Arman Tsarukyan Explains What Happened During The RAF 6 Brawl: “Not My Fault”
Mar 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Arman Tsarukyan insists he is not responsible for the chaotic brawl that followed his wrestling match against Georgio Poullas at RAF 6. After the final whistle, Tsarukyan tackled Poullas and threw a...
Woman Accuses San Diego BJJ Black Belt & Gym Owner Of Decade-Long Abuse
Mar 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Yet another woman has come forward publicly to warn the BJJ community about alleged abuse by an instructor. Beany Galletta Trapani has shared allegations against San Diego black belt Ron Casper, of...
Khamzat Chimaev Accused Of Airport Altercation By U.S. Air Force Veteran
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is facing controversy after a U.S. Air Force veteran publicly accused him of assault during an encounter at Dubai International Airport. According to the...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes UFC BJJ Exclusivity Policy: “It’s Terrible”
Feb 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The grappling community was shaken after Claudia Gadelha revealed that athletes signed exclusively to UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC beginning in 2027. The announcement sparked...
Bryce Mitchell Says BJJ Has Been ‘Gayed Out’: “You Sit On Your Butt & Scoot”
Feb 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell has stirred conversation in the grappling community, after sharing his blunt opinions on modern BJJ. During an “Ask Me Anything” segment, a viewer asked...
Gordon Ryan Speaks On Galvao Allegations: “I’m So Over Jiu-Jitsu Drama”
Feb 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has publicly commented on the controversy surrounding allegations against Andre Galvao. The ADCC champion made clear from the outset that he hasn’t been deeply immersed in the details:...
(WATCH) Fight Ends In Chaos After Fighter Bites Opponent’s Ear – Crowd Storms The Cage
Feb 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A regional MMA event in Brno, Czech Republic, produced one of the wildest moments combat sports has seen in years when a main event spiraled completely out of control. During the headliner, Vaclav...
Kyra Gracie Breaks Silence – Alleges Widespread Harassment In Jiu-Jitsu
Feb 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
For the first time since retiring from competition, Kyra Gracie has spoken publicly about harassment she says she experienced throughout her career… And about a culture she believes still...
Davi Ramos Issues Statement Backing Andre Galvao As Atos Turmoil Deepens
Feb 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC standout and Atos affiliate leader Davi Ramos has publicly addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu, offering a statement that supports his longtime coach while much of...
Josh Hinger Speaks Out On Atos Allegations: “It’s Nauseating To See”
Feb 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran competitor Josh Hinger has released an emotional public statement, addressing the allegations surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu. In a message shared on Instagram, Hinger described the situation as...
Former Student Files Lawsuit Against Leandro Vieira Over Se*ual Abuse Allegations
Feb 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A new lawsuit has been filed that adds to the growing wave of abuse-related cases confronting the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community. Former student Julia Trevino has initiated legal action in California...
JT Torres’ Essential Jiu-Jitsu Cuts Ties With Atos Amid Ongoing Controversy
Feb 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
JT Torres and his academy, Essential Jiu-Jitsu, have officially ended their affiliation with Atos Jiu-Jitsu – becoming one of the latest high-profile departures connected to the ongoing controversy...
Keenan Cornelius Speaks Out On ATOS Allegations, Says Jiu-Jitsu’s Hierarchy Enables Abuse
Feb 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has been rocked by developments surrounding Atos Jiu-Jitsu, as several high-profile competitors have exited the team amid serious allegations involving head coach Andre...
San Diego Gyms Offer Free Training To Athletes Leaving Atos Amid Ongoing Turmoil
Feb 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together in a show of unity, as several prominent gyms have stepped in to support athletes leaving Atos Jiu-Jitsu – following what many...
(WATCH) Aaron Tau Tries To Cheat At The UFC 325 Weigh Ins
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A highly anticipated Road to UFC flyweight final has been canceled after a controversial weigh-in incident involving Aaron Tau. Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar this weekend, with the bout...
Royce Gracie Criticizes Lack of Discipline In Brazilian Athletes: “They Go Out To Party, You Know?”
Jan 30, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie recently reflected on how modern fighters approach their craft, comparing Dagestanis and Brazilians. He spoke at length about fighters from Dagestan, particularly those connected to...
BJJ Coach Kyvann Gonzalez On Being Late: “If You’re One Of Free Members, I Will Lock You Out”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kyvann Gonzalez has no problem saying exactly how he feels about being late on the mats… And at his academy, Bodega BJJ, the rules change dramatically depending on whether a student is paying...
(WATCH) BJJ Purple Belt Disqualified At Europeans After Vomiting Mid-Match
Jan 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
What should have been a strong finish at the IBJJF European Championships instead turned into one of the most unfortunate disqualifications… As ATOS purple belt Jared Wade saw his European...
Mother Sues TikTok After Teen Suffocates Attempting Viral Challenge With A BJJ Belt
Jan 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A mother has filed a lawsuit against TikTok after her 17-year-old son died while allegedly attempting a dangerous viral challenge that circulated on the platform. Michelle Ortiz is seeking legal...
The Jiu-Jitsu Prodigy Now Serving Life In Prison – Seen For The First Time In Decades
Jan 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Few names in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu carry as much myth, admiration, and unease as Cameron Earle. Once regarded as one of the most gifted American grapplers of his era – a competitor who famously went...
Dan Manasoiu Faces Backlash After Training Session With Kyle Rittenhouse
Jan 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dan Manasoiu has found himself at the center of a fierce online debate after posting photos of a private training session with Kyle Rittenhouse. Manasoiu shared the images on Instagram, showing what...
Coach Calls Out Parents At Kids Events: “You Suck At Jiu-Jitsu!”
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Jesse Zimmerman didn’t set out to start a controversy, but a short video he shared after coaching at youth tournaments struck a nerve across the Jiu-Jitsu community. Zimmerman says the problem...
(WATCH) UFC Veteran Andrei Arlovski Beats Up Streamers In Self-Defense Altercation
Dec 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Andrei Arlovski has spoken publicly about the viral confrontation that followed the Netflix boxing event headlined by Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua in Miami. According to Arlovski, the situation began...
Ilia Topuria Puts MMA Career On Pause – Claims Extortion Over “Unfounded” Abuse Allegations
Dec 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria issued a public statement on social media Monday morning – alleging that he is being extorted through what he described as “entirely unfounded”...
