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Mikey Musumeci defeated Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC BJJ 11, securing a win while voluntarily abstaining from leg locks. Musumeci expressed a desire to transition to mixed martial arts, citing the enjoyment of grappling against MMA-trained opponents. The event also saw Mason Fowler retain his light heavyweight title via a split draw against Nick Rodriguez.
A post-fight brawl at ADCC 2026 involving Dorian Olivarez and Bekzat Kapashov led to their disqualification and one-year suspensions, with Olivarez’s father and coach receiving a two-year ban from ADCC events; Owen Jones will replace Olivarez in the -66 kg division, and Gordon Ryan described the melee as a “fun” scrap amid the chaos.
Former UFC champ Daniel Cormier suggests Paddy Pimblett could be the grappling answer to Salahdine Parnasse, who burst onto UFC Paris with a knockout of Dan Hooker and is poised for a top-15 spot after just one fight. Pimblett, fresh off submitting Benoit Saint-Denis, is seen as the stylistic match-up needed to slow Parnasse’s offense, though any bout between them would depend on future bookings (including a potential clash with Ilia Topuria).
Paddy Pimblett predicted that Benoit Saint Denis would try to grapple, and he was right—Pimblett submitted Saint Denis in under a minute at UFC 329, delivering his most impressive win to date. He also noted regret about not pursuing takedowns against Justin Gaethje earlier in the year.
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones turned down a seven-figure offer for a six-minute wrestling match and also rejected a grappling showdown; RAF was reportedly interested, but Jones wouldn’t risk a loss amid ongoing questions about his career and arthritis.
In Rio de Janeiro, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Muhammad Mokaev by rear-naked choke in the Hype Brazil grappling main event, part of a card that also featured draws for Jean Silva vs. Bryce Mitchell and Edson Barboza vs. Shara Magomedov, with several bareknuckle boxing bouts on the prelims; the show streamed on PPV.com and Triller TV on March 11, 2026.
A planned March 11 grappling rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas was canceled by RAF officials, despite Poullas pushing for a future rematch under the RAF banner; the pull-back delays any immediate sequel as Tsarukyan's UFC title prospects remain a topic of discussion.
Georgio Poullas has withdrawn from the planned grappling rematch with Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil on March 11 in Rio de Janeiro after a post-fight melee; RAF officials say the rematch is unfinished business and should take place on the RAF stage, though no new date or location has been announced.
UFC BJJ bantamweight champ Mikey Musumeci posted his foot-lock submission clip and fired back at Dillon Danis’s trash talk, proposing they settle it with a grappling match, while Musumeci also teased a future grappling bout with Arman Tsarukyan.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and middleweight Shara Magomedov are set to face off in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan, Armenia, with a side bet involving an apartment and a Rolex on the line, amid a tense buildup including a heated press conference.
UFC champion Alex Pereira has accepted a challenge from Khamzat Chimaev to fight in Brazilian jiu-jitsu or grappling, with Pereira offering to donate all proceeds to charity, and Chimaev quickly responded positively, setting the stage for a potentially exciting match.
Mikey Musumeci successfully defended his UFC BJJ bantamweight title with a quick submission using his signature move, continuing his undefeated streak since 2021. The event featured notable matches including Carlos Henrique's decision win and a close contest between Jansen Gomes and Gustavo Batista. UFC BJJ 4 is scheduled for December in Las Vegas, with Andrew Tackett headlining.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Benson Henderson in a grappling match at the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 18, finishing Henderson with an arm-triangle choke in the final minute, showcasing his youth and speed advantage.
Arman Tsarukyan, a top UFC lightweight contender, recently won a high-profile grappling match against former champion Benson Henderson with an arm triangle choke, continuing his successful run in submission grappling while awaiting his next UFC fight after a back injury delayed his scheduled bout with Islam Makhachev.
Craig Jones announced his retirement after his upcoming match at the Craig Jones Invitational, leading to a fiery response from Gordon Ryan who criticized the B-Team's leadership and direction, hinting at a rebrand and internal conflicts within the team.