Nicky Rod Claims Craig Jones Invitational Was Profitable
Aug 28, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of The Casuals podcast, Nicky Rodriguez offered his thoughts on the first-ever Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) and its unexpected financial success. Held on the same weekend as the...
The BJJ Blueprint: How To Grapple Like Nick Rodriguez
Aug 11, 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...
Nick Rodriguez Forgoes ADCC To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has just become the latest athlete to leave ADCC 2024 in favor of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament! This one shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it is becoming...
Nick Rodriguez Loses his BJJ Black Belt Debut to Victor Hugo at WNO 22
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
WNO 22, held in Costa Mesa (California), saw Victor Hugo earn a decisive victory against Nicky Rodriguez in their heavyweight clash. Hugo, celebrated for his 2023 IBJJF Worlds double-gold triumph,...
Natty Nick Rodriguez Names The Best Stero*d for Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE
2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez prides himself in being a natural athlete, unlike his nemesis Gordon Ryan. In a recent podcast episode, Nick Rodriguez and prominent strength & conditioning...
Nicky Rod: ‘PEDs Make Ungifted Athletes Seem Incredibly Strong but They’re Just Injecting Themselves”
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE
In a recent podcast interview, elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete Nick Rodriguez openly discussed the issue of performance-enhancing drug use in the sport. Rodriguez stated that some top competitors...
Craig Jones On Why It Took Him So Long To Promote 5 Year Black Belt Nicky Rod
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE
2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ after training in BJJ for a little over 5 years. He was promoted by Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten....
Nick Rodriguez Promoted to Black Belt in BJJ After Training for 5 years
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE
2x ADCC silver medalist Nick Rodriguez has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ after training in BJJ for a little over 5 years. He was promoted by Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan and Ethan Crelinsten....
BJJ Legend Fabricio Werdum Refused To Face Nick Rodriguez in a Grappling Match
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE
Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabrício Werdum revealed in a recent episode of his podcast “Nem me vi” that he had discussed facing American fighter Nick Rodrigues in UFC Invitational...
Nicholas Meregali Wants To Fight Both Craig Jones & Nick Rodriguez: “You Guys Are Soft”
Dec 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The drama between Nicholas Meregali and B Team’s Craig Jones & Nick Rodriguez keeps heating up. The athletes keep challenging and “roasting” each other over social media…...
Despite Already Losing Twice to Gordon Ryan, Nick Rodriguez Challenges Him to MMA Bout: ‘He’s Scared’
Dec 15, 2023BJJEE
Nick Rodriguez proposed a match against his former teammate Gordon Ryan with $100,000 at stake, an offer which Ryan declined. Nick Rodriguez continues seeking a third match against Gordon Ryan, a...
Nick Rodriguez Challenges Gordon Ryan with $100K Purse on the Line, Ryan Declines
Dec 12, 2023BJJEE
Nick Rodriguez proposed a match against his former teammate Gordon Ryan with $100,000 at stake, an offer which Ryan declined. Nick Rodriguez continues seeking a third match against Gordon Ryan, a...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 Results: Meregali & Rodriguez Steal The Show
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 event, held on December 11th, turned out to be an evening of exciting Jiu-Jitsu matches… Here are the full results! NICHOLAS MEREGALI BEATS FELIPE PENA...
Nick Rodriguez Explains EBI Overtime Start, Escapes & Attacks
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to competition and tournaments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it can be often quite difficult to navigate the landscape of all sorts of different rules – and not be confused so as to...
Nick Rodriguez Has A Great (& Detailed) Armbar Escape Technique
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Stuck in an Armbar and holding on to dear life so that you don’t get submitted? Yes… Not the first nor the last time that will happen. Which is why it’d be a very good idea to learn...
Nicky Ryan Shows A Great Way To Pass Half Guard – With Double Underhooks
Oct 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re in top Half Guard and you have both underhooks – you’re in a fantastic position to start passing to Mount or Side Control. However, what happens when you try to prop...
Nicky Ryan Shows A Very Effective BJJ Body Lock Pass Setup
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If your opponent is in a seated Open Guard position, it’s almost always a good idea to push them to the mats and make them supine. Why? Because it gives them far less options for establishing...
Nicky Rod: “I’ve Never Taken Gear”
Jul 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When will the rematch between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez take place? It’s difficult to say. But Nicky Rod appears to want it to happen as soon as possible. In a recent interview by...
Nick Rodriguez Reveals Who Owns B-Team: “We Have A Business Partner As Well”
Jul 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The B-Team is one of the most popular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams and academies on the planet – and for good reason. Their branding, as well as competition successes and overall approach to...
Nicky Rod: “Gordon Hates B-Team So Much That He’ll Talk Bad About His Own Teammates…”
Jul 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez put on a spectacular performance at the UFC Fight Pas Invitational 4 submission grappling absolute tournament; winning the $30,000 by defeating Roberto Jimenez, Vagner Rocha, and...
Olympic Wrestling Champion Gable Stevenson Challenges Nicky Rod to Grappling Match
Jul 02, 2023BJJEE
Olympic gold medalist in Freestyle wrestling Gable Steveson, is recognized as one of the best wrestlers on the planet, & he has just issued a challenge to ADCC silver medalist Nicky Rodriguez for...
Gordon Ryan Answers Nicky Rod Challenge: “St***ids Aren’t Illegal in Jiu-Jitsu”
Jul 01, 2023BJJEE
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
Nicky Rod Calls Out Gordon Ryan For A Match – With An (Unexpected) Twist
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
Jay Rodriguez Reveals Awesome Body Lock Passing Details (From Underhook)
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Body Lock passing: one of the most efficient styles of passing guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. But, truth be told, there are a lot of details to get right for it. Body Lock passing can be a great...
