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Metamoris IV: Chael Sonnen Cleared To Compete By NSAC
Aug 06, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Metamoris IV: Chael Sonnen Cleared To Compete By NSAC
It’s on! The Chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed in an interview (Seen below) following Chael Sonnen’s recent hearing before the Commission that the...Breaking News: Sonnen vs. Galvao Metamoris Bout In Jeopardy
Aug 05, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Breaking News: Sonnen vs. Galvao Metamoris Bout In Jeopardy
The NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission) is threatening Chael Sonnen with fines as high as $250,000 per failed drug test, if he competes as planned at Metamoris 4. Sonnen has...Atos Leader Ramon Lemos: “Sonnen Will Do Nothing But Defend Vs Galvao”
Aug 03, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Atos Leader Ramon Lemos: “Sonnen Will Do Nothing But Defend Vs Galvao”
The much expected match between Andre Galvao and Chael Sonnen is drawing mixed reactions from BJJ fans. The match will take place at Metamoris 4, on 9th August in California. Galvão,...Roger Gracie Changes His Mind, Returns To MMA & New Organization
Aug 01, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie Changes His Mind, Returns To MMA & New Organization
After announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changes his mind and announces his return to….MMA! According Brazilian BJJ news website...Xande Ribeiro On The Best Way To Combine BJJ & Judo & His Preparation For ADCC 2015
Jul 30, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Xande Ribeiro On The Best Way To Combine BJJ & Judo & His Preparation For ADCC 2015
In this exclusive interview for BJJ Eastern Europe, Xande Ribeiro talks about how to best combine BJJ & Judo, how to stay a top competitor while running an academy, street fights,...Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Jul 29, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Ralek Gracie: ‘Steroids Won’t Help Fighters In Metamoris 20 Mins Fight Format’
Three weeks after the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspended Chael Sonnen from mixed martial arts for two years because of multiple failed drug tests, he will return to competition...(Video) Rickson Gracie On TV Show Demonstrates Invisible Jiu-Jitsu
On this weeks show, Budo Jake gets the chance to sit down with the legend himself Rickson Gracie to discuss what invisible Jiu-Jitsu is, how to connect and flow, breathing in Jiu-Jitsu as well...Hungary’s Big Hope: Kristof Szucs, 2014 Blue Belt World & European Champ
Jul 25, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Hungary’s Big Hope: Kristof Szucs, 2014 Blue Belt World & European Champ
Hungary’s Kristof Szucs is one of the rising stars of the European competition scene. In 2014, he won the gold medal at the IBJJF worlds at blue belt open weight and bronze in his...(Video) Eddie Bravo Explains To Rickson Gracie The Rubber Guard & Why He Dropped The Gi
After recording the Joe Rogan Experience #524 podcast, Eddie Bravo explains the Rubber Guard to Rickson Gracie:Mark Bocek: “Wrestling With A Female Olympic Wrestling Medalist Is Like Wrestling A 12 Year Old”
After an UnderGround member posted a video of Ronda Rousey wrestling with Gegard Mousasi when Ronda first started her MMA career, UFC lightweight Mark Bocek decided that he should...OFFICIAL: Rickson Gracie’s New Federation, Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF)
Yesterday, BJJ Eastern Europe announced that Rickson Gracie would officially be launching his latest project: a new Jiu-Jitsu federation. Today, the new Federation now has defined a name: Jiu-Jitsu...Rickson Gracie To Launch New Jiu-Jitsu Federation
UPDATE (MONDAY): OFFICIAL: Rickson Gracie’s New Federation Will Be Called:Jiu-Jitsu Global Federation (JJGF) According to sources close to Rickson and Kron Gracie, in the next few...Robert Drysdale On His MMA Career: ‘I Would Have Been Very Disappointed In Myself If I Had Just Done Jiu-Jitsu’
Jul 10, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Robert Drysdale On His MMA Career: ‘I Would Have Been Very Disappointed In Myself If I Had Just Done Jiu-Jitsu’
