UFC BJJ 2 Crowns Multiple Champions At Apex

The UFC on ESPN 71 weigh-ins took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, featuring a flyweight main event between Tatsuro Taira and short-notice replacement HyunSung Park, as well as a lightweight co-feature bout between Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki. Meanwhile, UFC BJJ 2 held on July 31, 2025, showcased top grappling talent with two championship matches in the lightweight and welterweight divisions, including Andrew Tackett defending his 170-lb title against Renato Canuto and Mason Fowler competing for the vacant light heavyweight championship against David Garmo. The event featured several quick submissions and notable upsets, such as Raquel Canuto's kneebar finish against Morgan Black and William Tackett's rear-naked choke victory over Kyle Chambers, evening their rivalry. The UFC BJJ promotion continues to grow, highlighting top competitors who are poised for future title shots. These developments emphasize the UFC's expanding roster of both MMA and grappling talent, with upcoming events promising more high-level competition.