While the UFC continued to dominate the world of combat sport in 2025, the organization opened the door to a new era with the introduction of UFC BJJ.
The groundwork began with the launch of a new The Ultimate Fighter-style reality series, UFC BJJ: Road To The Title, which introduced the world to the world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu, UFC-style – and the athletes would be among the first to compete under the UFC BJJ banner.
The dawning of a new era
Teams of lightweight and welterweight competitors went head to head under the leadership of elite bantamweight grapplers Mikey Musumeci and Rerrison Gabriel, as we were introduced to UFC BJJ's new competition area.