Felipe Costa Stripped Of IBJJF No-Gi World Title After Positive Test
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe Costa’s breakout year in grappling has hit a major roadblock. After an impressive run that saw him win bronze at ADCC 2024 and claim his first IBJJF No-Gi World Championship title in the...
IBJJF Suspends Pat Downey From Competition For 5 Years
Mar 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Elite wrestler Pat Downey has been banned from IBJJF competition for a period of five years. Downey had made his promotional debut at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship 2024, marking his first event...
Nicholas Meregali Teases Return To Gi Competition: “I Hope That It Will Be Soon”
Feb 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has announced that he plans to return to gi competition in the future. A three-time IBJJF World Champion, he was on track for another gold in 2021 before being disqualified for...
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...
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...
Pedro Alex Suffers 1-Year Suspension From IBJJF – Due To Failed PED Test
Sep 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Pedro Alex, Instagram Pedro Alex has been suspended for one year from competing in IBJJF events after failing a PED test. Known for victories over top names like Roberto...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals Why He Won’t Be Competing In The IBJJF Gi World Championship Ever Again
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has officially ended his participation in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championship – in the gi. During a recent Instagram Q&A session,...
Nicholas Meregali Criticizes IBJJF: “Sport Is Becoming Increasingly Commercial & Cheap”
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The controversial disqualification of Tainan Dalpra at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships has ignited significant criticisms throughout the BJJ community. Dalpra, a two-time IBJJF world champion, was...
Xande Ribeiro Compares ADCC & IBJJF: “Those Who Compete In The Gi…”
May 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What’s better – ADCC or IBJJF? Well, everyone has their own set of opinions, including one of the greatest of all time, Xande Ribeiro. The multiple-time IBJJF Worlds and ADCC gold medal...
Are IBJJF Tournaments Tougher Than Local BJJ Competitions Are?
Apr 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, whether local or international, each present their unique challenges and opportunities. As you prepare to transition from local tournaments to your first IBJJF...
[WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Beats 248 LBS Opponent In A Jiu-Jitsu Match
Mar 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC and current ONE champion Demetrious “The Mighty Mouse” Johnson displayed his Jiu-Jitsu skills yet again – this time at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Pan American Championship!...
“Mighty Mouse” Wins Gold & Silver Medals At IBJJF Pan Championship 2024
Mar 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson continues to impress outside the octagon… This time at IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 – where he won a gold and silver medal! Johnson...
Andre Galvao’s Daughter – Sarah Galvao – Wins IBJJF Pan Championship 2024 Purple Belt Double Gold
Mar 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Sarah Galvao, daughter of legendary Andre Galvao, has once again demonstrated her exceptional talent – by winning two gold medals in the purple belt division of the IBJJF Pan Championship 2024!...
USADA To Test For PEDs At IBJJF Pan Championship For First Time Ever
Feb 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In an unprecedented move, the IBJJF Pan Championship has announced a partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to conduct performance-enhancing drug (PED) tests on its...
Mica Galvao Announces That He’ll Compete In All IBJJF Grand Slam Events In 2024
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has recently announced his goal to compete in all four major International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) events in 2024! This decision puts him in the running for the prestigious...
IBJJF Changes Rules With Focus On Transgender Athletes & The Meregali Incident
Jan 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has announced a series of updates to the rules governing major Jiu-Jitsu competitions worldwide. These updates include modifications to...
Nicholas Meregali: “Imagine Being A BJJ Fighter & Being Charged To Compete”
Sep 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali has decided to voice his opinion on BJJ tournaments that make the athletes pay, so they can compete in them. And, well, it’s not a favorable one: The world is not respecting...
IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix: Nicholas Meregali Defeats Victor Hugo
Sep 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali and Victor Hugo faced off against each other this Friday in the IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix finals match… And Meregali got the win, as well as the $40,000 prize! It was a...
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Wins IBJJF Masters World Championship Title
Sep 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson is a ONE Championship flyweight world title holder, as well as an ex-UFC flyweight champion… And he’s just won gold at the IBJJF Masters World Championships in Las...
Demetrious Johnson Talks Upcoming IBJJF Competition: “It’s Something I Want To Do”
Aug 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious Johnson, one of the most elite mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes in the world, is going to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023 next week… And he is excited about it!...
Demetrious Johnson To Compete At IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023
Aug 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
According to the official IBJJF athlete registration list, MMA legend Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has signed up to compete at the IBJJF Masters World Championship 2023! Johnson, a...
Craig Jones Says Joe Rogan Is “More Responsible” For Growth Of BJJ Than ADCC Or IBJJF Are
Jun 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Over the last few days, the discussion whether ADCC or IBJJF is more important for the global growth of BJJ has been a hot topic between Mo Jassim and Robert Drysdale. Craig Jones now decided to jump...
Robert Drysdale Fires Off Against Mo Jassim: “Read A Book Every Now And Then”
Jun 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale and Mo Jassim appear to be in an ongoing heated discussion – on whether or not the IBJJF or the ADCC is the reason why Jiu-Jitsu is increasingly popular nowadays. And, well, the...
Andre Galvao: “Leandro Lo Was A Different Level Than Anyone Else”
Jun 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Leandro Lo was posthumously inducted into the IBJJF Hall of Fame, at the 2023 IBJJF World Championship… And it made a lot of athletes and spectators emotional – including Andre Galvao....
