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Musumeci, Henrique Set to Defend Titles at UFC BJJ 3

UFC BJJ returns with two championship bouts as UFC BJJ 3: Musumeci vs. Carrasco headlines UFC 320 fight week. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 2, and will stream live and free on the UFC YouTube channel at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

In the main event, UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci (1-0) defends his title against undefeated challenger Keven Carrasco (1-0). Musumeci, a multiple-time IBJJF black belt world champion, fights out of Henderson, Nevada, and made a successful UFC BJJ debut with a submission victory. Carrasco, a 2025 IBJJF American Nationals champion from Goodyear, Arizona, looks to hand Musumeci his first loss under the UFC BJJ banner.

The co-main event features UFC BJJ lightweight champion Carlos Henrique (1-0) defending his title against Matheus Gabriel (0-0). Henrique, competing out of League City, Texas, earned his belt by running through the UFC BJJ: Road to the Title tournament with multiple submission wins. Gabriel, based in Katy, Texas, is a three-time IBJJF world champion and seeks to make a statement in his promotional debut.

UFC BJJ 3: Full Card Lineup

Main Event – Bantamweight Championship

  • (C) Mikey Musumeci (1-0, 1 submission) vs. Keven Carrasco (1-0, 1 submission)

Co-Main Event – Lightweight Championship

  • (C) Carlos Henrique (1-0, 1 submission) vs. Matheus Gabriel (0-0)

Featured Bouts

  • Kennedy Maciel (1-0) vs. Samuel Nagai (0-0) – Lightweight

  • Cassia Moura (1-0) vs. Alex Enriquez (0-0) – Women’s Match

  • Andy Varela (0-1) vs. Daniel Sathler (0-0) – Black Belt Match

  • Shye Lilly (0-0) vs. Ana Mayordomo (0-0) – Flyweight

  • Jalen Fonacier (1-0, 1 submission) vs. Pedro Nakano (0-0) – Lightweight

UFC BJJ 3 is part of the UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 fight week, offering fans free, high-level jiu-jitsu competition ahead of Saturday’s main card.

How to Watch:

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 2

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

  • Where: Live and free on the UFC YouTube channel