The UFC has at all times had Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) as a part of its id. The primary UFC occasion ever was gained by BJJ Legend, Royce Gracie, utilizing the artwork in what can be the catalyst that may spark the fireplace of what would turn out to be the premier promotion in combined martial arts.
Right now, the UFC introduced the launch of UFC BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU.
Former UFC strawweight, Claudia Gadelha, has been named Senior Director of Jiu-Jitsu Technique & Enterprise Improvement and stated, “I consider that our ruleset, athletes, and promotional energy will make UFC BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU the go-to occasion collection for followers around the globe.”
The foundations appear just like MMA in that there are three, five-minute rounds, and might be utilizing the 10-point should scoring system. She additionally stated, through the UFC 316 weigh-in present, that the world they are going to be competing in, “is sort of a UFC octagon with partitions.” Whether or not meaning a pit like Karate Fight and the Craig Jones invitational stays to be seen, however it’s stated to power motion to make it fan-friendly.
UFC BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU 1 will happen on June 25 as a part of Worldwide Struggle Week to crown the inaugural light-weight and welterweight champions. The occasion will air on UFC Struggle Move.
Main as much as the inaugural occasion, followers can observe “UFC BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Street to the Title,” which is able to function two groups competing for the inaugural welterweight and light-weight titles. Mikey Musemeci and Rerisson Gabriel will function coaches on this “Final Fighter” model format, and they’re going to each compete for the bantamweight title on the inaugural occasion.
“UFC BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: Street to the Title” will air totally free on UFC’s YouTube channel each day at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT starting on Monday, June 16.
These are the opponents for the welterweight and light-weight divisions:
Light-weight Forged: Welterweight Forged:
Keith Krikorian Andrew Tackett
Gianni Grippo Jason Nolf
Kyvann Gonzalez Andy Varela
Carlos Henrique Davis Asare
Danilo Moreira Elijah Carlton
Mauricio Rios Aaron Wilson
Isaac Doederlein Austin Oranday
Josh Cisneros Nathan Haddad
Do you assume this can have extra of an impression on the expansion of BJJ?
