Sean Strickland Says He’d Get Rich If He Boxed Jake Paul: “I’d M*rder Him”
Apr 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The topic of fighter pay in the UFC has been a point of contention for a long, long time. Many fighters have been vocal about it – now including the controversial great, Sean Strickland. Like a...
Tom DeBlass’s Advice for Young BJJ Athletes: “Competing Doesn’t Pay The Bills”
Apr 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
So you’re a young BJJ athlete who wants to make a name for himself in the sport? More importantly, you want to make a living off of Jiu-Jitsu – and you’re highly motivated to make...
Disgraced MMA Coach Proudly Declares That He’s $5 Million In Debt
Apr 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Widely unpopular MMA coach James Krause has made a surprisingly proud revelation that he is $5 million in debt… But who’s James Krause, again? Krause’s downfall began in 2022 when...
Dana White Reveals Heated Sponsorship Negotiation Details: “Take Your Money & Shove It Up Your A**”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC President Dana White has a very firm stance on who he chooses as a (potential) sponsor for the UFC – and he doesn’t appear to be willing to take a step back no matter the amount of...
Brendan Schaub Claims Conor McGregor Is The “Most Underpaid UFC Fighter Of All Time”
Mar 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor‘s impact on MMA is undeniable – with his record-breaking achievements and immense popularity significantly elevating the UFC‘s profile and revenue. And he has, for...
UFC’s Tito Ortiz Reveals He “Lost Everything” In The 2020 Stock Market Crash
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz recently revealed that he experienced significant financial losses, due to the 2020 stock market crash. Between February 20 and April 7, 2020, global...
Dana White Awards $50,000 Exclusively To Submission Performances At UFC Vegas 88
Mar 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At UFC Vegas 88, Dana White decided to forego the traditional “Fight of the Night” bonus – and, instead, opted to reward fighters solely based on their performances. One thing that...
Highest Paid Athletes Ever: Where Does Conor McGregor Stand On The Ranks?
Mar 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It almost goes without saying that Conor McGregor is the biggest star ever in mixed martial arts (MMA). Back in 2013, McGregor started his UFC journey with a bang – knocking out Marcus Brimage...
Francis Ngannou Reveals How Much $$$ He Left On The Table – After Turning Down UFC’s Offer
Mar 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Francis Ngannou recently revealed that was financially struggling before his last fight under the UFC banner… To the extent that Kamaru Usman, the former UFC welterweight champion, provided him...
Craig Jones Critiques ADCC Prizes: “$10,000 Is Worth Less Today”
Mar 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently voiced his concerns regarding the stagnant growth of prize money in the sport, despite its increasing popularity. In a discussion with The Mac Life, Jones pointed out the...
Craig Jones Talks Why It Isn’t Lucrative To Compete In The ADCC
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In the world of professional Jiu-Jitsu, the ADCC stands as one of the top-ranking tournaments & events in the world. However, despite its prestigious status, the financial rewards for competitors...
Craig Jones Admits That BJJ Tournaments Aren’t “A Real Revenue Stream”
Feb 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent conversation on The Jaxxon Podcast, hosted by MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Craig Jones opened up about the financial landscape of competitive grappling. The discussion,...
Conor McGregor Admits To Wearing A Fake Rolex: “Gotta Fake It ‘Till You Make It”
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Before Conor McGregor became a household name in mixed martial arts and one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, his journey was marked by modest beginnings. The Irish fighter’s path from...
How To Build A Social Media Following & Earn Money As A Grappler?
Feb 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
You Do Not Need to Be a World Champion or Black Belt to Make More Money in Jiu-Jitsu. In fact being one could be a hindrance. All too often you see top competitors open a gym and forget that they are...
How Much Money Will There Be In BJJ In 10-15 Years? Gordon Ryan Shares His Opinion
Jan 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is growing at a rapid rate among hobbyist athletes, and it seems that it will continue growing at that rate for some time… But the question is: how big will it grow when it...
Dana White Gifted A $500K Gambling Gift From SteveWillDoIt & Taylor Lewan
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC President Dana White recently hit the jackpot without even placing a bet… During a “usual” weekend in Las Vegas, White was astounded to receive a staggering $500,000 in gambling...
Dana White Discusses Conor McGregor’s Lack Of Fighting: “Money Changes Everything”
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dana White recently expressed his thoughts on Conor McGregor‘s declining career inside the octagon. The main cause, according to White, is the wealth McGregor has amassed over the years. Since...
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...
Craig Jones Shares How To Make Money In BJJ
Jul 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to make a career in Jiu-Jitsu… But how are you supposed to make money? And how much money is there, at all, in this martial art? Craig Jones decided to answer that question and...
Gordon Ryan Offers $500 For Anyone Who Beats Craig Jones & Nicky Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones and Nicky Rodriguez will both compete at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event, scheduled for June 29, 2023… And Gordon Ryan has a unique proposition for the athletes who...
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Offers Help To UFC Athlete Who Had Only $7 In Bank Account
Jun 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Themba Gorimbo is a UFC athlete with a unique story. He traveled all the way from Zimbabwe to Miami (USA), in order to train at the MMA Masters training camp, so that he could prepare for his second...
Tommy Langaker Talks Jiu-Jitsu Money Problems: “There’s Very Little Income”
May 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A lot of elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes have had to go through earning next to nothing in their early years of training and competition. Even the best of the best. It wasn’t any different...
Draculino Reveals The Reality Of BJJ Business Success: “There Isn’t A Day That I’m Not Working”
May 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Being a successful BJJ business owner is all about training, coaching, seminars, and enjoying the BJJ lifestyle… Right? Well, not quite. As in all things business-related, being successful in...
Themba Gorimbo Had Just $7 Remaining: “Colby Covington Would Bring Food To Me At The Gym”
May 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Themba Gorimbo was left with just $7 to his name, after he travelled all the way from Zimbabwe to Miami (USA), in order to be at the MMA Masters training camp – for the sake of his second UFC...
