When and where is the first UFC BJJ Open?

August 22, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada — the debut event of the UFC BJJ Opens series.

What is UFC BJJ Open?

A new tournament series from UFC BJJ, open to competitors of all ages and skill levels.

What's different about the ruleset?

A modified scoring system built to reward action and finishes over conservative points-based play.

Is there a pathway to UFC BJJ?

Standout performances can draw attention toward UFC BJJ's competitive pipeline, though it's not a guaranteed qualification.

Where else is the series running?

A second event is scheduled for September 12 in Phoenix, with more planned for 2027.

UFC BJJ Open, Las Vegas NV | August 22, 2026 | Let's Roll

UFC BJJ Open - Vegas

Organized by UFC BJJ Open

Las Vegas, NV hosts the UFC BJJ Open on August 22, 2026, a jiu-jitsu tournament with divisions for all belts and ages held in the heart of the city's fight sports scene.

Saturday, August 22, 2026Las Vegas, NV$175 entry0 registered

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Event Description

UFC BJJ Open - Vegas is the first event in a brand-new tournament series launched by UFC BJJ, designed to give competitors of all ages and skill levels a chance to compete under the UFC BJJ banner. The series runs a modified ruleset built to reward athletes who push for finishes and stay active, rather than playing conservative points-based jiu-jitsu, and it's positioned as the entry point on a pathway that leads, eventually, toward UFC BJJ's own professional events and a potential world title shot for standout competitors. This inaugural event takes place August 22, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, with a second stop already announced for Phoenix in September. It's open to beginners building competition experience as well as more advanced athletes looking to put themselves on the radar. Registration is handled through ufcbjjopens.com.

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Registration deadline: August 4, 2026

About UFC BJJ Open

UFC BJJ Opens is the amateur, grassroots tier of UFC BJJ — the professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu promotion the UFC (TKO Group Holdings) launched in 2025. The Opens series, announced for 2026, is designed as a pathway into the professional UFC BJJ events.

Rules

UFC BJJ Opens, launched in 2026, run under UFC BJJ's own ruleset — an adjusted points system deliberately tuned for pace and offense. Positional scoring will look familiar (takedowns, sweeps, knee-on-belly, mount, and back control all score, with mount and back worth 4), but guard passes are worth 2 points instead of the traditional 3, nudging athletes toward finishing positions rather than pass-and-hold.

The biggest difference is negative points, applied to competitors aged 13 and up: stalling, avoiding contact, disengaging, failing to progress — even coasting from a dominant position — can subtract points directly from your score. Pulling guard is legal but must come with immediate engagement (an attacking guard, real grips, or an instant sweep or submission entry), otherwise it's penalized.

Format also varies by division: youth, white, and blue belt competitors are guaranteed at least two matches via round robin or consolation brackets, while adult brown and black belts compete single elimination with cash prizes on the line. Black belt gold-medal matches run submission-only in regulation, going to an overtime period with positive and negative points if nobody finishes.

Always confirm the official rulebook before you compete — organizations update rules between seasons. See the official event page for current rules.

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Frequently asked questions

When and where is the first UFC BJJ Open?: August 22, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada — the debut event of the UFC BJJ Opens series.
What is UFC BJJ Open?: A new tournament series from UFC BJJ, open to competitors of all ages and skill levels.
What's different about the ruleset?: A modified scoring system built to reward action and finishes over conservative points-based play.
Is there a pathway to UFC BJJ?: Standout performances can draw attention toward UFC BJJ's competitive pipeline, though it's not a guaranteed qualification.
Where else is the series running?: A second event is scheduled for September 12 in Phoenix, with more planned for 2027.
How do I register?: Through ufcbjjopens.com.

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