Mikey Musumeci is formally the face of UFC BJJ.
The primary grappling athlete ever signed by the UFC, Musumeci has broadly been seen to be the face of the promotion’s push into aggressive grappling, and on Wednesday evening, he solidified that, claiming the inaugural bantamweight title with a submission victory over Rerisson Gabriel at UFC BJJ 1.
Musumeci, identified for his high-octane leg assault sport, wasted little time getting his assaults going, forcing a number of leg entanglements and attacking with heel hook makes an attempt. Gabriel confirmed off admirable protection, stymying Musumeci for the primary two rounds. Nevertheless, within the third spherical, Musumeci was in a position to lock in a heel hook, and although Gabriel rolled throughout the mat, he was unable to flee and was pressured to faucet.
Try the total UFC BJJ 1 outcomes beneath.
135 kilos (UFC BJJ Bantamweight Title Match) – Mikey Musumeci def. Rerisson Gabriel by way of submission (heel hook) — Spherical 3
170 kilos (UFC BJJ Welterweight Title Match) – Andrew Tackett def. Andy Varela by way of submission (rear-naked choke) — Spherical 1
155 kilos (UFC BJJ Lightweight Title Match) – Carlos Henrique def. Danilo Moreira by way of submission (armbar) — Spherical 3
155 kilos – Keith Krikorian def. Joao Assonitis by way of submission (rear-naked choke) — Spherical 2
125 kilos – Cassia Moura def Talita Alencar by way of unanimous determination
205 kilos – Pedro Machado def. Filipe Pimentel by way of submission (triangle choke) — Spherical 2
145 kilos – Bella Mir def. Carol Joia by way of submission (R2, D’Arce choke) | Watch finish
155 kilos – Keven Carrasco def. Ty Costlow by way of submission (triangle choke) — Spherical 1
