Tag Archive: BJJ Injuries, Competition, injury, mica galvao, Roberto Jimenez, tournament
[WATCH] Mica Galvao Breaks Roberto Jimenez’s Arm At BJJ Stars 15
Apr 29, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Mica Galvao Breaks Roberto Jimenez’s Arm At BJJ Stars 15
The BJJ Stars 15 Grand Prix set the stage for elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition — but what it delivered was something no one could have expected… A brutal, unforgettable finish that left...John Wick Invitational: Grappling In Full Suits, With “Knives” & “Guns”
Apr 28, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on John Wick Invitational: Grappling In Full Suits, With “Knives” & “Guns”
You’ve heard of gi and no-gi grappling. But have you ever heard of full suit grappling? Enter: the John Wick Invitational. To be more accurate, the second John Wick Invitational — shortened to...BJJ Legend Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins Bronze At Freestyle Wrestling Masters Nationals
Apr 25, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BJJ Legend Rafael Lovato Jr. Wins Bronze At Freestyle Wrestling Masters Nationals
Rafael Lovato Jr. just added another milestone to his already remarkable combat sports journey – this time in a completely new arena. The former Bellator MMA Middleweight Champion and Brazilian...Rigan Machado Claims He Has A 365-0 BJJ Record: “I Won For 10 Years Straight”
Apr 22, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Rigan Machado Claims He Has A 365-0 BJJ Record: “I Won For 10 Years Straight”
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rigan Machado recently made the astonishing claim that he holds an undefeated record of 365-0 in BJJ matches, over the course of his competitive career. Speaking with...[WATCH] 15-Year-Old BJJ Green Belt Beats 3 Black Belts At ADCC Open Spa Camboriú
Apr 20, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] 15-Year-Old BJJ Green Belt Beats 3 Black Belts At ADCC Open Spa Camboriú
The new generations of BJJ practitioners that are coming up are going to be… Scary, to say the least. These are the kids that have been training almost ever since they could walk, and have been...Mikey Musumeci Says Heel Hooks Should Be Legal In The Gi
Apr 03, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mikey Musumeci Says Heel Hooks Should Be Legal In The Gi
Mikey Musumeci has recently suggested that heel hooks should be allowed in gi competitions – for black belts. For decades, the absence of heel hooks has been one of the defining differences between...[WATCH] Shinya Aoki Scores Fast (53s) Armbar Victory At ONE 172
Mar 25, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Shinya Aoki Scores Fast (53s) Armbar Victory At ONE 172
Shinya Aoki reminded everyone why he’s one of Japan’s most iconic figures in MMA and submission grappling – with a lightning-fast victory at ONE 172, against longtime rival Eduard Folayang! The...[WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Loses First Match At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
Mar 23, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Demetrious Johnson Loses First Match At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is no stranger to elite competition, but his latest competition on the Jiu-Jitsu mats didn’t go his way. The former UFC champion competed at the 2025...[WATCH] Sarah Galvao Defeats Helena Crevar At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
Mar 22, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Sarah Galvao Defeats Helena Crevar At IBJJF Pan Championship 2025
The brown belt absolute division at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Championship featured a showdown between two of the sport’s fastest-rising teenage stars: Sarah Galvao and Helena Crevar. Although they...Victor Hugo Announces Return To Gi Competition: “The Comeback Is Ready”
Mar 18, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Victor Hugo Announces Return To Gi Competition: “The Comeback Is Ready”
Victor Hugo has just revealed a new custom gi featuring his signature Big Man Flow nickname… Signaling his long-awaited return to gi competition! As one of the top ultra-heavyweight competitors...Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes Grappling Match? UFC Executive Teases Possible Bout
Mar 17, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes Grappling Match? UFC Executive Teases Possible Bout
Claudia Gadelha, head of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, has sparked excitement by suggesting a potential grappling match between Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes under the UFC Jiu-Jitsu rule set....Nicholas Meregali Teases Return To Gi Competition: “I Hope That It Will Be Soon”
Feb 27, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Nicholas Meregali Teases Return To Gi Competition: “I Hope That It Will Be Soon”
Nicholas Meregali has announced that he plans to return to gi competition in the future. A three-time IBJJF World Champion, he was on track for another gold in 2021 before being disqualified for...Craig Jones Shares He Will Compete In The “Biggest Grappling Match In History”
