Musumeci Wins Unanimous Decision as Split Draw Lets Fowler Keep UFC BJJ Title

Overview

• Mikey Musumeci beat UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell by unanimous decision after three rounds on Thursday night in Las Vegas, using sweeps, back control and repeated submission threats to secure the scorecards.
• The co‑main between Mason Fowler and Nick Rodriguez was ruled a split draw that allowed Fowler to retain the light‑heavyweight title, a verdict many commentators and fans said conflicted with what they saw in the match.
• Musumeci and Mitchell had a pre‑match agreement to avoid finishing leg locks, but Musumeci briefly attacked a leg early and later used leg entanglements for sweeps, and Mitchell landed a third‑round slam that drew a referee warning.
• The undercard featured decisive submission finishes that stood out for technique and promise, notably Jay Rodriguez’s inverted D’Arce choke in round two and several young athletes earning finishes that marked them as prospects.
• Musumeci said he is training for MMA at Syndicate in Las Vegas and plans to move into the cage, a shift that could bring more crossover matchups and intensify scrutiny of UFC BJJ judging in future high‑profile cards.