UFC BJJ 8 Set for May 21 in Las Vegas with Musumeci vs Dantzler Championship Clash The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to host its eighth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) event, UFC BJJ 8, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The event will feature a stacked lineup of elite grapplers competing in submission-only matches, with the main attraction being the bantamweight championship showdown between reigning champion Mikey Musumeci and rising contender Kevin Dantzler. The night will also include a women’s bantamweight title fight between reigning champion Cassia Moura and dangerous challenger Sabrina Gondim, along with six additional bouts across various weight classes. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Pacific Time, with all matches broadcast live and free on the UFC BJJ YouTube channel. Fans can also access additional coverage through UFC Fight Pass. The competition will follow a 10-point-must scoring system, with each bout contested in three 5-minute rounds. A notable tradition of the event is the walkout order, where the blue corner athlete always enters the mat first. The main event, a three-round championship clash, pits Musumeci against Dantzler. Musumeci, known for his technical precision and aggressive pace, aims to defend his title against Dantzler, a submission specialist with a strong guard game. The matchup is expected to be a tactical battle, with both fighters bringing contrasting styles to the mat. The co-main event will see Moura, the women’s bantamweight champion, face Gondim, a relentless competitor with a reputation for finishing fights. Both athletes are known for their aggressive approaches and ability to secure submissions, making this title fight a high-stakes, action-packed showdown.#ufc #las_vegas #mikey_musumeci #cassia_moura #kevin_dantzler
UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs Dantzler Results Two UFC BJJ bantamweight champions successfully defended their titles at UFC BJJ 8, held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on May 21, 2026. The main event saw Mikey Musumeci, the face of the sport, secure a first-round submission victory over Kevin Dantzler, a standout from the CFFC BJJ circuit. In the co-main event, women’s bantamweight champion Cassia Moura defended her 135-pound title with a second-round submission against compatriot Sabrina Gondim. The night’s action began with a middleweight matchup between Azamat Bakytov of Kazakhstan and Thomas David of Australia. The contest was marked by a stalemate in the first round, with Bakytov securing a single-leg takedown but failing to capitalize. David countered with a butterfly guard, limiting Bakytov’s offensive options. In the second round, Bakytov earned a late takedown but struggled to maintain control, leading to a point deduction for lack of action. The pair returned to their feet, with David attempting an ankle lock and a flying guillotine in the closing moments. After three rounds of evenly matched grappling, the bout was scored a majority draw by the judges. In the welterweight division, Liam Crelinsten of Canada delivered a dominant submission victory over Max Livingston. Crelinsten, making his UFC BJJ debut, showcased his speed and transitions by securing a rear-naked choke at 2:44 of the second round. Livingston initially pressured Crelinsten with takedowns but was repeatedly thwarted by the Canadian’s defensive skills. After a scramble in the second round, Crelinsten moved to the back and locked in the submission, forcing Livingston to tap. The featherweight division saw Keith Krikorian return to the UFC BJJ Bowl after a one-event absence, defeating Landon Elmore via unanimous decision.#las_vegas #ufc_bjj #meta_apex #mikey_musumeci #cassia_moura
