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Jul 30, 2026<\/span>BJJEE1 Admin<\/span><\/span>Articles, BJJ News, Competitions\/Tournaments<\/span><\/p>\n Nicky Rodriguez will challenge Mason Fowler for the UFC BJJ light-heavyweight title on September 24th, 2026\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n In a rematch that stands as one of the biggest fights the promotion can offer in that division.<\/p>\n Both men rank among the sport\u2019s top competitors and biggest names, and the matchup carries added weight from their shared history. While that fight is likely to draw more attention from MMA and casual audiences, the Rodriguez-Fowler rematch is the one built specifically for the Jiu-Jitsu community.<\/p>\n It\u2019s been over two years since their first meeting, which headlined UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 and carried its own significance as a clash between the only two men to win one of the promotion\u2019s absolute tournaments. That first fight was contested with no weight limit, giving Rodriguez a notable edge given his career has largely been spent competing at either under or over 99kg, compared to Fowler\u2019s history at under 88kg or under 99kg. Fowler also enters with momentum as the reigning champion, coming off a rear naked choke finish of Devhonte Johnson at UFC BJJ 9.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udca5 What if slowing down was the fastest way to win?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcad Tired of Getting Smashed by Younger, Stronger Grapplers?<\/p>\n It\u2019s not your age. It\u2019s your strategy.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a passionate grappler over 35 who\u2019s sick of getting outpaced, outmuscled, or out-cardio\u2019d by opponents half your age \u2014 this 120 page e-book<\/strong> was made for you.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd13 Unlock the Power of Sloth Jiu-Jitsu:<\/p>\n \n Tired of waking up sore and burnt out after lifting?
It\u2019s not the only major fight on the card either, with Mikey Musumeci also moving up in weight to face Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11.<\/p>\n
Rodriguez came out on top that night, outscoring Fowler 6-0 without finishing the match.<\/p>\n
This time, the fight is set at light-heavyweight, a much more favorable weight for Fowler and one that will require Rodriguez to compete lighter than usual.<\/p>\nSloth Jiu-Jitsu: The Ultimate Guide for Calmly Beating Bigger, Younger Opponents <\/h2>\n
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