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UFC BJJ 13: Tackett vs Rodriguez Title Match
William Tackett challenges Jay Rodriguez for UFC BJJ middleweight title at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
In brief
William Tackett challenges Jay Rodriguez for UFC BJJ middleweight title at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. William Tackett faces Jay Rodriguez in a UFC BJJ middleweight title match at Meta APEX on October 29, 2026. Originally reported by UFC.
UFC BJJ 13 Event Details
UFC BJJ 13: Tackett vs Rodriguez takes place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Main Event: Middleweight Title Match
William Tackett faces Jay Rodriguez for the vacant UFC BJJ middleweight title at Meta APEX.
Tackett's Recent Record
Tackett submitted Brazil's Manuel Ribamar in the closing seconds of round one at UFC BJJ 8 and finished Fedor Nikolov via second-round heel hook.
Rodriguez's Background
Rodriguez submitted Kevin Beuhring via inverted D'Arce choke in the second round of his UFC BJJ debut in September.
Co-Main Event: Bantamweight Title Match
Jalen Fonacier challenges Kleber Barboza for the UFC BJJ bantamweight title at Meta APEX.
Barboza's Path to Title
Barboza defeated four opponents en route to victory in the UFC BJJ Opens in Las Vegas.
Light Heavyweight Match
Nick Rodriguez faces Nata Tenca after a split draw with reigning light heavyweight champion Mason Fowler.
Women's Bantamweight Match
Ffion Davies aims for rematch with Cassia Moura after split-decision loss at UFC BJJ 6.
Women's Flyweight Match
Jasmine Rocha, newly-crowned ADCC champion, faces Faren Antunes in UFC BJJ debut.
Heavyweight Match
Pat Downey faces former California state wrestling champion Ian Daube in UFC BJJ debut.
Welterweight Match
Liam Crelinsten seeks back-to-back victories against Seilkhan Bolatbek in UFC BJJ.
Middleweight Match
Martin Gonzalez returns from ACL surgery to face Joao Nicolite in UFC BJJ debut.
Lightweight Match
Tristan Sainz, Alpha Miami Grappling product, faces David Weintraub in UFC BJJ debut.
Event Significance
Two titles are on the line at Meta APEX with middleweight and bantamweight titles both up for grabs.
Where to Watch
The event is available on UFC Fight Pass for live viewing in Las Vegas.
The bottom line
William Tackett faces Jay Rodriguez in a UFC BJJ middleweight title match at Meta APEX on October 29, 2026.
