UFC’s Carlos Prates Talks Waking Up In Pain Every Single Day: “20 Minutes”
May 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Prates may be in the prime of his UFC career, but he has already started thinking about when he will step away from the sport. Currently ranked as the No. 2 contender at welterweight, Prates...
Mikey Musumeci Responds To “Sellout” Criticism After Signing UFC BJJ Deal
May 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has addressed criticism surrounding his decision to sign an exclusive deal with UFC BJJ… Pushing back against claims that he “sold out” and explaining the deeper...
(WATCH) Alice Ardelean Secures First-Ever Capsule Lock Submission In UFC History
May 17, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A rare submission took place at UFC Vegas 117, as Alice Ardelean finished Polyana Viana with a technique never before seen in the octagon. Competing in the strawweight division at the UFC Apex in Las...
Why UFC Replaced DraftKings With Bet365
May 06, 2026BJJEE
The UFC audience already treated betting apps like part of fight night long before Bet365 replaced DraftKings, and that sponsor switch says a lot about where the sport sits in 2026. Nobody watching...
Ryan Spann Knocks Out Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida At UFC Vegas 116
Apr 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Ryan Spann made a statement at UFC Vegas 116, finishing Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida with a decisive knockout to open the main card. The fight featured a clash of styles from the start....
UFC Star & BJJ Black Belt Kevin Holland Doesn’t Want His Son Training Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 17, 2026BJJEE
UFC star and Bjj black belt Kevin Holland has built his name inside one of the toughest sports in the world, but when it comes to his own son, he hopes the next generation chooses a very different...
Former UFC Fighter Mark Hunt Arrested In Sydney On Domestic Violence Charge
Apr 16, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mark Hunt was arrested in Sydney, Australia, on April 15 and later released on bail following a domestic violence-related charge. According to court records, Hunt was taken into custody and charged...
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida vs. Max Gimenis Set For UFC Vegas 116
Apr 10, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida and Max Gimenis are set to meet again – this time inside the octagon – at UFC Vegas 116 on May 25! The matchup stands out as an unusual booking, given their...
UFC BJJ 8: Mikey Musumeci To Defend UFC BJJ Title Against Kevin Dantzler
Apr 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has his next title defense locked in, as he prepares to face Kevin Dantzler for the bantamweight belt at UFC BJJ 8 on May 21. The matchup marks the first time the two competitors will...
Confirmed: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mikey Musumeci In The Works For UFC BJJ
Apr 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A potential superfight between Mikey Musumeci and Arman Tsarukyan is gaining serious momentum, with Claudia Gadelha confirming that discussions are already underway. Speaking at the UFC BJJ...
Nicholas Meregali Questions UFC BJJ Ruleset: “It Doesn’t Fit Jiu-Jitsu”
Mar 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali shared an assessment of the rules shaping the UFC BJJ’s grappling format during an interview with Mundo da Luta. Meregali didn’t hold back in explaining what he sees as the...
Jon Jones Shares How Much Money Dana White Offered For The UFC White House Fight
Mar 22, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Jon Jones has revealed that he was actively negotiating with the UFC to compete on the upcoming White House card, but talks ultimately broke down over financial terms. The former heavyweight champion...
Claudia Gadelha Outlines What It Takes To Get An Invite To UFC BJJ: “No Butt Scooting”
Mar 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha has shed more light on how the promotion approaches matchmaking… Making it clear that one of the key priorities is eliminating passive styles – particularly...
Vagner Rocha To Challenge Andrew Tackett For UFC BJJ Welterweight Title
Mar 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Vagner Rocha is set to challenge Andrew Tackett for the UFC BJJ welterweight title in the main event of UFC BJJ 7, scheduled for April 2, 2026. Despite the card already featuring two additional title...
Pedro Sauer Awards Max Holloway BJJ Black Belt After UFC 326
Mar 09, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC champion Max Holloway has received his BJJ black belt from legendary instructor Pedro Sauer, following his performance at UFC 326. Sauer, a black belt under Rickson Gracie, announced the...
UFC Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot Invited To Compete At ADCC 2026
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has officially received an invitation to compete at ADCC 2026! Gamrot’s participation immediately adds star power to the event. Currently ranked seventh in...
Historic UFC White House Card Revealed: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Announced As Main Event
Mar 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC has officially announced the headline fight for its upcoming event at the White House, with lightweight champion Ilia Topuria set to face interim titleholder Justin Gaethje in a title...
João Miyao Signs With UFC BJJ – Set To Face Jussier Formiga On March 12
Mar 04, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ has announced another notable addition to its growing roster, signing João Miyao for the promotion’s sixth event scheduled for March 12. The decorated Brazilian grappler is set to face...
UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan Added To Hype Fighting Submission Grappling Card
Mar 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Two more UFC names are set to step onto the grappling mats! Arman Tsarukyan and Jean Silva have been announced as participants for Hype Fighting’s upcoming March 11 event in Rio de Janeiro. The...
Nick Rodriguez Signs With UFC BJJ: A Defining Moment for Professional Grappling
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE
Nick “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez has officially signed with UFC BJJ, and the move may prove to be one of the most consequential developments in modern professional jiu-jitsu. This is not just another...
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...
UFC BJJ Announces Banning Athletes From ADCC Participation Starting 2027
Feb 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A major change could be coming to professional grappling. According to UFC BJJ executive Claudia Gadelha, athletes who sign exclusive contracts with the promotion will no longer be allowed to compete...
