I wonder if they looked at CJI's numbers and decided to take it more seriously. Prior to CJI I think UFC was kind of on the fence with grappling events. I bet UFC legends and retired fighters might be down for grappling matches. I also wonder if they'll use a pit and alter the rules as well.
Craig changed everything for sure. I like the idea of older retired MMA guys getting a paycheck without getting punched in the head instead of going to bare knuckle too!
Even before CJI it was something Dana wanted to do. He’s been talking about growing the sport and taking over it ever since ADCC went with Flo instead of Fight Pass as originally planned.
I work for PGF and I'm super excited for the future of professional grappling and jiujitsu. I think we're going to see a lot of major developments in the next 1-2 years. I'm happy that you're covering some news and updates on the UFC's involvement with grappling.
I wonder if they’d even do that though. Im sure they will want to put a crowbar between the two entities. But having it on the same show would probably be the most eyes on any jiu jitsu event just by virtue of the UFC audience
2025 will be a big year for grappling. The UFC are going all-out. A lot more exclusive contracts on the way, high frequency of own-branded events, the reality TV show, real anti-doping... all this I've confirmed from people inside UFC. And there's more on the way, too. They're not looking to compete with any existing events or organizations, they're looking to take over.
Compared to BJJ grapplers, even the worst paid UFC fighter is doing ok. 12K/12K is the base contract for the UFC, which is more than most grapplers will ever get for competing in one match. Obviously for MMA fighting, 12k/12k is not enough and the UFC is underpaying it's fighters massively. But I guarantee most grapplers won't find a $12,000 or $24,000 payday for one match. Even to win ADCC was only $10,000 and that's four matches. So what I am saying in the video is the UFC has the resources to pay grapplers a lot better than any jiu jitsu promotion. Mikey was making $50,,000 just in BONUSES for each match at ONE CHampionship, not even counting his base pay. So yeah, these MMA organizations are paying grapplers a LOT better than they've ever been
You think it’s possible that fighters would be able to fight on other promotions so long as they were promotions that were streamed on Fight Pass (PGF, Polaris, etc) and just not on promotions that were on other platforms namely the ones on Flo?
Brother if you think Mikey Musumeci (who was making USD$50,000 just in bonuses in ONE Championship matches) isn’t making more than that in a ~$9bn company, you’re crazy. Yes, the UFC massively underpays it’s MMA fighters because they don’t value them. And they have a never ending farm of them on the contender series. But that’s not the case for high level submission grappling, and the average BJJ guy is making even less than UFC fighters for their super fights and for winning ADCC. So yeah, these guys are gonna do okay.
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I wonder if they looked at CJI's numbers and decided to take it more seriously. Prior to CJI I think UFC was kind of on the fence with grappling events. I bet UFC legends and retired fighters might be down for grappling matches. I also wonder if they'll use a pit and alter the rules as well.
Craig changed everything for sure. I like the idea of older retired MMA guys getting a paycheck without getting punched in the head instead of going to bare knuckle too!
Even before CJI it was something Dana wanted to do. He’s been talking about growing the sport and taking over it ever since ADCC went with Flo instead of Fight Pass as originally planned.
totally agree with your analysis
@@MMARavid ADCC went back to Flo because of contact issues.
“You can’t imagine that the UFC isn’t going to be paying people” bet
Maybe I am too optimistic lol
we can only hope they get a good salary and contracts.
My only request is that they copy the CJI rule-set and arena! The pit walls and the 3 round sub only format is simply unmatched in grappling events.
For sure! Think the pit needs to be availabe to all who want it
It's not sub only. Bunch of decisions
I work for PGF and I'm super excited for the future of professional grappling and jiujitsu. I think we're going to see a lot of major developments in the next 1-2 years. I'm happy that you're covering some news and updates on the UFC's involvement with grappling.
Thanks for your comment!
4:55 they can put it in the prelim or fight night cards
I wonder if they’d even do that though. Im sure they will want to put a crowbar between the two entities. But having it on the same show would probably be the most eyes on any jiu jitsu event just by virtue of the UFC audience
The American aren't ready for that. I've been grappling for years and even i find it boring.
It tends toward another subscription monopoly with athletes locked into exclusive contracts, so I'm not into it.
I’m interested in the terms, hopefully they can get dispensation for ADCC/CJI but I definitely see your point!
2025 will be a big year for grappling. The UFC are going all-out. A lot more exclusive contracts on the way, high frequency of own-branded events, the reality TV show, real anti-doping... all this I've confirmed from people inside UFC. And there's more on the way, too. They're not looking to compete with any existing events or organizations, they're looking to take over.
The money is very good? Ufc fighters aren't even paid "very good"
Compared to BJJ grapplers, even the worst paid UFC fighter is doing ok.
12K/12K is the base contract for the UFC, which is more than most grapplers will ever get for competing in one match.
Obviously for MMA fighting, 12k/12k is not enough and the UFC is underpaying it's fighters massively. But I guarantee most grapplers won't find a $12,000 or $24,000 payday for one match. Even to win ADCC was only $10,000 and that's four matches. So what I am saying in the video is the UFC has the resources to pay grapplers a lot better than any jiu jitsu promotion.
Mikey was making $50,,000 just in BONUSES for each match at ONE CHampionship, not even counting his base pay. So yeah, these MMA organizations are paying grapplers a LOT better than they've ever been
You think it’s possible that fighters would be able to fight on other promotions so long as they were promotions that were streamed on Fight Pass (PGF, Polaris, etc) and just not on promotions that were on other platforms namely the ones on Flo?
It’s possible! Good point. Dana did go out of his way to say “exclusive” but i guess we’ll have to wait and see!
I'd like to see wrestling events, people wuld love to see wrestling matches between many of the fighters, and maybe it can grow the humble sport
I have enjoyed watching NCAA wrestling on Fight Pass, as a non american with very little exposure to the sport!
I'm hoping it's a PGF collaboration. The PGF format is absolutely fantastic to watch
It's been fun for sure!
would love it if this league uses a pit
All pits for everything haha
"I imagine that the money will be very good" lmao
Brother if you think Mikey Musumeci (who was making USD$50,000 just in bonuses in ONE Championship matches) isn’t making more than that in a ~$9bn company, you’re crazy.
Yes, the UFC massively underpays it’s MMA fighters because they don’t value them. And they have a never ending farm of them on the contender series. But that’s not the case for high level submission grappling, and the average BJJ guy is making even less than UFC fighters for their super fights and for winning ADCC.
So yeah, these guys are gonna do okay.
I would definitely take a UFC grappling league over that slap fighting mess that Dana White promotes.
They're probably get paid more to wear ufc gear then getting paid on actually competing
I’m sure for a lot of guys and girls they’ll be ok with that haha
More Kimono, please!
Hahaha I need to watch more!
Wonder if they are gonna get drug tested
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I’m in as long as ufc continues to drug test for PED’s
Brazilian grapplers seeing the drug test
@@CombatArcadeAll of them not just Brazilians..
Gordon drug test..
If Dana is involved, I just am not interested at all.
You don't like big angry wifeslapping tomato men?