Mother Sues TikTok After Teen Suffocates Attempting Viral Challenge With A BJJ Belt
Jan 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A mother has filed a lawsuit against TikTok after her 17-year-old son died while allegedly attempting a dangerous viral challenge that circulated on the platform. Michelle Ortiz is seeking legal...
MMA Veteran Geronimo dos Santos Passes Away After Drowning In River
Dec 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran MMA fighter Geronimo dos Santos has died at the age of 45 after going missing while swimming in the Negro River in the Amazon region. Local authorities confirmed that his body was recovered...
Officer Who K*lled Leandro Lo Issues Public Apology After Controversial Acquittal
Nov 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Brazilian military police officer Henrique Velozo, who fatally shot eight-time world champion Leandro Lo in 2022, has issued a public apology following his controversial acquittal last week. In a...
Former UFC Fighter Suman Mokhtarian Shot Dead In Sydney
Oct 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC featherweight Suman Mokhtarian was shot and killed on Wednesday evening in northwest Sydney, marking a tragic end to a career that once held great promise in mixed martial arts....
Rickson Gracie Opens Up On Depression After Son’s Passing
Aug 23, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie has spoken openly about the deep depression he experienced following the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son, Rockson. In an appearance on the Pura Vida podcast, Gracie described how...
GoFundMe Campaign Organised For Competitor Who Passed Away At IBJJF Chicago Open
Aug 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has come together in a show of solidarity following the tragic passing of competitor Alvis E. Villarreal at the IBJJF Chicago Summer Open. In the wake of the...
IBJJF Issues Statement Following Athlete’s Death At Chicago Summer Open
Aug 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) has expressed deep sorrow after an athlete tragically passed away during last weekend’s Chicago Summer Open tournament. In a statement...
Leandro Lo’s Murder Trial Faces Another Delay – Three Years After Tragedy Took Place
Aug 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Yesterday marked three years since the tragic death of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Leandro Lo, and yet justice remains elusive. The trial of his alleged killer – off-duty police officer Henrique...
58-Year-Old BJJ Instructor Claudio “Claudinho” Koeb Found De@d In Gracie Barra Academy
Aug 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A wave of sadness swept through the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community on Friday, August 1st, with the sudden passing of Professor Claudio Koeb – known as Claudinho. The 58-year-old black belt was found...
AI Comic Depicting Leandro Lo’s Death Sparks Controversy In BJJ Community
Jul 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A controversial AI-generated comic shared by BJJ Stars has ignited intense debate across the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community. The comic, which depicts the tragic shooting of eight-time world champion...
Leandro Lo Case: São Paulo Security Secretary Requests Dismissal Of Officer Accused In Lo’s K*lling
May 16, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
On April 4, 2025, the Secretary of Public Security of São Paulo, Guilherme Derrite, signed an official decision requesting the resignation of PM Lieutenant Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo – the...
Stipe Miočić’s Manager Used BJJ To Defend Himself vs Knife Attacker Who K*lled His Mother & Grandmother
May 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In July 2022, Jim Walter faced a nightmare few could imagine. Attacked with a knife in a brutal assault that took the lives of his mother and grandmother, Walter barely survived — and he credits...
Leandro Lo Murder: Date Finally Set For Trial Against Henrique Otavio Oliveira Velozo
Apr 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Nearly three years after the tragic death of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Leandro Lo, a trial date has finally been set for the man accused of killing him – Military Police Lieutenant Henrique Otavio...
21-Year-Old MMA Fighter Passes Away After Debut – Due To Muscle Breakdown
Mar 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Australian MMA community is mourning the tragic death of 21-year-old Jake Sendler, who passed away from complications related to rhabdomyolysis — a rare and potentially fatal muscle condition...
Leandro Lo’s Mother Says His Image Is Being Misused: “He Was Never About Money”
Feb 19, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Leandro Lo’s mother, Fatima Lo, has publicly spoken out about the unauthorized use of her son’s image and the NS Brotherhood name. Lo was one of the most dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors...
Rickson Gracie Shares Profound Advice With Men Worldwide: “Don’t Put On The Armor…”
Nov 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie recently shared the heartbreaking story of how it felt losing his 18-year-old son, Rockson, and the intense emotional journey that followed. Rockson tragically passed away from an...
U.S. Wrestler Alan Vera Passes Away At Age 33 – Due To Cardiac Arrest
Sep 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
U.S. wrestler Alan Vera, a prominent member of the Greco-Roman national team, passed away on Monday night after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest earlier this year. He was 33 years old. Vera had...
Leandro Lo’s Mother Talks About Her Son: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”
Aug 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
On August 7, 2022, the Jiu-Jitsu community was devastated by the tragic loss of one of its greatest icons, eight-time world champion Leandro Lo. Lo, only 33 years old, was brutally murdered during a...
BJJ Instructor Stabbed In His Academy – By His Own Student
Aug 07, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Scott Savage, 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who owns and operates a BJJ school “Scott Savage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” in Los Banos (California), has been a victim of a knife...
18-Year-Old BJJ Blue Belt Passes Away Due To Staph Infection Contracted In-Training
Jul 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ray, an 18-year-old BJJ blue belt from England, has passed away after contracting staph infection. The infection took place during his time in Thailand, where he went to train. His BJJ coach, Mark...
Ex-UFC Fighter Geane Herrera Passes Away After A Motorcycle Crash
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC fighter Geane Herrera tragically passed away on Saturday, following a fatal motorcycle accident in Florida. TMZ Sports reported that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor...
Gabi Garcia’s MMA Return Cancelled Due To Floods In Brazil
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The MMA return of Gabi Garcia has been cancelled, due to the devastating floods that have struck Garcia’s hometown of Porto Alegre, Brazil, as well as numerous other cities in the state of Rio...
Alex Pereira Donates $100,000 In Response To Brazil Floods
May 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Pereira is stepping up to support his home country of Brazil, in the wake of a devastating natural disaster. Following severe flooding in Southern Brazil that has resulted in over 90 deaths and...
Francis Ngannou Tragically Loses 15 Month Old Son: “My Little Boy, My Mate…”
Apr 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Francis Ngannou, the renowned UFC heavyweight fighter, recently faced a devastating loss – as he lost his 15 month old son. While the precise circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking event...
