Read about Mikey Musumeci’s impressive victory over Shinya Aoki in an epic grappling showdown at ONE Fight Night 15. Witness Musumeci’s exceptional skills as he defeats Aoki with a modified inside heel hook. Learn more about their rivalry and the impact of this match on the grappling world.
|Fight Result|
|Mikey Musumeci vs. Shinya Aoki|
|Winner: Mikey Musumeci|
|Submission: Modified Inside Heel Hook|
Mikey Musumeci showcased his exceptional grappling skills at ONE Fight Night 15 on October 6. In a thrilling openweight submission grappling match, Musumeci defeated the legendary Shinya Aoki with a modified inside heel hook. This victory solidifies Musumeci’s position as one of the best grapplers in the world, regardless of weight class.
|Mikey Musumeci|
|Record: 63 wins, 31 submissions|
|Current ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion|
|Used Shinya Aoki’s signature submission, the ‘Aoki Lock’|
|Shinya Aoki|
|Record: 1-3 in ONE submission grappling|
|Instrumental in elevating the level of BJJ in MMA|
Watch the full bout and post-fight interview on YouTube.
For North American viewers with a Prime Video subscription, ONE Fight Night 15 is available to stream for free.
Mikey Musumeci showcased his exceptional grappling skills at ONE Fight Night 15 on October 6. In a thrilling openweight submission grappling match, Musumeci defeated the legendary Shinya Aoki with a modified inside heel hook. This victory solidifies Musumeci’s position as one of the best grapplers in the world, regardless of weight class.
Musumeci, the current ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion, paid homage to Aoki, one of his idols, by using Aoki’s signature submission, the ‘Aoki Lock,’ to secure the win. Despite some controversy surrounding the move, Musumeci explained that it was a display of respect and admiration for the grappling legend.
The entire bout and post-fight interview can be watched on YouTube. Musumeci’s win extends his unbeaten streak in ONE Championship to six fights, making him the most active world champion in the promotion. With a record of 63 wins and 31 submissions, Musumeci continues to dominate the grappling scene.
Aoki’s loss in this match does not diminish his legacy. He played a crucial role in popularizing Japanese MMA and became a world champion in MMA as a grappling purist. Aoki’s contribution to elevating the level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the sport cannot be overlooked.
For North American viewers with a Prime Video subscription, ONE Fight Night 15 is available to stream for free. Don’t miss this incredible display of grappling mastery!
