Derek Moneyberg: “I Spent About $3 Million Paying For BJJ Coaches”
Nov 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Derek Moneyberg has once again ignited controversy in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world after revealing the staggering amount he claims to have spent – around $3 million – on private training to...
BJJ Entrepreneur Lands $300K Deal On Shark Tank For Women’s Combat Sports Brand
Oct 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Maya Nazareth stepped into the Shark Tank with the same confidence she’s built through years of combat sports training – and walked away with a $300,000 deal for her company, Alchemize Fightwear,...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals How Much Money He’s Likely To Make From A New UFC Contract
Oct 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has confirmed that his contract with the UFC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is set to expire, setting up a pivotal meeting that could shape the next chapter of his career. Speaking...
William Tackett Explains Why His Exclusive UFC Deal Is A Game-Changer For Professional Grapplers
Oct 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett views his recent signing with UFC BJJ as a transformative moment – not only for his career but for the entire landscape of professional grappling. Here is what he had to say about...
Ffion Davies Boosts Prize Money For Female-Only BJJ Tournament – Doubling The Prize Pool
Sep 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies has stepped in to support an upcoming women’s Jiu-Jitsu tournament by doubling the prize pool from £5,000 to £10,000. The event, organized by clothing brand Warehouse JJ, takes place...
Nicky Ryan Says He Made “Zero Dollars” Coaching B-Team To CJI 2 Victory
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu head coach Nicky Ryan has revealed that he took home nothing from his squad’s win at Craig Jones Invitational 2, despite being offered a share of the event’s profits. Here is...
Dominick Cruz Reveals Dana White Gifted Him A $125,000 Nissan GT-R To Fight On Short Notice
Sep 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has revealed a remarkable gift he once received from UFC President Dana White – a Nissan GT-R worth around $125,000. Cruz recounted the story on a...
CJI 2 Investor Reverses Decision: No Million-Dollar Payout For New Wave
Sep 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The anonymous backer who originally promised to reward New Wave Jiu-Jitsu with a million dollars after CJI 2 has now backtracked on that promise. The reversal means five New Wave athletes will miss...
CJI’s Anonymous Donor Confirms They Will Pay $1 Million To New Wave
Sep 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Although Craig Jones Invitational 2 delivered a weekend of world-class grappling, it closed with controversy over how the final between New Wave Jiu-Jitsu and B-Team Jiu-Jitsu was decided. While most...
Gordon Ryan Reveals (Exclusive) Price Tag For Private Lessons
Aug 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Widely considered one of the greatest grapplers in history, Gordon Ryan recently pulled back the curtain on something most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors keep under wraps – how much he...
Derek Moneyberg Says You Need $75K To Roll With Him
Aug 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Entrepreneur and self-proclaimed financial guru Derek Moneyberg was promoted to BJJ black belt in just 3.5 years – which has triggered quite a debate online on whether he has earned that black belt...
Ffion Davies Named Head Coach Of A Luxury, £230 Per Month BJJ Academy
Jul 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
World champion grappler Ffion Davies is taking on a new role this summer as the head coach of ARMA BJJ, a luxury Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy opening August 1st in London. Known as the most...
Felipe Pena Supports PED Testing – But Only If Athletes Are Paid Fairly
Jun 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Felipe “Preguiça” Pena has shared his thoughts on the ongoing discussion around performance-enhancing drug (PED) testing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, voicing support for the idea… But only if...
Gordon Ryan Cuts Ties With Toe Hold – Accuses Owner Of Lies & Broken Promises
May 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has officially ended his association with footwear company Toe Hold, leveling serious accusations against the brand’s owner, AG Gregoroff. Ryan explained that years ago, he publicly...
Craig Jones Warns Grapplers About Signing Contracts That Have a Show + Win Bonus: “You Are Getting Bent Over”
May 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has never been shy about calling out issues in the grappling world, and his latest warning targets a critical topic for athletes — the fine print in their contracts. Jones took aim at...
Craig Jones Admits CJI Revenue From Day 1 Was Lost – Entirely
Apr 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising revelation, Craig Jones shared that the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) lost all revenue from its opening day due to music copyright complications! Here is what happened, as...
Mendes Bros: “Young Athletes Are Receiving More Money – They Have The Power To End The Cycle”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve, a major change in the way the professional athletes are treated seems to be underway – or at least the initiative for doing so. Mendes brothers are among...
Veteran Jiu-Jitsu Competitor: “It’s Ret*rded To Pay To Compete”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Denny Prokopos has become the latest prominent voice to take aim at the widespread practice of BJJ athletes paying to compete in top-level events. Prokopos, who...
UFC Executive Claudia Gadelha: “Athletes Are The Reason BJJ Is Still An Amateur Sport”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC title contender and longtime black belt Claudia Gadelha has added her voice to the growing calls for change in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – specifically around how athletes are paid. Gadelha is...
Roberto Jimenez Calls Out IBJJF: “BJJ Athletes Deserve To Be Paid”
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez has never been shy about speaking his mind – and now, the elite grappler is taking aim at one of the sport’s most hotly debated issues: athlete pay. In a recent social media post,...
Gordon Ryan Shares Advice On How To Make Money In Jiu-Jitsu: “Far More Money In The Long Run”
Feb 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently offered valuable advice to young BJJ competitors on how to make money in the sport. Even the most prestigious world championships provide little in terms of prize money, leaving...
Pat Downey Praises Financial Incentive To Compete In BJJ Over Wrestling: “I Usually Pay To Wrestle”
Feb 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Pat Downey recently provided insights into the stark financial differences between professional grappling and amateur wrestling. He pointed out that unless an athlete is among the elite 1% who make a...
Gordon Ryan Walks Fans Through His (Expensive) Watch Collection
Nov 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, recently offered fans a glimpse into his impressive watch collection. Here is a quick rundown of his collection: G-SHOCKS...
How To Get Sponsored In BJJ? Revgear Brand Director Reveals
Oct 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Wright is a martial artist with 30 years of experience, as well as a BJJ black belt under Angel Lopez – and the brand director of Revgear. And, in a recent interview with the Jits Magazine, he...
