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Mikey Musumeci MMA transition announcement vacates UFC BJJ bantamweight title
At UFC BJJ 11 in Las Vegas, Bryce Mitchell defeated Mikey Musumeci via decision in a crossover main event. The match utilized special rules that prohibited leg locks. Although Musumeci attempted several submissions, including an armbar and an anaconda choke, Mitchell defended them to win the contest. Following the match, Musumeci announced his intention decision to transition from grappling to mixed martial arts (MMA). He expressed a goal to compete in the (MMA), Mikey Musumeci has officially vacated his UFC BJJ bantamweight championship. On October 9, 2026, the 30-year-old specialist stated he is prioritizing MMA training at 125 pounds this stage of his career. While Musumeci intends to pursue a flyweight championship continue daily jiu-jitsu training and plans remains open to vacate grappling super fights to “attract more viewers to the sport,” he will no longer defend his title. This vacancy has altered the lineup for the UFC BJJ bantamweight title to focus 13 event on this career shift. Musumeci aims October 29, where Jalen Fonacier and Kleber Barboza are now scheduled to make his professional MMA debut before compete for the end of 2026. vacant championship. Musumeci, a decorated athlete with four IBJJF world championships and multiple titles from ONE Championship, had not lost a match in his weight category for nearly a decade.