UFC BJJ 2: Tackett vs Canuto Results, Winner Interviews & More From Las Vegas

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See The Match Results, Watch Post-Match Interviews With The Winners And More From UFC BJJ 2: Tackett vs Canuto, Live From UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada On July 31

By Simon Head, On X: @simonheadsport • Aug. 1, 2025

Following the success of the thrilling UFC BJJ 1 event, the promotion returned with another stacked card featuring some of the world’s top grapplers.

In the main event, newly crowned UFC BJJ welterweight champion Andrew Tackett defended his title, picking up a submission win over Renato Canuto. The first-ever light heavyweight champion was crowned as Mason Fowler submitted David Garmo in the co-main event.

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UFC BJJ 2 Match Recaps & Interviews

Main Event (UFC BJJ Welterweight Title Match): 170 lbs - Andrew Tackett (C) defeated Renato Canuto via submission (D’Arce choke)

In the main event of the evening, UFC BJJ welterweight champion Andrew Tackett notched the first defense of a UFC BJJ championship with a brilliant performance to submit Renato Canuto in the first round of their title match.

Canuto came out at full throttle and immediately landed a huge blast double to take Tackett to the mat. And, as Tackett looked to answer with a takedown of his own, Canuto countered well and shut down the champion’s offense with a Kimura lock to control Tackett’s right arm.

Andrew Tackett Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

Tackett got separation and looked to mount some top pressure, as he smoothly moved from side control to north-south and back to side control again in the hunt for an opening. But Canuto kept things tight on the mat to avoid any trouble.

Tackett kept pushing for the finish, though, and as Canuto attempted to escape from north-south position, Tackett locked up a D’Arce choke, rolled into mount, and finished the match in superb fashion to retain the 170-pound title in fine style.

After his victory, Tackett made an open challenge to the best of the rest at 170 pounds to step up and challenge him. After a performance like that, it’ll take a special athlete to hang with him on that form.

205 Pounds (UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Title Match) - Mason Fowler defeats David Garmo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1

Mason Fowler needed less than a round to pick up the inaugural UFC BJJ light heavyweight title with a rear-naked choke finish of David Garmo.

It all started when Fowler took Garmo to the mat with an ankle pick, then moved into side control. The veteran grappler then moved smoothly to Garmo’s back, and locked up a rear-naked choke that, despite Garmo’s attempts to resist, eventually forced the finish.

Mason Fowler Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

It meant that Fowler, who has claimed a string of impressive wins in his grappling career, now adds UFC BJJ champion to his list of accomplishments.

After his victory, Fowler explained how becoming UFC BJJ champion was a culmination of his life’s work as a grappler, and reeled off a list of potential opponents for his first title defense later this year.

185 pounds - William Tackett defeats Kyle Chambers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1

William Tackett was made to work for it, but he earned a first-round submission victory over Kyle Chambers in his middleweight match to get his UFC BJJ career off to a flying start.

William Tackett Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

Tackett fought at a fast pace as he looked to find a way past Chambers’ long legs. And while that proved a tricky task in the opening moments, he eventually managed to pass his way into range, then looked to lock up an arm-triangle choke.

That move forced Chambers to defend, which opened up the chance for Tackett to transition into a rear-naked choke, as he forced the tap and claimed an impressive first-round win.

145 pounds - Raquel Canuto defeats Mo Black via submission (kneebar) – Round 1

Raquel Canuto added another finish to her resumé as she submitted Mo Black in the first round of their women’s featherweight matchup.

Black looked to lean on her wrestling early, but was nullified by some smart defense from Canuto. Black wouldn’t be denied, however, and eventually managed to use a body lock to take Canuto to the mat. But, despite Black’s success in getting the action to the ground, Canuto reacted brilliantly to finish the match.

Raquel Canuto Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

As soon as she knew she was heading to the mat, Canuto grabbed Black’s leg and, once she was on the ground, extended it into a kneebar that forced the tap for a crowd-pleasing win.

155 pounds - Kennedy Maciel defeats Ademir Barreto via unanimous decision

Former IBJJF Pan No-Gi champion Kennedy Maciel claimed a hard-earned decision victory over compatriot Ademir Barreto after their all-Brazilian battle went to the scorecards.

The first round saw Barreto and Maciel trade leg lock attempts as they both threatened at different points in the opening five minutes. But, despite the offensive abilities shown by both men, they both also received warnings from referee Jason Herzog to increase the action as the action stalled on the mat on two separate occasions.

If the first round was tight, the second round belonged to Maciel. In the early stages, he looked to stay on his feet to stack up Barreto and force his opponent to carry his weight, and that approach created a chance to take Barreto’s back.

