Makhachev Demonstrates Takedowns, ‘Ignores’ Jiu-Jitsu & Praises Sambo & Judo: ‘They are More Effective’
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE
Islam Makhachev is diligently preparing for his upcoming bout against Charles do Bronx at UFC 294, taking place in Abu Dhabi on October 21st. Recently, a video was shared on social media showcasing...
Belal Muhammad: “Islam Is Nicer Than Khabib”
Feb 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the difference between training with Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov? Well, in both cases you’re going to get “smeshed”… A lot. Even if you’re a...
Can Alex Volkanovski Dethrone Makhachev & Become the New Pound-For-Pound King?
Jan 27, 2023BJJEE
UFC 284 is scheduled to take place on the 11th of February in the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The main event will feature a fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski for the 155 lbs...
Khabib Shows How to Escape Makhachev’s Modified Arm Triangle
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE
Islam Makhacev and Charles Oliveira headlined the UFC 280 fight card in Abu Dhabi, where they’ve fought for the vacant lightweight title. Earlier, Oliveira was stripped off the lightweight...
UFC 267: Makhachev Taps Out Hooker with Kimura
Oct 31, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev gets it done! He and Dan Hooker engaged in a battle at UFC 267, with Makhachev taking the win just three minutes into the fight. It was actually just a bit over a minute into the bout...
The Four Best BJJ Fighters in UFC History
Apr 24, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been a fundamental part of MMA since the inception of the Ultimate Fighting Championship some 30 years ago. This martial art, which emphasizes ground fighting and submission...
Adapting the Octagon: UFC’s Strategic Evolution for Saudi Success
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE
Since its start in 1993, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, has climbed to the top of the mixed martial arts world. Dana White, the CEO who never seems to rest, has pushed the UFC far beyond...
Khabib Says He Doesn’t Want His Son To Fight MMA: “He’s Going To Train, But…”
Mar 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov, the celebrated former UFC lightweight champion and Hall of Fame member, recently shared insights into his son’s interest in MMA – and his own reservations about a...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Was Called (Yet Again) To Compete At UFC – Here’s What He Said
Mar 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov, often celebrated as one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters ever, left an incredible mark on the sport – with an impeccable 29-0 record. However, back in...
UFC Contender Bobby Green: “Grapplers are Watering Down the UFC Brand”
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green recently expressed criticism of the grappling-focused style some fighters employ in mixed martial arts. In an interview, Green stated he feels the prevalence of...
Gordon Ryan Thinks Combat Sambo is Better Suited to MMA Than BJJ
Feb 06, 2024BJJEE
Whenever you watch a UFC event, the talk is always focused on the fighters kickboxing record, their judo medal count, their wrestling pedigree or even their BJJ belt level, but whenever they have a...
The Difference Between ‘Regular’ & Dagestani Grappling: “If You’re On Your Back, You’re Losing”
Jan 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever wondered, what it would be like to grapple with athletes from Dagestan? If you have the chance to experience that, you should definitely go for it – because there’s nothing...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Guys Are Terrified Of Heel Hooks”
Jan 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been working with Alexander Volkanovski for a while, coaching him on the journey to improve his Jiu-Jitsu skills. Volkanovski has faced Sambo world champion Islam Makhachev in the UFC...
Why Dagestanis (And Chechens) Are So Good at Combat Sports
Jan 16, 2024BJJEE
With Islam Makhachev defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284, the dominance of fighters from the Caucasus region continues. Known for their cold temperatures...
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...
Top 5 MMA Events To Bet On This 2024
Jan 07, 2024BJJEE
The pulse of the MMA world is surging with anticipation as we enter 2024, a year already heralded as having one of the most electrifying line-ups in recent memory. Fight enthusiasts from around the...
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Think Sambo Is Real: “I Think Jiu-Jitsu Wins”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is well-known for speaking his mind, often times without a filter. For example, if someone were to ask him if BJJ or Sambo is better, what do you think that Sonnen’s answer would...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is A Myth, It Doesn’t Exist”
Oct 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Alexander Volkanovski will face Islam Makhachev on October 21st, in Abu Dhabi – on less than two weeks’ notice. But Craig Jones is convinced that Volkanovski will beat Makhachev…...
Khamzat Chimaev Wants to Face Gordon Ryan in a Grappling Match
Jun 10, 2023BJJEE
Khamzat Chimaev, a Swedish-Chechen UFC welterweight/ middleweight, is still just a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, despite high level Wrestling experience. In one of his recent vlogs, he was seen...
Craig Jones Claims Folk Style Wrestling Is Superior To Sambo – In Pinning
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even though Alexander Volkanovski lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Craig Jones remains adamant that Sambo isn’t really that much of a “superpower” that many seem to think it is....
Charles Oliveira Joins OnlyFans – To Share Exclusive Content
Feb 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Charles Oliveira, former UFC lightweight champion, is the latest of MMA athletes to join the OnlyFans platform; where he will share exclusive behind-the-scenes fight content. Oliveira won the...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is Pretty Bad As A Grappling Art”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been coaching Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 284 showdown with Islam Makhachev, for quite some time now. So, as Volkanovski’s grappling coach, Jones has had to take a...
UFC’s Brandon Moreno Addresses ‘Fake BJJ Black Belts’: “It Depends On The Standards Of The Coach”
Jan 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Brandon Moreno is a two-time and current UFC Flyweight champion, who recently won his title back in a match against Deiveson Figueiredo. Other than that, Moreno is also a BJJ black belt. He was...
Why Are Dagestan Fighters So Dominant?
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
In the past few years, a new generation of MMA superstars has emerged from the North Caucasus region, Dagestan. Fighters like the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Magomed Ankalaev,...
