Controversy! Cassia Moura survives Fornarino, becomes first UFC BJJ double champ; Burns submitted

Cassia Moura became a two division UFC BJJ champion, but her match with Adele Fornarino had some judging controversy.

By Anton Tabuena · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:04 AM

Key Things to Know

Cassia Moura survived Adele Fornarino at UFC BJJ 12 to become the promotion's first double champion.
The title bout between Cassia Moura and Adele Fornarino ended in controversy.
Gabriel Almeida submitted Gilbert Burns during their match at UFC BJJ 12.

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Cassia Moura defeated Adele Fornarino at UFC BJJ 12 in a controversial title bout to become the organization's first double champion. The matchup between Moura and Fornarino delivered an entertaining spectacle, though the outcome sparked significant debate following the decision.

Elsewhere on the UFC BJJ 12 card, Gabriel Almeida secured a submission victory over Gilbert Burns. The event also followed announcements regarding Mikey Musumeci vacating his UFC BJJ title to focus on mixed martial arts training.

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Controversy! Cassia Moura survives Fornarino, becomes first UFC BJJ double champ; Burns submitted

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