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...
(WATCH) Influencer Gets KO’d After Threatening Former UFC Fighter
Feb 19, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Streamer and influencer-boxer Nurideen Shabazz, better known online as Deen the Great, found himself in a real-world altercation after confronting a man with deep ties to the UFC. The incident...
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...
Nicholas Meregali Slams CJI, Backs UFC BJJ: “They’re Here To Professionalize Grappling”
Feb 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
After 17 months away from competition, Nicholas Meregali is preparing to step back onto the mats. Now signed exclusively with UFC BJJ, Meregali discussed the business future of grappling, sharply...
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...
Helena Crevar Wants A Grappling Match With UFC Champion Mackenzie Dern
Jan 31, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Fresh off her rapid rise through the grappling world, Helena Crevar has her eyes on another major challenge – and it involves one of the most accomplished crossover athletes in combat sports. The...
(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...
UFC BJJ 5: Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague Title Match Announced
Jan 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ 5 is scheduled for February 12, 2026, and the promotion has officially revealed that the event will be anchored by two championship bouts! The first title fight of the evening will see...
Andrew Tackett Confirms UFC BJJ Will Begin Drug Testing This Year
Jan 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ is set to introduce formal drug testing protocols for its athletes. The move signals the promotion’s intent to position itself alongside other professional combat sports that already...
UFC: Paddy Pimblett’s biggest victories
Jan 13, 2026BJJEE
Paddy Pimblett has made quite the impact since joining the UFC in 2021, and he’s now gearing up for the biggest fight of his career. The unbeaten Scouser is set to face Justin Gaethje for the...
UFC’s Valter Walker Shares The Secret Behind His Four Straight Heel Hook Finishes
Jan 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Valter Walker is no longer just another submission specialist on the UFC roster. After securing his fourth straight heel hook finish in October against Louie Sutherland, the Brazilian has carved out...
Gable Steveson Explains Why “MMA Wrestling” Is Taking Over The UFC
Jan 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Gable Steveson has recently described a shift toward what he calls “MMA wrestling” – a hybrid skill set that blends takedowns, cage work, foot sweeps, and submission awareness into one...
Daniel Cormier Reveals His One UFC Regret: “I Lost Focus For Just A Moment”
Dec 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Daniel Cormier’s resume puts him firmly among the greatest fighters in MMA history, but even legends carry moments they wish they could rewind. During a recent appearance on the Weighing In...
UFC Leg-Lock Specialist Faces Unprecedented Test Against Legless Wrestling Phenom at Karate Combat
Dec 29, 2025BJJEE
When Valter Walker competes at Karate Combat 59 on February 13 in Doral, Florida, he’ll enter a matchup unlike anything he’s encountered before—one that neutralizes the very weapon that has...
UFC Veteran Explains Why Makhachev’s Success Comes From Judo
Dec 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Manny Gamburyan believes most fans misunderstood one of the most technical aspects of Islam Makhachev’s fight with Arman Tsarukyan – and it has nothing to do with wrestling. Appearing on the...
(WATCH) UFC Veteran Andrei Arlovski Beats Up Streamers In Self-Defense Altercation
Dec 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Andrei Arlovski has spoken publicly about the viral confrontation that followed the Netflix boxing event headlined by Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua in Miami. According to Arlovski, the situation began...
UFC Events at the Start of 2026
Dec 12, 2025BJJEE
The final big UFC event of the year is now in the books. The home of mixed martial arts in Las Vegas hosted UFC 323, and now we are on the wind-down to the end of 2025. There are still a few...
Islam Makhachev Trolls Craig Jones After Dominating Jack Della Maddalena At UFC 322
Nov 18, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Islam Makhachev just added another chapter to his growing legacy, becoming a rare two-division UFC champion after dismantling Jack Della Maddalena for five straight rounds at UFC 322. But after the...
