Jean Silva vs Bryce Mitchell Set For Submission Grappling Match At Hype Brazil
Mar 06, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell are set to continue one of the more unusual rivalries in recent UFC memory – this time on the grappling mats. Hype Brazil announced that the two UFC featherweights...
Mikey Musumeci Defends UFC BJJ Amid Backlash Over ADCC Restrictions
Feb 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The debate surrounding athlete exclusivity in professional grappling continues to intensify, and now one of the sport’s biggest stars has stepped directly into the conversation. UFC BJJ champion...
Tom DeBlass Criticizes UFC BJJ Exclusivity Policy: “It’s Terrible”
Feb 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The grappling community was shaken after Claudia Gadelha revealed that athletes signed exclusively to UFC BJJ will no longer be allowed to compete at ADCC beginning in 2027. The announcement sparked...
UFC To Spend “As Much As $60 Million” On The White House Event Production
Feb 25, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC’s planned event at the White House is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and expensive productions in the promotion’s history, with new reports suggesting the price tag could...
Renzo Gracie Shares Why BJJ Athletes Don’t Transition To MMA As Often
Feb 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Renzo Gracie recently offered an explanation for a shift many fans have noticed: today’s elite BJJ athletes are far less interested in transitioning to MMA. Speaking on Jibber with Jabber, he...
Zabit Magomedsharipov Returns To Competition After 6 Years – Signs With ACBJJ
Feb 21, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Zabit Magomedsharipov is officially coming back. The former UFC featherweight contender has signed with ACBJJ and is set to compete again in professional combat sports for the first time in over six...
Sean Strickland Plans To Out-Grapple Anthony Hernandez: “Being Taken Down…”
Feb 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Sean Strickland is preparing for a very different kind of fight. Just days before his return at UFC Houston on February 22, the former UFC middleweight champion revealed a surprising approach for his...
Bryce Mitchell Says BJJ Has Been ‘Gayed Out’: “You Sit On Your Butt & Scoot”
Feb 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell has stirred conversation in the grappling community, after sharing his blunt opinions on modern BJJ. During an “Ask Me Anything” segment, a viewer asked...
Joe Rogan Explains Why He Quit Fighting At 22: “When I Tore My ACL…”
Feb 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Long before he became the voice of the UFC, Joe Rogan was a serious martial artist who once envisioned a competitive fighting career. But the now-famous commentator and podcast host ultimately walked...
Gordon Ryan Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Struggle At ADCC: “Not The Best Wrestler”
Feb 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently shared his opinion on how elite MMA grapplers would fare in pure submission grappling competition, specifically ADCC. Speaking on Mike Perry’s OverDogs podcast, Ryan discussed...
Javier Mendez Says Jiu-Jitsu Is the Most Effective Single Martial Art For A Real Fight
Feb 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Few coaches in combat sports carry the authority of Javier Mendez. As the longtime leader of American Kickboxing Academy and the coach behind multiple world champions, including Khabib Nurmagomedov,...
Mikey Musumeci Teases UFC MMA Debut: “I’ll Announce Soon”
Feb 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci may soon be stepping off the mats and into the octagon. Following his successful title defense at UFC BJJ 5, the reigning champion revealed during the post-event press conference that...
Andrew Tackett Talks UFC BJJ Exclusivity: “I Want Stability”
Feb 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Andrew Tackett has spent the last two years making some of the most consequential choices of any rising star in professional grappling. From stepping away from ADCC opportunities to competing at CJI...
Muhammad Mokaev Has Been Offered A Fight Against Mikey Musumeci In UFC BJJ
Feb 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A surprising matchup may be on the horizon for the UFC’s new grappling division. Rising flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev revealed that he has been offered a championship bout against reigning...
(WATCH) Usman Nurmagomedov Chokes Out Alfie Davis, Retains PFL Title
Feb 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Usman Nurmagomedov is still the lightweight king of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after a calculated performance ended in a decisive finish at PFL Dubai! Facing Alfie Davis in the main...
Nick Diaz Plans To Return To Competition Following Alcohol Rehab: “I See Myself Becoming World Champion”
Feb 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Diaz isn’t done fighting – and he believes his best chapter is still ahead. The 42-year-old former title contender recently resurfaced in an interview from a rehab facility in Baja...
Nicholas Meregali Returns After Four Surgeries To Face A Dangerous “Dark Horse” At UFC BJJ 5
Feb 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
After nearly two years away from competition, Nicholas Meregali is set to make his long-awaited return to professional grappling! The multiple-time world champion will step back onto the biggest...
(WATCH) Aaron Tau Tries To Cheat At The UFC 325 Weigh Ins
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A highly anticipated Road to UFC flyweight final has been canceled after a controversial weigh-in incident involving Aaron Tau. Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar this weekend, with the bout...
Mikey Musumeci: “Umar Nurmagomedov Could Beat A Lot Of Jiu-Jitsu People”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
While preparing for separate bouts at the UFC Performance Institute, Mikey Musumeci and Umar Nurmagomedovfound themselves sharing the mats. Musumeci is best known for his guard-heavy,...
MMA Pioneer Caol Uno Promoted To BJJ Black Belt At 50 Years Old
Jan 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Japanese MMA pioneer Caol Uno has been promoted to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 50! While the promotion may come later in life, Uno has been operating at an elite grappling level...
Nick Diaz Calls Out His Brother, Nate Diaz, In Emotional & Now-Deleted Rant
Jan 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Questions surrounding the relationship between Nick Diaz and his brother Nate Diaz have intensified, following a now-deleted social media post in which Nick aired deeply personal grievances. Since...
(WATCH) Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson Grapples With Jon Jones
Jan 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Elite wrestler and rising MMA prospect Gable Steveson has shared new training footage that offers a look at his preparation – including grappling rounds with legendary UFC champion Jon Jones. The...
Max Holloway Says He Wants To Submit Charles Oliveira In BMF Title Fight
Jan 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Max Holloway has revealed a somewhat unexpected ambition ahead of his BMF title fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326… By saying that he wants to submit the most dangerous submission artist...
Daniel Cormier Says He’ll Face Jon Jones In Wrestling: “I’m Going To Kick His A**”
Jan 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Daniel Cormier believes his legendary rivalry with Jon Jones is not finished – and this time, he wants the showdown to take place on the wrestling mat. Cormier and Jones share one of the most...
