Co-Main Event: Middleweight Championship
Ronaldo Junior vs Tarik Hopstock
Middleweight champion Ronaldo Junior is back to defend his crown. Known for his explosive athleticism and heavy top pressure, Junior has become one of the most feared competitors in the 185-pound division.
Standing in his way is Tarik Hopstock, a tactical specialist renowned for his dangerous lower-body attacks and sophisticated defensive layers. It is a clash between Junior’s aggressive passing style and Hopstock’s technical guard play with a UFC BJJ world title on the line.
Featured Bouts
- Light Heavyweight: Nick Meragali faces Nicholas Maglicic in a battle of heavy-hitting technicians.
- Welterweight: The always-exciting Andy Murasaki collides with the gritty and relentless Andy Varela.
- Women’s Featherweight: Taylor Hishaw meets Rebeca Lima in a clash of top-tier contenders.
- Featherweight: Landon Elmore returns to take on the dangerous Rerrison Gabriel.
Full UFC BJJ 5 Fight Card
| # | Matchup | Division / Notes |
| 8 | Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague | Bantamweight Championship |
| 7 | Ronaldo Junior vs Tarik Hopstock | Middleweight Championship |
| 6 | Nick Meragali vs Nicholas Maglicic | Light Heavyweight Match |
| 5 | Andy Murasaki vs Andy Varela | Welterweight Match |
| 4 | Taylor Hishaw vs Rebeca Lima | Women’s Featherweight Match |
| 3 | Landon Elmore vs Rerrison Gabriel | Featherweight Match |
| 2 | Mona Bailey vs Carol Brunacio | Women’s Flyweight Match |
| 1 | Jalen Fonacier vs Carlos Oliveira | Bantamweight Match |
ALL BOUTS LIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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About UFC BJJ
UFC BJJ is the premier platform for professional grappling competition under the UFC banner. Featuring a unique ruleset that prioritizes submission threats and positional dominance, the promotion provides a global stage for the world’s most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.
