UFC GYM Selects MMA.INC’s BJJLink.com Software as the Technology Engine to Power its Global Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Franchise Growth
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE:MMA) has expanded its strategic partnership with UFC GYM, making BJJLink.com the official gym management software platform for all new UFC GYM BJJ franchise studios. The multi-year agreement supports UFC GYM's global expansion plan to open 45 new gyms in 2025.
BJJLink.com will provide UFC GYM franchisees with BJJLink Admin+, an all-in-one operating system featuring mobile check-in, curriculum management, smart scheduling, payment infrastructure, and built-in CRM capabilities. The new BJJ-first studios will range from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, featuring advanced mat spaces and recovery zones.
This partnership builds on MMA.INC's existing relationship with UFC GYM across 150+ locations worldwide and aligns with UFC's recent launch of their premier BJJ live event series, UFC BJJ 1.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE:MMA) ha ampliato la sua partnership strategica con UFC GYM, rendendo BJJLink.com la piattaforma ufficiale di gestione delle palestre per tutti i nuovi studi in franchising UFC GYM BJJ. L'accordo pluriennale supporta il piano di espansione globale di UFC GYM, che prevede l'apertura di 45 nuove palestre nel 2025.
BJJLink.com offrirà ai franchisee UFC GYM il BJJLink Admin+, un sistema operativo tutto-in-uno con check-in mobile, gestione del curriculum, programmazione intelligente, infrastruttura per i pagamenti e funzionalità CRM integrate. I nuovi studi, dedicati principalmente al BJJ, avranno una superficie compresa tra 2.000 e 5.000 piedi quadrati, con aree tatami avanzate e zone di recupero.
Questa collaborazione si basa sul rapporto già esistente di MMA.INC con UFC GYM in oltre 150 sedi nel mondo e si allinea al recente lancio da parte di UFC della loro serie di eventi live BJJ di punta, UFC BJJ 1.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE:MMA) ha ampliado su asociación estratégica con UFC GYM, convirtiendo a BJJLink.com en la plataforma oficial de software de gestión para todos los nuevos estudios franquiciados de UFC GYM BJJ. El acuerdo plurianual respalda el plan global de expansión de UFC GYM para abrir 45 nuevos gimnasios en 2025.
BJJLink.com proporcionará a los franquiciados de UFC GYM el BJJLink Admin+, un sistema operativo todo en uno que incluye registro móvil, gestión curricular, programación inteligente, infraestructura de pagos y capacidades CRM integradas. Los nuevos estudios, enfocados en BJJ, tendrán un tamaño entre 2,000 y 5,000 pies cuadrados, con áreas avanzadas de tatami y zonas de recuperación.
Esta asociación se basa en la relación existente de MMA.INC con UFC GYM en más de 150 ubicaciones en todo el mundo y se alinea con el reciente lanzamiento por parte de UFC de su serie principal de eventos en vivo de BJJ, UFC BJJ 1.
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Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE:MMA) a renforcé son partenariat stratégique avec UFC GYM, faisant de BJJLink.com la plateforme officielle de gestion des salles pour tous les nouveaux studios franchisés UFC GYM BJJ. Cet accord pluriannuel soutient le plan d'expansion mondial d'UFC GYM visant à ouvrir 45 nouvelles salles en 2025.
BJJLink.com fournira aux franchisés UFC GYM le BJJLink Admin+, un système d'exploitation tout-en-un comprenant l'enregistrement mobile, la gestion des programmes, la planification intelligente, l'infrastructure de paiement et des fonctionnalités CRM intégrées. Les nouveaux studios axés sur le BJJ auront une superficie comprise entre 2 000 et 5 000 pieds carrés, avec des espaces de tapis avancés et des zones de récupération.
Ce partenariat s'appuie sur la relation existante de MMA.INC avec UFC GYM dans plus de 150 emplacements dans le monde et s'aligne avec le lancement récent par UFC de leur série d'événements BJJ en direct de premier plan, UFC BJJ 1.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE:MMA) hat seine strategische Partnerschaft mit UFC GYM erweitert und macht BJJLink.com zur offiziellen Softwareplattform für das Management aller neuen UFC GYM BJJ Franchise-Studios. Die mehrjährige Vereinbarung unterstützt den globalen Expansionsplan von UFC GYM, 45 neue Studios im Jahr 2025 zu eröffnen.
BJJLink.com stellt UFC GYM-Franchisenehmern BJJLink Admin+ zur Verfügung, ein All-in-One-Betriebssystem mit mobilem Check-in, Lehrplanverwaltung, intelligenter Terminplanung, Zahlungsinfrastruktur und integrierten CRM-Funktionen. Die neuen, BJJ-fokussierten Studios werden zwischen 2.000 und 5.000 Quadratfuß groß sein und verfügen über fortschrittliche Mattenbereiche und Erholungszonen.
Diese Partnerschaft baut auf der bestehenden Beziehung von MMA.INC mit UFC GYM an über 150 Standorten weltweit auf und steht im Einklang mit dem kürzlichen Start der erstklassigen BJJ-Live-Eventserie UFC BJJ 1 von UFC.
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Insights
MMA.INC's expanded UFC GYM partnership signals strong SaaS revenue growth potential through BJJLink software powering 45+ new BJJ studios globally.
This partnership expansion represents a significant growth catalyst for MMA.INC's SaaS business. The multi-year agreement positions BJJLink.com as the technology foundation for UFC GYM's ambitious global BJJ franchise expansion, starting with 45 new locations in 2025.
The deal's strategic value extends beyond immediate revenue. BJJLink's comprehensive platform—including mobile check-in, curriculum management, payment infrastructure, and CRM capabilities—creates multiple recurring revenue streams while establishing high switching costs for franchisees once integrated. This creates a defensive moat for MMA.INC's software business.
