Musumeci: “I’m Very Introverted, It Felt Like I Was Back At The Beginning Of Competing”
Oct 04, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci had a phenomenal performance at his inaugural ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Championship match against Cleber Sousa. In 10 minutes of action-packed rolling, Mikey was the...
[Throwback] When UFC Veteran Claudia Gadelha Competed Against Average, Middle-Aged Men
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Claudia Gadelha is a former UFC strawweight fighter, who broke into the MMA scene when there were very few women fighting in it. But before turning pro, she also took part at a Brazilian variety show...
Demian Maia Demonstrates The Best Rear Naked Choke Variation
Oct 03, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Rear Naked Choke is a true “king” of submissions. Applied from the back – the most dominant position – it leaves your opponents no options other than to tap out or go to...
What’s It Like To Be Coached By Khabib Nurmagomedov? Belal Muhammad Explains
Oct 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
If you want to become the best, then you’ve got to spend time with the best. You have to learn from them, listen to their advice and apply it; and, if you’re a martial artist, then you...
Mackenzie Dern On Being Too Respectful With Submissions: “I’ll Have To Be A Bit Meaner”
Oct 01, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern is one of the best BJJ specialists in the history of the UFC. However, despite being more dominant on the ground than her previous two opponents – Marina Rodriguez and Tecia...
Bo Nickal Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev: “I’m One Of The Best Wrestlers In The World”
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Bo Nickal is yet to make his UFC debut… But he believes that a match against Khamzat Chimaev would be a good one; as he’s recently called him out, immediately after signing with the UFC....
Mikey Musumeci: “Me vs. Mighty Mouse Would Be The Biggest Match In Jiu-Jitsu History”
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is going to compete at the biggest fight of his career next Friday (September 30), when he’ll take on Cleber Sousa for the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling world title....
Mackenzie Dern: “Charles Oliveira Has The Best Jiu-Jitsu in MMA”
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern is a UFC strawweight athlete and a multiple time BJJ world champion. So, it’s safe to say that she has a lot of knowledge when it comes to utilizing Jiu-Jitsu for mixed martial...
Maryna Moroz, Ukrainian UFC Fighter, To Be Featured In Playboy
Sep 28, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Maryna Moroz Instagram Maryna Moroz is a Ukrainian mixed martial arts athlete, set to be the first UFC fighter to be featured in Playboy. The 31-year old announced the news via social...
Anderson Silva Plans To Compete At A BJJ Tournament In Dubai
Sep 27, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Anderson Silva has parted ways with the UFC back in 2020, but the 47-year old MMA legend is far from retirement. His next fight will be an exhibition boxing match against Jake Paul, which makes him...
[Watch] Conor McGregor Shows Off Wrestling Skills In Recent Video
Sep 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor always seems to stay in the MMA spotlight, despite the fact that he hasn’t fought in a while. For example, just recently, he posted an Instagram video where he is seen showing...
Khabib Nurmagomedov & Muhammad Mokaev Speak Up Against Russian Mobilization
Sep 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Muhammad Mokaev, and several other MMA fighters have spoken up against the recently announced Russian mobilization of men to fight in the war in Ukraine. This is Russia’s...
Dana White Credits Joe Rogan For Helping People “Understand” Ground Game in MMA
Sep 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan is one of the people who are most responsible for the popularization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His voice reaches millions of people – and one of the things he likes talking most about...
[Watch] MMA Referee Shoots A Takedown To Stop The Fight
Sep 25, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Being a mixed martial arts (MMA) referee isn’t always a glamorous job. Whenever you get something right, it’s just you doing your job… But whenever you make a mistake, you’ll...
[Watch] Fighter Pulls Of A Weird, Modified Arm Triangle Choke
Sep 24, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
How do you know that you have got it made in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts? Well, one of the surefire signs is that the commentators and audience start calling a weird submission...
Khabib: “Now I Drink Pepsi & Train Maybe One Hour A Day”
Sep 18, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov has not fought since October 2020 – his lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje (whom he put to sleep with a Triangle Choke). And to say that he’s enjoying...
UFC Champion Leon Edwards Promoted To BJJ Black Belt
Sep 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leon Edwards has had a tremendous couple of weeks! After beating Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at UFC 278, Edwards has now been promoted to the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu....
Danielle Kelly: “I Need To Learn How To Defend Or Strike”
Sep 14, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly, a successful Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, has had her ONE Championship debut at ONE X (in March). She put on a spectacular performance against Mei Yamaguchi and won a bonus of...
Hasbulla Magomedov Signs A 5-Year Contract With The UFC
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Yup, you’ve read that well! Hasbulla Magomedov has signed a 5-year contract with the UFC, according to a Russian MMA journalist, Igor Lazorin. And no, it’s not a fight contract. Rather,...
Khabib Criticizes Chimaev’s Failed Weight Cut: “If You Are A Muslim, You Should Have Good People Around You”
Sep 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight ahead of his UFC 279 fight against Nate Diaz, weighing 8.5 pounds (!) over the agreed-upon 170lbs limit. And, even though he still competed against Kevin Holland...
KSW 74: Fighter Dislocates Opponent’s Elbow with Scarf Hold Armbar – Has To Point It Out To The Referee
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Having good referees is a must for every martial art competition. For, the referee is the one with the authority to stop the match at any point – so they have to be able to recognize if...
Tony Ferguson: “I’m Going Back To School For Business at Harvard University”
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Tony Ferguson, an MMA fan-favorite, has big plans for the future. It was at the UFC 279 post-fight press conference that the former interim UFC Lightweight champion revealed that he wants to study...
Paddy Pimblett Trains BJJ With US Marines: “Sorry Lad, I’m A Fat B*stard”
Sep 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is an English professional MMA athlete, who currently competes in the UFC’s Lightweight division. And, aside from being a great fighter and an...
UFC 279 Submission Fest: Diaz Wins via Guillotine Choke & Chimaev via D’Arce Choke
Sep 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
UFC 279 has been full of ups and downs! Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev were supposed to fight each other, but after Chimaev missed weight (by 8 pounds) – the card was reordered. And the fans had...
