Belal Muhammad Shares His Grueling Training Regimen In Dagestan: “It’s An Uncomfortable Feeling”
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With his eyes firmly set on the UFC Welterweight Championship, currently held by Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad is leaving no stone unturned – and that includes giving it all in training. During...
Top 5 MMA Events To Bet On This 2024
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
The pulse of the MMA world is surging with anticipation as we enter 2024, a year already heralded as having one of the most electrifying line-ups in recent memory. Fight enthusiasts from around the...
Which Is The Most Dominant Grappling Martial Art?
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Think Sambo Is Real: “I Think Jiu-Jitsu Wins”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is well-known for speaking his mind, often times without a filter. For example, if someone were to ask him if BJJ or Sambo is better, what do you think that Sonnen’s answer would...
Dana White Reveals The Toughest Retirement In UFC: “He Had So Much More To Offer…”
Dec 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Who has been the toughest retirement in the UFC for Dana White… That is, which fighter’s retirement did White have the toughest time dealing with? Well, it may or may not come as a...
Dana White On the Fence About Signing Dillon Danis to UFC
Nov 29, 2023BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White has expressed that he does not appear to favor the antics of free agent Dillon Danis. When asked about the possibility of Danis joining...
Casino Sponsorships in BJJ and MMA Events
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE
Sports events have always had the eyes of dedicated fans. As various sports gained more popularity, different companies noticed a potential benefit they could get from sponsoring these events. ...
Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...
Craig Jones: “There’s Not A Good Sambo Guy On Earth When It Comes To Grappling Matches”
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The “feud” between Craig Jones and sambo is already well-established, as the popular BJJ athlete rarely ever holds back his thoughts on the martial art. However, in a recent interview...
The Dagestani Drag: For those Who Hate to Shoot for Takedowns
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE
Arm drags serve a purpose beyond pulling an opponent’s arm. Where the arm goes, the body should follow. As seen in amateur wrestling, dragging the arm with deliberate intent at the desired angle...
Popular Podcaster Patrick Bet David: “My Boys Do BJJ 3-4 Times A Week”
Sep 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Patrick Bet David is known for his YouTube channel “Valuetainment” – where he publishes educational and motivational content alike. He is also a known podcaster, motivational...
Makhachev Demonstrates Takedowns, ‘Ignores’ Jiu-Jitsu & Praises Sambo & Judo: ‘They are More Effective’
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE
Islam Makhachev is diligently preparing for his upcoming bout against Charles do Bronx at UFC 294, taking place in Abu Dhabi on October 21st. Recently, a video was shared on social media showcasing...
Blood, Sweat, and Fears: The Reality of Being a UFC Fighter
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a high-stakes world where athletes push their bodies to the limit. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are amplified by the intense physicality...
Islam Makhachev Explains the Problem with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 09, 2023BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has revolutionized the world of martial arts, but it also has some issues that top fighters like UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev point out. First, BJJ focuses too much on...
5 MMA Fighters We Can Expect Big Things from in the Future
May 11, 2023BJJEE
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a fast-growing sport that has seen explosive growth in popularity and viewership in recent years. With talent from all over the world plying their trade in MMA, it can be...
What Is The Best Smash Pass In BJJ?
May 05, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Watch 7 Of The Most Epic Striker Vs. Grappler Matches In MMA History
Apr 18, 2023BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Mikey Musumeci: “The Best ‘Sambo’ People Aren’t Just Sambo People”
Apr 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why are some of the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters also Sambo practitioners? Well, Mikey Musumeci believes that it doesn’t all have to do with Sambo itself. He shared why in a recent...
Chael Sonnen Talks About Submission Underground: “It’s An Open Wound”
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Chael Sonnen is the man behind the spectacular Submission Underground (SUG) promotion? Yup, that’s right! However, the last Submission Underground event – SUG 29...
The Unstoppable Rise of Islam Makhachev – The World’s Best Fighter
Mar 22, 2023BJJEE
As the world of MMA continues to evolve, one name has emerged as a true force to be reckoned with: Islam Makhachev. This Dagestan-born fighter has been making waves in the UFC with his relentless...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is Pretty Bad As A Grappling Art”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been coaching Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 284 showdown with Islam Makhachev, for quite some time now. So, as Volkanovski’s grappling coach, Jones has had to take a...
Fedor Emelianenko: “I’ll Stay Involved – MMA Is In My Blood”
Feb 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Fedor Emelianenko, the all-time heavyweight MMA legend, recently retired from the sport – following his first-round TKO loss against Ryan Bader, at Bellator 290. Nevertheless, “The Last...
Can Alex Volkanovski Dethrone Makhachev & Become the New Pound-For-Pound King?
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE
UFC 284 is scheduled to take place on the 11th of February in the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main event will feature a fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the 155 lbs...
Why Are Dagestan Fighters So Dominant?
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
In the past few years, a new generation of MMA superstars has emerged from the North Caucasus region, Dagestan. Fighters like the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Magomed Ankalaev,...
