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  • UFC BJJ 3: Mikey Musumeci vs. Keven Carrasco Results & Highlights

    UFC BJJ 3: Mikey Musumeci vs. Keven Carrasco Results & Highlights

    UFC BJJ 3 went down on Thursday, October 2, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the event is officially in the books.

    In the main event, reigning UFC BJJ bantamweight king Mikey Musumeci put on a masterclass in his first title defense, dismantling rising challenger Keven Carrasco. “Darth Rigatoni” needed less than a round to secure his trademark Mikey Lock, forcing the tap for a flawless finish.

    Meanwhile, in the co-main event, lightweight champ Carlos Henrique defended his title with a commanding unanimous decision over three-time world champion Matheus Gabriel.

    Additionally, Andy Varela, Ana Mayordomo, and Jalen Fonacier each earned Submission of the Night honors, cashing in bonuses for their impressive finishes at UFC BJJ 3.

    UFC BJJ 3 Complete Results

    Fight Card

    • Bantamweight Title Bout: Mikey Musumeci def. Keven Carrasco via submission (Mikey Lock) (R1, 3:01)
    • Lightweight Title Bout: Carlos Henrique def. Matheus Gabriel via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
    • 155 pounds: Samuel Nagai def. Kennedy Maciel via unanimous decision
    • 125 pounds: Cassia Moura def. Alex Enriquez via unanimous decision
    • 185 pounds: Jansen Gomes defeats Gustavo Batista via unanimous decision
    • 170 pounds: Andy Murasaki defeats Kris Olivo via submission (Kimura) (R3, 4:38)
    • 170 pounds: Andy Varela defeats Daniel Sathler via submission (Rear-naked choke) (R2, 4:15)
    • 125 pounds: Ana Mayordomo defeats Shye Lilly via submission (Armbar) (R1, 4:22)
    • 135 pounds: Jalen Fonacier defeats Pedro Nakano via submission (Heel hook) (R1, 1:13)

    Kennedy Maciel vs Samuel Nagai

    Jansen Gomes vs. Gustavo Batista

    Andy Murasaki vs. Kris Olivio

    Andy Varela vs. Daniel Sathler

    Shye Lilly vs. Ana Mayordomo

    Jalen Fonacier vs. Pedro Nakano

    Check out the full UFC BJJ 3 event below:

  • ‘BIG DECK ENERGY’ — Fans React As Dana White Introduces Pit-Style ‘Bowl’ Ahead of UFC BJJ Debut on June 25

    ‘BIG DECK ENERGY’ — Fans React As Dana White Introduces Pit-Style ‘Bowl’ Ahead of UFC BJJ Debut on June 25

    The UFC is rolling out its latest battleground in the combat sports arena.

    On Friday, the world’s leading MMA promotion officially launched its latest endeavor — UFC BJJ, a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition platform. The inaugural event, UFC BJJ 1, is set for June 25 during UFC International Fight Week and will feature three championship bouts to crown the first-ever bantamweight, lightweight, and welterweight titleholders.

    While the full lineup of participants remains under wraps for now, one high-profile matchup has been confirmed: multiple-time world champion Mikey Musumeci will face rising talent Rerisson Gabriel for the inaugural 135-pound title.

    Additionally, the newly launched grappling promotion will debut UFC BJJ: Road to the Title, a reality series inspired by The Ultimate Fighter. The eight-episode season, set to premiere on June 16, will feature Musumeci and Gabriel as rival coaches.

    UFC BJJ: Road to the Title
    Image: @ufcbjj/Instagram

    Ahead of its debut, UFC CEO Dana White unveiled the distinctive arena for UFC BJJ—an innovative enclosure dubbed “The Bowl.” Designed with sunken pit-like walls, the structure ensures continuous action by preventing athletes from spilling out of bounds during grappling contests.

    However, the exact dimensions and technical specifications have yet to be revealed.

    Fans Share Diverse Views On UFC BJJ Bowl Enclosure

    The UFC BJJ’s Bowl structure has drawn mixed reactions from combat sports fans. While many praised the innovative design and unique layout of the structure, others criticized it for resembling the setup used in Australian grappling star Craig Jones’ own promotion.

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    The pit-like design isn’t a fresh concept in combat sports. Karate Combat has long utilized angled pit walls for their striking bouts, and they’ve recently expanded into grappling with their Pit Submission Series.

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