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Nick Rodriguez Says Money Is His Real Motivation Ahead Of UFC BJJ Belt Match

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September 25, 2026

Nick Rodriguez has already built a strong championship resume in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – but heading into his rematch with Mason Fowler for the UFC BJJ title, he made clear that the financial upside of the belt matters more to him than the title itself. He explained his thinking in a pre-fight press conference: I think […]

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