BJJ News — amateur-grappling

It happens every time. The ADCC stream ends.

The competitive grappling landscape couldn't get any more saturated, or any more confusing to navigate than a white belt trying to guard pass. The UFC decided to throw its hat into the amateur ring anyway.

For a sport that's always debating its mainstream appeal, this is a development. UFC BJJ just announced their first-ever open tournaments for amateur competitors, set to kick off in Fall 2026.