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 Explains Why You Shouldn’t Fear Losing Your Jiu-Jitsu Skills
Jan 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has offered a thoughtful perspective on how skills are built, neglected, and recovered in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… And why practitioners should feel confident experimenting with new...
John Danaher Explains Why Hard Work Alone Isn’t Enough In Jiu-Jitsu
Jan 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For many practitioners, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grind defined by long hours on the mat, sore bodies, and the belief that sheer persistence will eventually lead to mastery. But according to legendary...
Helena Crevar Explains How It Felt To Start Training With Danaher & Ryan: “I Used To Watch All Their Instructionals”
Jan 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
When Helena Crevar steps onto the mats at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, January 23, she won’t just be making her ONE Championship debut — she’ll be completing a journey that once...
John Danaher Explains Why You Should Think As A “Rich Man” In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher recently shared an analogy that reframes how you should think about movement, control, and risk on the mat. Rather than focusing only on techniques, the New Wave coach emphasized how...
John Danaher Explains Why Favorite Positions Mean Nothing In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often described as fluid & somewhat spontaneous – but according to John Danaher, the most effective practitioners aren’t simply reacting. They’re steering the...
John Danaher Reveals The Hidden Skill Beginners Get Wrong In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has shared another fundamental concept for grapplers looking to improve their efficiency on the mats – learning when to relax and when to apply tension. In a recent post, the renowned...
John Danaher Explains The Real Secret Behind Using Pace In Jiu-Jitsu
Dec 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Many practitioners assume that going faster means being more effective, or that high tempo is the key to exhausting opponents. But as John Danaher explains, elite grapplers use pace in radically...
John Danaher Explains Why Feeling Like A “Klutz” Is Normal In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent social media post, John Danaher addressed one of the most universal struggles in Jiu-Jitsu – the frustration of feeling clumsy and incompetent when learning something new. He reminded...
