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UFC and BJJ: Is MMA’s Biggest Promotion Taking Over Submission Grappling?

ByTahric Finn March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

The UFC is pushing into submission grappling with exclusive contracts and big prize money. Is this good for BJJ’s growth, or a corporate takeover of a grassroots sport? We examine both sides of the debate.

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Hype Fighting Brazil: Tsarukyan, Silva vs Mitchell, Masvidal | Full Preview

ByTahric Finn March 8, 2026

Hype Fighting Brazil hits Rio de Janeiro on March 11 with three submission-only grappling superfights headlined by Arman Tsarukyan, plus a Jean Silva vs Bryce Mitchell rematch and Masvidal vs Shara Magomedov.

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UFC and BJJ: Is MMA’s Biggest Promotion Taking Over Submission Grappling?

Hype Fighting Brazil: Tsarukyan, Silva vs Mitchell, Masvidal | Full Preview

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