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Tackett Dominates as Ste‑Marie Claims Belt in Submission‑Heavy UFC BJJ 10

The night signaled UFC BJJ's move toward a roster‑driven promotion, showcasing recurring champions, quick submission finishes, a set flyweight title final.

Overview

  • Andrew Tackett retained the UFC BJJ welterweight title by submitting Jonnatas Gracie in the first round, marking his fourth defense and extending his unbeaten run in the promotion.
  • Brianna Ste‑Marie submitted Rebeca Lima to win the UFC BJJ women’s featherweight championship and take the promotion’s co‑main spotlight.
  • Cassia Moura and Adele Fornarino won quick semifinal matches to advance to the inaugural UFC BJJ flyweight (125 lb) title final that is now booked for a future event.
  • UFC BJJ 10 produced multiple early submission finishes across the card, including wins by Moura, Fornarino, William Tackett and Vagner Rocha, reinforcing the promotion’s emphasis on finish‑oriented grappling.
  • Tackett’s post‑fight calls to MMA names and announced crossover matchups such as Mikey Musumeci vs. Bryce Mitchell for UFC BJJ 11 point to growing crossover interest and a clearer long‑term identity for the promotion.