BJJ Black Belt Talks Cult-Like Behavior In Jiu-Jitsu: “When You Go To Basketball, You Don’t Bow To The Coach”
Mar 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ black belt and professional competitor Nick Salles recently shared his thoughts on traditional Jiu-Jitsu behaviors – including bowing to the coach. He challenged some of the formalities often...
Jacob Couch Admits Abusive Behavior Towards Ex Fiancée: “I Don’t Much Deserve To Be Forgiven”
Mar 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Couch has recently admitted to abusive behavior towards his former fiancee – and apologized for it. Emma Bruntil, a decorated Team USA wrestler, said that Couch was abusive towards her and...
BJJ Ace Jacob Couch’s Former Fiancée Alleges He Abused Her & Threatened To Kill Her
Mar 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Couch’s former fiancée, Emma Bruntil – a decorated wrestler for Team USA – has recently alleged that Couch has been abusive towards her in their relationship. She shared the details...
Dan Manasoiu Calls Out BJJ Instructors: “I’m Paying You A Service – I Don’t Owe You Sh*t”
Mar 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
ADCC bronze medalist Dan Manasoiu is making waves with his unfiltered take on instructor entitlement. He recently spoke out on what he sees as problematic power dynamics between instructors and...
Grappler Sparks Controversy By Saying That “IBJJF Is An Organization That Helps Brazilians Get Green Cards”
Feb 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Sam Gaier recently stirred up controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with some rather controversial criticism of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Gaier outlined...
Matt Serra Alleges Renzo Gracie Told Him To “Take A Dive” At ADCC 2001
Feb 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Matt Serra had said that he was asked to take a dive in the final of ADCC 2001 – and that the request came directly from his coach, Renzo Gracie. Although Serra is best known for his historic upset...
Matt Thornton: “Krav Maga Is Just Really Bad MMA”
Feb 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on martial arts effectiveness, Straight Blast Gym founder Matt Thornton shared his observations on Krav Maga instructors who trained at his facility: I would put them on the mat with...
Rampage Jackson Talks Adult Film Star Dating Surprise: “I Had No Idea She Was A P**n Star!”
Feb 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently shared a surprising story about a night out – that took an unexpected turn. During a candid conversation on his podcast, Jackson recalled...
[WATCH] 2 Pro MMA Fighters Take On 10 Amateur Fighters (And Beat Them Up)
Feb 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent event in Romania’s Real Xtreme Fighting promotion stunned combat sports fans by featuring one of the most unconventional matches in MMA history: a 2 vs 10 fight inside the cage. The unique...
MMA Veteran Roasts BJJ: “The First Thing You Learn Is How To Kiss The Instructor’s A**”
Feb 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
MMA veteran Din Thomas had shared his candid thoughts on the differences between wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training cultures… Offering a rather sharp critique of BJJ’s traditional...
Leandro Lo’s Mother Says His Image Is Being Misused: “He Was Never About Money”
Feb 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Leandro Lo’s mother, Fatima Lo, has publicly spoken out about the unauthorized use of her son’s image and the NS Brotherhood name. Lo was one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors...
Pat Downey Slams IBJJF For ‘Pro-Brazilian Bias’: “You’ll Never Catch Me On IBJJF Ever Again”
Feb 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former Team USA wrestler Pat Downey has voiced his frustration over what he perceives as unfair treatment by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) – following an incident at a...
Paddy Pimblett Talks Controversy Around Ignoring The Tap To RNC: “We Shook Hands Like Men”
Feb 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Paddy Pimblett recently addressed the controversy surrounding his unsanctioned gym fight with fellow MMA fighter Denis Frimpong – explaining why he ignored Frimpong’s tap and held onto a Rear...
[WATCH] MMA Fighter Submits Opponent With Brutal Kneebar – And A Riot Breaks Out
Feb 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Muhammadrizvon Kahorov found himself caught in a tight Kneebar submission by Brazil’s José Ferreira early in the first round of their bout at Alash Pride 105… Kahorov resisted as long as he...
Tommy Langaker Calls Out FloGrappling For Biased Commentary & Spotlight
Jan 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tommy Langaker recently voiced his criticism of FloGrappling, calling out what he perceives as biased commentary and selective coverage of some of the biggest events in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As one of...
Marco Canha Says It Is “Unfair” That Michael Pixley Is Competing As A BJJ Purple Belt
Jan 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Marco Canha criticized Michael Pixley’s participation in purple belt competitions on The Grapplers Perspective Podcast. “That’s not fair,” Canha remarked, referring to Pixley’s entry at the...
Pastor Calls For Girls To Be Excluded From BJJ – Jocko Willink Stands Up To Defend Them
Jan 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink, former Navy SEAL commander and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has weighed in on a heated debate sparked by Pastor Dale Partridge’s recent statements – that was discouraging girls...
BJJ Black Belt Claims It Is Fair Play To Promote Yourself To Black Belt Level
Jan 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roland Sarria is a name that has become synonymous with controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA worlds, largely due to his unprecedented decision to self-promote to black belt. For Sarria, the...
Jake Shields Wanted To Organize An MMA Fight Against 10 Transgender Fighters
Jan 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC veteran Jake Shields recently shared a provocative and controversial story during an appearance on the Overdogs Podcast… Recounting his attempt to organize a bout against multiple...
Jacob Barber – UFO Pilot Whistleblower – Is Also A Gracie University Black Belt
Jan 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Barber – a U.S. Air Force veteran who recently drew national attention for his claims about a classified UFO retrieval program – is also a dedicated martial artist and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu...
[WATCH] Paddy Pimblett Chokes Out Rival MMA Fighter – Ignores The Tap
Jan 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett recently made headlines after participating in an unsanctioned gym fight with rival MMA fighter Denis Frimpong – to settle a personal dispute. Pimblett, who has been with...
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Details On Airplane Incident: “I Did My Best To Stay Respectful”
Jan 13, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has now released an official statement, following viral footage of his removal from an airplane after a verbal exchange with a flight attendant… Sharing exactly what...
Helio Gracie Black Belt Refused To Let Smokers Be Promoted To BJJ Black Belt Rank
Jan 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a discussion on ConnectCast, BJJ legend Francisco Mansor revealed his uncompromising stance on the role of martial arts instructors… Particularly his belief that smoking is unacceptable for...
Chael Sonnen Criticizes Jiu-Jitsu’s ‘Marketing Approach’: “Trying To Convince The World…”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast, Chael Sonnen offered a critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s traditional beliefs about technique versus strength… While addressing what he believes are the sport’s...
