Dana White Unveils What to Expect from UFC’s Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 10, 2025BJJEE
The UFC is making waves in the combat sports community once again, this time with a significant financial commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. UFC President Dana White recently announced an investment...
Dana White: “We’re going to invest like 10-12 million dollars into Jiu Jitsu over the next year”
Mar 09, 2025BJJEE
UFC President Dana White has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest heavily in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), marking a significant milestone in the sport’s evolution. “We’re going to invest like 10...
William Tackett talks about Exclusive UFC and ONE Contracts
Feb 19, 2025BJJEE
William Tackett is one of the most known competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today. He talked about his thoughts regarding the growing trend of exclusive contracts in the sport. There are major...
MMA Legend Gives Elon Musk a Harsh Reality Check on Fighting BJJ Blue Belt Mark Zuckerberg
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
The highly publicized, yet ultimately unrealized, fight between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to spark debate in the combat sports world. UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra recently...
Breaking the Norm: The Fastest Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Promotions in History
Feb 10, 2025BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is known for its rigorous belt system, where earning a black belt typically takes a decade or more of dedicated training. However, some exceptional athletes have defied...
ONE Fight Night 28: Gabriel Sousa Beats Gianni Grippo
Feb 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gabriel Sousa and Gianni Grippo put on an exciting performance at ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8, 2025. Their match, which was the second bout on the main card, showcased high-level grappling and...
Gordon Ryan Says That Using Ste*oids In BJJ Is Not Cheating: “All I Hear Is An Excuse”
Dec 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently said that “99 percent” of Jiu-Jitsu competitors use PEDs – mentioning Gordon Ryan among other names – and voiced his hope that the UFC’s involvement would...
American Prodigy: The Rise Of AOJ’s Cole Abate
Dec 02, 2024BJJEE
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...
UFC Announces Groundbreaking Reality Show and Grappling League: A New Era for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 24, 2024BJJEE
The UFC, known for revolutionizing MMA, is now setting its sights on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) with ambitious plans to launch a reality show and establish a professional grappling league. UFC...
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9: Jason Nolf vs. Renato Canuto Announced
Nov 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Three-time NCAA wrestling champion Jason Nolf is set to take on veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Renato Canuto… At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5, 2024! The bout will serve...
ONE Fight Night 26: Shinya Aoki vs Cole Abate Bout Announced
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship has set up a generational showdown… With young standout Cole Abate set to face veteran grappler Shinya Aoki – at ONE Fight Night 26, on December 6, 2024! View this...
Kade Ruotolo Scheduled For Mixed Martial Arts Return – At ONE 169
Oct 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo is set to step back into the MMA cage for his second professional fight – when he faces Ahmed Mujtaba at ONE 169! The bout, announced by ONE Championship, will take place on November 8...
Why the Craig Jones Invitational Is a Win for the BJJ Community
Sep 10, 2024BJJEE
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking event in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community, making headlines for its dramatic rivalry with the Abu Dhabi Combat Club...
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...
Did Craig Jones Just Confirm CJI For 2025?
Jun 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament is approaching rapidly and it continues to generate buzz with the BJJ community all around the world. However, it appears that it’s not only this...
Why Does Jiu-Jitsu Attract Nerdy Types & Turn Them into Assassins?
Jun 17, 2024BJJEE
I am not a natural athlete. At school I was in the C team reserves in rugby, did not compete in any of the sports day events, and I have never been particularly strong, fast, or fit, and that was the...
[WATCH] Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Trains BJJ With The Ruotolo Brothers
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is considered as the greatest of all time to ever do it in MMA… But he is also an incredibly skilled and accomplished BJJ practitioner – and...
Royce Gracie on What Happened When Gordon Ryan Asked to Roll with Him
May 16, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode on the Joe Rogan podcast, MMA legend Royce Gracie shares a memorable encounter with jiu-jitsu phenomenon Gordon Ryan. Gracie, a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in mixed martial...
Gordon Ryan Mocks Men’s Mental Health Struggles: ‘Soft Men & Complainers’
May 09, 2024BJJEE
ADCC champion Gordon Ryan sparked a debate following a video post where he echoed UFC president Dana White’s controversial views on men and emotional expression. In the video, White...
The “Secret Detail” To Make Your Collar Grip Ridiculously Strong
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most important elements of your development in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is learning when and how to use different guards. To define, a guard is a position where you use your legs as a...
Cleber Sousa Looking Forward To ONE Submission Grappling Match vs Osamah Almarwai
Mar 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Cleber Sousa is all set for his next big challenge in ONE Championship… As he’s gearing up for a submission grappling match against the 2022 IBJJF no-gi world champion Osamah Almarwai!...
Which Are The Best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies in the World?
Feb 27, 2024BJJEE
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been gaining immense popularity worldwide, attracting enthusiasts from various backgrounds. As the sport evolves and grows, the demand for high-quality training academies has...
Can ONE Championship Take Jiu-Jitsu to Another Level?
Feb 19, 2024BJJEE
For several months now, ONE Championship has been expanding its influence in Europe and America. The Singapore based federation is well run by Chatri Sityodtong. ONE is the home of all martial arts...
Demetrious Johnson Prefers Jiu-Jitsu in the Gi: ‘More Options to do Something than in No Gi’
Feb 09, 2024BJJEE
Demetrious Johnson, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently provided commentary and analysis on a 2017 Brazilian jiu-jitsu match without the gi (nogi) between Dillon Danis and Gordon Ryan. In a...
