“If you can’t see it, you can’t be it” – and Ffion Davies is making sure the next generation of female grapplers can see everything.

The Welsh powerhouse is not just dominating mats around the world – she’s completely changing what it means to be a woman in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With her recent UFC Fight Pass contract and plans to open her own gym in London, Davies is proving that breaking records is just the beginning.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Historic Achievements: Ffion Davies is the first British/Welsh black belt to win both gi and no-gi IBJJF World Championships
  • UFC Partnership: Recently signed an exclusive two-year contract with UFC Fight Pass Invitational
  • Teaching Mission: Opening Arma BJJ gym in London’s Clapham area to train the next generation
  • Representation Matters: Actively fighting for better women’s representation and equal pay in grappling
  • Breaking Barriers: First European to win the Brazilian National Championship

From Judo Mat to World Champion

Davies didn’t start her martial arts journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Like many grapplers, she came from a judo background before falling in love with the ground game. But once she found her calling, there was no stopping her rise to the top.

What makes Davies special isn’t just her technique – it’s her attitude. She’s never been afraid to speak her mind about issues facing women in the sport. Whether it’s calling out events that don’t include female divisions or fighting for equal pay, Davies uses her platform to create change.

Record-Breaking Achievements

The numbers speak for themselves. Davies has collected titles like they’re going out of style:

  • 4x IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
  • 2x IBJJF World Champion
  • 1x ADCC Champion
  • 2x IBJJF European Champion
  • First European to win Brazilian Nationals

But Davies always emphasizes that the sport itself matters more than the medals. “Teaching is my biggest passion alongside Jiujitsu,” she recently posted when announcing her new gym venture.

Breaking Into the Big Leagues

This year brought major news for Davies when she signed an exclusive contract with UFC Fight Pass Invitational. The two-year deal puts her alongside other elite grapplers in the sport’s most prestigious events.

Her UFC debut came in May 2025 at Fight Pass Invitational 11, where she faced Adele Fornarino in a highly anticipated rematch. The partnership shows how seriously the UFC is