UFC BJJ 7: TACKETT vs ROCHA is set to deliver an action-packed night, highlighted by three significant championship clashes.
Championship Bouts
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) ANDREW TACKETT vs VAGNER ROCHA
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) CARLOS HENRIQUE vs LUCAS VALENTE
WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) AURELIE LE VERN vs REBECA LIMA
In 2026, UFC BJJ continues its impressive series of events in Las Vegas with another monumental card. The main event features reigning UFC BJJ Welterweight Champion Andrew Tackett returning to defend his title against the formidable Vagner Rocha. The co-main event will see UFC BJJ Lightweight Champion Carlos Henrique face off against submission specialist Lucas Valente. Additionally, UFC BJJ Women’s Featherweight Champion Aurelie Le Vern is set to defend her recently acquired belt against Brazilian black belt Rebeca Lima.
Fighter Spotlights
Andrew Tackett (3-0, 3 submissions), representing Las Vegas, Nev., aims to make another spectacular defense of his UFC BJJ welterweight title. Considered one of the most exciting grapplers today, Tackett has showcased his dynamic submission skills in victories over Elijah Dorsey, Renato Canuto, and Andy Varela. He now intends to cement his status as the true face of UFC BJJ by overcoming Rocha.
UFC veteran Vagner Rocha (0-0), hailing from Hollywood, Fla., makes his highly anticipated UFC BJJ debut in pursuit of gold. Known for his aggressive grappling and a history of success in elite promotions, Rocha has defeated notable opponents like Victor Silverio and Fellipe Andrew. He now seeks to hand Tackett his first defeat in the Bowl and begin his own championship reign.
Carlos Henrique (2-0, 1 submission), from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, returns to the Bowl with ambitions of securing another viral submission victory. Since earning his black belt in late 2022, Henrique has proven himself among the world’s elite, with wins over Matheus Gabriel and Danilo Moreira. He looks to add Lucas Valente to his impressive record and solidify his position as the undisputed lightweight king.
Lucas Valente (0-0), fighting out of Houston, Texas, is poised to challenge for the lightweight title in his UFC BJJ debut. Renowned as one of the most entertaining grapplers across all belt levels, Valente notably secured back-to-back IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in 2023 and 2024. His goal is now to upset Henrique and claim UFC BJJ gold.
Aurelie Le Vern (2-0, 2 submissions), representing French Guiana, steps back onto the mats determined to reaffirm her dominance as the world’s premier featherweight. A consistent top contender, she has impressively finished all her UFC BJJ opponents in the first round via submission, including Raquel Canuto and Maggie Grindatti. Le Vern aims for another dominant title defense.
Rebeca Lima (1-0, 1 submission), from Midland, Texas, enters the championship picture as a formidable challenger eyeing UFC BJJ gold. A six-time IBJJF world champion, Lima burst onto the UFC BJJ scene with a second-round submission victory over Taylor Hishaw. She now sets her sights on Le Vern, intending to seize the featherweight crown.
Additional Matches on the Card Include:
- Undefeated superstar Nicholas Meregali (1–0) from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, faces the surging Australian Declan Moody (0–0) from Adelaide, Australia, in a significant heavyweight clash.
- Renato Canuto (1–1) of Las Vegas, Nev., returns to the Bowl for a high-octane welterweight battle against Yonathan Cardenas (0–0) from Puerto Varas, Chile.
- Adele Fornarino (0–0) from Melbourne, Australia, collides with Alex Enriquez (0–1) of Atlanta, Ga., in a contest between world champion women’s flyweights.
- Raphael Ferreira (0–0) from South Jordan, Utah, looks to make a strong impression in his UFC BJJ debut against Kenzo Biyong (0–0) from The Netherlands in a featherweight bout.
- Rana Willink (0–1) from San Diego, Calif., makes her anticipated return against Maria Carolina Joia (0–0) from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in a women’s featherweight contest.
