Mikey Musumeci’s Dominance in Grappling: A Year in Review

Mikey Musumeci, the reigning flyweight submission grappling champion, had an incredible year in 2023. Read about his dominant performances and his goals for the future.

Mikey Musumeci, the reigning flyweight submission grappling champion, had an incredible year in 2023. Despite being considered one of the best in the world, Musumeci continued to challenge himself and prove his skills. In ONE Championship, he went undefeated with four impressive victories, including three successful title defenses. His performances were nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his relentless attack and devastating techniques.

Looking ahead to 2024, Musumeci has set his sights on two standout ADCC fighters, Gabriel Sousa and Diego Reis. While neither currently competes in ONE, Musumeci believes that a matchup with either of them would be an exciting showcase of his skills. He is determined to prove himself in the no-gi division and conquer the ADCC championship.

Mikey Musumeci, the reigning flyweight submission grappling champion, had an incredible year in 2023. Despite being considered one of the best in the world, Musumeci continued to challenge himself and prove his skills. In ONE Championship , he went undefeated with four impressive victories, including three successful title defenses. His performances were nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his relentless attack and devastating techniques.

Musumeci’s first fight of the year was against Sambo World Champion Gantumur Bayanduuren at ONE Fight Night 6. Although he didn’t secure a finish, Musumeci’s relentless assault left Bayanduuren’s leg severely damaged. It was a display of Musumeci’s brutal grappling style.

Following his victory over Bayanduuren, Musumeci went on to submit IBJJF No-Gi World Champion Osamah Almarwai and ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Jarred Brooks in back-to-back fights. These wins solidified Musumeci’s dominance in the flyweight division.

In his most recent match, Musumeci faced Japanese martial arts legend Shinya Aoki in an open-weight contest. Despite the weight difference, Musumeci showcased his technical prowess and finished the fight with Aoki’s signature move, the Aoki Lock.

Looking ahead to 2024, Musumeci has set his sights on two standout ADCC fighters, Gabriel Sousa and Diego Reis. While neither currently competes in ONE, Musumeci believes that a matchup with either of them would be an exciting showcase of his skills. He is determined to prove himself in the no-gi division and conquer the ADCC championship.

Mikey Musumeci’s dominance in grappling is unquestionable, but he continues to push himself and seek new challenges. With his relentless drive and unmatched skills, he is poised to continue his winning streak and solidify his legacy as one of the greatest submission grapplers of all time.