Dana White Reacts to Tate vs Holm & McGregor vs Diaz
Mar 06, 2016BJJEE
UFC correspondent Megan Olivi talks with Dana White to recap the historic UFC 196, that featured Nate Diaz hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss and Miesha Tate winning the women’s...
Dana White: ‘Transformed Jones Definitely Planing a Move to Heavyweight’
Dec 05, 2015BJJEE
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones started deadlifting 6 months ago. Back in beginning of October, his deadlift personal best was 525 lbs (238kgs), weighing 222 lbs (100 kgs)....
GSP Says Dana White Is The Reason He Retired
Nov 27, 2015BJJEE
Georges St-Pierre spoke to Chael Sonnen on his podcast and told him the reasons that pushed him to retire from the UFC. He partly blames Dana White for not responding correctly to his...
Dana White on Gracie-Shamrock: ‘Two 50-year-Old Guys Fighting. That’s Crazy’
Nov 18, 2015BJJEE
UFC Hall of Famer and current Bellator MMA brand ambassador Royce Gracie (48 yrs old) will face Ken Shamrock (51 yrs old) in a trilogy fight on Bellator in February 19, 2016 in Hosuton, Texas....
Joe Rogan & Dana White: Large Majority of UFC Fighters Smoke Marijuana
Aug 14, 2015BJJEE
According to UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and even UFC president Dana White, marijuana use within UFC fighters is extremely common. The prevalent use of marijuana is not unique to MMA...
Dana White on Jose Aldo Injury: ‘It’s Bullsh*t. A lot of People Are Lying’
Jul 12, 2015BJJEE
Dana White makes a definitive statement on his thoughts for Aldo talk:
Dana White on CM Punk’s Progress: ‘He Looks Phenomenal’
Jul 02, 2015BJJEE
Former WWE champion CM Punk was signed by the UFC in December 2014. The news shocked a lot of MMA fans as he has no MMA record, no prior martial arts background although at 36 years old,...
Dana White Reacts to Werdum’s Victory Backstage at UFC 188
Jun 15, 2015BJJEE
UFC President Dana White talks to Megan Olivi after “UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum”. White talks about the future of the heavyweight division after Velasquez’s loss. ...
Dana White: ‘Even Paige Vanzant Could Beat up Mayweather’
Apr 17, 2015BJJEE
World boxing champion is not getting much respect from UFC fighters. After Ronda Rousey, it’s now Conor McGregor who said that he would ‘kill’ the boxing great. McGregor yesterday...
Fedor: ‘Dana White Should Learn To Respect People He Works With’
Mar 15, 2015BJJEE
Fighting Lifestyle UAE’s correspondent Mihails Kozevnikovs caught up with ‘The Last Emperor’ Fedor Emelianenko (34-4) during his visit to HM Fitness center in Dubai. Fedor...
Dana White: “UFC Officials (judges) Should Be Required To Learn Jiu-Jitsu, To Better Judge A Fight.”
Oct 31, 2014BJJEE
Dana White very often doesn’t agree with UFC judges (who are under the Las Vegas athletic commission). Keith Kizer of the NSAC commented he believe they judged well for the fight....
Dana White Interested In Including Metamoris In UFC’s Fight Pass
Jun 25, 2014BJJEE
Invicta FC and UFC Fight Pass have recently joined force in a broadcast partnership. With the confirmation of big MMA stars competing in the upcoming Metamoris 4: Chael Sonnen vs Andre...
Dana White Bans Rousimar Palhares From UFC Following Heel Hook Shenanigans
Oct 10, 2013BJJEE
Following his first round heel hook victory over Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29, Rousimar Palhares has reportedly been banned from the UFC. AQccording To MMAFighting.com: “UFC...
Renzo Gracie Wants To Return To MMA. Dana White Not Impressed.
Oct 01, 2013BJJEE
Renzo Gracie at age 46 wants to return to MMA. He started his career with NHB (Vale Tudo) fights back in 1992, Renzo Gracie is an iconic figure in combat sport. He had a three-fight win streak...
Dana White: “I Was Blown Away By Jacare In The Okami Fight. He’s A Bad Dude. The Real Deal.”
Oct 01, 2013BJJEE
Ronaldo Jacare made a big impression in his dominating fight against Yushin Okami, (TKO at the 2:47 mark of Round One). Yushin Okami, who was a contender for the UFC middleweight title in...
Guilherme Mendes On Dana White’s Visit, Kelly Slater & Rafael Mendes’s Preparation For ADCC
Aug 06, 2013BJJEE
Last week, the Art of Jiu-Jitsu academy received an illustrious visitor. The president of the UFC , Dana White was visiting a friend at the gym, took the opportunity to tour the facilities and...
John Danaher Shares The First 2 Skills Every BJJ White Belt Should Learn
Feb 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Let’s say that you just started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… That you’re a fresh BJJ white belt and that you’re kind of confused. There are so many techniques and positions...
John Danaher: “No One Cares If You Got A Black Belt”
Apr 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What does it take to earn a black belt Brazilian in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, it takes a lot of effort, focus, and a lot of overcoming of failure… But, the truth is, that you’ll probably get your...
John Danaher: “The Outcome Of A Match Is Settled Before Athletes Step On The Mat”
Apr 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a lot that comes into play when a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match starts… There are a lot of factors that will dictate who will win, and luck is certainly one of them. However, as...
John Danaher Reveals How To Deal With Scary Situations In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are some of the scariest situations you’ve found yourself in, when it comes to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Well, no matter what your answer may be, John Danaher has the solution: knowledge....
John Danaher’s 2 Tips For When You Can’t Train BJJ
Mar 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone who rolls has, at time or another, come to a situation when they can’t train BJJ. Be it because of an injury, obligations, or just “life” – sometimes you simply...
John Danaher Updates On Gordon Ryan’s ADCC Competition: “He’s Got To Move…”
Mar 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As the 2024 ADCC draws near, all eyes are fixed on Gordon Ryan – the reigning absolute and superfight champion, set to defend his titles. However, how is he going to do it amidst all the health...
John Danaher’s Advice For Using Athletic Tape (For Grapplers)
Mar 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ah, athletic tape… The quiet hero of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes worldwide. It plays a similar role in the grappler’s life as duct tape plays for the blue collar workers –...
John Danaher Puts an End to the Buggy Choke with a Simple Move
Mar 19, 2024BJJEE
Ah, the Buggy Choke… It’s so frustrating to be on the receiving end of it. You think that you finally have the Side Control, that you’ll finally be able to get your offense going and then –...
