Matheus Diniz Leaves ADCC & Joins CJI: “I Have To Go For It”
Jun 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right… Matheus Diniz has become the latest former ADCC world champion to decline his initial invite to ADCC 2024 – in favor of competing at the Craig Jones...
UFC’s Leon Edwards Takes An Unprecedented Step For Fight Preparation: “I’d Have To Train At 5AM”
Jun 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Leon Edwards has taken additional – and quite unexpected – measures in his preparation for UFC 304. The highly anticipated event will mark the UFC’s return to the United Kingdom on...
[BREAKING] Victor Hugo Chooses CJI Over ADCC: “Standing Up For What I Believe Is Right”
Jun 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Victor Hugo has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year! He appears to have been thinking about it for some time, but has decided it’s...
Nicholas Meregali Criticizes IBJJF: “Sport Is Becoming Increasingly Commercial & Cheap”
Jun 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The controversial disqualification of Tainan Dalpra at the 2024 IBJJF World Championships has ignited significant criticisms throughout the BJJ community. Dalpra, a two-time IBJJF world champion, was...
Is Nicholas Meregali Organizing His Own Gi Event? “Paying The Athletes More Than Ever…”
Jun 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that Nicholas Meregali is organizing his own gi event/competition – and that it will take place after the ADCC. The news were shared by Meregali himself, via social media: This post...
Bo Nickal Wants To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): “Get Me In There”
Jun 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event, organized by none other than Craig Jones, continues to pick up steam… As it’s gained interest by even some of the UFC stars – including Bo...
Gabi Garcia Reveals Heartbreaking Reason Why She Chose To Compete At CJI Over ADCC
Jun 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is one of a number of athletes who chose to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year… And she has plenty reasons so as to why she had done it, but it all...
Start Planning Your Calendar To Compete In The ADGS This Season
May 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
One of the most challenging and rewarding stages in the AJP roster, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour is always a guaranteed hit among fight fans and athletes – often offering prizes to its...
AJP Weekend Recap: Colombia, Portugal, Bulgaria, & Cyprus Join AJP And Host Explosive Tournaments
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After an entire month of high-level competitions, the last weekend of May kept the ball rolling as AJP brought even more tournaments to four countries around the world! This time around, fight fans...
William Tackett Explains Why He Chose CJI Instead Of ADCC: “We Pay Bills”
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Tackett brothers are among already a number of athletes who have opted for competing at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) instead of ADCC 2024. And recently, William Tackett revealed the very...
BREAKING: Intergender Match Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia Officially Announced For CJI
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right. It’s now official: Craig Jones will face Gabi Garcia at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event! What started as a joke is now reality. Jones shared what...
Mason Fowler Confirms Participation At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, it’s official… Mason Fowler, winner of ADCC East & West Coast Trials 2019 and 2021 & an ADCC veteran, has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) rather than...
Jozef Chen Announces Appearance At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Jozef Chen will compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)! He has announced it via social media, with a funny caption: If I win [the million dollars] I guess I shouldn’t...
Nick Rodriguez Forgoes ADCC To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has just become the latest athlete to leave ADCC 2024 in favor of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament! This one shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it is becoming...
[WATCH] Urijah Faber Submits Jeff Glover With RNC In A Combat Jiu-Jitsu Match
May 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
On Saturday night at the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia (California), former UFC star Urijah Faber faced BJJ veteran Jeff Glover in a Combat Jiu-Jitsu match… And won, via Rear Naked...
Craig Jones Talks CJI Tournament & Pit Style Combat Area: “We’ll Change This Game”
May 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has sent shock waves throughout the Jiu-Jitsu world, by officially announcing his Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament for the same date as ADCC 2024. The tournament itself is going...
ADGS: World Tour Opens The Season With A Debut Tournament In Istanbul
May 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After spending a few days in the golden sands of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour is ready to kick off the 2024-2025 season with another memorable competition for fight fans and athletes!...
Weekend Recap: AJP Promotes Seven Tournaments Around The World
May 22, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a stellar weekend of competition, the AJP has taken another bold step toward its mission of bringing competitive Jiu-Jitsu to the whole world! While the ADXC 4 took over the French capital on May...
Josh Hinger’s Pre-Competition Warm-Up Formula: “You’re Worried About Getting Too Tired…”
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Figuring out what to do for your warm-up before your (first) competition match at a tournament can be quite difficult. Should you warm up your joints? Do some yoga? Run? Do some flow rolls? Well,...
Nicky Ryan Confirms Craig Jones’ BDCC Tournament – Dates Collide With ADCC
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been vocal about his intentions to organize a tournament that will rival and overpower ADCC, having recently announced that the dates have been chosen and that it will be a total $2...
ADXC 4: Benoit Saint Denis, Espen Mathiesen, Ffion, Khaled, & All The Champions Who Rose In France
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After weeks of anticipation, the ADXC 4 is now officially completed. This Saturday, May 18th, some of the best competitors from Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling entered the merciless ADXC cage and fought...
Alex Pereira Says He’s Serious About A Grappling Match vs Anthony Smith: “The Bet Is Real”
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
No, Alex Pereira wasn’t kidding when he shared his desire to compete against Anthony Smith on the BJJ mats. What’s more, he has recently doubled down, as expressed in an Instagram story:...
ADXC 4: Check Out Who’ll Be At The Open Workout Before The Tournament
May 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
After weeks of waiting, we are officially in the ADXC 4 fight week! With the tournament landing at the Dojo de Paris this Saturday, May 18th, the organization has planned a few activities for the...
ADXC 4: Check Out The Full Card, Fight Order, & Everything Else You Need To Know
May 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is almost upon us! Marking the tournament’s first installment on European soil, the ADXC 4 is set to take place on May 18th at the Dojo...
