Rafael Lovato Jr. Explains Why His Collegiate Wrestling Career Came To An End
Mar 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. recently shared the full story behind the end of his collegiate wrestling run with Oklahoma City University… Explaining the challenges he faced during the season and why his...
Izaak Michell Claims He Was “Blocked” From Competing At CJI 2
Sep 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Australian standout Izaak Michell was among the notable names missing from CJI 2, despite his status as one of the top grapplers in his division. With only eight teams of five athletes each invited,...
Craig Jones Explains Why B-Team Won CJI 2
Sep 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has spoken out to clear the air on the judging controversy that overshadowed the conclusion of CJI 2. While the event itself was packed with thrilling matches between some of the...
Victor Hugo Cashes $100K Bonus – As B-Team Wins $1 Million At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones raised the stakes on day two of the Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas, offering a $50,000 submission bonus to encourage more action. B-Team’s Victor Hugo didn’t just deliver —...
Exclusive: Rafael Lovato Jr. On Legacy, Longevity, And The Fire That Never Fades
Jul 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
At 42 years old, Rafael Lovato Jr. just made history — again. By winning the final missing title at the Brazilian No-Gi Nationals, he became the first athlete ever to win every major IBJJF/CBJJ...
The Mendes Brothers’ Controversial Stance on PEDs: What It Means for Professional Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 14, 2025BJJEE
Recently, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions Guilherme and Rafael Mendes made a blunt statement regarding performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in BJJ. During an Instagram Q&A, they were asked...
12 Fast-Rising BJJ Stars You Should Know
Feb 05, 2025BJJEE
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...
Considering TRT? BJJ Black Belt and Exercise Scientist Reveals How PEDs Can Take Years Off Your Life
Jan 26, 2025BJJEE
In the ever-evolving world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the pursuit of excellence often comes with sacrifices, and for some, the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) has become an increasingly...
Gordon Ryan Willing to Sacrifice 20 Years of his Life with PED Use to Become BJJ’s Greatest
Dec 29, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan, one of the most decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in history, has always been outspoken, and his recent statements about performance-enhancing drug (PED) use have only added fuel to...
Mikey Musumeci: ‘The Biggest BJJ Teams are Giving PEDs to 12 & 13 year Olds’
Sep 04, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci has voiced serious concerns about the rising prevalence of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use among young athletes in the sport. In a recent interview,...
ADCC 2024 Day 1 Recap: Shocking Upsets and Gritty Performances
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE
The first day of ADCC 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought a wave of unexpected results and high-octane action, leaving fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what’s...
BJJ Black Belt Has a Brilliant Way To Defend The “Muffler” in BJJ
Jul 12, 2024BJJEE
On the back position in Jiu-Jitsu, the famed John Danaher has this to say: No other weapon in the jiu jitsu submission arsenal offers such variation in severity of application as the back/strangle...
Controversial Tactics: The Dirtiest Competitors in Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling
Jun 29, 2024BJJEE
Dirty tactics in Jiu-Jitsu competitions involve actions that are within the rules but considered unsportsmanlike or unethical by many practitioners. Here are some examples: 1. Face Cranking Applying...
Is CJI Now a Better Card than ADCC? An Unbiased Opinion
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE
The world of competitive grappling has been buzzing with excitement and debate as the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) appears to be rivaling the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) in terms of talent and...
Fabio Gurgel Analyses Meregali, cites ‘self-confidence’ and says: ‘Commercial strategy’
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the “Connect Cast” podcast, Alliance’s leader and Jiu-Jitsu luminary, Fábio Gurgel, shared his insights on Nicholas Meregali, a standout figure in today’s...
New Wave Juniors Compete in Grappling Matches at Karate Combat Event with Mixed Results
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE
Karate Combat Kickback 1, the latest event from the renowned karate promotion, showcased not only captivating karate bouts but also the inaugural ‘Pit Submission Series’ featuring three...
Worst Excuses From BJJ Athletes Testing Positive for PEDs
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
Last year, five elite BJJ athletes suffered 3-year suspensions from competing – as a result of testing during and after 2022 No-Gi World Championships. The news were first delivered...
Roberto Cyborg Explains What Keeps Him Motivated To Compete in BJJ Despite IBJJF Doping Ban
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE
BJJ world champion Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is confirmed in the Absolute GP of BJJ Stars 10, to be disputed on Saturday, April 22nd, in São Paulo, Brazil. At 42 years old, Cyborg said he was...
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...
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...
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...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Results & Highlights: Craig Jones Defeats Felipe Pena
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event was a resounding success – with plenty of high-quality matches! Here are the results and highlights. UFC FIGHT PASS INVITATIONAL 4: RESULTS Craig...
BJJ World Champion Reveals USADA Offered a Deal to Banned Athletes for Shorter Suspension
May 08, 2023BJJEE
3x BJJ world champion Marcio ‘Pe de Pano’ Cruz revealed that he spoke about the case with two fighters suspended at the Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Worlds for PEDS. Last week, during an edition of...
