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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals How Much Money He’s Likely To Make From A New UFC Contract
Oct 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has confirmed that his contract with the UFC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is set to expire, setting up a pivotal meeting that could shape the next chapter of his career. Speaking...
William Tackett Explains Why His Exclusive UFC Deal Is A Game-Changer For Professional Grapplers
Oct 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
William Tackett views his recent signing with UFC BJJ as a transformative moment – not only for his career but for the entire landscape of professional grappling. Here is what he had to say about...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals UFC Contract Has Expired: “It’s The Beginning, Right?”
Oct 15, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci made headlines during his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show by revealing that his contract with the UFC has officially expired, leaving him on the verge of free agency. The...
The Numbers Just Don’t Add Up: Suspicious View Inflation In UFC BJJ 3 Broadcast Metrics
Oct 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A recent post shared by Craig Jones has drawn attention to a growing controversy surrounding UFC BJJ 3’s reported viewership numbers, which appear to defy statistical reality. The data, compiled by...
UFC BJJ Faces A New Challenge: Mikey Musumeci May Have Outgrown the Competition
Oct 04, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
After just three events, the UFC’s new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is facing an unexpected problem — its biggest star might be too dominant for his own good. Bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci...
UFC BJJ 3: Carlos Henrique To Defend Lightweight Title Against Matheus Gabriel
Sep 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Carlos Henrique is set for his first lightweight title defense at UFC BJJ 3, where he’ll square off against none other than Matheus Gabriel. Henrique made history as one of the first fighters to...
Mikey Musumeci Set For First UFC BJJ Title Defense Against Keven Carrasco
Aug 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci will make the first defense of his UFC BJJ bantamweight title on October 2, 2025, at UFC BJJ 3 in Las Vegas! The promotion confirmed that the 29-year-old champion will face Ares BJJ...
Claudia Gadelha Rules Out Gordon Ryan From UFC BJJ Over PED Use
Aug 24, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Claudia Gadelha, the former UFC strawweight contender now leading UFC BJJ, recently made it clear that Gordon Ryan won’t be competing under the promotion’s banner. While Ryan is widely regarded...
Mason Fowler vs. David Garmo Set For UFC BJJ 2 Co-Main Event
Jul 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ is wasting no time building its championship roster, and the promotion has just announced that Mason Fowler will face David Garmo in the co-main event of UFC BJJ 2 on July 31st. The bout will...
UFC Veteran Philip Rowe Slams Level Of Competition In UFC BJJ: “There’s No One Elite Around”
Jul 07, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC welterweight Philip Rowe isn’t holding back when it comes to his opinion of the UFC’s newest venture into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Despite being part of the broader UFC roster, Rowe shared candid...
Mikey Musumeci Explains Why UFC BJJ Could Be The Catalyst For Jiu-Jitsu’s Global Growth
Jul 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci isn’t just the inaugural bantamweight world champion of UFC BJJ – he’s also one of the key architects behind the promotion’s broader vision. In a recent conversation with MMA...
UFC BJJ 1: Mikey Musumeci & Andrew Tackett Score Outstanding Wins
Jun 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
UFC’s first-ever Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event delivered a stacked card and saw several standout performances, with Mikey Musumeci, Andrew Tackett, Carlos Henrique, and Keith Krikorian each claiming...
UFC BJJ Coach Rerisson Gabriel’s Difficult Journey: “I Would Sell Popsicles (To Get By)”
Jun 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Rerisson Gabriel’s path to becoming a UFC BJJ coach didn’t begin with world-class facilities or financial backing… Instead, it began with melted popsicles and hand-me-down gis. Growing up...
