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…
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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.…
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…
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…
Gordon Ryan: Competition From UFC BJJ Is Pushing Grappling Leagues to Pay Athletes More
Gordon Ryan recently appeared on the Overdogs USA podcast to discuss the landscape of competitive jiu-jitsu and the impact of the UFC’s entry into the grappling world. The UFC’s launch…
Mikey Musumeci is transitioning into MMA: We’ll announce soon
Mikey Musumeci has announced his intention to pursue mixed martial arts competition, marking a significant shift in his career. During a post-event press conference at UFC BJJ’s fifth event, Musumeci…
Andrew Tackett on UFC BJJ Exclusivity Drama: “If the Best People Aren’t in UFC, I’ll Leave”
Andrew Tackett has been at the forefront of some of jiu-jitsu’s biggest decisions over the past two years. From leaving ADCC for CJI to signing an exclusive contract with UFC…
Ronaldo Junior Stays With Atos as Andre Galvao Faces Allegations, Says He’s Focusing on His Mental Health
Ronaldo Junior opened up about the difficult circumstances surrounding his camp and the recent turmoil within the jiu-jitsu community during his interview ahead of his UFC BJJ match. The Brazilian…
Mikey Musumeci On New UFC Deal: “You Don’t Have to Scrounge Around Looking for Money and Tournaments”
Mikey Musumeci recently sat down for an interview about the inaugural year of UFC BJJ and what lies ahead. When asked about how UFC BJJ performed in 2025, Musumeci expressed…