Renato Canuto Wins Vacant UFC BJJ Lightweight Championship

Canuto Secures Lightweight Gold After Crelinsten Battles Through Submission Attempts

The 155-pound title fight opened with Renato Canuto executing a foot sweep to secure an early takedown, though he immediately had to defend against Ethan Crelinsten’s ground leg attacks. Crelinsten worked through the early pace to sweep Canuto and take his back, applying sustained pressure before Canuto escaped and transitioned into an anaconda choke. Crelinsten refused to tap, eventually breaking free from the hold before the round ended with Canuto attempting a footlock just as the horn sounded.

The second round featured Crelinsten pulling guard while Canuto attacked from top position. Crelinsten scrambled to reverse position before Canuto worked his way free into side control. An attempt by Canuto to isolate an arm provided Crelinsten the opening needed to escape and return to top position.

Main Event Double-Champion History at the Meta APEX

The card was promoted by the UFC and broadcast on UFC FIGHT PASS, with main-card action starting at approximately 8:00 PM ET on October 8, 2026, according to boxingnews.com.

Fornarino opened the main event by pulling guard and targeting Moura’s leg, putting the bantamweight champion on the defensive and drawing a stalling warning from referee Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro. Moura avoided an early heel hook before the round ended. Knowing she dropped the opening frame, Moura landed a double-leg takedown in the second round. Action was paused briefly after an accidental eye poke from Moura left Fornarino in pain, but the bout resumed following a medical check.

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