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Mikey Musumeci defeated Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC BJJ 11, securing a win while voluntarily abstaining from leg locks. Musumeci expressed a desire to transition to mixed martial arts, citing the enjoyment of grappling against MMA-trained opponents. The event also saw Mason Fowler retain his light heavyweight title via a split draw against Nick Rodriguez.
Mikey Musumeci defeated Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision at UFC BJJ 11 in Las Vegas, surviving a crossover bout where he voluntarily banned leg locks. Musumeci revealed his planned immediate MMA debut fell through, but he remains committed to transitioning to mixed martial arts within months.
Mikey Musumeci successfully defended his UFC BJJ bantamweight title with a quick submission using his signature move, continuing his undefeated streak since 2021. The event featured notable matches including Carlos Henrique's decision win and a close contest between Jansen Gomes and Gustavo Batista. UFC BJJ 4 is scheduled for December in Las Vegas, with Andrew Tackett headlining.
UFC BJJ aims to professionalize and clean up the sport, explicitly stating that doped athletes like Gordon Ryan, who has openly used PEDs, will not be allowed to compete, reflecting a move towards stricter doping controls in the sport.