioneer who, by the early 1980’s, had founded and become a frontman of the well-known Cro-Mags band. Dave Grohl himself has said that, without the Cro-Mags,...Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I’d Like To Meet Michael Jordan”
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib Nurmagomedov: “I’d Like To Meet Michael Jordan”
Khabib Nurmagomedov has met a lot of famous people; all the way from Cristiano Ronaldo to the Russia president Vladimir Putin. However, there are still people he’d wish to have had an...Connecticut Police Department Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Kids
Feb 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Connecticut Police Department Teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Kids
Training a martial art is extremely important when you’re a kid. Not just because of the anti-bullying aspect, but also because of the sense of self-esteem, respect, and learning how to be a...Khabib on Jake Paul’s Fight Offer: “He Would Last A Couple Of Minutes”
Feb 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Khabib on Jake Paul’s Fight Offer: “He Would Last A Couple Of Minutes”
Jake Paul is a true definition of a man with “no chill”. He’s been calling out everyone, left and right, including the GOAT… Khabib Nurmagomedov. He did it when Khabib invited...ADCC 2022: Nicholas Meregali Receives Invite for the -99kg Division
Feb 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC 2022: Nicholas Meregali Receives Invite for the -99kg Division
Nicholas Meregali has received an invite for ADCC 2022! Even though he’s best known for his successes in the gi, Meregali will compete in the -99kg division of this year’s ADCC: ...Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Slapped Andre Galvao & Their Upcoming ADCC Superfight
Feb 03, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Gordon Ryan Explains Why He Slapped Andre Galvao & Their Upcoming ADCC Superfight
Gordon Ryan, Georges St-Pierre, and John Danaher were all recent guests on the popular Lex Fridman Podcast. In it, the four discussed many interesting ideas, anecdotes, and perspectives; one of them...Jiutopia Camp: Train with Rafael Lovato Jr., Romulo Barral, Michelle Nicolini, & Marco Canha
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jiutopia Camp: Train with Rafael Lovato Jr., Romulo Barral, Michelle Nicolini, & Marco Canha
Picture this… You’ve just arrived to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a place you’ve never seen before. Actually, it’s a place that is different from all other BJJ gyms...Saulo Ribeiro Inducted Into the ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Saulo Ribeiro Inducted Into the ADCC Hall Of Fame
The ADCC continues with its Hall Of Fame tradition, by adding a new member to its “roaster” every Monday. And, well, this Monday was great for Saulo Ribeiro – who is the latest ADCC...UFC Cribs: Sean Strickland Shows Off ‘Life of Luxury’ Apartment
Jan 31, 2022BJJEEComments Off on UFC Cribs: Sean Strickland Shows Off ‘Life of Luxury’ Apartment
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland is a rising name in the organization but he lives a very humble lifestyle. The fighter decided to share a funny video of a virtual tour of his apartment in...Watch: UFC Fighter and BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Chokes Out an Internet Troll
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Watch: UFC Fighter and BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Chokes Out an Internet Troll
It’s a good idea to troll and call out professional MMA fighters, right? Well, at least some people think it is – most of them being internet trolls who are not ready to step up to the...Jake Paul Chokes Out Dana White in a New Diss Track Video
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jake Paul Chokes Out Dana White in a New Diss Track Video
Jake Paul will, seemingly, continue to place himself under the spotlight of the mixed martial arts scene. Even though he’s only recently started boxing at a professional level, he has already...Jake Paul: “I Wouldn’t Troll Khabib – I Have So Much Respect For Him”
Jan 30, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jake Paul: “I Wouldn’t Troll Khabib – I Have So Much Respect For Him”
Jake Paul has taken it to the limits when it comes to calling out past and present UFC and MMA fighters for a match… It’s something he’s getting pretty successful at, too;...Jeff Monson – 2x ADCC Champion & UFC Veteran – Calls Out Gordon Ryan for a Match
Jan 29, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Jeff Monson – 2x ADCC Champion & UFC Veteran – Calls Out Gordon Ryan for a Match
Gordon Ryan has been on the forefront of “call-outs” lately. It seems that, as he’s returning to the competition scene, a lot of athletes want to challenge his dominance; the latest...Gordon Ryan: “Andre Galvao Has Destroyed His Own Legacy”
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan: “Andre Galvao Has Destroyed His Own Legacy”
Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao are set for this year’s ADCC superfight… And Ryan doesn’t seem like he’ll be backing up on the trash talk anytime soon. In a recent conversation...ADCC 2022: Felipe Pena Moves to the 99kg+ Division To Face Gordon Ryan
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADCC 2022: Felipe Pena Moves to the 99kg+ Division To Face Gordon Ryan
It’s now official! Felipe Pena has moved to the 99kg+ division for ADCC 2022; which puts him in the same bracket with Gordon Ryan. The ADCC organizing team posted the news on their official...Mikey Musumeci: “I Really Want To Roll With Geo Martinez Again”
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci: “I Really Want To Roll With Geo Martinez Again”
Mikey Musumeci and Geo Martinez faced each other at The Road to ADCC event, back in July last year. Mikey won by points, but his win was overshadowed by the beef between the two. Before the match...French MMA & BJJ Champion Pierre Ludet Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Jan 26, 2022BJJEEComments Off on French MMA & BJJ Champion Pierre Ludet Dies of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
French Mixed martial arts fighter & BJJ Champion Pierre Ludet was found dead at his home in Marseille on Sunday night. Ludet held a record of 6-1 MMA, was a French national Grappling champion,...Watch: Francis Ngannou’s Monster Right Hook on Actor’s Groin
Jan 25, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Francis Ngannou’s Monster Right Hook on Actor’s Groin
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou holds the world record for highest punching power ever measured: 129,161 units. The previous record was held by kickboxer/MMA fighter Tyrone Spong at...Watch: Retired MMA Legend Don Frye Punches Fan At UFC 270
Jan 25, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Watch: Retired MMA Legend Don Frye Punches Fan At UFC 270
UFC legend Don Frye was involved in a run-in with a spectator at UFC 270 and punched him in the face … The retired MMA fighter and former professional wrestler said that the fan challenged him...Dillon Danis: “In A Street Fight, I’d Submit Francis Ngannou In 30 Seconds”
Jan 25, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Dillon Danis: “In A Street Fight, I’d Submit Francis Ngannou In 30 Seconds”
Dillon Danis, though a BJJ black belt, seems to also be a professional when it comes to calling people out and making headlines for himself. This time, he decided to “call out” Francis...UFC 270 Winner Quit Job as a Stripper, Says Pole Dancing Helped her BJJ
Jan 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on UFC 270 Winner Quit Job as a Stripper, Says Pole Dancing Helped her BJJ
UFC strawweight Vanessa Demopoulos just pulled off an impressive win against Silvana Gómez Juárez via armbar from the back after getting knocked down by a right hand. She revealed that she left her...