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UFC BJJ 8 Results: Musumeci Heel-Hooks Dantzler for Third Defense — May 21, 2026

Grappling Recap · May 21, 2026

Mikey Musumeci did it again, sick and all. Here is the recap of UFC BJJ 8: Musumeci vs. Dantzler from the Las Vegas APEX.

Main event: Musumeci's third straight defense

Battling a fever from a staph infection, Mikey Musumeci still made short work of Kevin Dantzler, transitioning from a kneebar into a heel hook for the tap at 2:15 of round one, his third straight UFC BJJ bantamweight title defense.

The mindset takeaway

Champions show up when conditions are miserable. Motivation is optional; discipline is what carries you when you feel your worst.

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