Gordon Ryan Thinks Combat Sambo is Better Suited to MMA Than BJJ
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
Whenever you watch a UFC event, the talk is always focused on the fighters kickboxing record, their judo medal count, their wrestling pedigree or even their BJJ belt level, but whenever they have a...
[WATCH] Japanese MMA Fighter Attempts An Ultra-Rare Executioner Submission
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Japanese fighter Rei Tsuruya recently secured his place in the UFC with a victory at the Road to UFC Season 2 Finals. But what got the world of MMA – especially the BJJ community –...
Meta Warns Investors About Mark Zuckerberg’s BJJ & MMA Hobbies
Feb 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
According to Calfkicker.com, Meta Platforms Inc. has issued a caution to its investors in the latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing – pointing out the potential dangers Mark...
Ben Askren Reveals Why Retirement Is Difficult For MMA Athletes
Feb 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Retirement often doesn’t come easy to professional mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes… But why is it so? And why do some athletes move on to “the next thing” seemingly easy,...
Mike Tyson Eyeing A Sensational Boxing Return – Against MMA Legend Fedor Emelianenko
Feb 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mike Tyson, the legendary former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion, is reportedly in advanced discussions for a remarkable comeback fight… This time, the 57-year-old icon is eyeing a...
Kade Ruotolo Targeting MMA Debut: “Get It Done By March Or May”
Jan 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is eyeing his next challenge… Yes, you’ve guessed it – he wants to fight MMA as soon as possible. As...
Major MMA Rules Change On The Horizon: 12-6 Elbows & Kneeing A Grounded Opponent
Jan 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Andy Foster, the Executive Director of the California State Athletic Commission, has taken it upon himself to change two critical aspects of the sport’s rulebook: the 12-6 elbows & kneeing...
The Best Flying Armbar Finishes In BJJ And MMA History
Jan 30, 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...
Mackenzie Dern Opens Up About Having Breast Implants & Fighting MMA With Them
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC’s Mackenzie Dern has recently opened up about a personal aspect of her life – discussing the implications of breast augmentation on her professional MMA career. In a recent interview...
How To Escape The Worst Position in MMA: Side Control Crucifix
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Mark Lajhner, founder and chief instructor of Kaizen MMA Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. He is a Judo black belt (Serbian national team member), BJJ purple belt and multiple medallist in...
These Were the Surprising Day Jobs of MMA Superstars Before They Became Famous
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE
Many UFC fighters worked a job before making a living from MMA. -Chuck Lidell. Ray Sefo. Mark Hunt. Franck Mir . Bas Ruten, Tim Silvia, Ken Shamrock they were nightclub bouncers. -Conor McGregor....
Garry Tonon Not Willing To Give Up Leg Locks In MMA: “This Stuff Works”
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon recently opened up about a pivotal moment in his career: his first knockout loss during an MMA match… Despite which he is not willing to give up Leg Lock attacks in mixed martial...
MMA Legend Gilbert Yvel Gets Promoted From BJJ Purple Belt To Black Belt
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Dutch MMA legend, Gilbert Yvel, has recently been promoted to the rank of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt! His coaches, Remco Pardoel and Marcelo Andreoli, promoted him a few weeks ago from the...
MMA Fighter Suffers Serious Injuries After Falling From 10th Floor – While Trying To Save His Cat
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Magomed Zainalov, a well-respected fighter of the Hardcore MMA organization, is currently battling severe injuries – following a fall from the 10th floor of a building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia....
MMA Legend Gilbert Yvel Earns Black Belt in BJJ After Grappling for 24 Years
Jan 24, 2024BJJEE
Gilbert Yvel, the legendary Dutch MMA fighter from the early 2000s, remains active in martial arts to this day, albeit in a different capacity. While Yvel made his name in mixed martial arts...
BJJ World Champion Mahamed Aly Wins MMA Debut With Stunning Head-Kick Knockout
Jan 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image credits: Hosanna Rull BJJ champion Mahamed Aly marked his entry into mixed martial arts (MMA) with a spectacular victory! The heavyweight clash, which took place in Houston (Texas) saw Aly face...
Should MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Fighters Have Cheat Meals?
Jan 22, 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...
Islam Makhachev Explains Why He Thinks BJJ Specialists Struggle in MMA
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE
The UFC 284 fightcard was a super exciting one. It was headlined by a main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev; with Makhachev taking the decision victory after a great fight....
Daniel Cormier Reveals The Staggering Amount Of $$$ Khabib Turned Down For An MMA Return
Jan 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former undefeated UFC lightweight champion of the world, reportedly turned down a staggering $40 million offer to return to the UFC. This information comes from his...
MMA Vet & BJJ Black Belt Diego Braga Murdered After Having Motorcycle Stolen in Rio de Janeiro
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
The Brazilian mixed martial arts community mourns the loss of Diego Braga, a 44-year-old veteran fighter and father to Gabriel Braga, a recent finalist in the Professional Fighters League tournament....
Gordon Ryan on Musumeci: “He Can’t Just Be Fighting MMA Guys in ONE”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan Questions Musumeci’s Competition Level at ONE Championship. Mikey Musumeci is widely respected in the grappling community due to his success winning multiple International Brazilian...
Roger Gracie Admits He Never Wanted To Fight MMA: “My Heart Was Never There”
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, a legend in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recently opened up about his mixed martial arts (MMA) career on the “Connect Cast” podcast… And, well, despite being a ten-time...
Bodybuilder Bradley Martin Who Keeps Challenging MMA Fighters Taken Down by Man Half His Size
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
Bradley Martyn is an internet fitness influencer who gained prominence in the combat sports world by boldly challenging professional competitors. Martyn was confident in his ability to defeat notable...
[WATCH] Eddie Hall, World’s Strongest Man, Gets Dropped By Headkick In MMA Sparring
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Eddie Hall, known as the former World’s Strongest Man, is paving his own way forward in the combat sports arena – as he transitions from his boxing career to the world of MMA. However,...
