Two Former Students Accuse BJJ Black Belt Bruno Formiga Of SA
Oct 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating sexual assault allegations from two former female students against Bruno Leonardo Reis de Souza, 42, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt known as Bruno...
BJJ Instructor Arrested On Suspicion of Se*ual Assault Against Student
Sep 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Fresno police arrived at BJJ instructor Michael Monson’s home on Wednesday night – and arrested him on suspicion of se*ually assaulting a young student. By Thursday morning, jail records...
(WATCH) New Bodycam Footage Shows Extended Sequence Of Dustin Poirier’s Arrest
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
New footage of Dustin Poirier’s airport arrest has surfaced, providing a fuller picture of what happened after he was taken into custody. On June 21st, Poirier was arrested at Atlanta...
BJJ Coach Arrested 1,500 Miles From Home Gym In Investigation Involving 16-Year-Old Student
Sep 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Port Orange police arrested a local jiu-jitsu coach on Wednesday, after tracking him down more than 1,500 miles from the gym where he taught – closing out an investigation into what detectives...
Luke Griffith Confirms Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu Had A Stalking Incident: “Some Dude Following Her Around”
Aug 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu is typically known for producing elite grapplers… But the gym recently drew attention for a different reason – after a video circulated showing head coach John Danaher and...
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....
Pastor & BJJ Instructor Emmanuel Marchica Arrested On Child Se*ual Abuse Charges
Jul 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A 51-year-old man well known across Monterey and San Benito County as both a pastor and a BJJ instructor is now facing some of the most serious charges the legal system carries… Following an...
Melqui Galvão Wants Out Of Prison For “Shoulder Injury Treatment”
Jul 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Melqui Galvão’s legal team has filed a motion requesting his transfer from a special prison in São Paulo’s northern zone to house arrest, citing a recent shoulder surgery. The request...
BJJ Blue Belt Charged With Manslaughter After A 63-Year-Old D*ed Because Of A RNC
Jul 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A 26-year-old Perth doctor and BJJ blue belt is facing a manslaughter charge after a 63-year-old man died during an altercation. Christian Jack Joseph, a junior doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner...
Former Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Arrested On Child Se*ual Assault Charges In Loveland (Denver)
Jul 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Loveland police arrested a former BJJ instructor on Friday, following an investigation into multiple allegations of child se*ual assault involving two children he had a caregiving role over....
Former Wrestler AJ Ferrari Arrested After High-Speed Chase – Renewing Scrutiny Of Assault Allegations
Jul 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former Oklahoma State and Nebraska wrestler Albert “AJ” Ferrari was arrested last weekend following a high-speed pursuit in western Nebraska, an incident that has reignited attention on...
Craig Jones Slams ADCC For Keeping Izaak Michell On 2026 World Championship Roster
Jul 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has publicly criticized ADCC after Izaak Michell remained on the official competitor list for the 2026 World Championships. The controversy intensified after the Polish organizers...
(WATCH) Dustin Poirier Arrested After Heated Confrontation With Police
Jun 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier was arrested at Atlanta Airport, following an incident that reportedly began after he was removed from a flight. While initial details...
ADCC 2026 Removes Izaak Michell From Competitor List
Jun 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Izaak Michell has reportedly been removed from the official ADCC 2026 competitor list, as legal issues surrounding the Australian grappler continue to escalate. The Australian standout had previously...
BJJ Coach Sentenced To 178 Years In Prison For Abuse Of Multiple Athletes
Jun 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A Brazilian court has sentenced longtime BJJ coach Alcenor Alves to 178 years in prison, after convicting him of s*xually abusing multiple athletes over a period spanning more than a decade. The...
FBI Reportedly Foils Alleged T*rrorist Plot Targeting UFC White House Event
Jun 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
According to a report from Fox News, federal authorities disrupted an alleged terrorist plot targeting attendees of the UFC White House event held on June 14. The event took place on the South Lawn...
“Take Me Down, Win $1000” Wrestling Influencer Arrested Following Alleged Florida Altercation
Jun 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Georgio Poullas, the wrestling content creator known for his viral “Take Me Down, Win $1,000” challenge videos, was arrested following an alleged altercation at a bachelor party in Delray Beach,...
Melqui Galvao’s Brother Arrested In Brazil For Similar Charges
May 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The investigation surrounding Melqui Galvao has expanded significantly following the arrest of his brother, Enoque Galvao, in Amazonas, Brazil. According to reports, Enoque – a civil police...
Amit Elor Details Uncomfortable Incident Involving Father-in-law Melqui Galvao
May 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Amit Elor has publicly addressed her experiences involving Melqui Galvao, following recent allegations that have shaken the BJJ community. Elor, an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and a BJJ purple...
Jeremy Glick – Man Who Tried To Stop 9/11 – Is An Honorary 10th Degree Judo Black Belt
May 12, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
In 2008, Jeremy Glick was posthumously awarded an Honorary 10th Degree black belt by the United States Judo Association, recognizing the actions he took aboard United Airlines Flight 93 during the...
Olympic Champ Amit Elor Speaks Out After Father-in-Law Melqui Galvão’s Arrest
May 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic wrestling champion Amit Elor broke from her usual upbeat tone to address the serious allegations surrounding Melqui Galvão. Wife of Mica Galvão, Melqui’s son, Elor spoke on the topic...
Nicholas Meregali Overwhelmed By The Response To Melqui Galvão Case: “Frightening”
May 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has spoken out about the emotional toll he experienced after using his platform to seek information related to allegations involving Melqui Galvão. Following Galvão’s reported...
IBJJF & CBJJ Permanently Ban Melqui Galvao Following Allegations: “Utmost Rigor”
Apr 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and Confederacao Brasileira de Jiu Jitsu (CBJJ) have issued a decisive response to allegations involving Melqui Galvao, announcing a...
Mica Gãlvao Responds To Allegations Made About His Father: “No Exception”
Apr 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
As the allegations and their seriousness against Melqui Galvão continue to mount, his son – Mica Galvão – has decided to issue a public statement concerning the matter. According to multiple...
