UFC BJJ 1: Results, Interviews & Highlights
- - Five-time world champion Mikey Musumeci will face Rerisson Gabriel today for the inaugural UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.
- The UFC BJJ event, a showcase of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, will also see two more champions crowned in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.
- The road to the title has been long for many of these athletes.
Witness the dawn of a new era! Mikey Musumeci and Rerisson Gabriel clash for the inaugural UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship in a high-stakes event you can’t miss. This article dives deep into the heart of UFC BJJ 1, bringing you comprehensive results, exclusive interviews, and the most electrifying highlights.Discover who claimed victory in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions, capping off the “UFC BJJ: Road to the Title” season. The entire card streams FREE on YouTube. Explore the intense action, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. News Directory 3 has the scoop! The UFC is expanding its submission-only competition, and this event is the beginning. What’s next for the UFC and BJJ? Discover what’s next …
Musumeci, Gabriel Clash for Inaugural UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship
Updated June 25, 2025
Las Vegas, nev. – Five-time world champion Mikey Musumeci will face Rerisson Gabriel today for the inaugural UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship. The event, dubbed UFC BJJ 1, also marks the finale of “UFC BJJ: Road to the Title,” a reality series showcasing up-and-coming athletes in the sport. the card promises high-stakes action as the UFC expands its footprint in submission-only competition.
The UFC BJJ event, a showcase of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, will also see two more champions crowned in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions. The finals will cap off the season, ushering in what many see as a new era for the sport under the UFC banner. The UFC BJJ rules and scoring system will be in affect.
The road to the title has been long for many of these athletes. The UFC BJJ 1: Musumeci vs Gabriel card is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.The entire card will be available for free streaming on YouTube.
What’s next
Following this event, the UFC is expected to announce further BJJ events and continue to integrate submission grappling into its programming.