Mikey Musumeci has just been awarded the “Best Submission Grappler Of 2023” title by ONE Championship!
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As the reigning ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion, Musumeci’s journey through 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular.
2023 began with Musumeci defending his title against Gantumur Bayanduuren, the Combat Sambo World Champion, at ONE Fight Night 6 in January.
Although he didn’t secure a submission, Musumeci’s display of raw, almost brutal control through a relentless Leg Lock attempt, was a clear demonstration of his skillset.
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May saw Musumeci make a triumphant return at ONE’s U.S. debut, facing off against IBJJF World Champion Osamah Almarwai.
Musumeci dominated the entire match, winning by a flawless Rear Naked Choke.
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August’s ONE Fight Night 13 featured Musumeci putting his title on the line against Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks, the ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
Musumeci’s mastery was on full display as he secured a Triangle Choke-Armbar submission.
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Musumeci’s final appearance of the year was a remarkable non-title openweight submission grappling bout against Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki, a legend in Japanese MMA.
At ONE Fight Night 15 secured a victory with an Aoki Lock – a move named after Shinya himself.
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