Mikey Musumeci: “My Mom Was Scared Of Me Competing”
Oct 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is one of the greatest and most accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time… But there was a time, early on in his youth, that it could’ve been all over –...
Nicky Rodriguez To Face 3 Grapplers In A Row In An Unusual Event
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez has a unique challenge ahead of him… As he’ll compete against three grapplers consecutively at “Sprawl In The Burgh 2”! The tournament will take place on...
Gordon Ryan Set To Defend Title Against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa At WNO 21
Oct 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
On November 30th, 2023, Gordon Ryan will defend his heavyweight title – taking on Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa at WNO 21! This announcement came shortly after Ryan’s recent WNO title...
WNO 20 Results: Gordon Ryan, Mica Galvao & Others Dominate The Event
Oct 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: FloGrappling Instagram The latest Who’s Number One (WNO) event took place in Houston, Texas – WNO 20 – with a lot of submission grappling stars demonstrating their...
Gracie, Cyborg, & More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For The ADXC 1
Sep 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a partnership with the AJP, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is almost here, bringing the strategy and intricacies of Jiu-Jitsu to an MMA cage with a ruleset that favors aggressive play....
Andre Galvao Explains Why You Need To Compete In BJJ Before Feeling Ready
Sep 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re thinking about signing up for that Jiu-Jitsu tournament… But doubt is starting to set in. You’re not sure if you’re ready. You’re not sure if you’ll...
JT Torres: “If You Don’t Put In The Work, You Can’t Expect The Results”
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to compete and win that gold, right? No matter if it’s your first or your 100th tournament, you’ve set to not just “go out there” but to actually win… What...
WNO: Rafael Lovato Jr. To Face Ricardo Evangelista (Instead Of Pedro Marinho)
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. was supposed to compete for the heavyweight Who’s Number One (WNO) title against Pedro Marinho, the current title holder, on October 1st… However, as shared by...
John Danaher’s Competition Advice: “You Step On The Mat Alone”
Sep 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So that tournament is rapidly approaching and your training partners have all sorts of advice they want to share with you… But you have your own game, your own idea of how you’d like to...
Anthony Smith Talks Alex Pereira: “I’d Smoke Him In A Grappling Match”
Sep 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Anthony Smith is skeptical whether or not Alex Pereira truly wants to have a grappling match with him… But he is up for the challenge nevertheless! Namely, Pereira recently posted on social...
Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...
Craig Jones Reveals How Jozef Chen Won ADCC Trials: “He’s Only 19 Years Old”
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently spoke about Jozef Chen‘s remarkable run at the ADCC European Trials… Highlighting the magnitude of his performance in the difficult 77kg division: 77kg, most stacked...
NAGA Releases Competition Policy For Transgender Female BJJ Athletes
Sep 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community worldwide has been widely discussing recent NAGA’s decision to allow a transgender person to compete in a female division at one of their events. So, NAGA decided to release...
Felipe Pena Challenges Nicholas Meregali To No-Gi & Gi Match
Sep 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’re a part of the BJJ community that wants to see a match between Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena, then you might be in luck… Because Pena has challenged Meregali – to both...
Gordon Ryan In Search For An Opponent: “I’m Looking For People I Haven’t Subbed Before”
Sep 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is looking for a new Who’s Number One (WNO) opponent, to face him in a November event. Victor Hugo won’t be able to make the bout… But Ryan is open to any and all other...
Charles Oliveira Open To Grappling Match Against GSP: “It’d Be A Huge Honor”
Sep 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC middleweight and welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre will compete in a submission grappling match on December 4 this year, at a UFC Fight Pass Invitational event… And even though...
Demetrious Johnson Shares More Details On Bradley Martyn Match: “Go Out There & Do It”
Sep 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson made waves in the BJJ world a few days ago, when he won gold at the IBJJF Masters World Championships in Las Vegas… And his next Jiu-Jitsu challenge? It should be a match...
IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix: Nicholas Meregali Defeats Victor Hugo
Sep 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali and Victor Hugo faced off against each other this Friday in the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix finals match… And Meregali got the win, as well as the $40,000 prize! It was a...
Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins 6th IBJJF Masters World Championship Title
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rafael Lovato Jr. is a force to be reckoned with… He just won his 6th (!) IBJJF Masters World Championship title! Lovato competed at the Master 1 division, meant for athletes aged 30-35 years...
Gordon Ryan Returns To Competition Against Patrick Gaudio
Aug 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Gordon Ryan returns to competition on October 1st! That’s when he will defend his Who’s Number One (WNO) heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio, at WNO 20. The...
Felipe Costa Reveals Why Competing Is The Key To Progress In Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you’d like to improve faster and better on the mats than it’s been the case up until now, correct? Here’s a word of advice: compete. Sure, not everyone who trains wants to...
Gunnar Nelson: “Maybe I Will Do ADCC Again”
Aug 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gunnar Nelson is one of the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters of his generation, who currently competes in the UFC welterweight division. He is also one of the most skilled Jiu-Jitsu athletes in...
Nicholas Meregali: “Winning Without Taking Risks Is Easy”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali is one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time. And it’s not just his skill that differentiates him from others, but also his relentless mindset. For example,...
Buchecha Interested In Gordon Ryan Rematch: “Gordon’s A Great Fighter”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is interested in a rematch against Gordon Ryan! The two met for the first time back at ADCC 2019, in the final match of the absolute division. Ryan won in the...
