The second episode of UFC BJJ: Road to the Title brought the tournament action into full swing with the first lightweight elimination bout, and it didn’t disappoint on drama.
Episode 2 featured the highly anticipated matchup between Keith Krikorian, Team Gabriel’s top-seeded lightweight and Polaris champion, taking on Isaac Doederlein, the 8th seed representing Team Musumeci. On paper, this looked like a straightforward win for the experienced Krikorian, but grappling rarely goes according to script.
The episode also showcased the team dynamics building between the camps, with Coach Musumeci hosting his team for a home-cooked dinner and training session at his gym. These behind-the-scenes moments are giving fans insight into the camaraderie and preparation methods of both teams as they battle toward the June 25th inaugural title bouts.
Keith Krikorian vs Isaac Doederlein: Tournament Upset Shakes Brackets
The lightweight bout itself delivered genuine excitement, with Krikorian securing what appeared to be a fight-ending darce choke that had his opponent in serious trouble. However, the bell saved Doederlein from what looked like certain defeat, allowing the match to continue.
When the final scores were tallied, Isaac Doederlein pulled off the upset victory by unanimous decision, putting Team Musumeci on the board and evening the team score at 1-1. The result shocked many who expected the higher-seeded Krikorian to advance comfortably.
This upset victory demonstrates exactly why tournament formats create compelling viewing – rankings and reputations mean nothing once the matches begin. Doederlein’s win also gives Team Musumeci crucial momentum as the tournament progresses toward crowning the first-ever UFC BJJ champions.
With the coaches now tied and both teams having tasted victory, the pressure builds for the remaining elimination bouts. The road to the June 25th title fights just got a lot more interesting.
Watch the full episode here
Read our UFC BJJ Episode 1 coverage here
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