UFC BJJ 13: Tackett and Fonacier Claim Titles in Submission-Heavy Night

UFC BJJ 13: Tackett and Fonacier Claim Titles in Submission-Heavy Night

UFC BJJ 13 delivered a night of grappling action as William Tackett and Jalen Fonacier captured the vacant middleweight and bantamweight championships. Tackett submitted Jay Rodriguez with a rear-naked choke just 1:26 into the opening round, while Fonacier earned a unanimous decision victory over Kleber Barboza after three rounds.

Nick Rodriguez also impressed, submitting Nata Tenca with an arm-triangle choke in the third round. Ffion Davies secured a first-round arm-triangle submission against Jaine Fragoso, while Jasmine Rocha needed only 38 seconds to submit Karen Antunes with an armbar. Liam Crelinsten added a heel-hook submission win over Seilkhan Bolatbek in the second round.

The nine-fight card also saw Pat Downey and João Nicolite win unanimous decisions, while Tristan Sainz submitted David Weintraub with a rear-naked choke. With two new champions crowned and several decisive finishes, UFC BJJ 13 provided plenty of talking points for grappling fans.