UFC BJJ 13 results: Fonacier and Tackett win titles

Published 2 November 2026 · Updated 2 November 2026 · GREATER News

UFC BJJ has two new champions. On 29 October at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Jalen Fonacier won the bantamweight title vacated by Mikey Musumeci, and William Tackett took the middleweight belt in just 86 seconds.

Fonacier takes over from Musumeci

The bantamweight title was open because Musumeci gave it up on 9 October to prioritise his MMA training. He has no debut date yet, but says he will keep doing grappling superfights with UFC BJJ.

His gym mate Fonacier, a two-time IBJJF world champion, beat Kleber Barbosa by unanimous decision after three rounds. It was no easy assignment: Barbosa was making his promotional debut but led their IBJJF head-to-head two wins to one, according to MiddleEasy. The belt, at least, stays in the same gym.

William Tackett wins in 86 seconds

In the main event, William Tackett submitted Jay Rodriguez with a rear-naked choke in round one (1:26). It was his second shot at this belt after a decision loss in his first attempt, which makes the speed all the more notable.

With this title, he and his brother Andrew, the welterweight champion, become the first brothers to hold UFC BJJ belts at the same time. Someone is already looking at the family: Liam Crelinsten later asked for a shot at Andrew's belt.

The numbers of the night

• 6 of 9 matches ended by submission. Only three went to the judges.
• 4 first-round finishes: Rocha, Tackett, Davies and Sainz.
• The fastest was not the main event: Jasmine Rocha won in 38 seconds, with Tackett second.
• What worked most: two rear-naked chokes and two arm-triangle chokes, plus an armbar and a heel hook.

Full UFC BJJ 13 results

• Middleweight (vacant title): William Tackett def. Jay Rodriguez by rear-naked choke, round 1 (1:26).
• Bantamweight (vacant title): Jalen Fonacier def. Kleber Barbosa by unanimous decision.
• Light heavyweight: Nick Rodriguez def. Nata Tenca by arm-triangle choke, round 3 (3:07).
• Women's bantamweight: Ffion Davies def. Jaine Fragoso by arm-triangle choke, round 1 (2:07).
• Women's flyweight: Jasmine Rocha def. Karen Antunes by armbar, round 1 (0:38).
• Heavyweight: Pat Downey def. Ian Daube by unanimous decision.
• Welterweight: Liam Crelinsten def. Seilkhan Bolatbek by heel hook, round 2 (1:26).
• Middleweight: João Nicolite def. Martin Gonzalez by unanimous decision.
• Lightweight: Tristan Sainz def. David Weintraub by rear-naked choke, round 1 (4:53).

One finish was disputed: Antunes protested when the referee stopped her match with Rocha. According to UFC, the referee stood by his call and the replays backed him.

What could come next after UFC BJJ 13

Several winners have already said what they want: Nick Rodriguez, a rematch with Mason Fowler for the 205-pound title; Crelinsten, a shot at Andrew Tackett's belt; Davies, another bantamweight title chance; and Rocha, to become the first strawweight champion. These are ambitions, not announced matches.

How to watch UFC BJJ and how much it costs

UFC BJJ streams on UFC Fight Pass. According to MMA Sucka (29 October), it costs $9.99 a month or $61.99 a year, and there is a BJJ-only pass at $29.99 every six months. Check the price for your country before signing up, as it may vary.

FAQ

Who won at UFC BJJ 13?

William Tackett won the middleweight title and Jalen Fonacier won the bantamweight title. Both belts were vacant.

Why did Mikey Musumeci give up the title?

To prioritise his MMA training. He has no debut date and says he will keep doing grappling superfights.

Where can I watch UFC BJJ?

On UFC Fight Pass, with a subscription.

More competition: IBJJF The Crown 2026 and the IBJJF World No-Gi 2026 in Las Vegas.

Sources: UFC · Combat Press · MiddleEasy (Fonacier) · MiddleEasy (Tackett) · MiddleEasy (Musumeci) · SB Nation on Yahoo Sports · MMA Sucka (accessed 2 November 2026). Cover photo: Mark Bonica, CC BY 2.0.