UFC GYM's selection validates BJJLink's product-market fit in the martial arts management software vertical—particularly significant as UFC recently launched its premier BJJ event series (UFC BJJ 1), indicating strong market momentum. The partnership leverages perfect timing with growing mainstream BJJ interest and UFC's brand power.
The deployment model appears scalable and replicable, with standardized pricing across locations and centralized reporting. MMA.INC is demonstrating an ability to land and expand within major fitness ecosystems, having already secured hundreds of independent academies and now capturing franchise operations—a classic enterprise software growth pattern.
MMA.INC's parallel international expansion into Latin America and partnership with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Clark Gracie suggests a coordinated global strategy rather than opportunistic deal-making, positioning BJJLink as the emerging category leader in a specialized but growing SaaS vertical.
Highlights
- Landmark multi-year agreement strengthens UFC GYM and MMA.INC alliance, supporting the global rollout of 45 new gyms in 2025 and accelerating the expansion of UFC GYM’s high-growth BJJ program—powered by MMA.INC’s category-leading software.
- BJJLink.com is the definitive all-in-one operating system for martial arts-first businesses—optimizing member management, driving revenue growth, and unlocking scalable monetization for franchisees.
- Builds on MMA.INC and UFC GYM’s broader strategic partnership to integrate the Warrior Training Program across a network of 150+ locations worldwide.
New York, NY, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE American: MMA) (“MMA� or the “Company�), an NYSE American listed innovator at the intersection of combat sports and digital transformation, has announced an expansion of its strategic technology partnership with who are selecting as the official gym management software platform for all new UFC GYM BJJ franchise studios.
This extension of the existing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement follows and solidifies a deeper alignment between UFC GYM’s fast-growing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program and MMA.INC’s category-leading gym software. This announcement capitalizes on the growth in BJJ, reinforced by UFC’s recent launch of their new premier BJJ live event series, UFC BJJ 1.
BJJLink.com, powered by MMA.INC’s Martial Arts Technology, will serve as the digital backbone of UFC GYM’S new BJJ franchise studios. Designed specifically for martial arts-first businesses, the platform equips franchisees with a modern, all-in-one operating system that streamlines member management, drives revenue, and unlocks new monetization opportunities. Key features include:
- Mobile check-in and self-service kiosk systems to reduce front-desk friction and enhance member experience
- Curriculum and belt progression management with digital tracking tools aligned to structured programs
- Smart class and staff scheduling with real-time attendance and performance visibility
- Payment infrastructure, including recurring billing, retail sales and a customizable in-app transaction layer that supports Stripe and a growing list of other global processors
- Referral tracking and affiliate logic to power grassroots growth and incentive campaigns
- Built-in CRM and e-commerce automation, enabling franchisees to engage leads, sell merchandise, and convert visitors, all from one centralized platform
Under the terms of the expanded agreement, UFC GYM franchisees will gain access to BJJLink Admin+, a powerful all-in-one platform designed to simplify operations and drive growth. UFC GYM BJJ Studio Franchisees will benefit from streamlined class scheduling, automated billing, digital curriculum tools, and built-in referral tracking, removing administrative overhead and enabling staff to focus on member experience. Standardized pricing across locations and centralized reporting through a master admin dashboard provide both flexibility and oversight, helping franchisees scale confidently while staying aligned with brand standards.
“The BJJLink platform offers an intuitive and powerful back-end that empowers our coaches and BJJ studio franchisees to focus on what matters most, training and community,� said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. “This agreement gives us the technical scalability and operational consistency needed to support our ambitious rollout of new BJJ studios globally.�
The new UFC GYM BJJ studios, purpose-built spaces dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are part of UFC GYM’s mission to redefine fitness and martial arts for modern athletes. The brand plans to open more than 45 new gyms in 2025, with many of the BJJ-first models ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet and featuring advanced mat spaces, recovery zones, and family-friendly programming.
“This extension validates our shared belief that the future of martial arts training is both physical and digital,� said Nick Langton, CEO of MMA.INC. “We’re proud to be the technology engine behind UFC GYM’s BJJ studio model and to deepen our long-standing relationship with the preeminent name in martial arts training.�
BJJLink is already used by hundreds of martial arts academies around the world and has seen increased demand from franchise operators seeking more streamlined onboarding, revenue analytics, and student engagement tools.
MMA.INC and UFC GYM intend to co-launch the new BJJLink-powered UFC GYM BJJ studio software at select international locations during H2 of 2025.
MMA.INC’s recently announced an international push, expanding BJJLink into Latin America and launching a marquee partnership with Gracie Allegiant HQ and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Clark Gracie.
About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited
MMA.INC (Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited) is revolutionizing the combat sports industry by driving participation and engagement across fans, athletes, coaches, and gym owners. The company operates four core business units:
� | TrainAlta: A platform that transforms MMA fans into active participants through structured training programs. | |
� | Hype: A marketing platform helping gym owners, coaches, and athletes grow revenue from their audiences. | |
� | MixedMartialArts.com: The go-to resource for MMA news, fighter data, fight schedules, and the legendary Underground forum. | |
� | BJJLink: A leading gym management platform designed for BJJ academies, offering tools for payment processing, marketing, student engagement, and content monetization. |
With over 5 million social media followers, 530,000 user profiles, 50,000 active students, 18,000 published gyms and 800 verified gyms across 16 countries, MMA.inc continues to transform the martial arts landscape and deliver unparalleled value to its stakeholders.
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ABOUT UFC GYM®
UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world's premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures� (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With over 150 locations opened and 700 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit .
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