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Today’s Top BJJ News — October 31, 2026

Daily BJJ News Briefing

October 31, 2026 · Updated 8:17 AM -07:00

#1

William Tackett Wins UFC BJJ Middleweight Title in 86 Seconds

William Tackett submitted Jay Rodriguez with a rear-naked choke in 86 seconds at UFC BJJ 13 on October 29 in Las Vegas, winning the vacant middleweight championship. Tackett’s victory also made him a UFC BJJ titleholder alongside his brother Andrew Tackett. [89]

Why it matters: The result gives UFC BJJ one of its clearest family narratives while establishing William Tackett as a major force in the promotion’s rapidly developing title picture.

Social hook: William Tackett needed just 86 seconds to become a UFC BJJ champion—and the Tackett brothers now hold UFC BJJ gold at the same time.

#2

Jalen Fonacier Captures Vacant UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship

Jalen Fonacier defeated Kleber Barboza on the scorecards at UFC BJJ 13 to win the vacant bantamweight title. The belt became available after Mikey Musumeci vacated it, and Fonacier’s win avenged a previous loss to Barboza in gi competition. [89]

Why it matters: Fonacier becomes one of UFC BJJ’s first new champions and adds a significant storyline to a division reshaped by Musumeci’s move toward MMA.

Social hook: Jalen Fonacier got his revenge, won the vacant belt, and left UFC BJJ 13 as the new bantamweight champion.

#3

Ffion Davies Submits Jaine Fragoso in First-Round UFC BJJ Return

Ffion Davies submitted Jaine Fragoso with a head-and-arm choke at 2:07 of the opening round at UFC BJJ 13. The victory was Davies’ second consecutive first-round finish in the promotion and continued her campaign to earn another women’s bantamweight title opportunity. [90]

Why it matters: Davies is building momentum toward a potential rematch with inaugural champion Cassia Moura while demonstrating that her adjustments to UFC BJJ’s shorter-round format are producing immediate results.

Social hook: Ffion Davies went from guard to mount to a first-round finish—and called for another UFC BJJ title shot.

#4

IBJJF European No-Gi Black Belts Begin Competition in Rome

Adult black-belt competition at the 2026 IBJJF European No-Gi Championship begins Saturday, October 31, at PalaPellicone in Lido di Ostia, Italy, with the event streaming on FloGrappling through November 1. Pawel Jaworski is chasing an unprecedented No-Gi Grand Slam after winning the ADCC title and the Pan No-Gi double earlier this season. [91]

Why it matters: The European No-Gi Championship is the season’s final IBJJF No-Gi Grand Slam event, and Jaworski’s attempt to complete the sweep gives the tournament a major historical storyline.

Social hook: Pawel Jaworski needs one more major title to complete a historic No-Gi Grand Slam—starting today in Rome.

Editor’s Notes

UFC BJJ 13 results were verified against UFC’s official event coverage and corroborating results reporting. The European No-Gi Championship was still in progress on October 31, 2026; no final adult black-belt results were available at the time of this briefing. The claim that Jaworski can complete an unprecedented Grand Slam is

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