Mikey Musumeci is formally the face of UFC BJJ.
The primary grappling athlete ever signed by the UFC, Musumeci has extensively been seen to be the face of the promotion’s push into aggressive grappling, and on Wednesday night time, 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 compelled to faucet.
Take a look at the total UFC BJJ 1 outcomes beneath.
135 kilos (UFC BJJ Bantamweight Title Match) – Mikey Musumeci def. Rerisson Gabriel through submission (heel hook) — Spherical 3
170 kilos (UFC BJJ Welterweight Title Match) – Andrew Tackett def. Andy Varela through submission (rear-naked choke) — Spherical 1
155 kilos (UFC BJJ Lightweight Title Match) – Carlos Henrique def. Danilo Moreira through submission (armbar) — Spherical 3
155 kilos – Keith Krikorian def. Joao Assonitis through submission (rear-naked choke) — Spherical 2
125 kilos – Cassia Moura def Talita Alencar through unanimous choice
205 kilos – Pedro Machado def. Filipe Pimentel through submission (triangle choke) — Spherical 2
145 kilos – Bella Mir def. Carol Joia through submission (R2, D’Arce choke) | Watch finish
155 kilos – Keven Carrasco def. Ty Costlow through submission (triangle choke) — Spherical 1
