Draft:UFC BJJ 8

UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler
UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler
Promotion	UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date	May 21, 2026
Venue	Meta Apex
City	Enterprise, Nevada, United States
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UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler was a submission grappling event produced by UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (UFC BJJ), scheduled for May 21, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It was broadcast live around the world on YouTube and UFC Fight Pass. ^[1]^[2]

Background

The main event featured Mikey Musumeci's third defense of the UFC BJJ bantamweight championship against Kevin Dantzler.^[3] Musumeci, a five-time IBJJF world champion and former ONE Championship flyweight grappling champion, has been unbeaten in UFC BJJ competition. Dantzler, a CFFC BJJ competitor, is known for his guard game and previously defeated Aljamain Sterling in grappling competition.

In the co-main event, UFC BJJ women's flyweight champion Cassia Moura was scheduled to face Bianca Basilio. However, Basilio withdrew from the event and was replaced by Sabrina Gondim.^[4]

William Tackett was scheduled to face Enrico Said. However, Said withdrew from the event and was replaced by Manuel Ribamar.^[5]

Jett Thompson was scheduled to face Andy Varela. However, Varela withdrew from the event and was replaced by Derek Rayfield.^[6]

Fight card

Main card (UFC Fight Pass, YouTube)
Weight class				Method	Round	Time	Notes
Bantamweight	Mikey Musumeci (c)	def.	Kevin Dantzler	Submission (heel hook)	1	2:15	^[a]
Women's Flyweight	Cassia Moura (c)	def.	Sabrina Gondim	Submission (rear-naked choke)	2	1:43	^[b]
Middleweight	William Tackett	def.	Manuel Ribamar	Submission (heel hook)	1	4:48
Lightweight	Ethan Crelinsten	def.	Danilo Moreira	Submission (rear-naked choke)	1	2:11
Welterweight	Jett Thompson	def.	Derek Rayfield	Submission (Aoki lock)	3	0:43
Featherweight	Keith Krikorian	def.	Landon Elmore	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00
Welterweight	Liam Crelinsten	def.	Max Livingston	Submission (rear-naked choke)	2	2:44
Middleweight	Azamat Bakytov	vs.	Thomas David	Draw (majority)	3	5:00

↑ For the UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.
↑ For the UFC BJJ Women's Flyweight Championship.

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References

↑ "UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler". Tapology. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
↑ "UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs Dantzler Fight Card". UFC.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
↑ "UFC BJJ 8: Mikey Musumeci To Defend UFC BJJ Title Against Kevin Dantzler". BJJEE. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
↑ "Short notice! UFC BJJ 8 books new replacement title bout". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
↑ "Late injury hits UFC BJJ 8 again". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
↑ "Late injury hits UFC BJJ 8 again". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
↑ "UFC BJJ 8 free live stream, results, video highlights Musumeci vs. Dantzler". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.

[7] For the UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.

[8] For the UFC BJJ Women's Flyweight Championship.

[1] "UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler". Tapology. Retrieved May 2, 2026.

[2] "UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs Dantzler Fight Card". UFC.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.

[3] "UFC BJJ 8: Mikey Musumeci To Defend UFC BJJ Title Against Kevin Dantzler". BJJEE. Retrieved May 2, 2026.

[4] "Short notice! UFC BJJ 8 books new replacement title bout". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.

[5] "Late injury hits UFC BJJ 8 again". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.

[6] "Late injury hits UFC BJJ 8 again". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.

[9] "UFC BJJ 8 free live stream, results, video highlights Musumeci vs. Dantzler". MMA MANIA. Retrieved September 26, 2026.

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