Gabriel Almeida submits Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12 in Las Vegas
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Gabriel Almeida defeated Gilbert Burns by first-round heel hook at UFC BJJ 12 in Las Vegas on October 9, 2026. The match began with Burns attempting an early takedown but soon faced a guillotine threat from Almeida. Almeida reversed positions and effectively transitioned to a leg attack that forced Burns to tap out. This was Burns' first loss under the UFC BJJ banner, following his debut win in June. The event also featured two championship matches, with Cassia Moura retaining the flyweight title and Renato Canuto capturing the vacant lightweight belt.
- •Almeida submits Burns with a heel hook in the first round.
- •Burns attempted a takedown but struggled to maintain top control.
- •UFC BJJ 12 took place on October 9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- •Moura retains her flyweight title, while Canuto wins the lightweight championship.
- •This match was Burns' first defeat in UFC BJJ competition.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Gabriel Almeida tap out Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12
- 1:31 PMMMA Fighting — Watch Gabriel Almeida tap out Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12
"Gilbert Burns suffered his first defeat under the UFC BJJ banner Thursday night in Las Vegas, losing by first-round heel hook to fellow Brazilian talent Gabriel Almeida. The retired MMA fighter was victorious in his UFC BJJ debut back in June, when he tapped out Horlando Monteiro with a rear-naked choke, and returned to UFC BJJ less than a month after a tech fall defeat to Khamzat Chimaev under wrestling rules at RAF. “Durinho” shot for a takedown early in the match and quickly escaped a guillotine threat from Almeida, but wasn’t able to do much from top position. Almeida managed to get to top position later in the round, going for the neck and before moving on to a leg attack. Burns did his best to avoid the position, but Almeida secured the heel hook for the tap. Watch the finish below. Heel hook from HELL by Gabriel Almeida 🔥#UFCBJJ12 | LIVE NOW on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/YYItMDI6Ve — UFC BJJ (@ufcbjj) October 9, 2026 UFC BJJ 12 was headlined by two championship matches, with Cassia Moura scoring a split decision over Adele Fornarino to remain flyweight champion, while Renato Canuto defeated Ethan Crelinsten via unanimous decision in the co-main event to capture the vacant lightweight belt.
"Gilbert Burns lost to Khamzat Chimaev in wrestling 3 weeks ago
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 1:31 PMWatch Gabriel Almeida tap out Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12
Gilbert Burns lost to Khamzat Chimaev in wrestling 3 weeks ago
- MMA FightingOct 9, 2026, 1:31 PMWatch Gabriel Almeida tap out Gilbert Burns at UFC BJJ 12
Gilbert Burns suffered his first defeat under the UFC BJJ banner Thursday night in Las Vegas, losing by first-round heel hook to fellow Brazilian talent Gabriel Almeida. The retired MMA fighter was victorious in his UFC BJJ debut back in June, when he tapped out Horlando Monteiro with a rear-naked choke, and returned to UFC BJJ less than a month after a tech fall defeat to Khamzat Chimaev under wrestling rules at RAF. “Durinho” shot for a takedown early in the match and quickly escaped a guillotine threat from Almeida, but wasn’t able to do much from top position. Almeida managed to get to top position later in the round, going for the neck and before moving on to a leg attack. Burns did his best to avoid the position, but Almeida secured the heel hook for the tap. Watch the finish below. Heel hook from HELL by Gabriel Almeida 🔥#UFCBJJ12 | LIVE NOW on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/YYItMDI6Ve — UFC BJJ (@ufcbjj) October 9, 2026 UFC BJJ 12 was headlined by two championship matches, with Cassia Moura scoring a split decision over Adele Fornarino to remain flyweight champion, while Renato Canuto defeated Ethan Crelinsten via unanimous decision in the co-main event to capture the vacant lightweight belt.
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