Dante Leon is set to face Tommy Langaker in a lightweight grappling match at ONE Fight Night 27 – on January 10, 2025! With the bout taking place in the lightweight division, it appears ONE Championship is positioning the winner as the next challenger for Kade Ruotolo’s lightweight submission grappling title… A belt he has […] The post ONE Fight Night 27: Tommy Langaker vs Dante Leon Match Announced appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Novi Sad (Serbia) has recently seen a lot of anti-government protests after a terrible accident at the city railway station – when the concrete canopy collapsed and killed 14 people. Some protests have gone, in part, violent. Such was the case yesterday when a group of people in a car first ran it into the […] The post [WATCH] Guy Hits Heel Hook On A Thug – In Street Brawl During Protests In Serbia appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Khamzat Chimaev has firmly established himself as one of the most dominant grapplers in the UFC, employing a style that leaves his opponents scrambling for solutions. However, UFC Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Randy Couture believes he has the blueprint to counter Chimaev’s relentless approach. Appearing on the Red Hawk Recap podcast with coach […] The post Randy Couture Reveals the Blueprint to Neutralizing Khamzat Chimaev’s Wrestling Dominance appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Vinny Magalhães, a former UFC fighter and ADCC Hall of Famer, has been arrested in Las Vegas for assault with a deadly weapon. The 40-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who also competed in MMA promotions like PFL, M-1 Challenge, and WSOF, faces serious charges that could result in up to 18 years of imprisonment if […] The post ADCC Hall Of Famer Vinny Magalhaes arrested for assault in Las Vegas appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

In the world of combat sports, there is a rich variety of different disciplines that each demand their own skillset and techniques. Whether a fighter enters an Octagon, a ring, or a gymnasium, athletes that take to these arenas need to hone their sport-specific skills to the maximum to inflict as much damage as possible, […] The post Combat Code Switching Success Stories appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Olympic gold medalist Helen Maroulis added another impressive achievement to her already decorated career… By winning gold in the lightweight blue belt division at the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship! Maroulis defeated Seika Van Keuren in the finals – but was not just content with winning her division. She also entered the open weight class! Check out […] The post 3x Olympic Medalist Helen Maroulis Wins IBJJF No-Gi Worlds In Blue Belt Division appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Gordon Ryan has been vocal about advocating for steroid use in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… Even though he feels that there is a problem with its use. But not the one you might expect. In a recent press conference, Ryan explained that the main issue with steroid use in BJJ is that there is not one governing body […] The post Gordon Ryan Talks What The “Real Ster*id Problem” Is In Jiu-Jitsu appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

The 2024 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds took an unexpected turn in the super heavyweight blue belt division, where former wrestling standout Pat Downey showcased dominance—and stirred controversy. Downey went 5-0 in the division, conceding zero points throughout the tournament. However, his campaign for gold ended in dramatic fashion during the finals, overshadowed by chaos and an […] The post Pat Downey’s Wild Ride at IBJJF No-Gi Worlds: 5-0, Submission Victory, and Chaos in the Finals appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a physically demanding martial art that requires strength, flexibility, and technique. As with any high-intensity sport, injuries are an unfortunate part of training. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, knowing how to manage injuries and take care of your body is essential to your long-term success and health in […] The post Injuries in Jiu-Jitsu and How to Take Care of Them: The Importance of First Aid Training for Instructors appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more

Roland Sarria, a pivotal figure in Arizona’s combat sports and founder of the Rage in the Cage MMA event, recently shared his story on the Lytes Out Podcast. His decision to self-promote to black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the late 1990s remains a fascinating and controversial chapter in the sport’s history. Early Struggles in […] The post Roland Sarria Explains Why He Promoted Himself to BJJ Black Belt and the Backlash He Faced from Brazilians appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe ..read more