IBJJF Suspends 2024 World Champion Yatan Bueno for 3 Years Following Positive PED Test
Sep 12, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) world champion Yatan Bueno has been officially suspended for three years by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for a banned substance during the 2024...
Mikey Musumeci: ‘The Biggest BJJ Teams are Giving PEDs to 12 & 13 year Olds’
Sep 04, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Mikey Musumeci has voiced serious concerns about the rising prevalence of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use among young athletes in the sport. In a recent interview,...
ADCC 2024 Day 1 Recap: Shocking Upsets and Gritty Performances
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE
The first day of ADCC 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, brought a wave of unexpected results and high-octane action, leaving fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation for what’s...
Who is Funding CJI? Renzo Gracie Says: ‘There Are Two Options’
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE
Renzo Gracie has revealed that having events like the ADCC and the Craig Jones Invitational thrive contributes to the growth of Jiu-Jitsu. Renzo Gracie stated that he knows who is the investor behind...
Is CJI Now a Better Card than ADCC? An Unbiased Opinion
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE
The world of competitive grappling has been buzzing with excitement and debate as the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) appears to be rivaling the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) in terms of talent and...
Reigning ADCC Champ Kade Ruotolo Explains Reasons For Choosing CJI Over ADCC
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...
[BREAKING] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...
Gordon Ryan Will Be Doing 2 Grappling Superfights at ADCC 2024
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE
This year, ADCC has officially added one more female weight class, resulting in a total of five male weight classes and three female weight classes. Each male category features 16 competitors, while...
Poland’s Adam Wardzinski Makes History: 1st European Male to Become Black Belt BJJ World Champion
Jun 03, 2024BJJEE
The 2024 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship, organized by the IBJJF, delivered an electrifying showcase of skill and determination in the adult male and female black belt divisions on Sunday. Among the...
IBJJF Pan: Gabi wins double gold, Gutemberg wins the Open Weight
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE
The 2024 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Pan in Kissimmee, Florida, showcased an impressive array of talents in the adult black belt division. The final day was particularly remarkable, with standout performances...
WNO 23: Nicky Ryan vs. JT Torres Welterweight Match Announced
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Ryan and JT Torres are set to compete against each other in a welterweight superfight – at Who’s Number One 23, on May 10th, 2024! The news were first shared by FloGrappling: ...
WNO 22 Results & Review: Brazilian Gi Competitors Dominate
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE
The no-gi competitions hosted by WNO showcase an exceptionally high caliber of athletes and matches. Gala number 22 can be considered a success. There were several unexpected outcomes, including...
Nick Rodriguez Loses his BJJ Black Belt Debut to Victor Hugo at WNO 22
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
WNO 22, held in Costa Mesa (California), saw Victor Hugo earn a decisive victory against Nicky Rodriguez in their heavyweight clash. Hugo, celebrated for his 2023 IBJJF Worlds double-gold triumph,...
Dante Leon vs. Diego “Pato” Oliveira Scheduled For WNO 22
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22), set for February 9th, 2024, will see yet another highly anticipated bout… As Dante Leon will defend his lightweight title against Diego “Pato”...
Nicky Rodriguez vs. Victor Hugo Announced For Heavyweight Match At WNO 22
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez and Victor Hugo are set to clash in the main event of Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22) – scheduled for February 9th, 2024! This heavyweight bout, although not for the title...
Roberto Cyborg Explains What Keeps Him Motivated To Compete in BJJ Despite IBJJF Doping Ban
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE
BJJ world champion Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu is confirmed in the Absolute GP of BJJ Stars 10, to be disputed on Saturday, April 22nd, in São Paulo, Brazil. At 42 years old, Cyborg said he was...
6X Master World Champ Points out 2 Gracie Family Members that Only Defeated ‘Those who Didn’t Know Jiu-Jitsu’
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and businessman Viktor Dória recently shared his thoughts on the evolution of fighters’ physiques on the “Connect Cast” podcast. Viktor Dória...
BJJ Legend On Doping in Jiu-Jitsu: ‘I Saw a Guy on PEDs Die on the Mats. Was it Worth it?’
Dec 25, 2023BJJEE
Doping in Jiu-Jitsu has become such a big issue. Recently, six Brazilian athletes were suspended by USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency) after being caught in tests carried out at the IBJJF Worlds Gi and No...
Bibiano Fernandes Announces Comeback To Competing In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bibiano Fernandes is a 3x black belt BJJ world champion, who is largely regarded as the top light featherweight athlete of his generation… Though his career took the shift to mixed martial arts...
This Is An Unstoppable Way To Take The Back From Closed Guard
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, the Closed Guard might not be the most exciting position to play in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it doesn’t have to be exciting to be effective, right? Because, there are a LOT of...
Tommy Langaker Reveals He Doesn’t Study His Opponents’ Games A Lot: “I Focus On Myself”
Jun 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tommy Langaker is facing Kade Ruotolo this Friday, June 9, at ONE Fight Night 11! The Norwegian is very excited about his upcoming match, even though he is considered to be an underdog by many. But...
PED Expert Analyses Off-Cycle Gordon Ryan Drastic Loss of ‘Gains’ Following Health Issues
Jun 03, 2023BJJEE
3x ADCC world champion and No Gi GOAT Gordon Ryan is once again out for a few months. The great grappler has serious health problems once again, despite being only 27 years old. It seems that in the...
Craig Jones Alleges He Knows the Next BJJ PED Bust: ‘It’s a Young Famous 2022 BJJ World Champion’
Mar 10, 2023BJJEE
Breaking news are coming from USADA, as 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...
Kade Ruotolo vs PJ Barch – the Best Grappling Match in 2022
Jan 24, 2023BJJEE
Last year was full of amazing grappling matches, mainly due to the ADCC 2022 World Championship. It was in Las Vegas that the fight of the year took place (according to FloGrappling readers). Kade...
