UFC BJJ 2

UFC BJJ

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Submission grappling / Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu promotion
Headquarters	Las Vegas , United States
Area served	Worldwide
Parent	Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)

UFC BJJ 2: Tackett vs. Canuto was a submission grappling competition organized by UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (UFC BJJ), taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 31, 2025.

Background

This event showcased two championship bouts. The headline match featured UFC BJJ Welterweight Champion Andrew Tackett defending his title for the first time against Renato Canuto, a former IBJJF Gi and No-Gi World Champion.

The co-main event presented the fight for the inaugural UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Championship, where former European IBJJF Champion Mason Fowler competed against David Garmo.

In the middleweight division, William Tackett, the elder sibling of Andrew Tackett, made his promotional debut facing Kyle Chambers, who had previously secured a submission victory over him in competition.

Making her UFC BJJ debut in the women's featherweight category was Raquel Canuto, a former UFC MMA competitor and spouse of Renato Canuto, who went up against Morgan Black.

Lightweight action included Kennedy Maciel, son of Rubens Charles Maciel—a nine-time IBJJF and three-time ADCC World Champion—who fought Ademir Barreto.

Five-time IBJJF World Champion Tammi Musumeci, sibling to UFC BJJ Bantamweight Champion Mikey Musumeci, competed in the women's flyweight division against Leilani Bernales.

Additionally, two-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Everton Teixeira faced grappling prodigy Jalen Fonacier, notable as the first Filipino IBJJF World Champion during his teenage years.

See also

• UFC BJJ