Las Vegas — UFC BJJ® continues its momentum in 2026 with a must-see championship doubleheader as UFC BJJ 6: Fowler vs Machado delivers two title fights atop a deep, talent-loaded card. The event streams live and free on the UFC BJJ YouTube channel on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with public tickets available now via AXS.
Light Heavyweight Championship
In the main event, reigning UFC BJJ light heavyweight champion Mason Fowler (1-0, 1 submission) returns for his first title defense against elite challenger Pedro Machado (1-0, 1 submission).
Competing out of San Jose, Calif., Fowler has built a reputation as one of the most dynamic submission artists in the sport, earning victories over David Garmo, Christiano Troisi, and Pedro Marinho. A champion across multiple organizations, Fowler now looks to solidify his reign atop the 205-pound division.
Machado, representing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, enters undefeated in UFC BJJ competition and brings a decorated IBJJF résumé to the mat. After a second-round submission of Filipe Pinheiro at UFC BJJ 1, Machado aims to dethrone Fowler and claim UFC BJJ gold for the first time.
Inaugural Women’s Bantamweight Championship
The co-main event will crown the first UFC BJJ women’s bantamweight champion as pound-for-pound standout Ffion Davies meets fast-rising phenom Cassia Moura.
Davies (0-0), competing out of London, England, makes her official UFC BJJ debut with an already legendary résumé. A world champion in gi and no-gi competition—and an absolute champion—Davies has become a fan favorite thanks to her aggressive style and high-profile wins, including her 2025 victory over Adele Fornarino.
Moura (2-0), now based in Midland, Texas by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, represents the next generation of elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu talent. She famously rose from blue belt to black belt in just one year, powered by three consecutive IBJJF world titles. Moura now seeks the biggest win of her career by submitting Davies and making history.
Stacked Supporting Card
UFC BJJ 6 also features several high-profile matchups across multiple divisions:
- Nick Rodriguez (0-0) makes his UFC BJJ Bowl debut against multiple-time world champion Elder Cruz (0-0) at heavyweight
- Former UFC standout Jussier Formiga (1-0) looks to stay unbeaten against no-gi legend Joao Miyao (0-0)
- Featherweight clash between black belt world champions Meyram Maquine (0-0) and Marco Mendes (0-0)
- Bantamweights Ana Rodrigues (0-0) and Jasmine Rocha (0-0) collide in their promotional debuts
- Multiple-time world champion Devhonte Johnson (0-0) faces rising black belt Lucas Norat (0-0) at heavyweight
- Middleweights Manuel Ribamar (0-0) and Caio Vinivius Santos (0-0) square off in a technical showdown
Event Details
UFC BJJ 6: Fowler vs Machado marks the first UFC BJJ event with tickets available to the general public, giving fans a unique opportunity to experience world-class grappling live. Media members interested in credentials may apply via the official UFC website.
For the latest updates and bout announcements, visit UFC.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.
