After Winning Copa Podio, Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena’s Next Goal is Open Weight World Champion
Nov 26, 2014BJJEE
Newly sponsored by market leader STORM KIMONOS, Felipe “Preguiça” Pena won the Copa Podio MW GP last weekend, defeating Luiz Panza in the finals. Could Pena be the...
Felipe ‘Preguica’ Pena On Copa Podio: “There Are Only Tough Guys. I Can’t Wait.”
Sep 03, 2013BJJEE
Multiple time BJJ World champ at lower belts Felipe Pena , nicknamed “Preguiça” (the laziness) / sloth, is now trying to make a name for himself at the black belt. After winning the Rio...
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena:”In The Black Belt At The Pan, I Feel Like A Rookie & I Like That Feeling…”
Mar 18, 2013BJJEE
Multiple time BJJ World champ at lower belts Felipe Pena , nicknamed “Preguiça” (the laziness), is now trying to make a name for himself at the black belt. He is looking to capture his...
Felipe Costa Stripped of No-Gi Worlds Title After Testing Positive for Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete Felipe Costa has been handed a one-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for clomiphene, a prohibited substance. Costa,...
Fabricio Werdum Talks Pena’s Performance Against Meregali: “He Has To Wake Up”
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent episode of the “Nem vi me” podcast, hosted by the renowned Fabricio Werdum, the UFC fighter and Jiu-Jitsu black belt Jailton Malhadinho shared their insights on the UFC Fight Pass...
FloGrappling Releases Statement About Ryan vs. Pena Stoppage Controversy
Aug 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most anticipated BJJ matches took place last Sunday, August 7, between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena. It was a no-time limit bout, a part of the Who’s Number One (WNO) main event....
Catch Them with The Infamous ‘Pena Choke’ from 5 Positions
Feb 09, 2022BJJEE
The ‘Pena Choke’ is a sinister choke using your own lapel, from BJJ world and ADCC champion Felipe “Preguica” Pena. STEPS: Start: Full back control 1. Start from a seat belt control...
Pena & Meregali Exchange Words on Social Media Ahead of “BJJBET” Match
Jul 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited match between Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali will finally take place in the main event of the second BJJBET edition, on August 1st. And wouldn’t you know it – the two...
Surprise Your Opponents with the Pena Choke
Jan 26, 2021BJJEE
A sinister choke using your own lapel, from BJJ world and ADCC champion Felipe “Preguica” Pena. STEPS: Start: Full back control 1. Start from a seat belt control 2. Fall to your underhook...
Studio 540 Challenge Results Are Here! Plus Pena Challenges Ryan to A Gi Fight
Dec 18, 2016BJJEE
Studio 540 Challenge provided quite a bit of excitement! The event started off with young Nicky Ryan facing off against Rubens Cobrinha Charles’ son – Kennedy Maciel. The...
Felipe Preguica’s Crazy Armbar Defense That Got Him Injured at Europeans
Jan 24, 2016BJJEE
In the male open weight of the 2016 IBJJF Europeans, student and master met in the final: Felipe Pena and Romulo Barral. Pena was injured after having resisted t a tight armbar in his semi...
Felipe ‘Preguica’: ‘To Be a Champion, Try To Be Different Than The Others’
Oct 01, 2015BJJEE
2015 ADCC runner up and multiple world champion Felipe Preguica Pena was recently in Switzerland for a seminar tour. While there, he stopped by Icon Jiu-Jitsu academy in Geneva and gave...
IBJJF Penalizes Positive PED Tested Athletes; Galvao, Barral & Bia New World Champions
Aug 09, 2015BJJEE
After the positive PED tests of recent BJJ world champion athletes over the past 2 years, IBJJF has done the right thing and attributed new world champions in place of the ones that...
Felipe ‘Preguica’ Aiming For Grand Slam: World Pro, ADCC & Absolute Worlds
Apr 21, 2015BJJEE
Felipe “Preguiça” had an amazing past few months winning the Copa Podio MW, defeating Luiz Panza in the finals, and winning the IBJJF Worlds defeating Andre Galvao. Could...
Felipe ‘Preguica’ Demonstrates His Favorite Leg Drag to Back Take
Jan 19, 2015BJJEE
Newly sponsored by market leader STORM KIMONOS, Felipe “Preguiça” Pena won the Copa PodioMW GP last year, defeating Luiz Panza in the finals. Could Pena be the next big champion...
Copa Podio: Felipe ‘Preguica’ Wins Middleweight GP, Clark Gracie Clarkoplatas His Way To Victory, Leandro Lo Beats Calansans.
Sep 09, 2013BJJEE
Felipe “Preguica” Pena was crowned champion of the Copa Podio middleweight event held on Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at the Tijuca Tennis Club in Rio de Janeiro. The Gracie Barra BH...
Felipe Costa Explains the 2013 IBJJF Rules In Detail
Jan 21, 2013BJJEE
Are you Competing Any time soon? Do you know the rules www.BrazilianBlackBelt.com & www.FelipeCosta.com talks you through the rules of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. It is a guide to the...
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...
What Does the Future of Jiu-Jitsu Hold? Is Gi Really Being Overtaken by No-Gi?
Jan 26, 2025BJJEE
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) continues its global expansion, a debate has gained traction: will Gi or No-Gi dominate the landscape in the next decade? Both styles have their own unique appeal and...
Frustrated Kron Gracie Blasts Jiu-Jitsu Practitioners that Only Train No Gi
Sep 17, 2024BJJEE
Kron Gracie has recently stirred up controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community by taking aim at practitioners who refuse to train in the traditional gi. As a member of the legendary Gracie...
IBJJF Suspends 2024 World Champion Yatan Bueno for 3 Years Following Positive PED Test
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world champion Yatan Bueno has been officially suspended for three years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for a banned substance during the 2024...
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...
Gordon Ryan Reveals The 2 Opponents He Wants To Face After ADCC 2024
Aug 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is already looking ahead to future opponents beyond the ADCC 2024 event. As the reigning ADCC superfight champion, he’s set to defend his title in a unique fashion – with...
Does The Term ‘Creonte’ Still Make Sense Today in BJJ? BJJ’s Biggest Champions Respond
Aug 02, 2024BJJEE
Considered one of Jiu-Jitsu’s most controversial topics, changing teams during a BJJ practitioner’s career has coined the infamous term: Creonte. Back in the day, BJJ (in Brazil), was held in...
