Cassia Moura wins controversial split decision at UFC BJJ 12 championship

At UFC BJJ 12 on October 9, Cassia Moura became the first two-division UFC BJJ champion by winning a split decision against Adele Fornarino. The match featured intense action, with Fornarino dominating the first round but Moura displaying resilience in the subsequent rounds. The judges' decision has been met with scrutiny due to differing opinions on scoring, particularly regarding the first round where Fornarino applied significant submission pressure. In another bout, Renato Canuto claimed the lightweight title against Ethen Crelinsten, while Gilbert Burns was submitted early by Gabriel Almeida in his match.

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