Kennedy Maciel works for a submission against Ademir Barreto in a lightweight match during the UFC BJJ 2 event at UFC APEX on July 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

However, despite establishing back control, Maciel opted to abandon the position and instead chase a footlock, but it only ended in a stalemate, and the order to stand up and re-engage from ref Herzog.

Maciel took matters to the mat again and moved into side control, and even managed to attempt a D’Arce choke in the closing seconds of the round.

The final round saw Maciel look to dominate from the top again, and rolled for a kneebar that Barreto was able to survive, with his knee just clear of danger.

The pair eventually separated, and the action ended up halfway up the curved wall of the Bowl, and ended with Maciel looking to finish a face crank in the closing seconds, only for the final horn to call an end to the action.

Ultimately, Maciel’s more aggressive approach and pursuit of submissions ensured that he earned the nod from all three judges as he claimed a unanimous decision win.

145 pounds - Auréllie Le Vern defeats Maggie Lira via submission (Americana) – Round 1

French Guiana’s Auréllie Le Vern needed less than a round to make an impact on her UFC BJJ debut with a first-round submission of 2022 IBJJF European Open champion Maggie Lira.

Aurellie Le Vern Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

Le Vern pushed the pace early and looked for a guillotine choke in the early exchanges, but veteran grappler Lira smartly avoided the danger with relative ease.

But Le Vern kept the pressure on, and after the action went to the mat, moved into half-guard and locked up an Americana to claim the first-round submission victory.

125 pounds - Tammi Musumeci defeats Leilani Bernales via unanimous decision

Five-time IBJJF no-gi world champion Tammi Musumeci showed the world that there’s more than one elite grappler in the Musumeci family as the big sister of inaugural UFC BJJ champion Mikey Musumeci claimed victory in her flyweight matchup against Peru’s 2023 IBJJF Pan champion Leilani Bernales.

Musumeci immediately took a seat in the middle of the bowl in a bid to make an attack at Bernales’ legs, and the Peruvian was happy to follow her to ground level and engage in a leg entanglement.

The pair tussled back and forth, with Musumeci dictating most of the engagements before the American took Bernales’ back and locked up a body triangle. But, despite locking up a triangle choke, time ran out on Musumeci as the round came to a close.

Tammi Musumeci Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

Musumeci continued to relentlessly pursue a leg lock in the second round, but Bernales did well to avoid any serious danger, and threatened with a toe hold, plus an elbow lock, as the matchup went into the third and final round.

The final frame saw Bernales look to up the aggression, while Musumeci continued to work off her back, looking to initiate an opening for a toe hold or leg lock. Musumeci’s legs also served as a handy defense as she managed to keep Bernales at bay. And, as Bernales tried to make something happen in the closing seconds, the match reached the horn with Musumeci having just taken the Peruvian’s back.

After three tightly-contested rounds, the three judges unanimously scored the match for Musumeci, who admitted she was nervous about the final verdict after a closely-fought match.

135 pounds - Jalen Fonancier defeats Everton Teixeira via submission (inside heel hook) – Round 1

Nineteen-year-old Jalen Fonancier showed exactly why he’s known as “The Future” as he delivered a quickfire heel-hook finish of Brazil’s Everton Teixeira.

Jalen Fonacier Bowl Interview | UFC BJJ 2

Fonancier went on the attack from the very start as he hunted an opening to lock up a leg. Teixeira attempted to defend off his back, but Fonancier didn’t give his opponent a moment to compose himself as he locked up an inside heel hook that forced the tap.

It got the action off to a flying start at the UFC APEX as the 2025 IBJJF Pan Champion claimed a statement win on his UFC BJJ debut.

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UFC BJJ 2 Results

UFC BJJ 2 Match Recaps & Interviews

Main Event (UFC BJJ Welterweight Title Match): 170 lbs - Andrew Tackett (C) defeated Renato Canuto via submission (D’Arce choke)

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205 Pounds (UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Title Match) - Mason Fowler defeats David Garmo via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1

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185 pounds - William Tackett defeats Kyle Chambers via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1

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145 pounds - Raquel Canuto defeats Mo Black via submission (kneebar) – Round 1

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155 pounds - Kennedy Maciel defeats Ademir Barreto via unanimous decision

145 pounds - Auréllie Le Vern defeats Maggie Lira via submission (Americana) – Round 1

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125 pounds - Tammi Musumeci defeats Leilani Bernales via unanimous decision

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135 pounds - Jalen Fonancier defeats Everton Teixeira via submission (inside heel hook) – Round 1

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