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...
AJP Stories: Yuri Hendrex – From Loss To Victory Honoring His Late Friend
Apr 03, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
With his highly technical Jiu-Jitsu, Yuri Hendrex has carved a name for himself in the AJP – most recently conquering the 2023 ADWPJJC last November. But behind his talent and lighthearted...
Update: UFC Legend Mark Coleman Alert & Breathing On His Own After House Fire Tragedy
Mar 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC legend Mark Coleman is showing signs of improvement, after the heroic act of saving his parents from a house fire. The former UFC heavyweight champion, who was initially intubated and sedated due...
UFC Legend Mark Coleman In Critical Condition After Saving Parents From House Fire
Mar 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC legend Mark Coleman is in the hospital, after bravely saving his parents from a terrible house fire in his hometown near Toledo, Ohio. The 59-year-old Coleman was taken by helicopter after...
Dean Lister’s MMA Gym Has Burned Down – Lister Escapes With Minor Injuries
Feb 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Victory MMA and Fitness, a renowned gym owned by BJJ legend Dean Lister, was partly destroyed by a devastating fire. The fire, which erupted in the early hours of February 22, not only destroyed the...
Orlando Sanchez Becomes First Posthumous Inductee Into ADCC Hall Of Fame
Feb 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It has just been announced that the late Orlando Sanchez has been posthumously inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame for 2024. This marks the first time in ADCC history that this honor has been...
Rodolfo Vieira Opens Up About Tragedy That Struck Him Ahead Of UFC Vegas 86
Feb 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Rodolfo Vieira, who was gearing up for his fight at UFC Vegas 86 on February 10th, 2024 – against Armen Petrosyan – was struck with a tragedy that took place ahead of the match....
MMA Fighter Suffers Serious Injuries After Falling From 10th Floor – While Trying To Save His Cat
Jan 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Magomed Zainalov, a well-respected fighter of the Hardcore MMA organization, is currently battling severe injuries – following a fall from the 10th floor of a building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia....
Bellator Veteran Ryan Curtis Suffers Devastating Spine Injury In Training Accident
Jan 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the MMA world has been shaken by the news of former Bellator competitor Ryan Curtis‘s severe injury. The featherweight fighter Leah McCourt, a close friend of...
Danielle Kelly’s Story Of Personal Tragedy & Jiu-Jitsu: “Doing This For My Parents”
Sep 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Danielle Kelly is one of the most successful and well-known Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. But, the ONE Championship standout went through a personal tragedy as a young adult… She lost...
Multiple-Time BJJ World Champion Josh Hinger Suffers Home Invasion Robbery
Aug 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Josh Hinger is a multiple-time IBJJF no-gi world champion and one of the most elite Jiu-Jitsu athletes today. He recently shared unfortunate news: that he suffered a home invasion robbery. It’s...
Azerbaijani Child Passes Away After Repeated Throws By Sambo Coach
May 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A boy from Azerbaijan, aged 7, has passed away after sustaining serious injuries during training. The tragedy took place after his Sambo coach repeatedly threw him on the mats in a violent manner....
Rener Gracie Donates $100.000 Court Case Earnings To Charity
Apr 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The BJJ community is brewing with various takes on the recent ruling in the Jack Greener case and Rener Gracie’s expert witness testimony in it. A big part of the controversy involved...
