Mikey Musumeci is likely one of the finest pound-for-pound grapplers on this planet. In the previous couple of years, he has labored with a number of UFC fighters together with former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno.
‘Darth Rigatoni’ was not too long ago credited by budding UFC light-weight contender, Chase Hooper, for the work they did collectively forward of UFC 310, which occurred on Dec. 7.
Hooper, among the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners within the 155-pound division, confronted off in opposition to Clay Guida on the early preliminary card. He secured an armbar-submission win over Guida, and has now shared some particulars of how his coaching with Musumeci helped him submit the UFC veteran.
The 25-year-old not too long ago appeared on the JAXXON PODCAST, hosted by former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, the place he stated:
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“I used to be actually simply actually attempting to arrange this armbar. I labored with Mikey Musumeci once I was out in New York Metropolis for the MSG card. I used to be working for [UFC] Battle Go. I obtained to roll with him, he simply beat the s**t out of me so far as grappling goes. Then he confirmed me this little armbar set-up off of the kimura grip, I butchered it a little bit bit.”
Take a look at Chase Hooper discussing about Mikey Musumeci beneath (0:05):
Mikey Musumeci shares his choose for the very best grappler within the UFC
Mikey Musumeci was not too long ago signed by the UFC Battle Go group in what might transform a pivotal second for the game. The New Jersey native is raring to make a number of modifications to the game with the assistance of a longtime platform such because the UFC.
Having beforehand competed at ONE Championship from 2022 till 2024, the submission grappler has moved again to dwelling soil and signed an unique contract with the UFC.
Musumeci was not too long ago interviewed by MMA character and media member, Nina-Marie Daniele, who requested ‘Darth Rigatoni’ to share his choose for the very best grappler within the UFC. He selected his longtime coach, and former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns.
Musumeci stated:
“Well, I obtained my black belt from Gilbert Burns. So he is my coach, so I’ve to say him. However I actually assume he has wonderful jiu-jitsu. Nice submissions, nice every thing. So he is my reply.”
Take a look at Mikey Musumeci’s feedback beneath (16:15):
Edited by Tejas Rathi