ADCC absolute and IBJJF World champion Robert Drysdale’s UFC debut was a smashing success. He faced Keith Berish in the opening bout of The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale card,...Eddie Bravo On BJ Penn: ’35 Isn’t Old, He’s In Amazing Shape, Should Fight Some More’
Jul 09, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Eddie Bravo On BJ Penn: ’35 Isn’t Old, He’s In Amazing Shape, Should Fight Some More’
Eddie Bravo wrote on his 10th planet blog about BJ Penn’s performance last Sunday against Frankie Edgar and his decision to retire from MMA. “That crazy strategy should...Roger Gracie: ‘Team Mate Close-Outs Show A Lack Of Professionalism. It’s Amateurism’
Jul 08, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Roger Gracie: ‘Team Mate Close-Outs Show A Lack Of Professionalism. It’s Amateurism’
Closing categories is one of the most controversial topics in Jiu-Jitsu . Every year, critics and defenders of the practice argue on the subject,. Some say that world championships...Exclusive Interview With Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, Judo Olympian & BJJ Black Belt Part 1
Dr. Rhadi Bullard Ferguson is a Bahamian-American mixed martial arts trainer, strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and black belt in judo and Brazilian...BJ Penn:”Once I’m Sure That I Don’t Want To Fight Anymore In The UFC, There’s A Chance I’ll Return To Competing In Jiu-Jitsu…”
Jul 07, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BJ Penn:”Once I’m Sure That I Don’t Want To Fight Anymore In The UFC, There’s A Chance I’ll Return To Competing In Jiu-Jitsu…”
On Sunday, former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn has retired from MMA at the age of 35. Penn announced his retirement following a third-round TKO loss to...Ralek Gracie: ‘Lister & Barnett Are Fighting For The Metamoris Title Then Buchecha Will Fight The Winner’
Metamoris president Ralek Gracie recently talked to Vice.com about his plans for Metamoris, how he didn’t want the Chael Sonnen vs Amdre Galvao fight to be the main event and how...Galvao On Metamoris 4 Match: ‘Sonnen Is Stronger & Heavier’
On August 9, in Los Angeles, California, Andre Galvao will face Chael Sonnen at Metamoris 4. André Galvão , BJJ world champion and gold medal at ADCC, will face Chael Sonnen , one of...BJJ Eastern Europe Podcast Ep.1: Metamoris 4 & The Rise Of BJJ In Russia
Jun 26, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BJJ Eastern Europe Podcast Ep.1: Metamoris 4 & The Rise Of BJJ In Russia
Check out the very first BJJ Eastern Europe Podcast! Eastern Europe Style! For the first edition BJJ nerds Gile Huni (Zerjal Team Serbia and BJJEE editor/owner) and Stas Varshavsky...Ronda Rousey: “I Can Beat Any Woman On Earth In BJJ, Gi or No-Gi In Pure Jiu-Jitsu”
UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will fight BJJ black belt Alexis Davis on Jul. 5 at UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Nev. Davis has legit submission skills, being a black belt under Cesar...Josh Barnett On Metamoris 4 Match vs Dean Lister: “I Want To Show Catch Wrestling To These Jiu-Jitsu folks”
Jun 24, 2014BJJEEComments Off on Josh Barnett On Metamoris 4 Match vs Dean Lister: “I Want To Show Catch Wrestling To These Jiu-Jitsu folks”
Ralek Gracie, Metamoris 4 president has last night confirmed on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, the following matches for Metamoris 4, planned for 4. Aug. 9 in LA. : Main event: Andre...Ralek Gracie Confirms Metamoris 4 Card & Secret Match
BJJ Eastern Europe was among the first media to anounce the Metamoris 4 match ups. Now Ralek Gracie, Metamoris president, had this to say on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour on...BTT’s Omar Sabha On Competing @ Black Belt, Cauliflower Ears & The Return Of BTT
Jun 22, 2014BJJEEComments Off on BTT’s Omar Sabha On Competing @ Black Belt, Cauliflower Ears & The Return Of BTT
BTT USA’s Omar Sabha is a very active competitor having medaled at all belt levels in all the major IBJJF competitions around the world. In this interview with BJJ Eastern Europe,...