Andrew Tackett, Mikey Musumeci Among First UFC BJJ Champions Crowned | UFC BJJ 1 Results and Analysis

Mikey Musumeci Claims His Place As UFC’s Most Relatable Grappler

Mikey Musumeci (Image Credit: Getty Images) Mikey Musumeci is stepping into the spotlight like never before. With a main event matchup against Rerisson Gabriel, a coaching role on UFC BJJ Road to the Title, and the weight of representing UFC’s new BJJ movement, the pressure is real. Ahead of it all, Musumeci shares what separates him is his genuine, down-to-earth nature. Unlike the typical fighter image, his relatable personality draws fans in a…

Andrew Tackett, Mikey Musumeci among first UFC BJJ champions crowned | UFC BJJ 1 results and analysis

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Three inaugural UFC BJJ champions were crowned, and one of them stole the show. They’ve hosted grappling matches before, but UFC BJJ 1 officially marked the MMA world leader’s coming out party and investment in the sport jiu-jitsu. With a reality show build up, a new ruleset and “bowl” surface, they put on this event for free on YouTube, and crowned three inaugural UFC BJJ champions. Mikey Musumeci, Andrew Tackett,…

UFC BJJ 1 Results

See The Match Results, Watch Post-Match Interviews With The Winners And More From UFC BJJ 1: Musumeci vs Gabriel, Live From UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada On June 25