Sun Jun 29 02:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the UFC BJJ 1 results:

**UFC Launches Competitive Grappling League with Inaugural UFC BJJ 1, Crowns Three Champions**

**LAS VEGAS, NEVADA** – The UFC made a significant entry into the world of competitive jiu-jitsu Wednesday night at the UFC APEX, launching its own grappling league with UFC BJJ 1. The event, beyond previous UFC Fight Pass Invitationals, establishes a new dedicated platform for grappling competition and crowned the first UFC BJJ champions across three weight classes.

In the highly anticipated main event, Mikey Musumeci showcased his dominance, securing the inaugural bantamweight title with a third-round heel hook submission victory over Rerisson Gabriel. The co-main event saw Andrew Tackett claim the welterweight title, submitting Andy Varela with a rear-naked choke in the first round. Carlos Henrique earned the lightweight belt with a third-round armbar submission against Danilo Moreira.

UFC BJJ 1 also featured a showcase of rising talent in the grappling world. Notable among the undercard was Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, who impressed with a second-round D’Arce choke submission win over Carol Joia.

Here’s a summary of the full results:

* **Bantamweight Title Match:** Mikey Musumeci def. Rerisson Gabriel via submission (heel hook) — Round 3
* **Welterweight Title Match:** Andrew Tackett def. Andy Varela via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1
* **Lightweight Title Match:** Carlos Henrique def. Danilo Moreira via submission (armbar) — Round 3
* Keith Krikorian def. Joao Assonitis via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 2
* Cassia Moura def Talita Alencar via unanimous decision
* Pedro Machado def. Filipe Pimentel via submission (triangle choke) — Round 2
* Bella Mir def. Carol Joia via submission (D’Arce choke) — Round 2
* Keven Carrasco def. Ty Costlow via submission (triangle choke) — Round 1

With a successful inaugural event, the UFC has signaled its serious commitment to competitive jiu-jitsu and its potential to become a major force in the grappling world.

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