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Mitchell vs. Musumeci Set as UFC BJJ 11 Headliner for Sept. 24

Musumeci will move up to featherweight with his bantamweight title not at stake, creating a crossover test between an active UFC submission specialist versus a decorated BJJ champion.

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Overview

  • UFC BJJ officially announced the booking in mid-July, naming Bryce Mitchell vs. Mikey Musumeci as the main event for UFC BJJ 11 on Sept. 24.
  • The fight is scheduled at featherweight and will not be for Musumeci’s UFC BJJ bantamweight belt, with Mason Fowler defending the light heavyweight title against Nicky Rod as the co‑main.
  • Musumeci arrives unbeaten under the UFC BJJ banner after a dominant ONE Championship grappling run and carries multiple IBJJF black‑belt world titles, though reports differ on whether he has four or five such titles.
  • Mitchell brings recent pure‑grappling activity and a submission‑heavy MMA résumé — 10 of his 19 pro wins by submission — including a June arm‑triangle finish and three grappling matches in the past nine months.
  • The card will stream free on YouTube, a move that boosts exposure for UFC BJJ’s crossover strategy and sets up immediate questions about how Musumeci’s heel‑hook game will fare against an active UFC fighter known for top pressure and submission instincts.