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
