AJP Tour In Numbers: Check Out The Achievements From Season 2022-2023
Nov 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
After an extraordinary Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, with over seven thousand athletes competing in the capital of the UAE, the season that began last year finally came to a...
Giancarlo Bodoni To Replace Gordon Ryan At WNO 21 Match vs Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s just been announced that Giancarlo Bodoni will replace Gordon Ryan in what was supposed to be the main event of Who’s Number One (WNO) 21 – against Lucas “Hulk”...
Nick Rodriguez Explains EBI Overtime Start, Escapes & Attacks
Nov 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to competition and tournaments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it can be often quite difficult to navigate the landscape of all sorts of different rules – and not be confused so as to...
UFC Veteran Tony Ferguson’s DUI Charge Dropped – Accepts Probation for Reckless Driving
Nov 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tony Ferguson, former UFC interim lightweight champion, was arrested early Sunday for DUI in Hollywood (California) – after crashing his truck into two parked cars. And, well, the Superior...
Gordon Ryan Pulls Out Of WNO 21 Match Against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa
Nov 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has pulled out of his Who’s Number One (WNO) 21 bout against Lucas “Hulk” Barbosa. The news were initially shared by FloGrappling: Gordon Ryan, who was supposed to fight...
UFC Veteran Hannah Goldy Set For Grappling Match vs Amanda Mazza
Nov 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Hannah Goldy – a seasoned fighter with a rich history in the UFC – is scheduled to face off against Amanda Mazza at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5! Goldy, who turned...
Bibiano Fernandes Announces Comeback To Competing In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Bibiano Fernandes is a 3x black belt BJJ world champion, who is largely regarded as the top light featherweight athlete of his generation… Though his career took the shift to mixed martial arts...
Dan Manasoiu vs. Victor Hugo Superfight Announced For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5
Nov 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, scheduled for December 10th, 2023, is set to feature a superfight between Dan Manasoiu and Victor Hugo! This Fight Pass Invitational event, already full of...
BKFC Founder Uninterested In Bare Knuckle MMA: “Grappling Takes Away From The Excitement”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
BKFC founder and President, David Feldman, has been on the forefront of legalizing bare knuckle sports for over half a decade… But what about bare knuckle mixed martial arts? Is he interested...
Backstage Brawl Erupts At GrappleFest Event: “He Comes Flying In With A Superman Punch…”
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A recent GrappleFest event saw not just grappling – but a wild fistfight taking place backstage as well. Oskar Svels, the European and Nordic ADCC pro champion, and Thomas Bracher, the IBJJF...
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...
Heath Pedigo: “Not Showing Up To The Podium When You Lose Is One Of The Most Disrespectful Things…”
Nov 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If you’ve competed (or at least been present) at a reasonable number of tournaments, you’ve probably experienced a situation when a person who isn’t the winner of their...
ADXC Unveils The Date & Location Of Its Second Edition
Nov 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
After a resounding success in its debut, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) revealed to grappling fans that it has already set a date and location for its next edition, and the next tournament...
Andre Galvao Explains The Worst Way To Lose In Jiu-Jitsu
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s the worst way to lose in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match? Is it in the opening seconds? Is it by a submission that’s so low percentage that you’d rather never compete than be...
ADWPJJC: Check Out Who’ll Be Fighting In The Professional Black Belt Finals
Nov 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
After over a week of competition, the wait is finally over. This Thursday, November 9th, the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023 has officially kicked off its main brackets,...
ADWPJJC: Masters Fight Tooth And Nail To Take The Gold In Abu Dhabi
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
This Tuesday, November 7th, the second and last day of the Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023, took over the Mubadala Arena and welcomed the most experienced athletes of the...
ADWPJJC: The First Batch Of Black Belts Shine After Five Days Of Action In Abu Dhabi
Nov 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Over six thousand athletes and countless fight fans are scheduled to head on to the Mubadala Arena, throughout the 10 days of non-stop action at the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2023,...
Last-Minute Drama At UFC Sao Paulo: Rodolfo Vieira Ends Up Without Opponent
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a dramatic turn of events, the UFC Sao Paulo fight card experienced a significant shake-up. Rodolfo Vieira was set to compete against Armen Petrosyan… However, fate had other plans as...
Tye Ruotolo Claims ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling Title
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: ONE Championship Tye Ruotolo clinched the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title, with a decisive victory over Magomed Abdulkadirov! The match – which took place at...
Craig Jones Submits UFC Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert In Less Than 2 Minutes
Nov 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones showcased his elite submission grappling skills in a stunning display once again – this time against UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert, at the main event of Polaris 26. Jones...
ADWPJJC 2023: Check Out The Registered Black Belts That Will Highlight The Competition In Abu Dhabi
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The time is almost upon us. The Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Championship is back, bringing with it all the glory as it celebrates its 15 years across ten days of competition. From November 1st to the...
ADCC Announces Policy On Transgender Athletes In Competition
Nov 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
As it’s been reported by the Wate portal, the ADCC has announced their official policy on transgender athletes when it comes to competing at ADCC tournaments. They start off with: In an ongoing...
[WATCH] Parent Attacks BJJ Referee During Tournament
Oct 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Parents are often times very passionate about their children’s activities, including sports. And yes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Where, sometimes, they tend to go over the board....
Nick Diaz Denies Pulling Out Of Grappling Match With Georges St-Pierre
Oct 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The whole BJJ community was hyped up about the news a few months ago that Georges St-Pierre was going to return to competition – in a submission grappling match… And after a while, it was...
