Two new champions will be crowned—and one reigning king will look to remain on the throne—when UFC BJJ returns with its most stacked card to date.
UFC BJJ 4: Tackett vs. Dorsey goes down Thursday, December 11, streaming live and free on UFC’s YouTube channel at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
The year-end showcase features three high-stakes title bouts headlining a deep card of elite grapplers, rising prospects, and historic first-time matchups.
MAIN EVENT: WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) Andrew Tackett vs. Elijah Dorsey
Reigning welterweight champion Andrew Tackett (2-0, 2 subs) returns to defend his title for the second time after explosive finishes over Andy Varela and Renato Canuto. One of the most dynamic submission hunters in the sport, Tackett looks to close out 2025 by cementing himself as the world’s top BJJ welterweight.
Challenger Elijah Dorsey—making his UFC BJJ debut—enters with enormous hype. A decorated IBJJF standout with World and Pan Am titles, Dorsey aims to shock the champion, seize gold in his first promotional appearance, and establish himself as Tackett’s biggest threat to date.
CO-MAIN EVENT: INAUGURAL MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
William Tackett vs. Ronaldo Junior
The second title bout features the coronation of the first UFC BJJ middleweight champion.
William Tackett (1-0, 1 sub), older brother to the welterweight champ, has been on a tear with first-round finishes of Kyle Chambers and Achilles Rocha. At only 24 years old, he now eyes the chance to launch his own era of dominance at 185 pounds.
Across from him stands IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Ronaldo Junior (0-0 UFC BJJ), who enters with a résumé stacked with wins over elite names like Felipe Costa, Nick Mataya, and Kody Steele. Junior brings one of the sport’s most aggressive, pressure-heavy styles and plans to leave Las Vegas with the division’s inaugural belt.
WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Raquel Canuto vs. Aurelie Le Vern
The third title fight crowns the first-ever UFC BJJ women’s featherweight champion.
Fan favorite Raquel Canuto (1-0, 1 sub) has long been one of the most feared finishers in the women’s divisions, securing dominant submissions over Morgan Black, Michele Oliveira, and Karol Rosa. The multiple-time no-gi world champion now looks to cap off her storied career with UFC BJJ gold.
French Guiana’s Aurelie Le Vern (1-0, 1 sub), a decorated IBJJF competitor with European and World medals, aims to spoil Canuto’s moment and become the first woman to hold the 145-lb strap.
FEATURED BOUTS
UFC BJJ 4 isn’t only about the belts—several compelling stylistic matchups round out the card:
Women’s Strawweight (First in UFC BJJ History)
- Mayssa Bastos vs. Amanda Alequin
Two world-class technicians debut in a historic division opener.
Welterweight
- Renato Canuto vs. Alan Sanchez
Expect nonstop movement as Canuto looks to rebound against the dangerous Sanchez.
Lightweight
- Samuel Nagai vs. Dorian Olivarez
Nagai returns after an impressive debut victory, while Olivarez looks to make a statement.
Welterweight
- Andy Varela vs. Robby Malof
Varela, always electric, meets undefeated newcomer Malof.
Women’s Featherweight
- Bella Mir vs. Rana Willink
The rising star Mir seeks another submission victory as Willink makes her debut.
Men’s Featherweight (First in UFC BJJ History)
- Landon Elmore vs. Nate Hernandez
A new division opens with two fast-rising talents.
Bantamweight
- Lucas Pinheiro vs. Jussier Formiga
Former UFC flyweight standout Formiga steps onto the BJJ mats against veteran Pinheiro.
HOW TO WATCH
UFC BJJ 4: Tackett vs. Dorsey
Thursday, December 11 — Live & Free
UFC YouTube Channel | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
For bout updates, visit UFC.com. All matches are subject to change.
