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…
Category: UFC BJJ
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…
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.…
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…