The highly anticipated UFC BJJ 7 event, headlined by the thrilling clash between Tackett and Rocha, is set to electrify audiences in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 12th, 2026. This action-packed night promises an exciting lineup, featuring three coveted title bouts.
Championship Encounters:
WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) ANDREW TACKETT vs VAGNER ROCHA
LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) CARLOS HENRIQUE vs LUCAS VALENTE
WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(C) AURELIE LE VERN vs REBECA LIMA
UFC BJJ continues its dynamic series of events in 2026 with a robust card, showcasing elite grapplers. The main event will feature the reigning UFC BJJ Welterweight Champion, Andrew Tackett, as he prepares to defend his title against the formidable Vagner Rocha. The co-main event sees UFC BJJ Lightweight Champion Carlos Henrique face off against submission specialist Lucas Valente. Additionally, UFC BJJ Women’s Featherweight Champion Aurelie Le Vern will put her recently acquired belt on the line against Brazilian black belt Rebeca Lima.
Main Card Previews:
Andrew Tackett vs. Vagner Rocha (Welterweight Championship)
Andrew Tackett (3-0, 3 submissions, representing Las Vegas, Nev.) aims to defend his UFC BJJ welterweight crown with another highlight-reel performance. Regarded as one of today’s most electrifying grapplers, Tackett has demonstrated his potent submission skills in dominant victories over Elijah Dorsey, Renato Canuto, and Andy Varela. He is now focused on cementing his status as the face of UFC BJJ by overcoming Rocha.
UFC veteran Vagner Rocha (0-0, fighting out of Hollywood, Fla.) makes his highly anticipated UFC BJJ debut, immediately contending for gold. Known for his aggressive approach and success across various top promotions, Rocha has established himself among the world’s best, with notable wins over Victor Silverio and Fellipe Andrew. Rocha now seeks to be the first to defeat Tackett in the Bowl and commence his own championship reign.
Carlos Henrique vs. Lucas Valente (Lightweight Championship)
Carlos Henrique (2-0, 1 submission, hailing from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil), the UFC BJJ Lightweight Champion, returns to the mats with the intention of securing another viral submission. Since earning his black belt in late 2022, Henrique has solidified his position as one of the world’s premier grapplers, with impressive wins against Matheus Gabriel and Danilo Moreira. He now looks to add Valente to his growing list of accomplishments and continue his dominance as the undisputed lightweight king.
Lucas Valente (0-0, representing Houston, Texas) is set to challenge for the lightweight title in his UFC BJJ debut. Having built a reputation as one of the most entertaining grapplers throughout his journey from lower belts to black belt, Valente notably secured back-to-back IBJJF No-Gi World Championships in 2023 and 2024. His immediate goal is to upset Henrique and claim UFC BJJ gold.
Aurelie Le Vern vs. Rebeca Lima (Women’s Featherweight Championship)
Aurelie Le Vern (2-0, 2 submissions, fighting out of French Guiana), the UFC BJJ Women’s Featherweight Champion, steps onto the mats to further establish herself as the top featherweight globally. A consistent contender in every tournament she enters, Le Vern has finished all her UFC BJJ opponents with first-round submissions, including Raquel Canuto and Maggie Grindatti. She aims for a dominant title defense.
Rebeca Lima (1-0, 1 submission, from Midland, Texas) enters the title picture as a dangerous challenger with her sights set on capturing UFC BJJ gold. A six-time IBJJF World Champion, Lima made a memorable UFC BJJ debut with a second-round submission victory over Taylor Hishaw. She now turns her focus to Le Vern, determined to claim the featherweight crown.
Additional Exciting Bouts:
- Undefeated superstar Nicholas Meregali (1–0, from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) faces surging Australian Declan Moody (0–0, from Adelaide, Australia) in a heavyweight showdown.
- Renato Canuto (1–1, from Las Vegas, Nev.) makes his return against Yonathan Cardenas (0–0, from Puerto Varas, Chile) in a high-octane welterweight clash.
- Adele Fornarino (0–0, from Melbourne, Australia) takes on Alex Enriquez (0–1, from Atlanta, Ga.) in a battle between world champion women’s flyweights.
- Raphael Ferreira (0–0, from South Jordan, Utah) looks to make a strong impression in his UFC BJJ debut against Kenzo Biyong (0–0, from The Netherlands) in a featherweight bout.
- Rana Willink (0–1, from San Diego, Calif.) makes her anticipated return to face Maria Carolina Joia (0–0, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a women’s featherweight contest.