Rodolfo Vieira talks his transition to MMA, Roger Gracie, sponsor obligations in 2015
Sep 13, 2014BJJEE
The guys at whoatv.com recently interviewed multiple world champion Rodolfo Vieira at a UFC event in Brazil. He talked about his planned transition to MMA and much more. –...
Roger Gracie Signs At One FC: ‘I Still Want To Compete In Jiu-Jitsu’
Aug 08, 2014BJJEE
Away from MMA since July last year, when he was released by the UFC , Roger Gracie has found a “new home”. The fighter signed a contract with One FC, on Thursday (7th), and...
Roger Gracie Close To Signing With Singapore Based MMA Promotion One FC
Aug 07, 2014BJJEE
Last week, after announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changed his mind and announces his return to….MMA! In an interview with LANCE website the...
Roger Gracie Changes His Mind, Returns To MMA & New Organization
Aug 01, 2014BJJEE
After announcing retirement from MMA and return to Jiu-Jitsu competition, Roger Gracie changes his mind and announces his return to….MMA! According Brazilian BJJ news website...
Roger Gracie Seminar, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2nd August 2014
Jul 16, 2014BJJEE
From BJJ Slovakia: Thanks to Nicholas Brooks we have an unique oportunity to host a BJJ (GI) seminar of one of the best BJJ fighters – Roger Gracie. The 3-hours seminar will take place...
Roger Gracie Top Of Buchecha’s List Of Most Influential BJJ Players
Jul 16, 2014BJJEE
Marcus Buchecha is the tog dog in Jiu-Jitsu today. He ties Roger Gracie with the number of absolute title wins (at black belt) with three. The black belt is already touted as the...
Roger Gracie: ‘Team Mate Close-Outs Show A Lack Of Professionalism. It’s Amateurism’
Jul 08, 2014BJJEE
Closing categories is one of the most controversial topics in Jiu-Jitsu . Every year, critics and defenders of the practice argue on the subject,. Some say that world championships...
Roger Gracie: ‘Jacare The Toughest Opponent I’ve Faced In BJJ’
Jul 04, 2014BJJEE
Photo: GracieMag Ten times world champion of Jiu-Jitsu, Roger Gracie has recently announced his return to BJJ competition: “What I love the most is train and compete with the...
Three-Peat Champion Buchecha On Roger Gracie’s Return: ‘It Will Be Interesting”
Jun 03, 2014BJJEE
Marcus Buchecha made history last Sunday taking the absolute final of the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships for the third time in a row. The Checkmat athlete surpassed his nemesis...
10x World Champion Roger Gracie Announces Return To BJJ Competitions
May 28, 2014BJJEE
10x world BJJ champion Roger Gracie was last night inducted in the IBJJF hall of fame together with other legends such as Saulo Ribeiro, Fabio Gurgel, Xande Ribeiro, Leticia...
(Video) Roger Gracie: ‘My Goal Is To Be The Best MMA Fighter I Can Be’
May 24, 2014BJJEE
My Journey of Learning — It’s Just Pain — Roger Gracie My Journey of Learning is a series exploring life lessons from gifted human beings and the application of their...
Xande Ribeiro: ‘Roger Gracie & Me Have A Similar Fighting Style’
May 19, 2014BJJEE
Choosing the greatest fighters in the history of Jiu-Jitsu is no easy task. In an interview with tatame, the five times World Champion Xande Ribeiro had a hard time to choose just 5...
Roger Gracie: ‘The Rodolfo/Buchecha Rivalry Is What Gives Excitement To The Sport. In My Days I had Jacare, Xande & Romulo’
Apr 30, 2014BJJEE
The absolute final of World Pro, starring Marcus Buchecha and Rodolfo Vieira in Abu Dhabi, received the stamp of approval of Roger Gracie . The biggest name in the history of...
Roger Gracie To Train With Ernesto Hoost & Fight At Light Heavyweight In MMA
Feb 10, 2014BJJEE
Roger Gracie has decided. The 10x black belt world champion, who was considering going to competitive BJJ, chose to continue his MMA journey. Released by the UFC in 2013, the athlete has not yet...
Andy Roberts, Black Belt Under Roger Gracie,: “I Teach Jiu-Jitsu That Works In MMA, Self Defense & Competition.”
Dec 03, 2013BJJEE
Andy Roberts is a respected BJJ instructor and competitor from the UK. He holds a black belt under Roger Gracie. In this interview with BJJ eastern Europe, Andy talks about his BJJ story which took...
Roger Gracie Responds To Royce Gracie’s Recent Criticism Of The Family’s New Generation
Oct 06, 2013BJJEE
Two weeks ago, 3 Gracies fought in WSOF 5 (Gregor, Rolles and Neiman) and just one was victorious: Neiman Gracie. Gregor and Rolles Gracie both lost at WSOF 5, and that dropped the family...
Roger Gracie Confirms Moving Back Up To 205 In MMA & Makes Some Changes In Training
Sep 19, 2013BJJEE
After the defeat suffered to Tim Kennedy in his only UFC fight, last July 6, Roger Gracie has decided to change his training regimen: He first hired trainer Phil Learney to work on his...
Roger Gracie: “I’m Staying Positive. I Didn’t Become A BJJ Champ By Just Winning. The Defeats Also Made Me.”
Aug 12, 2013BJJEE
A week ago, UFC fans were caught by surprise by news about Roger Gracie . After the defeat from Tim Kennedy, at UFC 162, Gracie was cut by the UFC who decided not to renew his contract. In an...
Roger Gracie Set To Relocate To US To Focus On MMA Career
Aug 08, 2013BJJEE
After being released by the UFC, Roger Gracie (6-2) is planning torelocate from the U.K. to the U.S. to train full-time at Blackhouse MMA in Southern California. Gracie’s manager, Ed...
Roger Gracie Out Of The UFC. Contract Was Not Renewed
Aug 05, 2013BJJEE
A defeat to Tim Kennedy on his debut in the Octagon and his sub performance has cost Roger Gracie his career in the UFC. The fight against Kennedy was the last of his four fight contract,...
Roger Gracie Considering An Offer To Face Marcus Buchecha In Metamoris III
Jul 18, 2013BJJEE
In October 2012, at Metamoris Pro 1, Roger Gracie put his gi back on to face the biggest name in Jiu-Jitsu today: Marcus Buchecha Almeida . The match ended in a draw after 20 minutes. The two meet...
Roger Gracie: “I’m Considering The Option Of Moving up A Weight Class In The UFC.”
Jul 16, 2013BJJEE
After his decision loss on his UFC debut to Tim Kennedy, Roger told Tatame that he is analyzing the situation. He has said that he is considering going back up to Light heavyweight, his last weight...
Roger Gracie After His UFC Loss To Tim Kennedy: “The Weight Loss Made Me Gas Out.”
Jul 08, 2013BJJEE
Source: GracieMag Roger Gracie blaims the weight cut for him gassing out during the fight. He said that he won’t go up a weight class but needs to get used to the cut. “GRACIEMAG: On...
Roger Gracie Ahead of His UFC 162 Fight:”Too many BJJ masters feed their ego and try to strike with opponents.”
Jul 04, 2013BJJEE
Looks like Roger Gracie will be relying on his main weapon vs Tim Kennedy: His world class Jiu-Jitsu. He won’t fall into the trap of trying to strike with the dangerous Kennedy. A mistake that...
