Las Vegas – UFC BJJ returns with another stacked card headlined by two title matches as part of UFC 320: ANKALAEV vs PEREIRA 2 fight week. In the main event, UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci returns to defend his title for the first time against undefeated UFC BJJ competitor Keven Carrasco. The co-main event will see a battle for the UFC BJJ lightweight championship as current titleholder Carlos Henrique takes on Matheus Gabriel.
UFC BJJ 3: MUSUMECI vs CARRASCO takes place Thursday, October 2 and will stream live and free on UFC’s YouTube channel beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Musumeci (1-0, 1 submission, competing out of Henderson, Nev.) looks to secure another impressive victory in his second UFC BJJ main event. A multiple-time IBJJF black belt world champion, Musumeci has proven that he is one of the best grapplers in the world with wins over Felipe Machado and Rerisson Gabriel. He now has his sights set on retaining his title in dominant fashion.
Carrasco (1-0, 1 submission, competing out of Goodyear, Ariz.) plans to earn the biggest victory of his career by taking out Musumeci and claiming the UFC BJJ title. A 2025 IBJJF American Nationals champion, he has entertained fans with highlight-reel victories over Ty Costlow and Sebastian Oyervidez. Carrasco now intends to hand Musumeci his first loss on the UFC BJJ mats and begin his reign as bantamweight king.
UFC BJJ: Road to the Title lightweight winner Henrique (1-0, 1 submission, competing out of League City, Texas) seeks to cement himself as the UFC BJJ lightweight champion with his first title defense. An all-action grappler, Henrique proved himself by submitting all of his opponents on Road to the Title, including Gianni Grippo and Isaac Doederlein. He now aims to keep his submission streak alive with another show-stopping performance.
Gabriel (0-0, competing out of Katy, Texas) looks to make an impression in his UFC BJJ debut by capturing the lightweight title. Widely regarded as one of the top competitors in his weight class, Gabriel has three IBJJF world championships to his name, including one at black belt from earlier this year. He is now focused on adding UFC BJJ gold to his resume by taking out Henrique.
Additional matches on the card include:
- An exciting lightweight match sees Kennedy Maciel (1-0, competing out of Los Angeles, Calif.) take on Samuel Nagai (0-0, competing out of Katy, Texas)
- Cassia Moura (1-0, competing out of Midland, Texas) looks to take one step closer to a UFC BJJ title shot by spoiling the debut of Alex Enriquez (0-0, competing out of Atlanta, Ga.)
- All-action competitor Andy Varela (0-1, competing out of Las Vegas, Nev.) goes for his first win on the UFC BJJ mats against fellow black belt Daniel Sathler (0-0, competing out of San Diego, Calif.)
- Flyweights Shye Lilly (0-0, competing out of Las Vegas, Nev.) and Ana Mayordomo (0-0, competing out of Austin, Texas) go toe-to-toe
- Jalen Fonacier (1-0, 1 submission, competing out of Los Angeles, Calif.) goes for another highlight when he locks horns with Pedro Nakano (0-0, competing out of Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.
