Felipe Pena Shows A Different Bow & Arrow Choke Variation
Mar 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back is there to be taken! It’s no coincidence that taking someone’s back is regarded as the most powerful position to have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; it’s where you can pose a LOT of danger...
Felipe Pena On Making The Transition To MMA: “It’s Now Or Never”
Mar 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena wants to start fighting in the MMA octagon as soon as possible… And he feels that it’s a matter of “now or never”. Speaking on the recent “Trocação...
Opponent Escaping The Back? Try This Guillotine Choke Setup By Felipe Pena
Mar 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The back is there to be taken! It’s no coincidence that taking someone’s back is regarded as the most powerful position to have in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; it’s where you can pose a LOT of danger...
How To Make Gi Jiu-Jitsu As Popular As No-Gi? Felipe Pena Shares His Thoughts
Mar 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Some people prefer the gi, while others prefer training in no-gi. That’s a given and there’s nothing right nor wrong with any of the two choices. However, it’s evident that no-gi is...
Felipe Pena Wants The Match With Gordon Ryan Rescheduled: „I Would Do It Next Week“
Feb 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena won the Who’s Number One (WNO) bout against Nicky Rodriguez by decision… However, he still wants the match against Gordon Ryan. And he’s willing to stay in the USA until...
WNO: Felipe Pena Defeats Nicky Rodriguez by Judge’s Decision
Feb 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The most recent Who’s Number One (WNO) event was a super exciting one, with heaps of excellent matches – headlined by a heavyweight bout between Felipe Pena and Nicky Rodriguez. Rodriguez...
Felipe Pena Calls Out Gordon Ryan: „He Never Had The Slightest Bit Of Empathy“
Feb 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan pulled out of the WNO match against Felipe Pena, which was scheduled for today (February 25) – citing illness as a result of his withdrawal. However, Pena has found it difficult to...
BREAKING: Gordon Ryan Out Of Felipe Pena Match
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is out of his highly anticipated WNO match against Felipe Pena. His spot will be replaced by Nicky Rodriguez. FloGrappling was the first to announce the news. Ryan then posted a lengthy,...
Felipe Pena’s Advice For Success: “You Need To Pay The Price”
Feb 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena needs little introduction. He is one of the greatest BJJ athletes of all time, who won first place at almost every prestigious tournament – more than once, at some of them....
Do You Even Z Guard, Bro? It’s Time To Learn It – Felipe Pena Shows How
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Be honest with us… Do you feel like you’re a bit behind the “modern” game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? If so, then you’re probably not playing the Z Guard game, either. But...
Felipe Pena To Train At “Atos” For Next Match Against Gordon Ryan
Nov 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan will face each other once again – for the fourth time in total – in February 2023, at a Who’s Number One (WNO) event. This time around, though,...
Felipe Pena: “I Was A Little Chubby 15 Year Old Boy… I Did Not Like Sports At All”
Nov 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Everyone’s got to start somewhere… Even the biggest of champions had to, such as Felipe Pena – who, self-admittedly, didn’t really like sports before he started training BJJ....
It’s Official: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena Rematch (February 25, 2023)
Nov 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
In case you’ve been impatient and wondered when it’s going to happen, here’s your answer… It’s official: Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena will face each other once again,...
Felipe Pena: “Being An Athlete, Especially In Brazil, Is Very Hard”
Nov 10, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Almost every successful person has a come-up story that was full of obstacles and doubters… And it’s no different for the vast majority of BJJ competitors – including Felipe Pena....
FloGrappling Releases Statement About Ryan vs. Pena Stoppage Controversy
Aug 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most anticipated BJJ matches took place last Sunday, August 7, between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena. It was a no-time limit bout, a part of the Who’s Number One (WNO) main event....
Felipe Pena: “I Didn’t Want To Fight Anymore (After Hearing About Lo’s Death)”
Aug 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Last Sunday, Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan clashed heads in a much-anticipated rematch. However, the bout was overshadowed by death of Leandro Lo, who was shot and killed earlier the same day. Pena was...
Felipe Pena Accepts 1-Year USADA Suspension: “I Have A Clear Conscience”
Jun 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena has, as BJJEE wrote in a previous article, been stripped of his title as a 2021 IBJJF Champion. The USADA also enforced a one-year suspension, which Pena accepted. With that said, the...
It’s Official: Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan Scheduled for August 7
May 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s now official. After weeks and even months of speculations, the rumors and announcements have now officially been confirmed… As the Gordon Ryan vs. Felipe Pena match has been...
Gordon Ryan & Felipe Pena Agree to Fight in Two Matches – Worth $220,000
May 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The end of the rivalry between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena is nowhere in sight, but it seems that the match between the two is now closer than ever. As per Ryan, both him and Pena have agreed to...
Gordon Ryan on Felipe Pena’s BJJ Stars 8 Performance: “Retire Now, Bro”
May 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
BJJ Stars, one of the biggest professional Jiu-Jitsu shows in Brazil, held its 8th event last Saturday – a Middleweight Grand Prix. It was full of spectacular matches, with Mica Galvao emerging...
Gordon Ryan: “Felipe Pena Isn’t Anywhere Near My Level”
Feb 06, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
There’s a pretty high likelihood that Gordon Ryan will face Felipe Pena this year – at ADCC 2022. And he’s confident that he’ll beat him; despite the fact that Pena is one of...
ADCC 2022: Felipe Pena Moves to the 99kg+ Division To Face Gordon Ryan
Jan 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s now official! Felipe Pena has moved to the 99kg+ division for ADCC 2022; which puts him in the same bracket with Gordon Ryan. The ADCC organizing team posted the news on their official...
Felipe Pena: “My Goal Now Is To Focus On ADCC & Transition To MMA”
Dec 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena has done it all now in IBJJF tournaments, given that he’s fulfilled his childhood dream of winning the absolute World Championship title at 2021 IBJJF Worlds. Following his win, he...
Felipe Pena Calls Out Gordon Ryan For ADCC 2022 Match – Ryan Accepts
Dec 18, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Pena and Gordon Ryan have been going at it for ages; with Ryan mostly picking on “Preguica”, saying that he doesn’t want to accept a match with him. Meanwhile, Pena claims...
