Nick Rodriguez confirms he has a one match deal with UFC BJJ
On a recent episode of the Simple Man Podcast, Nick Rodriguez confirmed details of his submission grappling match at UFC BJJ. The booking came together on short notice with Rodriguez…
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Two Time CJI Winner Nick Rodriguez Opens Up On Why ‘The Bowl’ Excites Him in UFC BJJ Debut
Nick Rodriguez, the two time Craig Jones Invitational champion, sat down with the UFC ahead of his grappling debut in their new organization to talk about his mindset, the innovative…
Awkward Much? Ethan Crelinsten Calls for UFC BJJ Contract After FloGrappling Headliner Win
Ethan Crelinsten had just put away his opponent with a submission in the first round of the Polaris 36 headliner in Croydon England when he decided the moment called for…
ADCC Invites UFC’s Gamrot to 2026 Championships, Still No Comment On Izaak Michell
The ADCC has officially confirmed its first wave of invitees for the 2026 World Championship with UFC lightweight MMA star Mateusz Gamrot among those named to the men’s 170 lbs…
Vagner Rocha Shades ADCC over Lack of Show Money
Vagner Rocha has publicly called out ADCC for its compensation structure, praising the IBJJF for stepping up where the sport’s most storied tournament has fallen short. In a pointed social…
UFC BJJ announces Joao Miyao Signing
UFC BJJ came out with an interesting announcement, securing the signature of Joao Miyao for the promotion’s sixth event on March 12. The Brazilian phenom will face Jussier Formiga in…
Grappler Backs UFC BJJ’s Exclusive Deals, The Math Isn’t as Convincing
*an image of Gadelha she shared herself on her social media The UFC’s exclusive contracts for its jiu-jitsu athletes have become a debate within the grappling community. Andy Varela recently…
UFC BJJ signs Nicky Rod
UFC BJJ has announced the signing of Nick Rodriguez, one of the sport’s most bankable stars. The news came via social media when the promotion revealed its March 12 card…
Claudia Gadelha Details UFC BJJ Compensation, Plans To Go Into Instructional Sales
Claudia Gadelha recent appearance on the Mundo de Luta podcast offered the most transparent look yet at how UFC BJJ operates as a business and what it intends to become.…
ADCC Is No Longer Doing Women’s Absolute Division
In a quiet but significant policy shift, the ADCC has discontinued its women’s absolute division for the 2026 World Championship without even so much as a formal announcement. The change…