MMA Legend Marco Ruas Reveals Why Jiu-Jitsu Champions Struggle In The Octagon
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Marco Ruas – often hailed as the “father of MMA” – shared some of his insights on the “ConnectCast” podcast… On why some of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu...
Conor McGregor Announces Return to MMA & Name of Opponent
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Conor McGregor announced his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition on June 29, 2022 in Las Vegas. In a post on his official social media account,...
Igor Tanabe Shifted Focus From BJJ To MMA Because He Became A Father Mid-Pandemic
Dec 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Once solely focused on conquering the IBJJF World Championship as a black belt in BJJ, Rizin’s Igor Tanabe‘s path took an unexpected turn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tanabe shared on...
Sage Northcutt’s Lighting-Fast Heel Hook Announced As “Best MMA Submission Of 2023” By ONE Championship
Dec 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a remarkable comeback after a four-year hiatus, American MMA sensation Sage Northcutt made a stunning return to the octagon this May. Even though he is well-known for his striking skills,...
Laugh It Up with the 10 Funniest BJJ/MMA Instructional Videos
Dec 26, 2023BJJEE
BJJ and MMA instructionals are a great way to improve your technique. The problem is that nowadays almost anybody can make a video and upload it on Youtube. Back in the days, many of us were relying...
Nicky Rodriguez Sets A High Price For His Potential MMA Venture
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently shed light on what it would take to lure him into the MMA world. His price tag? A hefty one – but not unexpected, given his rising popularity and diverse business...
Magician Criss Angel Promoted to ‘Purple Belt in MMA’ on Stage by Frank Mir
Dec 21, 2023BJJEE
Criss Angel, real name Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos is an American magician, illusionist and musician. He is often referred to as one of the world’s most successful illusionists, generating...
How To Use the Gable Grip in BJJ & MMA
Dec 20, 2023BJJEE
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...
Why are the New Generation of the Gracie Family Not Dominating in MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Anymore?
Dec 19, 2023BJJEE
If you train Jiu-Jitsu or even MMA it is because of the Gracie family. The Gracie were the ones who popularized MMA and Jiu-Jitsu to the masses when they created the UFC back in 1993 in the US....
Nick Rodriguez Challenges Nicholas Meregali To An MMA Match: “I Want To Make You Bleed”
Dec 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has recently challenged Nicholas Meregali for a BJJ match – or even an MMA fight! He had previously issued a $50,000 challenge to his former teammate Gordon Ryan, which was...
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...
Nicky Rodriguez Names The Best Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner In MMA
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. He is a 2x ADCC silver medalist, as well as someone who has crossed paths with a number of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes...
Jon Jones Speaks Up Against Brand That Claimed “Running Is More Alpha Than MMA”
Nov 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A recent Instagram post from a clothing brand caused a lot of controversy, especially in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world… Because it claimed that “running is more alpha than...
Jake Paul Blames Nate Diaz For MMA Match Not Happening: „He Has Gone Silent“
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Back in August this year, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz went the distance in a boxing match… With Paul emerging victorious via unanimous decision. And, even though there was a lot of talk about the...
Casino Sponsorships in BJJ and MMA Events
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE
Sports events have always had the eyes of dedicated fans. As various sports gained more popularity, different companies noticed a potential benefit they could get from sponsoring these events. ...
BKFC Founder Uninterested In Bare Knuckle MMA: “Grappling Takes Away From The Excitement”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BKFC founder and President, David Feldman, has been on the forefront of legalizing bare knuckle sports for over half a decade… But what about bare knuckle mixed martial arts? Is he interested...
Nicky Rodriguez Wants To Fight Bare-Knuckle MMA: “I Think I Would Do Well”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently disclosed an intriguing offer to compete in bare-knuckle MMA. On the recent episode of the Jaxxon podcast, Rodriguez first expressed his thoughts on MMA, saying: I think...
Gordon Ryan Shows A Powerful Trilemma: Leglock Defense, Attacks, Guard Passes & Back Takes
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As you climb through the ranks of Jiu-Jitsu – both when it comes to belts and skill levels – you’ll come to understand that the best way to submit opponents isn’t with just...
Isaque Bahiense To Make The Transition To Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Isaque Bahiense, the driving force behind the Dream Art team, is embarking on a new journey in mixed martial arts (MMA)! He’ll also be shifting his focus to no-gi grappling from now on....
BJJ Practitioners, Check Your Ego: Beating Pros in Jiu-Jitsu Means Nothing in a MMA Fight
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE
ADCC silver medalist Craig Jones recently submitted UFC Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert in less than 2 minutes in a grappling superfight. What does that mean? As an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
The Knee Cut/Folding Pass Dilemma Is A Great System To Learn
Nov 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When you roll against an experienced BJJ practitioner, rarely ever will you get your first technique to work. They’ll be able to defend or even start setting up counters to it. Which is why...
Former MMA Fighter Javier Baez Takes Down & Arm Triangles Knife-Wielding Attacker
Nov 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Javier Baez, a former professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, utilized his combat skills to subdue a man who attempted to stab him in Cutler Bay. The incident unfolded early Wednesday morning...
Mark Zuckerberg Suffers Torn ACL Injury During MMA Sparring
Nov 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will have to put his mixed martial arts (MMA) plans on hold – as he has torn his ACL during MMA sparring rounds. He revealed that he was in preparation for...
Mikey Musumeci Talks MMA Debut: “Need More Time To Study & Progress”
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s long been speculated when Mikey Musumeci will take the next step and transition to MMA – because even he is extremely excited about making that step… However, it seems like the...
