Discover Demetrious Johnson’s potential move to submission grappling in ONE Championship. Will the MMA legend face off against Mikey Musumeci in a thrilling grappling duel?
Demetrious Johnson, the ONE flyweight MMA world champion, is contemplating a transition to submission grappling within ONE Championship. The legendary fighter, known as ‘Mighty Mouse,’ has excelled in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and expressed his openness to exploring no-gi grappling. Johnson’s possible opponent in this new venture could be Mikey Musumeci, the reigning ONE flyweight submission grappling king.
Demetrious Johnson’s New Challenge in Submission Grappling
Demetrious Johnson, the reigning ONE flyweight MMA world champion, is considering a new venture in submission grappling under ONE Championship ‘s banner. The legendary fighter expressed his interest in exploring the world of no-gi grappling alongside his traditional mixed martial arts path. Johnson, also known as ‘Mighty Mouse,’ revealed his thoughts on his podcast, indicating his willingness to embrace this new challenge. Recently, Johnson showcased his prowess in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by securing a gold medal in the brown belt Master 2 featherweight class at the 2024 IBJJF Pan Championship in Florida. Despite his success in MMA, including a triumphant title defense against Adriano Moraes, Johnson is contemplating a potential transition to the submission grappling realm within ONE Championship . One possible opponent for Johnson could be Mikey Musumeci, the current ONE flyweight submission grappling champion, who has shown eagerness to face off against the MMA icon. Musumeci, known as ‘Darth Rigatoni,’ has a history of overcoming challenges from top MMA fighters, such as his victory over Jarred ‘The Monkey God’ Brooks. If Johnson decides to pursue submission grappling, fans can expect an exciting clash between two skilled competitors in the grappling world.
