Update: 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 American: 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 partnership supports UFC GYM's global expansion plan of opening 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, referral tracking, 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 expansion follows UFC's recent launch of UFC BJJ 1 event series and aligns with MMA.INC's international expansion into Latin America, including a partnership with Gracie Allegiant HQ.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) ha ampliato la sua partnership strategica con UFC GYM, rendendo BJJLink.com la piattaforma ufficiale di software per la gestione delle palestre per tutti i nuovi studi in franchising UFC GYM BJJ. Questa collaborazione supporta il piano di espansione globale di UFC GYM, che prevede l'apertura di 45 nuove palestre nel 2025.
BJJLink.com fornirà ai franchisee UFC GYM BJJLink Admin+, un sistema operativo tutto-in-uno che include check-in mobile, gestione del curriculum, pianificazione intelligente, infrastruttura per i pagamenti, tracciamento dei referral e funzionalità CRM integrate. I nuovi studi, focalizzati sul BJJ, avranno una superficie compresa tra 2.000 e 5.000 piedi quadrati e saranno dotati di spazi avanzati per i tatami e zone di recupero.
Questa espansione segue il recente lancio della serie di eventi UFC BJJ 1 e si allinea con l'espansione internazionale di MMA.INC in America Latina, incluso un partenariato con Gracie Allegiant HQ.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: MMA) ha ampliado su asociación estratégica con UFC GYM, convirtiendo a BJJLink.com en la plataforma oficial de software para la gestión de gimnasios para todos los nuevos estudios de franquicia UFC GYM BJJ. La asociación respalda el plan de expansión global de UFC GYM de abrir 45 nuevos gimnasios en 2025.
BJJLink.com proporcionará a los franquiciados de UFC GYM BJJLink Admin+, un sistema operativo todo en uno que incluye registro móvil, gestión de currículos, programación inteligente, infraestructura de pagos, seguimiento de referencias y capacidades CRM integradas. Los nuevos estudios enfocados en BJJ tendrán un tamaño de entre 2,000 y 5,000 pies cuadrados, con áreas avanzadas de tatami y zonas de recuperación.
Esta expansión sigue al reciente lanzamiento de la serie de eventos UFC BJJ 1 y se alinea con la expansión internacional de MMA.INC en América Latina, incluyendo una asociación con Gracie Allegiant HQ.
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Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American : MMA) a étendu 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. Ce partenariat soutient le plan d'expansion mondial d'UFC GYM visant à ouvrir 45 nouvelles salles en 2025.
BJJLink.com fournira aux franchisés UFC GYM BJJLink Admin+, un système d'exploitation tout-en-un comprenant l'enregistrement mobile, la gestion des programmes, la planification intelligente, l'infrastructure de paiement, le suivi des parrainages 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.
Cette expansion fait suite au lancement récent de la série d'événements UFC BJJ 1 et s'aligne avec l'expansion internationale de MMA.INC en Amérique latine, incluant un partenariat avec Gracie Allegiant HQ.
Mixed Martial Arts Group (NYSE American: 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 Partnerschaft unterstützt den globalen Expansionsplan von UFC GYM, 45 neue Studios im Jahr 2025 zu eröffnen.
BJJLink.com wird UFC GYM Franchise-Nehmern BJJLink Admin+ zur Verfügung stellen, ein All-in-One-Betriebssystem mit mobiler Anmeldung, Lehrplanverwaltung, intelligenter Terminplanung, Zahlungsinfrastruktur, Empfehlungsverfolgung und integrierten CRM-Funktionen. Die neuen BJJ-zentrierten Studios werden zwischen 2.000 und 5.000 Quadratfuß groß sein und fortschrittliche Mattenbereiche sowie Erholungszonen bieten.
Diese Expansion folgt auf die kürzliche Einführung der UFC BJJ 1 Eventserie und steht im Einklang mit der internationalen Expansion von MMA.INC nach Lateinamerika, einschließlich einer Partnerschaft mit Gracie Allegiant HQ.
- Strategic partnership with UFC GYM supports expansion of 45 new gyms in 2025
- BJJLink software already proven successful with hundreds of martial arts academies globally
- International expansion into Latin America with key partnership with Gracie Allegiant HQ
- Comprehensive revenue streams through integrated payment systems and e-commerce capabilities
- Initial deployment limited to select international locations in H2 2025
- Success dependent on UFC GYM's ability to execute ambitious rollout plan
Insights
MMA.INC expands UFC GYM partnership, providing BJJLink software to power 45+ new BJJ franchise studios globally in 2025.
This expanded partnership between MMA.INC and UFC GYM represents a significant strategic win for MMA's SaaS business. The multi-year agreement positions BJJLink.com as the technological foundation for UFC GYM's aggressive BJJ franchise expansion, which includes 45 new locations planned for 2025 alone.
The deal has several compelling dimensions that strengthen MMA.INC's market position. First, it provides predictable recurring revenue through the SaaS subscription model, creating a stable income stream as each new franchise location comes online. Second, it demonstrates product-market fit in the martial arts vertical, with BJJLink offering specialized features like belt progression tracking and curriculum management that generic gym software can't match.
From a competitive standpoint, this agreement creates significant barriers to entry for potential competitors. By securing UFC GYM—the preeminent brand in martial arts training—MMA.INC gains both revenue and valuable market validation. The partnership's expansion suggests the initial implementation has been successful, reinforcing BJJLink's value proposition.
The deal structure is particularly advantageous, as it creates a scalable growth mechanism tied directly to UFC GYM's expansion. Each new BJJ studio (ranging from 2,000-5,000 square feet) represents additional SaaS revenue without proportional cost increases for MMA.INC, potentially improving margins as the partnership scales.
The timing aligns with broader market trends, including UFC's launch of their BJJ live event series and MMA.INC's international expansion into Latin America. The partnership's extension suggests strong execution on MMA.INC's part and builds on existing relationships with industry legends like Clark Gracie, creating multiple growth vectors for their martial arts technology platform.
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 11, 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 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:
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� | 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 www.ufcgym.com.
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