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UFC BJJ 12 wrap: Moura becomes the promotion’s first double champion on a disputed card, Canuto finally gets his belt, and a debutant heel-hooks Burns

Fornarino skipped ADCC for this title and lost a split decision that Craig Jones is already contesting in public. Underneath, a debutant submitted Gilbert Burns at 4:34 of the first

By Andrew Weissmann · Mixed Martial Arts

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:45 PM

Key Things to Know

Cassia Moura became UFC BJJ's first two-division champion by defeating Adele Fornarino via disputed split decision.
Renato Canuto won the vacant UFC BJJ lightweight championship by defeating Ethan Crelinsten by unanimous decision.
Debutant Gabriel Almeida submitted Gilbert Burns with a heel hook at 4:34 of the first round.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Cassia Moura became the first two-division champion in UFC BJJ history at UFC BJJ 12 at the Meta APEX, claiming the inaugural flyweight belt with a split-decision victory over Adele Fornarino. The outcome proved immediately controversial after Fornarino threatened multiple deep heel hooks in the opening frame. In the co-main event, Renato Canuto captured the vacant lightweight title by earning a unanimous decision victory over Ethan Crelinsten.

The event also featured a major upset when UFC BJJ debutant Gabriel Almeida submitted former jiu-jitsu world champion Gilbert Burns with a heel hook at 4:34 of the first round. Undercard action saw rapid submission finishes, including Thaynara Victoria securing a first-round armbar against Danielle Kelly and Raphael Ferreira winning by heel hook over Kyle O'Hare.

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