Mikey Musumeci and Cassia Moura successfully defended their championships at UFC BJJ 8. Both fighters retained their belts in their respective title defenses.
Two of submission grappling's top champions cemented their status at UFC BJJ 8, with Mikey Musumeci and Cassia Moura both walking away with their titles intact following successful defenses on May 22, 2026.
Musumeci and Moura each stepped into the competition as reigning champions and left the same way, reinforcing their dominance in their respective divisions on the UFC's dedicated Brazilian jiu-jitsu platform.
UFC BJJ has grown into a prominent stage for elite submission grappling, showcasing the sport alongside the organization's broader combat sports portfolio. A double title defense on the same card underscores the depth of talent the event has attracted and the high stakes now attached to its championship bouts.
Why it matters
- Both champions surviving title defenses on the same card is a rare and significant result for the promotion
- Musumeci and Moura strengthen their cases as the top grapplers in their respective weight classes
- The successful defenses add legitimacy and momentum to UFC BJJ as a competitive series
