Ralph Gracie Defends Juliano Di Pelli Machado – Calls Kabuto Injury A Result Of “Bad Positioning”
Sep 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ralph Gracie has come to the defense of Juliano Di Pelli Machado following the incident that left grappler Kabuto unable to walk… Arguing the outcome came down to poor positioning rather than...
BJJ Federation Introduces New BJJ Safety Rule Following Competitor’s Viral Spinal Injury
Sep 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Confederation (CBLP) has introduced a new safety rule for its competitions following the August 22nd BJJ injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda, known as “Kabuto”, with...
Joe Rogan Shares Longstanding BJJ Injury: “It Was Excruciating”
Sep 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan opened up about a lingering knee injury during a recent JRE MMA Show conversation with UFC bantamweight Ethyn Ewing… Describing meniscus damage severe enough to leave his leg locked...
BJJ Athlete’s Family Opens Fundraiser As He Faces Long Recovery From Spinal Injury
Aug 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
William Masuda is facing one of the most difficult stretches of his life after a severe injury left him unable to move from the chest down. His family has launched a public fundraiser, to help cover...
BJJ Athlete Faces Lawsuit After “Pile Driver” Move Fractures Opponent’s Spine
Aug 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed a complaint against BJJ athlete Juliano Di Pelli Machado – following a competition injury that left Willian Hiroyuki Masuda with a fractured spine....
Ben Eddy Survives Massive Illegal Slam By Blue Belt At ADCC Open Event
Jun 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran grappler Ben Eddy was on the receiving end of a huge illegal slam at the ADCC Dallas-Fort Worth Open 2026, but fortunately escaped without any serious injuries. Eddy, one of the most...
Caio Terra Talks Lasting Damage From BJJ Career: “It Messes With My Life”
Apr 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Caio Terra has opened up about the long-term physical toll of competing at the highest level of BJJ. After decades of elite training and competition, Terra is still dealing with the consequences...
(WATCH) Amanda Mazza Breaks Her Own Arm Attempting The RNC
Sep 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In one of the rarest and most shocking injuries ever seen in competition, Amanda Mazza broke her own arm while applying a Rear Naked Choke at Cage Fury BJJ 15. The freak accident, which unfolded...
Rener Gracie Suffers “Most Ridiculous Injury” Of His Career In Everyday Mishap
Sep 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After decades of pushing his body through grueling martial arts training, Rener Gracie shared that the worst injury he’s ever suffered didn’t come from a match, a sparring session, or even the...
Demetrious Johnson Suffers Knee Injury, Exits IBJJF World Masters 2025
Aug 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC and ONE flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson saw his run at the 2025 IBJJF World Masters cut short – when an injury forced him out during his second match. Johnson...
Gruesome Heel Hook Injury In Local BJJ Competition Sparks Outrage: “Looks Like A Car Hit Me”
Aug 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent social media video has ignited fierce debate in the BJJ community – after a black belt competitor applied a heel hook that left his 40-year-old hobbyist training partner with devastating...
Joe Rogan Talks Harsh Reality Of BJJ Injuries For Older Practitioners
Aug 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is often praised for its mental benefits and technical depth, but Joe Rogan recently reminded fans of the sport’s unavoidable physical cost — especially for those who begin...
Olympic Boxer Tony Jeffries Explains why He Quit BJJ at Blue Belt
Jun 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries has officially stepped away from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after suffering a serious neck injury that left him fearing long-term damage. Jeffries had thrown himself into...
Jozef Chen Talks ACL Injury Sustained vs Lucas Hulk Barbosa: “It Popped Like Buh-Buh-Buh-Buh”
May 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rising grappling star Jozef Chen recently opened up about the knee injury he suffered during his highly anticipated match against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa at the Craig Jones Invitational...
Tom Hardy Reveals He Had 2 Knee Surgeries Because Of BJJ
Oct 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu are a common occurrence, which isn’t all that surprising – given that we are all training a martial art. And no, even famous actors who portray unbeatable superheroes in...
Nicholas Meregali Undergoes Surgery After Serious Injury: “I’m At Peace”
Sep 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Nicholas Meregali, Instagram Nicholas Meregali – who was heavily favored to dominate at ADCC 2024 – faced a surprising early defeat in the second round. He was defeated by...
Nicholas Meregali Shares Grim Update On Shoulder Injury: “Everything Is Torn”
Aug 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has provided a detailed update on the shoulder injury he sustained during his run in the under 99kg division at ADCC 2024. Michael Pixley managed to throw Meregali multiple times...
‘That Craig Jones Seminar’ Attendee Gives Context For What Happened: “It Wasn’t A Seminar”
Jul 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Several days ago, Craig Jones shared information about a certain seminar attendee who went too hard in a roll… Prompting Jones to go hard as well – which ended with a leg injury for the...
MMA Student Starts Speaking In A French Accent After Suffering A Stroke In Training
Jul 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
How hard is it to learn a foreign language? What about “just” a foreign accent? Not easy, to say the least. But for Jack Allan, an MMA enthusiast and student, the foreign accent came by...
[WATCH] BJJ Athlete Suffers Horrible Injury After Going To Sleep – And Referee Not Stopping The Match
Jun 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
One grappler narrowly escaped severe injury due to dangerously poor refereeing at a Versus grappling event in Eindhoven, Netherlands. On Sunday, Sven Groten was trapped in a Triangle-Armbar variation...
