Nicky Rodriguez Says He Won’t Be Fighting MMA: “I’m A Millionaire With No CTE”
Oct 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez has made a name for himself as one of the top BJJ competitors in the world – and for years, fans have speculated about whether he would make the transition to MMA. The topic of a...
Gordon Ryan Reveals He Expected Nicky Rod To Stay Loyal: “He Never Said Thank You”
Oct 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent interview on Jake Shields’ podcast, Gordon Ryan discussed the split of his former team… Sharing that he was disappointed in the actions of his former teammates who left to form...
Jacob Rodriguez Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt By His Brother Nicky Rodriguez
Oct 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jacob Rodriguez has just earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, awarded by his older brother Nicky Rodriguez. The promotion comes on the heels of Jacob’s best career performance to date, after...
Nicky Rodriguez Is “Okay” With People Pulling Guard, But…
Aug 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you hate it when people pull guard? If so, you’re not alone – some professional athletes do as well. For example, Kade Ruotolo. Ruotolo argued that guard pulling can lead to stalling,...
Nicky Rodriguez Reveals Why He Didn’t Drink Water Between Rounds At CJI
Aug 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently shared a unique strategy that helped him win the $1 million prize at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). The CJI was organized in such a way that the competitors had rest...
Nicky Rodriguez Challenges Gordon Ryan To A $2 Million Match: “I’m The Absolute Best”
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), Nicky Rodriguez solidified his status as one of the top grapplers in the world – by winning the over 80kg division and taking home a staggering $1 million...
CJI: Kade Ruotolo & Nicky Rodriguez Walk Away With $1 Million Prize Each
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) lived up to its hype – and it ended with both Nicky Rodriguez and Kade Ruotolo winning their respective divisions, earning the $1 million prizes. In the under...
Nick Rodriguez Loses his BJJ Black Belt Debut to Victor Hugo at WNO 22
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
WNO 22, held in Costa Mesa (California), saw Victor Hugo earn a decisive victory against Nicky Rodriguez in their heavyweight clash. Hugo, celebrated for his 2023 IBJJF Worlds double-gold triumph,...
Nicky Rodriguez vs. Victor Hugo Announced For Heavyweight Match At WNO 22
Jan 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez and Victor Hugo are set to clash in the main event of Who’s Number One 22 (WNO 22) – scheduled for February 9th, 2024! This heavyweight bout, although not for the title...
Inside Nicky Rodriguez’s Home Gym: “This Builds Mental Fortitude”
Jan 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez, the B-Team Jiu-Jitsu standout, recently opened the doors of his private home gym – offering an exclusive look into the training tools he uses to further reinforce his success...
Nicholas Meregali To Nicky Rodriguez: “I’m Better Than You In Every Espect Of The Game”
Dec 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that one of the matches that the BJJ community is looking forward to the most is the match between Nicholas Meregali and Nicky Rodriguez. And, well, it appears that both of the...
Nicky Rodriguez Sets A High Price For His Potential MMA Venture
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently shed light on what it would take to lure him into the MMA world. His price tag? A hefty one – but not unexpected, given his rising popularity and diverse business...
Nicky Rodriguez Names The Best Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner In MMA
Dec 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. He is a 2x ADCC silver medalist, as well as someone who has crossed paths with a number of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes...
Nicky Rodriguez Wants To Fight Bare-Knuckle MMA: “I Think I Would Do Well”
Nov 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently disclosed an intriguing offer to compete in bare-knuckle MMA. On the recent episode of the Jaxxon podcast, Rodriguez first expressed his thoughts on MMA, saying: I think...
Nicky Rodriguez To Face 3 Grapplers In A Row In An Unusual Event
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez has a unique challenge ahead of him… As he’ll compete against three grapplers consecutively at “Sprawl In The Burgh 2”! The tournament will take place on...
Nicky Rodriguez Shows The Long Distance Snap Down (Against Squared Stance)
Sep 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Playing the takedown game in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t have to be too complicated. Actually, it can be quite simple – if you learn how to set up takedowns which don’t require too many moves....
Nicky Rod: “I’ve Never Taken Gear”
Jul 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When will the rematch between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez take place? It’s difficult to say. But Nicky Rod appears to want it to happen as soon as possible. In a recent interview by...
Nick Rodriguez Reveals Who Owns B-Team: “We Have A Business Partner As Well”
Jul 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The B-Team is one of the most popular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teams and academies on the planet – and for good reason. Their branding, as well as competition successes and overall approach to...
Nicky Rod: “Gordon Hates B-Team So Much That He’ll Talk Bad About His Own Teammates…”
Jul 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez put on a spectacular performance at the UFC Fight Pas Invitational 4 submission grappling absolute tournament; winning the $30,000 by defeating Roberto Jimenez, Vagner Rocha, and...
Craig Jones: “Gordon Is A Technical Beast, But At The Same Time…”
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez had a spectacular UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 run, beating all of his opponents to win the absolute tournament title. Following the match, he called out Gordon Ryan to a...
Nicky Rod Calls Out Gordon Ryan For A Match – With An (Unexpected) Twist
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
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...
Nicky Rod’s Blood Work Results Are In… And They’re Worrying
Mar 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A few weeks ago, Gordon Ryan called out Nicky Rod for steroids use – and Nicky suggested that he do a blood test to determine if he’s natural or not. The suggestion was accepted and...
Craig Jones To Nicky Rod: “If You Were On Steroids, Would You’ve Finished The Choke?”
Mar 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The B-Team recently made a guest appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. They discussed a lot of great topics – one of which was Nicky Rodriguez’s match against Gordon Ryan at UFC Fight...
