Pena & Meregali Exchange Words on Social Media Ahead of “BJJBET” Match
Jul 11, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The long-awaited match between Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali will finally take place in the main event of the second BJJBET edition, on August 1st. And wouldn’t you know it – the two...
Announcement: Second Brazilian Parajiu-Jitsu Tournament for Para-Athletes
Jul 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and sport for everyone. No matter your background, level of physical fitness, gender, career, or whatever else… BJJ will make you feel happier, more...
Fight To Win 177: ADCC Champion Davi Ramos faces Pedro Marinho
Jul 04, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Fight to Win 177 event is forming into one of the most exciting grappling tournaments of this year! Last Friday, the promotion announced that Davi Ramos – an ADCC champion and UFC veteran...
Fury Pro Grappling: Danielle Kelly Submits Sofia Amarante with RNC
Jul 03, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The Fury Pro Grappling competition event took place recently, featuring a match between Danielle Kelly and Sofia Amarante as a main event. Kelly took the win via Rear Naked Choke (RNC). THE...
Why Is Micael Galvao So Good – And What Is It Like To Grapple With Him?
Jun 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Micael Galvao – one of the most exciting prospects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today – competed against some of the world’s best black belts at the “Evolve Ur Game 2”...
Five Finger Death Punch’s Zoltan Bathory Earns 2x Silver At IBJJF American Nationals
Jun 30, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The guitarist of the famous “Five Finger Death Punch” band, Zoltan Bathory, went into the 2021 IBJJF American National Championship last weekend; and came back with two silver medals....
Rousimar Palhares, Leandro Lo, Others Confirmed for BJJBet 2: Who’s Next
Jun 29, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Yet another tournament is confirmed, with some spectacular names on the card! On August 1st, the BJJBet 2: Who’s Next will take place. The organization announced the athletes of the event,...
Submission Underground (SUG) 24: Results & Highlights
Jun 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: UFC Fight Pass Submission Underground (SUG) 24 event took place on Sunday and featured an eight-man tournament. The prize? $10.000,00 and a chance to get a title shot against Mason...
BJJ Stars 6 Controversy: Diniz Chokes Barbosa Unconscious – But Loses The Match
Jun 27, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ Stars 6 tournament fulfilled its expectations. The twelve superfights and memorable main and co-main events made up for a fantastic display of skill. However, the match between Matheus Diniz...
Fernando Terere Speaks Out: “This Was The Biggest Victory Of My Life”
Jun 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Fernando Terere is one of the greatest legends of Jiu-Jitsu history. He won plethora of titles, including the two gold medals at the IBJJF World Championships… However, Tererê has also led a...
Keenan Cornelius Opens Up: “Deadlift Injury Forced Me To Withdraw From WNO”
Jun 26, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Keenan Cornelius was supposed to return to competition on June 19, matching up against Haisam Rida at Who’s Number One (WNO). However, he had to withdraw from the match due to a back injury. On...
Upcoming: The Submission Underground Absolute Tournament
Jun 25, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
On June 27, Submission Underground (SUG) is going to feature an absolute tournament, with some of the top Jiu-Jitsu athletes and submission only grapplers in the world. The eight-man tournament...
Fight To Win 177: Rafael Lovato Jr. Faces Alexandro Ceconi
Jun 24, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: Fight To Win (Instagram) Rafael Lovato Jr. is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend. He is a black belt under Carlos Machado and the most accomplished American Jiu-Jitsu athlete of his...
BJJ Stars VI Preview: Felipe Pena vs. Patrick Gaudio in Main Event
Jun 23, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
The new BJJ Stars event is just around the corner! On June 26 (Saturday), this promotion will feature a card that’s stacked with multiple high-level Gi and No Gi matches alike. Felipe Pena will...
Gordon Ryan vs. Andre Galvao Superfight In The Works For ADCC 2022
Jun 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
There isn’t as many matches that the grappling world wants to see as much as the Gordon Ryan vs. Andre Galvao one. However, due to Ryan’s stomach issues, that prospect seemed bleak. The...
“Road to ADCC” Card Announced: Features Craig Jones, Kaynan Duarte, Nicky Ryan
Jun 21, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: ADCC/FloGrappling And we have an EXCITING event on our hands! On July 17, the “Road to ADCC” will take place and will feature many of the world’s top-ranking...
Who’s Number One: Kade Ruotolo Wins By Buggy Choke
Jun 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credit: Who’s Number One/FloGrappling Yesterday, on Friday – June 18 – we saw a stacked event at Who’s Number One. Many of the best No Gi Jiu-Jitsu athletes of the world...
Extremely Successful BJJ Competitors Have These 5 Habits
May 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to compete regularly and bring medals home? If so, then you need to get your training and overall approach to BJJ in check – you need to start thinking about the broader picture, as...
Is It Ever Okay To Go For The Points In BJJ – And Not For The Finish?
Jan 19, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Hmmm… If you’re competing in a BJJ match – and if the rules allow for it – is it ever okay to go for points in order to win? Or should you always aim towards the finish? A large part...
Do You Want To Land A Sponsor In BJJ? This Is How To Do It
Dec 25, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever thought to yourself: „Jeez, I train BJJ all the time and am actually quite good at it… Perhaps I could get a sponsorship? That would be so cool!“ Well, yeah, it would be cool...
How To Prepare For A BJJ Competition With A Different Ruleset
Dec 14, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn’t as simple as just „going out there“ and „giving your best“. Sure, it’s important to enjoy the experience and have fun; but if you want to...
The Importance Of Proper TIMING In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dec 07, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Photo by Daria Kochetkova Photography. IG: Tebezvonu. Not everything is about techniques in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sure, technique is most important – for, if you don’t have it, what will you...
What (Not) To Eat Before Competition For Ultimate Performance
Nov 06, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Picture this: it’s competition day and you’re as hyped as you can be. Your training has been absolutely on point for the last few months, and you’re a much more technical and...
When Is The Right Time To Start Competing In BJJ?
Sep 13, 2020BJJEE1 Admin
Most people start training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because they want to do something which will keep them fit and healthy, because they want to learn how to defend themselves, or/and because...
