Mikey Musumeci Explains Why the State of Grappling Is ‘Really Bad Right Now’”
Sep 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently shared his thoughts about the current state of grappling – describing a sport running low on momentum after losing several of the athletes who fueled its growth. Here is...
Andrew Tackett: “Even Gordon Ryan Might Not Be Able To Beat Mikey Musumeci”
Aug 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Andrew Tackett raised an interesting question: could Gordon Ryan beat Mikey Musumeci, in a match where leg locks are allowed? The topic surfaced during a broader conversation about Musumeci’s...
Bryce Mitchell Set To Face Mikey Musumeci At UFC BJJ 11
Jul 13, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Bryce Mitchell is stepping back into professional grappling for the toughest challenge he’s faced in the sport – booked to take on Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11! It marks a significant jump in...
Dante Leon Says Mikey Musumeci “Shouldn’t Tell People To Not Lift Weights”
Jul 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Dante Leon pushed back directly on Mikey Musumeci’s claim that his physique comes entirely from BJJ, with no weight training involved. Host of the podcast raised Musumeci’s assertion, and...
Mikey Musumeci Accepts Bryce Mitchell’s Grappling Challenge: “I’m Not Worried”
Jul 03, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is taking Bryce Mitchell up on his offer. After Mitchell publicly called for a grappling match, Musumeci confirmed he’s in – setting up a crossover bout between a UFC fighter...
Mikey Musumeci Says He’d Be Worried About Letting His Future Daughter Train Jiu-Jitsu
Jul 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci says one of his biggest concerns about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has nothing to do with competition – it’s the safety of women entering the sport. Speaking on the Overdogs BJJ Podcast...
Mikey Musumeci Says Too Many BJJ Black Belts Earn The Rank: “Anyone Could Get A Black Belt”
Jun 18, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci shared a controversial opinion about what he sees as a growing problem with BJJ’s belt system. Joined by Robert Drysdale and Hector Vasquez, Musumeci argued that the value of a...
Mikey Musumeci Criticizes Instructors That Tell Children To Quit School To Pursue BJJ
Jun 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently spoke out against the idea that young athletes must abandon their education in order to become elite Jiu-Jitsu competitors. During an episode of the Overdogs BJJ podcast,...
Robert Drysdale Says Mikey Musumeci Is Better Prepared For Real Fights Than Self-Defense Practitioners
Jun 02, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Robert Drysdale recently argued that elite competitors such as Mikey Musumeci may be better equipped for real-life confrontations than some practitioners who focus exclusively on self-defense...
Mikey Musumeci Reveals He Competed With Staph Infection: “I Couldn’t Walk”
May 24, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci secured a fast submission victory in just two minutes, but it was what happened afterward that drew the most attention… As shortly after the bout, Musumeci revealed he had been...
Mikey Musumeci Says He’ll Be Mentored By Demetrious Johnson For MMA Transition
May 23, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has revealed that Demetrious Johnson will mentor him, as he prepares for a potential transition into MMA. Speaking on the Overdogs BJJ podcast, Musumeci shared that the arrangement...
Mikey Musumeci Responds To “Sellout” Criticism After Signing UFC BJJ Deal
May 20, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has addressed criticism surrounding his decision to sign an exclusive deal with UFC BJJ… Pushing back against claims that he “sold out” and explaining the deeper...
Mikey Musumeci Criticizes IBJJF Rules For Encouraging Strategy Over Fighting: “So Easy To Lose”
May 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently shared his frustrations with IBJJF competition, arguing that the ruleset discourages real engagement and rewards overly strategic play. Speaking on the Overdogs BJJ Podcast...
Mikey Musumeci Eyes MMA Debut: “I Want To Go Out There And Scrap”
May 01, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci may be one of the most accomplished submission grapplers in the world – but he’s now setting his sights on a completely new challenge. Musumeci revealed that he’s actively...
UFC BJJ 8: Mikey Musumeci To Defend UFC BJJ Title Against Kevin Dantzler
Apr 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has his next title defense locked in, as he prepares to face Kevin Dantzler for the bantamweight belt at UFC BJJ 8 on May 21. The matchup marks the first time the two competitors will...
Confirmed: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mikey Musumeci In The Works For UFC BJJ
Apr 05, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A potential superfight between Mikey Musumeci and Arman Tsarukyan is gaining serious momentum, with Claudia Gadelha confirming that discussions are already underway. Speaking at the UFC BJJ...
Mikey Musumeci: “If Gi BJJ Were Easy, It Would Be Called No-Gi”
Mar 01, 2026BJJEE
The gi vs. no-gi debate continues to divide the grappling world, and Mikey Musumeci recently added fuel to the fire with a bold statement that quickly made waves across the community. Here are the...
Mikey Musumeci Defends UFC BJJ Amid Backlash Over ADCC Restrictions
Feb 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The debate surrounding athlete exclusivity in professional grappling continues to intensify, and now one of the sport’s biggest stars has stepped directly into the conversation. UFC BJJ champion...
“Dagestani Mikey Musumeci” Calls Out Arman Tsarukyan
Feb 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC opened its grappling calendar with UFC BJJ 5, a card headlined by two championship matches. Both titleholders successfully defended their belts, but it was Mikey Musumeci who drew the most...
Mikey Musumeci Teases UFC MMA Debut: “I’ll Announce Soon”
Feb 14, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci may soon be stepping off the mats and into the octagon. Following his successful title defense at UFC BJJ 5, the reigning champion revealed during the post-event press conference that...
Muhammad Mokaev Has Been Offered A Fight Against Mikey Musumeci In UFC BJJ
Feb 11, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
A surprising matchup may be on the horizon for the UFC’s new grappling division. Rising flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev revealed that he has been offered a championship bout against reigning...
Mikey Musumeci: “Umar Nurmagomedov Could Beat A Lot Of Jiu-Jitsu People”
Jan 29, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
While preparing for separate bouts at the UFC Performance Institute, Mikey Musumeci and Umar Nurmagomedovfound themselves sharing the mats. Musumeci is best known for his guard-heavy,...
The Birth of “Dagestani Mikey”: Mikey Musumeci Announces Radical Style Shift After Training With Umar Nurmagomedov
Jan 27, 2026BJJEE
Mikey Musumeci Credits Umar Nurmagomedov for Radical Style Shift Ahead of 2026 “Dagestani Mikey” Era Mikey Musumeci has never been shy about reinventing himself, but his latest transformation may...
UFC BJJ 5: Mikey Musumeci vs Shay Montague Title Match Announced
Jan 26, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
UFC BJJ 5 is scheduled for February 12, 2026, and the promotion has officially revealed that the event will be anchored by two championship bouts! The first title fight of the evening will see...
