Khabib: I don’t think Tony has better jiu-jitsu than me
Jan 31, 2018BJJEE
The lightweight division of the UFC is all about the grappling lately. While McGregor holds the title Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov are prepping for a sharp face off. Ferguson...
Chael Sonnen calls out Fabricio Werdum for ADCC superfight
Nov 29, 2017BJJEE
Chael Sonnen had an interesting showing at ADCC – not only was he victorious in a superfight against Chekmat head Leo Vieira but he also entered the absolute division! Still...
Leo Vieira Is In as ADCC Superfight Replacement
Aug 23, 2017BJJEE
Exciting news coming from Chekmat HQ. Leo Vieira has decided to accept the ADCC superfight offer. Just a month after return to competition at Berkut Grand Prix 6, Vieira decided to step in...
Demian Maia Seminar at Frota Academy in Zurich
Aug 17, 2017BJJEE
Photo: Leon Sandoval www.heyleon.com, Instagram @heyleonmedia and Facebook.com/heyleonmedia Frota Academy always has a steady stream of exciting guests and seminars in store. This fall is no...
Leo Vieira Returns to Competition at Age 41
Jun 27, 2017BJJEE
Exciting news coming from Chekmat HQ. Leo Vieira has decided to return to competing. He is the eldest of the Vieira brothers (Ricardo and Leandro), who lead and fight for Checkmat. Leo...
Osvaldo ‘Queixinho’ On Running His Association & Split With Caio Terra
Apr 30, 2017BJJEE
BJJ world champion Osvaldo “Queixinho” was recently a guest on the best BJJ podcast Grappling central podcast where he talked about various interesting topics including his start in Jiu-Jitsu,...
(Video) Keenan Cornelius Injured in Absolute Finals, Out of World Pro
Apr 16, 2017BJJEE
Photo by @shotbywatts It’s been a tough weekend for Keenan Cornelius. Cornelius opted to compete at Japanese National Championships 2017 only to get injured in the finals of Absolute division....
Summer BJJ Camp in Cannes w/ Roan Carneiro, Augusto Frota & Anderson Pereira
Mar 22, 2017BJJEE
“Private BJJ Camps” brings you close to the world’s best trainers in an exclusive BJJ MMA training series. Train with some of the best BJJ players and instructors and let your experience be one...
Tim Spriggs on Why He Stopped Talking Trash Before Grappling Matches
Feb 10, 2017BJJEE
The new generation of Jiu-Jitsu competitors comprised of Garry Tonon, Gordon Ryan, AJ Agazarm, and Dillon Danis have been using the MMA trash talk model to talk their way into big grappling...
Rick Marshall, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Teaches at Evolve MMA Singapore
Feb 02, 2017BJJEE
In September 2016, Evolve Mixed Martial Arts, Asia’s top martial arts organization partnered with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu to launch Asia’s largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi program and the 10th...
Training Report: Amazing BJJ Vacation at Evolve MMA Singapore
Jan 20, 2017BJJEE
By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Belgrade, Serbia. I’ve just came back from an amazing two week long vacation in Singapore. This was my third...
Renzo Gracie at Frota Academy: ‘Jiu-Jitsu is Everything’
Dec 20, 2016BJJEE
Photo: Joshua Halvatzis, Goliveco at Frota Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Frota Academy always has a steady stream of exciting guests and seminars in store. This fall was no different. The latest...
Luke Rockhold Wants Jon Jones in Grappling Match
Dec 13, 2016BJJEE
The second edition of the Chael Sonnen’s submission only tournament has just concluded. Plenty of fighters fought in the octagon but majority of the attention was captivated by the 3 main...
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Partners Up with Evolve Mixed Martial Arts; Opens First Branch in South East Asia
Sep 20, 2016BJJEE
Evolve Mixed Martial Arts and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Join Hands to Launch Asia’s Largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Program – 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu launches its South East Asia...
Frota Academy To Host Seminar With Buchecha & Bruno Malfacine
Sep 07, 2016BJJEE
Frota Academy always has a steady stream of exciting guests and seminars in store. This fall is no different. The latest seminar to be held at the prestigious location will be held in...
Bruno Pucci on Fighting in One Championship & Teaching At Evolve MMA in Singapore
Aug 30, 2016BJJEE
Bruno Pucci is a 2 time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi World Champion, current MMA fighter for ONE Championship, and an instructor at Evolve Mixed Martial Arts in Singapore. We were able to talk to...
Watch: Mackenzie Dern & Gezary Matuda Seminar at Frota Academy Zurich
Jun 24, 2016BJJEE
Current World BJJ Champions Gezary Matuda and Mackenzie Dern were this week in Zurich, Swizerland where they held a seminar at the Frota Academy, one of the most beautiful BJJ academies in the...
Rodolfo Vieira: ‘I Feel Like a White Belt in MMA’
Jun 21, 2016BJJEE
5x jiu-jitsu world champion at black belt, Rodolfo Vieira is preparing his transition to MMA. He has signed a contract with Japan based Real Fight Championship. His debut was initially planned...
Erberth Santos Involved In A Car Crash
Jun 20, 2016BJJEE
It’s been quite a weekend for Santos. After attending this weekend’s Belo Horizonte Open and winning against Alex Aparecido in the finale of the super heavyweight division...
Europeans Day 4 Recap: Preguica & Barral Meet in Absolute Final
Jan 23, 2016BJJEE
Day 4 of the 2016 European Championships has just ended. The black belt adult open weight had a staggering 35 man bracket featuring big names such as Romulo Barral, Patrick Gaudio, Jackson...
Carlson Gracie Academy Set To Reopen Its Doors In November
Oct 14, 2015BJJEE
9 years after the death of the great master Carlson Gracie, who built the legendary Jiu-Jitsu and MMA team, the Carlson Gracie academy, on the third floor of the Figueiredo Magalhães...
Leonardo Delgado: From Corporate World to Full Time Jiu-Jitsu Competitor/Instructor
Aug 10, 2015BJJEE
Leonardo Delgado is an accomplished BJJ competitor from Soul Fighters, Rio de Janeiro who is chasing his dreams of living from BJJ full time. Up to recently Leo was living the corporate...
Fabio Gurgel On Ex-Alliance Members: ‘They Didn’t Build Anything Admirable’
Jul 07, 2015BJJEE
Fightinglifestyleuae.com caught up with the Co-founder of Team Alliance and a man who has played a vital role in shaping today’s Jiu-jitsu environment. Fabio Gurgel was in Dubai under...
Xande Ribeiro On MMA Fighters Getting Promoted Straight To BJJ Black Belt: ‘It’s A Joke. Respect Jiu-Jitsu’
Jul 05, 2015BJJEE
Six times World Champion Xande Ribeiro is firmly against BJJ instructors promoting MMA fighters without prior experience in Jiu-Jitsu, straight to black belt. This is getting more and...
