Ryan Hall Disillusioned with Modern Jiu-Jitsu Scene: ‘Obnoxious, Embarrassing Behavior from Grappling Nerds’
Jun 09, 2024BJJEE
BJJ champion, ADCC bronze medalist and UFC fighter Ryan Hall spends his time training equally in gi, no-gi, and stand-up, yet he has no intention of returning to jiu-jitsu competitions. Disillusioned...
Understanding the History of the ADCC World Championship Superfight
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) World Championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the world of submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Founded in 1998 by...
ADCC Kids World Championship In The Making? Mo Jassim Reveals
Jul 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mo Jassim, ADCC head organizer, has intentions of organizing an ADCC World Championship in 2024 – for kids! The idea to organize the tournament came to Jassim after he was told about the...
Why Wasn’t Demian Maia UFC champion? ADCC Legend Explains Why
Jun 01, 2023BJJEE
One of the biggest names in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, Zé Mario Sperry , who was a Jiu-Jitsu world champion and also in the ADCC, in which he is a member of the “Hall of Fame”, recently...
ADCC 2024: Mo Jassim Confirmed As Head Organizer
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mo Jassim has been confirmed as the head organizer for ADCC 2024, which makes it the third consecutive time that he’s been given this responsibility. Jassim is one of the most influential...
Flashback: Glover Teixeira Defeating Dean Lister in ADCC
Oct 31, 2021BJJEE
It was at UFC 267 where Glover Teixeira finally earned that for which he was working so hard during the last decade. He took on Jan Blachowicz during the fight night’s main event; and, after 9...
ADCC Officially Announces Galvao vs Ryan Superfight: “The Biggest Event in History”
Oct 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most awaited matches in the world has finally been given a date and location. On this Wednesday, ADCC has officially announced that Galvao vs Ryan superfight will take place at ADCC 2022;...
Liborio on ADCC Sonnen Match: ‘He’s 10 years Younger but Technically I Have A Chance’
Jan 26, 2017BJJEE
BJJ legend Ricardo Liborio, co founder of the famed American Top Team will facing Chael Sonnen in an ADCC Stars Superfight in the upcoming ADCC Worlds in Finland later this year! Ricardo Liborio has...
UPDATE: Gordon Ryan Challenges Marcelo Garcia Dream Team
Sep 02, 2016BJJEE
Another day goes by and this challenge becomes that much closer. The latest on this front is that Matheus Diniz might be in. But there is a catch: As you can see above, Diniz is...
Matt Hughes Joins American Top Team Ahead Of ADCC Superfight
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
Matt Hughes, the UFC hall of famer and nine time welterweight world champ has decided to prepare for his ADCC superfight against Renzo Gracie, at Coconut Creek, Florida with American...
The Top Female BJJ Athletes Of All Time
Apr 20, 2024BJJEE
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...
Where Are Some BJJ Legends Now?
Mar 11, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is undoubtedly one of the most iconic combat sports globally. BJJ’s popularity has coincided with the growth of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
Roger Gracie Reflects On BJJ Matches He Lost: “I Lost Due To Stubbornness Or Arrogance”
Feb 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie didn’t lose a lot of matches… But the ones he did – in his opinion – he lost not due to a lack of skill. But due to his own stubbornness or arrogance. Speaking...
Marcelo Garcia Gives Health Update: “One More Chemo & I’m Back On The Mats”
Sep 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, an IBJJF and ADCC Hall Of Fame – and one of the best-liked people in the BJJ community – has been diagnosed with stomach cancer in January this year. Garcia pushed through...
The Legendary Ricardo Arona to Return to Grappling Competitions? BJJ Stars Teases Comeback Campaign
May 23, 2023BJJEE
Ricardo Arona is one of those athletes whom the younger BJJ enthusiasts have trouble recalling – and no wonder, because he was a superbly dominant competitor back in the late ’90s and...
Marcelo Garcia Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer: “The Biggest Fight Of My Life”
Jan 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Garcia, an IBJJF and ADCC Hall Of Famer – and one of the most liked people in the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Garcia shared news about...
Renzo Gracie Promoted to Coral Belt by Rickson Gracie
Jan 19, 2023BJJEE
After a lifetime of training Jiu-Jitsu (50+ years) Renzo Gracie has joined a very small group of coral belt owners. Only a few and those who gained a black belt will receive this honor. Renzo Gracie,...
Royler Gracie Promoted To 8th Degree BJJ Coral Belt by His Brother, Rorion Gracie
May 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Royler Gracie is a true legend of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A son of Helio Gracie, Royler has been the first so-called “King of BJJ’s Featherweight Division”, setting a record for the...
Dean Lister Shares Leg Lock Advice: “Don’t Focus Specifically On Heel Hooks”
Jan 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
As per the most recent news shared by the ADCC, Dean Lister has been inducted into the ADCC Hall Of Fame! And no wonder; he’s a 3x champion and an athlete with the highest submission rate in...
The Intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Sports Betting in South Africa
Mar 11, 2025BJJEE
The interest and following of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) across South Africa has grown tremendously as new practitioners as well as fans appreciate the discipline and competitiveness that comes with...
MMA Legend Gives Elon Musk a Harsh Reality Check on Fighting BJJ Blue Belt Mark Zuckerberg
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
The highly publicized, yet ultimately unrealized, fight between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to spark debate in the combat sports world. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra recently...
Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): Full Fight Card Reveal
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has released its highly anticipated brackets – and the lineup is nothing short of spectacular! The event, set to take place on August 16 and 17, features some...
Gabi Garcia Reveals If She’ll Go Easy On Craig Jones At CJI
Aug 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is set to face Craig Jones in the first-ever intergender grappling match, at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) in Las Vegas. Garcia is very excited about the match, praising...
Does Specializing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Lead to Higher Pay in the UFC?
Jul 15, 2024BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has grown exponentially over the past two decades, becoming a global phenomenon that attracts millions of viewers and generates substantial revenue. Within...
