UFC BJJ is set to deliver another action-packed event with its seventh installment, featuring a thrilling championship tripleheader. The card is headlined by three title matches across various weight divisions, promising high-stakes grappling encounters for fans worldwide.
Welterweight Championship: Andrew Tackett vs. Vagner Rocha
In the main event, reigning UFC BJJ Welterweight Champion Andrew Tackett aims to defend his title against the formidable Vagner Rocha. Tackett, boasting an impressive professional record of 3-0 with all wins by submission, is known for his dynamic and exciting grappling style, having secured victories over notable opponents like Elijah Dorsey, Renato Canuto, and Andy Varela. He looks to solidify his position as a prominent figure in UFC BJJ by overcoming Rocha.
Challenging for the gold, UFC veteran Vagner Rocha makes his highly anticipated UFC BJJ debut. Rocha, celebrated for his aggressive approach and success in various top promotions, has proven himself a world-class grappler with wins against talents such as Victor Silverio and Fellipe Andrew. He now seeks to hand Tackett his first professional loss and begin his own championship reign.
Lightweight Championship: Carlos Henrique vs. Lucas Valente
The co-main event will witness UFC BJJ Lightweight Champion Carlos Henrique put his belt on the line against submission specialist Lucas Valente. Henrique, with a record of 2-0 and one submission, has established himself as one of the world’s elite grapplers since his black belt promotion, with victories over Matheus Gabriel and Danilo Moreira. He intends to add Valente to his list of triumphs and continue his dominance in the lightweight division.
Lucas Valente, making his UFC BJJ debut, is eager to claim the lightweight title. Known as one of the most entertaining grapplers throughout his career, Valente notably captured back-to-back IBJJF World No-Gi Championships. He now sets his sights on upsetting the champion, Henrique, and securing UFC BJJ gold.
Women’s Featherweight Championship: Aurelie Le Vern vs. Rebeca Lima
Also featured on the card is the Women’s Featherweight Championship, where Aurelie Le Vern defends her recently acquired title against Brazilian black belt Rebeca Lima. Le Vern, holding a 2-0 record with both wins by first-round submission, has consistently proven her elite status, finishing opponents like Raquel Canuto and Maggie Grindatti. She aims for another dominant title defense.
Entering the title picture as a dangerous challenger, Rebeca Lima, a six-time IBJJF World Champion, burst onto the UFC BJJ scene with a second-round submission victory over Taylor Hishaw. With her impressive grappling pedigree, Lima now focuses on dethroning Le Vern and capturing the featherweight crown.
Additional Matches on the Card Include:
- Undefeated superstar Nicholas Meregali (1-0, fighting out of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) takes on Australia’s Declan Moody (0-0, fighting out of Adelaide, Australia) in a significant heavyweight clash.
- Renato Canuto (1-1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.) returns to face Yonathan Cardenas (0-0, fighting out of Puerto Varas, Chile) in a high-octane welterweight bout.
- Adele Fornarino (0-0, fighting out of Melbourne, Australia) clashes with Alex Enriquez (0-1, fighting out of Atlanta, Ga.) in a battle between world champion women’s flyweights.
- Raphael Ferreira (0-0, fighting out of South Jordan, Utah) makes his UFC BJJ debut against Kenzo Biyong (0-0, fighting out of The Netherlands) in a featherweight encounter.
- Rana Willink (0-1, fighting out of San Diego, Calif.) makes her anticipated return against Maria Carolina Joia (0-0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a women’s featherweight contest.
