New York, NY, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited<\/a> (NYSE American: MMA) (\u201cMMA\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), an NYSE American listed innovator at the intersection of combat sports and digital transformation, has announced an update on the expansion of its strategic technology partnership with UFC Gym Group<\/a> who have selected BJJLink.com<\/a> as the official gym management software platform for all new UFC GYM BJJ franchise studios.<\/p>\n This extension of the existing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement follows UFC GYM\u2019s landmark global expansion announcement in February<\/a> and solidifies deep alignment between UFC GYM\u2019s fast growing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) program and MMA.INC\u2019s category leading gym software. This announcement capitalizes on the growth in BJJ, reinforced by UFC\u2019s recent launch of their new premier BJJ live event series, UFC BJJ 1 and 2.<\/p>\n BJJLink.com powered by MMA.INC\u2019s Martial Arts Technology, will serve as the digital backbone of UFC GYM\u2019S new BJJ franchise studios. Designed specifically for \u201cmartial arts first\u201d businesses, the platform equips franchisees with a modern, \u201call in one\u201d operating system that streamlines member management, drives revenue and member engagement, and unlocks new monetization opportunities for gyms. Key features include:<\/p>\n Mobile check in and self service kiosk systems to reduce front desk friction and enhance member experienceCurriculum and belt progression management with digital tracking tools aligned to structured programsSmart class and staff scheduling with real time attendance and performance visibilityPayment infrastructure, including recurring billing, retail sales and a customizable in app transaction layer that supports Stripe and a growing list of other global processorsReferral tracking and affiliate logic to power grassroots growth and incentive campaignsBuilt-in CRM and e-commerce automation, enabling franchisees to engage leads, sell merchandise, and convert visitors, all from one centralized platform <\/p>\n Under the terms of the expanded agreement, UFC GYM franchisees will gain access to BJJLink Admin+, a powerful \u201call in one\u201d 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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,\u201d said Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC GYM. \u201cThis agreement gives us the technical scalability and operational consistency needed to support our ambitious rollout of new BJJ studios globally.\u201d<\/p>\n The new UFC GYM BJJ studios, purpose-built spaces dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, are part of UFC GYM\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThis extension validates our shared belief that the future of martial arts training is both physical and digital,\u201d said Nick Langton, CEO of MMA.INC. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be the technology engine behind UFC GYM\u2019s BJJ studio model and to deepen our long standing relationship with the preeminent name in martial arts training.\u201d<\/p>\n BJJLink is already used by hundreds of martial arts academies around the world and has seen significantly increased demand from franchise operators seeking more streamlined onboarding, revenue analytics, and student engagement tools.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n MMA.INC\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n About Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited<\/p>\n 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:<\/p>\n \u00a0\u25cfTrainAlta: A platform that transforms MMA fans into active participants through structured training programs.\u00a0\u25cfHype: A marketing platform helping gym owners, coaches, and athletes grow revenue from their audiences.\u00a0\u25cfMixedMartialArts.com: The go to resource for MMA news, fighter data, fight schedules, and the legendary Underground forum.\u00a0\u25cfBJJLink: A leading gym management platform designed for BJJ academies, offering tools for payment processing, marketing, student engagement, and content monetization. <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n For more information, visit\u00a0www.mma.inc<\/a>\u00a0or follow us on social media:<\/p>\n ABOUT UFC GYM\u00ae<\/p>\n UFC GYM\u00ae is the first major brand extension of UFC\u00ae, the world’s premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures\u2122 (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\u00ae 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow UFC GYM through the below platforms:<\/p>\n FACEBOOK – Facebook.com\/UFCGYMYOUTUBE – Youtube.com\/UFCGYMINSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & X – @UFCGYM <\/p>\n Forward-Looking Statements<\/p>\n This press release may include forward-looking statements. Any statements contained herein regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. 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Such statements are not facts and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Prospective investors should not rely on these statements as if they were facts. Actual revenue may vary to current sales due to factors such as participant churn, cancellations, and changes in payment schedules, membership terms or pricing changes. Any references to verified gyms, partner gyms, user profiles refer to a database profile that has been claimed or created across the MMA.inc platform, which includes TrainAlta.com, BJJ Link, Hype, MixedMartialArts.com and Steppen. Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of the Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 filed with the SEC. 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