Mikey Musumeci has confirmed that his contract with the UFC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division is set to expire, setting up a pivotal meeting that could shape the next chapter of his career.
Speaking on Jake Shields’ Fight Back Podcast, Musumeci revealed:
My contract’s up and I’m meeting with them actually on Monday.
He explained that his current deal was signed before UFC BJJ introduced its championship belts. Because of that timing, his contract lacks the typical championship clause that binds titleholders to longer terms – giving him rare negotiating freedom
Now, Musumeci is in a position to redefine what top-level grapplers can earn:
Right now I’m looking at getting seven figures a year — like I’m at that path now.
He credited Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones for laying the foundation for higher athlete pay in professional jiu-jitsu:
My whole goal right now is just to step up the last generation.
Gordon was like the godfather of getting people more money.
The road hasn’t been easy. Musumeci shared that he spent nearly a year battling three stomach ulcers and multiple joint injuries caused by overtraining:
Every part of my body was breaking down.
Looking ahead, Musumeci confirmed that the UFC plans to host 10 BJJ events next year, potentially expanding the sport’s global reach.
As for whether he’ll remain part of the UFC roster, Musumeci kept his cards closed:
We’ll see how that meeting goes.
I don’t really know. We’ll find out.
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