Mica Galvao Defends Traditional Jiu-Jitsu: “I Feel Responsible To Not Let Tradition Die”
Feb 24, 2023BJJEE
As the popularity of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grows, many feel like traditional Jiu-Jitsu – the one fought in the gi – is slowly decaying away… And so does Mica Galvao. The young...
Michael Bisping Doesn’t Like Being Asked About His Cauliflower Ears: “Fu*k Off”
Feb 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Cauliflower ears are considered as battle scars by many MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes… And most “wear” them with pride. However, for some – such as Michael Bisping...
Craig Jones Claims Folk Style Wrestling Is Superior To Sambo – In Pinning
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even though Alexander Volkanovski lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Craig Jones remains adamant that Sambo isn’t really that much of a “superpower” that many seem to think it is....
Bo Nickal Calls Alex Pereira’s & Israel Adesanya’s Grappling “Almost Funny”
Feb 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Though he still has to prove himself in MMA, Bo Nickal is convinced that he could use his grappling skills to much of his advantage against Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. Nickal is a three-time...
Craig Jones: “Gordon Isn’t Really An Athletic Guy – It’s All Just Technique”
Feb 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena will face each other for the fourth time in their careers, on February 25… But who will take the win this time? Craig Jones believes that it’ll all come down...
Vagner Rocha Opens Up On Using TRT: “I Recommend Younger Athletes To Not Use PEDs”
Feb 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha is 40 years old, but he continues to train and compete at the highest level of professional grappling. For instance, his latest appearance at a major tournament was at ADCC 2022 –...
Danielle Kelly On Fighting In MMA: “Grappling Just Makes Sense Right Now”
Feb 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar, had previously shown interest in making a move to mixed martial arts (MMA). However, in a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Kelly...
Danielle Kelly: “At Least People Take Jiu-Jitsu Seriously Now”
Feb 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Fight Night 6 was an exciting one for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans all around the world, considering it was the night when Mikey Musumeci faced Gantumur Bayanduuren. And, even though Musumeci won by...
Kade Ruotolo Talks Grapplers Who Use PEDs: “They Are Taking Shortcuts”
Feb 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
There is no denying that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, when it comes to professional competitors, is full of athletes using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Many take them to gain that slight edge against...
Gordon Ryan Reacts To Dillon Danis Dropping Out Of Another Fight: “You’re Just A Clown”
Jan 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dillon Danis has dropped out from yet another match – this time from a boxing bout against social influencer KSI. And, while Danis stated that the “truth will shock everyone” (so as...
Jocko Thinks Survival Skills, Basic Trauma Medicine, & BJJ Should Be Taught in School
Jan 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Jocko Willink is not just a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and academy owner. He’s also a well-known retired United States Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs – and a former member of...
Danielle Kelly Defends Musumeci’s Decision To Keep Applying The Submission – Even Though Bayanduuren Didn’t Tap
Jan 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci defended his ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling world title against Gantumur Bayanduuren via unanimous decision… But only because his opponent wouldn’t tap to...
Henry Cejudo On Khabib’s Retirement From Coaching: “Family Is Everything”
Jan 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Khabib Nurmagomedov is said to be walking away from his MMA coaching career, so that he can devote more time to his family. And, among other people, Henry Cejudo also understands and respects this...
Ben Askren: “Most Athletes End Up Poor”
Jan 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
One of the biggest problems that professional athletes, including MMA fighters, come to face when they retire is – financial stability. But why? Shouldn’t the fighters, especially the...
Sean O’Malley: “I Feel Bad For Dana, His Wife Slapped Him – And It Deserves A Slapping Back”
Jan 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
UFC president Dana White was caught on camera in a physical altercation with his wife, Anna, during New Year’s Eve. Soon after the incident, White gave a statement; explaining the situation and...
Firas Zahabi: “Some BJJ Athletes Are Shorting Their Lives With Steroids”
Dec 20, 2022BJJEE
It’s commonly known that there’s quite a bit of steroid (ab)use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as the use of PEDs isn’t sanctioned by any official body. However, should someone who’s...
Rodolfo Vieira: “It’s Difficult To Say Who’s The GOAT – It’s Between Gordon And Roger”
Dec 16, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Who’s the greatest of all time (the GOAT) in grappling? Rodolfo Vieira isn’t sure of the answer either, as he sees Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie being neck-to-neck for the title. Vieira...
Roger Gracie: “Cross Collar Choke From The Mount Is The Most Dominant Submission In BJJ”
Dec 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and coaches would argue that the most dominant position in Jiu-Jitsu is the back control. And that, subsequently, the most dominant submission is the Rear Naked...
Dana White: “Soccer Is The Least Talented Sport On Earth”
Dec 07, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Getty Images Even though the World Cup 2022 is the “craze” worldwide at the moment, not everyone is impressed with it – nor the sport of football/soccer itself…...
“BJJ vs Sambo – Which Is Better?” Ruotolo Brothers Reveal Their Opinion
Dec 02, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The discussion between BJJ and Sambo – the question being which is the “better” martial art – has been a long-lasting one. And since recently, it’s being put on a test;...
Ricardo Almeida On BJJ Instructionals: “At The End Of The Day, You Still Need A Professor”
Nov 26, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The rise of BJJ instructionals has given way to a lot of progress for many Jiu-Jitsu students worldwide, hobbyists and professional athletes alike. The world-class knowledge is now right there, one...
Danielle Kelly: “Submission Grappling Could Be On The Level Where MMA Is”
Nov 23, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is now one of the best-known female submission grappling athletes; success which she’s most recently earned by submitting world Sambo champion Mariia Molchanova. At ONE on Prime...
Javier Mendez: “We Are All Here Because Of The Gracies”
Nov 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, Javier Mendez – Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s coach, as well as the founder and head coach of the famous American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) – spoke...
Danielle Kelly On Being A Ring Girl: “I’d Rather Go In The Cage And Choke Girls Out”
Nov 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is on a winning spree in ONE Championship. Her last win came just a few days ago, about two minutes into the match; as she was able to beat the world Sambo champion Mariia Molchanova...