Feb 01, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Shares He Will Compete In The “Biggest Grappling Match In History”
Craig Jones has just confirmed his return to competition at CJI 2 – promising what he calls “the biggest grappling match in history”. For the second edition of CJI, Jones has already...UFC FPI 10: Ffion Davies vs Adele Fornarino Main Event Announced
Jan 24, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on UFC FPI 10: Ffion Davies vs Adele Fornarino Main Event Announced
The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational (UFC FPI) 10 will feature a main match between two of no-gi grappling’s finest competitors, Ffion Davies and Adele Fornarino. Davies has been a dominant...Tom DeBlass Says ONE Championship Grapplers Will Be Allowed To Compete At CJI 2
Jan 18, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Tom DeBlass Says ONE Championship Grapplers Will Be Allowed To Compete At CJI 2
Tom DeBlass has announced that athletes under contract with ONE Championship will officially be allowed to compete in the second Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 2), set for 2025. While ONE Championship...Leo Vieira Addresses Exclusivity Contracts Concerns: “Our Contract Is About Freedom For The Grapplers”
Jan 05, 2025BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Leo Vieira Addresses Exclusivity Contracts Concerns: “Our Contract Is About Freedom For The Grapplers”
In a recent podcast interview, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Leo Vieira delved into some of the most pressing topics in the sport – including exclusivity contracts. With the rise of major grappling...[WATCH] Olympic Boxer Makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Debut
Dec 31, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Olympic Boxer Makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition Debut
Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jeffries has competed in his first-ever BJJ tournament! While Jeffries has an illustrious background in boxing, the transition from striking to grappling presents a...Giancarlo Bodoni Signs Contract With ONE Championship
Dec 24, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Giancarlo Bodoni Signs Contract With ONE Championship
Giancarlo Bodoni has officially signed with ONE Championship! At just 29 years old, Bodoni has already cemented his place in grappling history as a two-time ADCC world champion – achieving the rare...Craig Jones Announces CJI 2 Will Be A Team Grappling Tournament
Dec 20, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Announces CJI 2 Will Be A Team Grappling Tournament
Craig Jones has officially announced that the highly anticipated Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) will feature a completely new format – transitioning into a team grappling tournament! A few...Should You Move Fast Or Slow In A Jiu-Jitsu Match?
Dec 15, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Should You Move Fast Or Slow In A Jiu-Jitsu Match?
Written by Gile Huni., a 3rd degree BJJ black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia The pace of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match can be grueling. Between the scrambles, the fight for position,...ONE Fight Night 27: Tommy Langaker vs Dante Leon Match Announced
Dec 14, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ONE Fight Night 27: Tommy Langaker vs Dante Leon Match Announced
Dante Leon is set to face Tommy Langaker in a lightweight grappling match at ONE Fight Night 27 – on January 10, 2025! With the bout taking place in the lightweight division, it appears ONE...3x Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis Wins IBJJF No-Gi Worlds In Blue Belt Division
Dec 13, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on 3x Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis Wins IBJJF No-Gi Worlds In Blue Belt Division
Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis added another impressive achievement to her already decorated career… By winning gold in the lightweight blue belt division at the IBJJF No-Gi World...[WATCH] New Jiu-Jitsu Promotion Organizes Matches Between Black Belts – In Suits
Dec 01, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] New Jiu-Jitsu Promotion Organizes Matches Between Black Belts – In Suits
A recent grappling match has led the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community to raise their eyebrows… Not because of flashy techniques or surprising outcomes – but because both competitors were dressed...Bo Nickal Says He Trained BJJ Only 3 Times Before Taking On Gordon Ryan
Nov 10, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bo Nickal Says He Trained BJJ Only 3 Times Before Taking On Gordon Ryan
As a standout NCAA wrestling champion, Bo Nickal was on track to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. But rather than wait for that opportunity, he decided to test himself in BJJ – against...