UFC BJJ 8 results: Mikey Musumeci defends title with quick sub, calls out Arman Tsarukyan

Mikey Musumeci made another successful title defense at UFC BJJ 8, extending his reign as bantamweight champion with a dominant performance that showcased the elite grappling prowess that has defined his career.

Competing in the main event at the Meta APEX, Musumeci faced challenger Kevin Dantzler in a pure jiu-jitsu matchup. The champion wasted little time imposing his will, employing a relentless assault of heel hook attempts that eventually overwhelmed Dantzler's defense. The submission came at the 2:15 mark of the first round, marking Musumeci's third consecutive title defense in the promotion's dedicated BJJ competition format.

Following his decisive victory, Musumeci immediately set his sights on a new challenge, calling out UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan. The callout is notable given Tsarukyan's dual involvement in both MMA and grappling competition, which would represent a unique crossover opportunity for Musumeci. Tsarukyan has remained active on the grappling circuit while simultaneously being positioned as a potential backup option for the upcoming UFC lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

Tsarukyan's current schedule includes wrestling commitments under the RAF banner, with bouts against Keelon Jimison on May 30 and Tony Ferguson on June 13. Musumeci's bold callout suggests his ambitions extend beyond traditional jiu-jitsu competition, seeking high-profile matchups against established combat sports competitors. The potential meeting between Musumeci and Tsarukyan would represent an interesting convergence of MMA and pure grappling worlds, depending on how both athletes structure their competitive calendars going forward.