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…
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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…
Musumeci Pushes Back On UFC BJJ Critics Over Blocking Athletes From Competing at ADCC
The jiu-jitsu community continues to grapple with fallout from UFC BJJ’s decision to restrict its athletes from competing at ADCC. Mikey Musumeci took to social media to challenge the criticism…
ONE FC’s VP Tom DeBlass Reacts To UFC BJJ Restricting Athletes From Doing ADCC: It’s Terrible
The grappling world received jarring news this week when Claudia Gadelha announced that UFC BJJ’s exclusive athletes would be barred from competing at ADCC starting in 2027. Only some members…
Craig Jones’ BJJ Charity Donates Close to $50,000 so Women Will Receive Equal Pay At ADCC
Craig Jones has made a decisive move that has captured the attention of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community, announcing that his charity will donate $48,000 to ensure female competitors receive equal…
UFC BJJ Head Claudia Gadelha Reveals UFC BJJ Athletes Won’t Be Doing the ADCC Starting Next Year
The organization’s head of Jiu-Jitsu signals a major shift in athlete exclusivity that could reshape the grappling landscape heading into 2026. Claudia Gadelha has revealed that athletes signed exclusively to…
Craig Jones Calls Out ADCC Over Men-Only Prize Bump and Silence on Izaak Michell
Craig Jones has taken aim at ADCC organizers following their announcement of increased prize purses, calling out a glaring disparity. The enhancement applies only to male competitors while official channels…