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...
Three of the Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE
The UFC has had yet another stellar year and there have been plenty of massive stories throughout 2023. There have been some shocking upsets, such as Sean Strickland dominating Israel Adesanya en...
Charles do Bronx: “Demian Maia Had The Best Jiu-Jitsu In The UFC”
Dec 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of UFC, few names resonate with “Jiu-Jitsu” like Charles do Bronx and Demian Maia. Charles, a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and the record holder for the most submissions in UFC...
Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...
Rener Gracie vs Cassio Werneck w/ Controversial ‘Brazilian Tap’ Ending
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE
Rener Gracie (head instructor of Gracie Academy along with his brother Ryron) went against Cassio Werneck (IBJJF World Champion of 88kg division in 2003) in Southern California Pro-Am Invitational....
Blood, Sweat, and Fears: The Reality of Being a UFC Fighter
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a high-stakes world where athletes push their bodies to the limit. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are amplified by the intense physicality...
Georges St-Pierre Talks Possibility Of A Grappling Match With Khabib Nurmagomedov At UFC Fight Pass Invitational
Jul 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ world was taken by surprise a few days back, when UFC legend Georges St-Pierre announced that he will compete at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational submission grappling event. But who will be...
MMA Fighters Embracing Casino Thrills
Jun 24, 2023BJJEE
From the relentless, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to the unpredictable, equally riveting domain of casinos, there’s an undeniable appeal for thrill-seekers. Some notable...
Why Wasn’t Demian Maia UFC champion? ADCC Legend Explains Why
Jun 01, 2023BJJEE
One of the biggest names in the history of Jiu-Jitsu, Zé Mario Sperry , who was a Jiu-Jitsu world champion and also in the ADCC, in which he is a member of the “Hall of Fame”, recently...
Watch 7 Of The Most Epic Striker Vs. Grappler Matches In MMA History
Apr 18, 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...
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz Boxing Match Announced
Apr 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Every so often, here at BJJEE we come across news that aren’t about Jiu-Jitsu… But that are super exciting in the world of combat sports as a whole. For example, the news that a boxing...
From the Mat to the Octagon: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is Dominating the UFC
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE
Photo credit As a combat sport, mixed martial arts (MMA) has evolved dramatically over the last few decades. One discipline that has proven to be a game-changer in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
10 Martial Arts Role Models Who Inspire Us
Mar 27, 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...
Chael Sonnen Opens Up About PED Use: “The Recovery Was Incredible”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is an ex UFC fighter and, a lot of people would argue, one of the best entertainers today. He is know for his hot takes, funny anecdotes, but also for being straightforward – such...
BJJ Fighters In UFC: Best Ones At The Moment
Mar 06, 2023BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) originated in the 1920s, evolving from martial arts like traditional Jujutsu and Judo. Initially developed as a method of self-defense, particularly for a smaller-sized...
How to Become a UFC Fighter
Feb 08, 2023BJJEE
Photo Credit Do you dream of becoming a UFC fighter? UFC is one of the most popular and lucrative fighting organizations in the world. However, becoming a UFC fighter is not an easy feat. To be...
Luke Rockhold On Jake Paul Fighting Tommy Fury: “He’s As Much Of A Boxer As I Am A Cricket Player”
Feb 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Luke Rockhold, former UFC middleweight champion and a BJJ black belt, has recently announced free agency – and one of the opportunities he’s looking forward to is the possibility of...
Alex Pereira Challenges Khamzat Chimaev to a Indigenous Wrestling Match
Dec 02, 2022BJJEE
Newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira and contender Khamzat Chimaev have been engaged in a war of words in the last weeks. Pereira issued a challenge to Chimaev by showing his...
Islam Makhachev Claims He Could Outwrestle Jordan Burroughs
Oct 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev recently earned the UFC lightweight title, after submitting Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. So, among other things, it’s “safe to say” that Makhachev is an outstanding...
BJJ Purple Belt Pablo Escobar from Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ Rolling With Royler & Rickson Gracie
Sep 27, 2022BJJEE
Wagner Moura is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor. Besides being a well-established and acclaimed actor in Brazil, he has achieved widespread international fame for his portrayal...
10 Craziest Finishes In MMA History
Sep 08, 2022BJJEE
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...
Marcus “Buchecha” Has A New ONE Championship Opponent – A BJJ Black Belt & Brazilian National Wrestling Team Member
May 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, although relatively fresh in his MMA career, has been on a winning streak from the get-go. In his debut, Buchecha tapped out Anderson Silva with a choke from...
Ranking The Top 10 MMA Fighters From Europe
Apr 11, 2022BJJEE
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...
Ranking The 10 Most Influential Brazilian MMA Fighters in History
Feb 28, 2022BJJEE
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...
