Welterweight Title on the Line as Andrew Tackett Defends Against Renato Canuto; Fowler and Garmo Collide for Inaugural Light Heavyweight Gold
Las Vegas – UFC BJJ® is back with its second installment, promising an evening of high-level grappling and elite submission artistry. UFC BJJ 2: TACKETT vs. CANUTO will stream live and free on UFC’s official YouTube channel on Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, headlined by two must-watch title bouts.
In the main event, undefeated UFC BJJ welterweight champion Andrew Tackett returns to defend his title for the first time against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace Renato Canuto. The co-main event will determine the inaugural UFC BJJ light heavyweight champion, as powerhouse Mason Fowler takes on fan-favorite David Garmo.
Main Event: UFC BJJ Welterweight Championship
(C) Andrew Tackett vs. Renato Canuto
Tackett (Austin, TX) is fresh off a dominant submission win over Andy Varela, where he captured the welterweight title in convincing fashion. A prodigy in the grappling world, Tackett looks to solidify his reign by defending against one of the sport’s most unpredictable submission artists.
Canuto (Las Vegas, NV) brings a flashy, explosive style and a track record of big-name wins including victories over Oliver Taza, Jason Nolf, and PJ Barch. Now making his UFC BJJ debut, he’s hungry to shake up the division and snatch gold in dramatic fashion.
Co-Main Event: Inaugural UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight Championship
Mason Fowler vs. David Garmo
Fowler (Fresno, CA) enters the promotion with serious momentum. Known for his adaptability and finishing ability, he holds key wins over Christiano Troisi, Pedro Marinho, and Haisam Rida. On July 31, Fowler seeks to capture the first-ever UFC BJJ light heavyweight title and make an immediate impact.
Standing in his way is Garmo (Detroit, MI), a gritty, fan-favorite grappler who thrives in high-pressure moments. With a dynamic style and relentless pace, Garmo looks to secure the most significant win of his career and leave Las Vegas with championship gold.
Additional Featured Bouts:
- Middleweight Bout: William Tackett (Austin, TX) vs. Kyle Chambers (Oceanside, CA)
- Women’s Featherweight Bout: Raquel Canuto (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Mo Black (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Lightweight Bout: Ademir Barreto (Columbus, OH) vs. Kennedy Maciel (Los Angeles, CA)
- Women’s Featherweight Bout: Aurelie Le Vern (French Guiana) vs. Maggie Grindatti-Lira (Miami, FL)
- Women’s Flyweight Bout: Tammi Musumeci (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Leilani Bernales (Miami, FL)
- Bantamweight Bout: Everton Teixeira (Atlanta, GA) vs. Jalen Fonacier (Los Angeles, CA)
Fans can catch all the action live and free on UFC’s YouTube channel. For bout updates and the latest event details, visit UFC.com. All bouts are subject to change.
