10 Best Examples of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Fiction (Movies, TV and Books)
Feb 06, 2020BJJEE
Written by Alexander Darwin @CombatCodes. Photo by Ryan Best @RyanBestArt I’ve always kept an eye out for Brazilian jiu jitsu in fiction. Every time I see even the slightest grappling exchange...
Garry Tonon – How Far Can We Go to Promote a Match?
Jan 20, 2020BJJEE
Garry Tonon and Gordon Ryan are part of the new generation of professional Grapplers who make a living with BJJ superfights (and now with his MMA career). They changed the game by openly calling out...
2x ADCC Champ Yuri Simoes To Make MMA Debut at ONE Championship
Nov 20, 2019BJJEE
After Rodolfo Vieira and Gabi Garcia, another ADCC champion has decided to the take the next step in their career: MMA. 2015 & 2017 ADCC champion Yuri Simoes has taken the big leap and signed...
Gordon Ryan Replaces Braulio Estima Against Lo, More ADCC North America Results
Apr 16, 2017BJJEE
Another great ADCC event is behind us. The North American trials had much hype to them thanks to the excellent lineup of superfights in addition to the exciting opportunity to qualify...
Sponsor Backs Out Due To Gordon Ryan Being Disrespectful, More Changes
Oct 16, 2016BJJEE
In many way the bjj community is a small world where everybody knows everybody. This is something that came to bite Gordon Ryan. His latest bout of ungentlemanly behavior lost his event...
Breaking: ADCC 2026 Reportedly To Take Place In Poland
Jul 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The next ADCC World Championship may take place in a brand-new location – Poland! According to ADCC board member Renato Santos, the 2026 edition of the most prestigious no-gi grappling tournament...
Craig Jones Confirms There Will Be No CJI vs ADCC Clash In 2026: “We Can Coexist”
Jul 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After igniting one of the biggest rivalries in modern grappling, Craig Jones has confirmed that the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) will not go head-to-head with ADCC in 2026. In 2024, the inaugural...
Gordon Ryan Calls No Time Limit Matches “Atrocious” For Fans
May 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
While widely known as one of the greatest submission grapplers of all time, Gordon Ryan isn’t shy about criticizing aspects of his own sport. In a conversation on episode #129 of the Joe Rogan...
Gordon Ryan Cuts Ties With Toe Hold – Accuses Owner Of Lies & Broken Promises
May 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has officially ended his association with footwear company Toe Hold, leveling serious accusations against the brand’s owner, AG Gregoroff. Ryan explained that years ago, he publicly...
Gordon Ryan Confirms He May Not Compete At ADCC 2026
Dec 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has revealed that he may opt out of competing at the 2026 ADCC World Championships. Speaking at a recent press conference, Ryan detailed the challenges he has faced recently: I had an ACL...
Gordon Ryan Walks Fans Through His (Expensive) Watch Collection
Nov 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, recently offered fans a glimpse into his impressive watch collection. Here is a quick rundown of his collection: G-SHOCKS...
Craig Jones Goes After FloGrappling After They Hit Him With A Copyright Claim
Nov 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has announced last night that FloGrappling has filed a copyright claim against the broadcast of the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) on YouTube. And, even though FloGrappling has...
ADCC Organizer Sends D*ath Threat to CJI’s Craig Jones
Jun 09, 2024BJJEE
The world of professional grappling has been shaken by a controversial clash between two prominent figures: Seth Daniels, CEO of Fight2Win and ADCC organizer, and renowned grappler Craig Jones. The...
Gordon Ryan Blasts Craig Jones for Associating with Controversial Ukrainian Battalion
May 28, 2024BJJEE
Craig Jones has shaken the Jiu-Jitsu world by announcing the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament on the same date as ADCC 2024. The tournament will offer a $2 million cash prize spread across...
ADCC Head Organizer Talks Craig Jones’ Upcoming BDCC Tournament: “Not The Right Reasons”
May 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has recently announced that he’ll organize a submission grappling tournament with $2 million in play… Craig humorously refers to it as “BDCC.” This new event will...
ADCC Head Organizer Addresses The Question Of Having A “Natty Division” At ADCC 2024
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
During a recent livestream, ADCC promoter Mo Jassim addressed the possibility of organizing a “natty division” for athletes who have not used PEDs… And, as you might imagine, his...
ADCC Head Organizer Announces Greasing Ban: “I Don’t Care If You Have Dry Skin”
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent livestream, ADCC Head Organizer Mo Jassim addressed the problem of greasing – a practice that has plagued various grappling competitions. Jassim made it clear that the upcoming ADCC...
ADCC Women’s Absolute Division Officially Announced For ADCC 2024
May 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The ADCC World Championships is set to make history this year… By reintroducing the women’s absolute division after a 17-year hiatus! According to FloGrappling and Mo Jassim, the head...
Nicky Ryan Responds To Craig Jones & ADCC Drama: “You’ll Never Hear Me Talk Sh*t”
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s been just a few days ago that Craig Jones announced that he will not be competing at ADCC… As well as that he will organize a seminar, from which all proceeds will go to everyone who...
2x ADCC champ Reveals that he Refused to Record his Training with Gordon Ryan, Which Angered the American
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE
Two-time ADCC champion Kaynan Duarte revealed that he refused to record his training during a training camp with Gordon Ryan, which angered the American athlete. Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Kaynan...
First Ever ADCC Youth Championship Announced: August 16th, 2024
Jan 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The submission grappling world is set to witness yet another groundbreaking event… As the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) has officially announced the launch of the first-ever ADCC Youth...
ADCC Announces Policy On Transgender Athletes In Competition
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As it’s been reported by the Wate portal, the ADCC has announced their official policy on transgender athletes when it comes to competing at ADCC tournaments. They start off with: In an ongoing...
Tom DeBlass Steps Down From Being ADCC Trials Organizer
Oct 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tom DeBlass has decided to step down from his role as the organizer for the ADCC East Coast Trials. Having been associated with ADCC for over a decade, DeBlass first made his mark by winning the ADCC...
Tom DeBlass On Transgender Athletes Competing In ADCC Female Divisions: “Not Allowing It”
Sep 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Lots of commotion has been stirred up in the BJJ community, after a recent NAGA tournament allowed for a transgender athlete to compete in a female division. A part of the Jiu-Jitsu community is...
