UFC BJJ 5

UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague
The poster for UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague
Promotion	UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Date	February 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
Venue	Meta Apex
City	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Event chronology
UFC BJJ 4: Tackett vs. Dorsey UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague UFC BJJ 6

UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague was a submission grappling event produced by UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (UFC BJJ), held at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on February 12, 2026. ^[1]

Background

The event is headlined by two championship bouts. Mikey Musumeci makes the second defense of his UFC BJJ bantamweight title against reigning IBJJF No-Gi European and World Champion Shay Montague, while Ronaldo Júnior attempts the first defense of his UFC BJJ middleweight title against reigning 174-pound IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Tarik Hopstock. ^[2]

Following a year-long layoff due to injury, three-time IBJJF World Champion Nicholas Meregali returns to competition to face IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Nicholas Maglicic. ^[3]

Former UFC BJJ welterweight title challenger Andy Varela faces Andy Murasaki, while Jonnatas Gracie and Yan Lucas make their respective promotional debuts against one another in a welterweight bout. ^[4]

Elsewhere on the card, IBJJF World Champion Jalen Fonacier takes on Carlos Oliveira, while former EBI Lightweight Champion Landon Elmore meets former UFC BJJ title challenger Rerisson Gabriel. ^{[5] [6]}

Results

Main card (YouTube)
Weight class				Method	Round	Time	Notes
Bantamweight	Mikey Musumeci	def.	Shay Montague	Submission (foot lock)	2	4:09	[a]
Middleweight	Ronaldo Júnior	def.	Tarik Hopstock	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00	[b]
Heavyweight	Nicholas Meregali	def.	Nicholas Maglicic	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00
Welterweight	Andy Murasaki	def.	Andy Varela	Submission (armbar)	1	4:32
Women's Featherweight	Rebeca Lima	def.	Taylor Ellis	Submission (Estima lock)	2	3:55
Welterweight	Jonnatas Gracie	def.	Yan Lucas	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00
Featherweight	Rerisson Gabriel	def.	Landon Elmore	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00
Women's Flyweight	Carol Brunacio	def.	Mona Bailey	Decision (unanimous)	3	5:00
Bantamweight	Jalen Fonacier	def.	Carlos Oliveira	Submission (inside heel hook)	1	0:19

1. For the UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.
2. For the UFC BJJ Middleweight Championship.

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See also

• Martial arts portal

• UFC BJJ

References

1. "UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague". Tapology. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
2. Tabuena, Anton (February 9, 2026). "Musumeci gets best UFC opponent, Meregali returns; UFC BJJ 5 fight card, preview, live stream". MMA Mania. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
3. Gilpin, Joe (February 12, 2026). "UFC BJJ 5 Live Updates: Nicholas Meregali Returns in Las Vegas, NV". flograppling.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
4. "UFC BJJ 5 Full Preview". Jits Magazine. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
5. Tabuena, Anton (February 9, 2026). "Musumeci gets best UFC opponent, Meregali returns; UFC BJJ 5 fight card, preview, live stream". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
6. Gilpin, Joe (September 14, 2025). "Kingsway Teenager Landon Elmore Wins EBI 25 With All Submissions". flograppling.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
7. "UFC BJJ 5: Musumeci vs. Montague Results". UFC.com. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
8. David, Blaine (February 12, 2026). "UFC BJJ 5 Results: Musumeci vs. Montague". MMA Fighting. Retrieved February 16, 2026.