UFC BJJ 5

UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague
The poster for UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague
PromotionUFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
DateFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
VenueMeta Apex
CityEnterprise, Nevada, United States
Event chronology
UFC BJJ 4: Tackett vs. Dorsey UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague UFC BJJ 6: Fowler vs. Machado

UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague was a submission grappling event produced by UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (UFC BJJ), held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on February 12, 2026.

Background

The event was headlined by two championship bouts. Mikey Musumeci made the second defense of his UFC BJJ bantamweight title against reigning IBJJF No-Gi European and World Champion Shay Montague, while Ronaldo Júnior attempted the first defense of his UFC BJJ middleweight title against reigning 174-pound IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Tarik Hopstock.

Following a year-long layoff due to injury, three-time IBJJF World Champion Nicholas Meregali returned to competition to face IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Nicholas Maglicic.

Former UFC BJJ welterweight title challenger Andy Varela faced Andy Murasaki, while Jonnatas Gracie and Yan Lucas made their respective promotional debuts against one another in a welterweight bout.

Elsewhere on the card, IBJJF World Champion Jalen Fonacier took on Carlos Oliveira, while former EBI Lightweight Champion Landon Elmore met former UFC BJJ title challenger Rerisson Gabriel.

Results

Main card (YouTube)
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight Mikey Musumeci def. Shay Montague Submission (foot lock) 2 4:09
Middleweight Ronaldo Júnior def. Tarik Hopstock Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Nicholas Meregali def. Nicholas Maglicic Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Welterweight Andy Murasaki def. Andy Varela Submission (armbar) 1 4:32
Women's Featherweight Rebeca Lima def. Taylor Ellis Submission (Estima lock) 2 3:55
Welterweight Jonnatas Gracie def. Yan Lucas Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Featherweight Rerisson Gabriel def. Landon Elmore Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Women's Flyweight Carol Brunacio def. Mona Bailey Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Jalen Fonacier def. Carlos Oliveira Submission (inside heel hook) 1 0:19
  1. ↑ For the UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.
  2. ↑ For the UFC BJJ Middleweight Championship.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague". Tapology. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ Tabuena, Anton (February 9, 2026). "Musumeci gets best UFC opponent, Meregali returns; UFC BJJ 5 fight card, preview, live stream". MMA Mania. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ Gilpin, Joe (February 12, 2026). "UFC BJJ 5 Live Updates: Nicholas Meregali Returns in Las Vegas, NV". flograppling.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ "UFC BJJ 5 Full Preview". Jits Magazine. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ Tabuena, Anton (February 9, 2026). "Musumeci gets best UFC opponent, Meregali returns; UFC BJJ 5 fight card, preview, live stream". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  6. ↑ Gilpin, Joe (September 14, 2025). "Kingsway Teenager Landon Elmore Wins EBI 25 With All Submissions". flograppling.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague Results". UFC.com. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ David, Blaine (February 12, 2026). "UFC BJJ 5 Results: Musumeci vs. Montague". MMA Fighting. Retrieved February 16, 2026.