Flyweight submission grappling king Mikey Musumeci hints at fighting “in heavier weight classes” in next two matches

Mikey Musumeci is making two significant announcements regarding his future with ONE Championship.

The current holder of the ONE flyweight submission grappling world championship last competed at ONE Fight Night 15 in October against Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki. After securing his sixth consecutive victory, fans have eagerly awaited news on the five-time IBJJF world champion’s future plans.

It appears that the wait will soon be over, as ‘Darth Rigatoni’ has announced not one, but two major developments on the horizon.

“A lot of people keep asking me when I am competing again @onechampionship my match got pushed back to June!! Annoucement soon! Sorry to keep people waiting but there’s two match announcements coming soon and both people will be super happy/excited about,”Musumeci wrote on his Instagram stories. “I promise (both will be in heavier weight classes) let’s do this!!!”

Mikey Musumeci on the Importance of Technique over Size in Jiu-Jitsu

Despite dominating in the flyweight division, Mikey Musumeci is now eager to challenge himself against larger opponents and prove that size holds no significance in the world of jiu-jitsu.

“With jiu-jitsu, when you’re on the ground, size doesn’t matter as much cause of gravity,”Musumeci said during an appearance on The Fighter and The Kid podcast. “When you’re standing with wrestling, or Muay Thai, size matters so much. Big time. You can use their weight against them.”

View the complete interview down below:

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Despite facing a 6’3″, 250-pound opponent, current ONE world champion Demetrious Johnson demonstrated his skill and determination at the 2024 IBJJF Pan Championships. He emerged victorious and claimed a silver medal in the openweight tournament.

With so many potential opponents to choose from, which fighter do you hope to see Mikey Musumeci face when he makes his return to the Circle later this year?

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