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Nick Rodriguez and Mason Fowler win at UFC BJJ 9, call for title rematch

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Nick Rodriguez and Mason Fowler win at UFC BJJ 9, call for title rematch
Summary

Nick Rodriguez and Mason Fowler secured quick submission victories at UFC BJJ 9 on June 4. Rodriguez, competing at light heavyweight for the first time, defeated Joao Nicolite with a rear naked choke just after the opening bell. Fowler retained his light heavyweight title with a similar finish against Devhonte Johnson. Both fighters expressed interest in a rematch, with Rodriguez having previously defeated Fowler by points in 2024. Additionally, Gilbert Burns returned to grappling, winning over Horlando Monteiro, while Ffion Davies and Bella Mir also secured submission victories on the undercard.

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  • •Rodriguez wins by rear naked choke over Nicolite in light heavyweight debut.
  • •Fowler submits Johnson to retain UFC BJJ light heavyweight title.
  • •Both Rodriguez and Fowler call for a title rematch after their wins.
  • •Gilbert Burns wins his grappling return against Horlando Monteiro.
  • •Ffion Davies and Bella Mir also win by submission at UFC BJJ 9.
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  • 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — CJI champ vs. UFC BJJ champ next? Nick Rodriguez, Mason Fowler win big at UFC BJJ 9
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Jiu-jitsu stars Nick Rodriguez, Mason Fowler, Gilbert Burns and Ffion Davies each got submission wins at UFC BJJ 9.

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