Mikey Musumeci

Mikey Musumeci

"Darth Rigatoni"

USA Evolve MMA Active

Record

74 Wins
7 Losses
1 Draws
53 Submissions
72% Sub Rate

Bio

Mikey Musumeci is arguably the greatest American-born BJJ competitor of all time. A 5x IBJJF World Champion (4 in gi, 1 no-gi) and the inaugural ONE Championship Submission Grappling World Champion. Known for his innovative leg lock game, particularly his mastery of the kneebar and calf slicer. Musumeci became the youngest American to earn a black belt world title and has defended his ONE Championship belt multiple times. Famous for his analytical approach to jiu-jitsu and his educational content.

Championships

  • IBJJF World Champion 2018 Roosterweight
  • IBJJF World Champion 2019 Light-Featherweight
  • IBJJF World Champion 2021 Roosterweight
  • IBJJF World Champion 2022 Roosterweight
  • IBJJF No-Gi World Champion 2022
  • ONE Submission Grappling World Champion 2022-2024
  • IBJJF Pan Champion 2016 Roosterweight
  • IBJJF Pan Champion 2019
  • IBJJF European Champion 2017, 2018

Signature Submissions

Leg Lock

Kneebar

#16 Most Used

 Leg Lock

Heel Hook

#6 Most Used

 Compression

Calf Slicer

#28 Most Used

 Leg Lock

Straight Ankle Lock

#11 Most Used

Notable Wins

W
Jarred Brooks ONE Championship
Rear Naked Choke 3:22
2024
W
Osamah Almarwai ONE Championship
Rear Naked Choke
2023
W
Masakazu Imanari ONE Championship
Rear Naked Choke 7:32
2022
W
Cleber Sousa ONE Championship
Decision
2022
W
Gabriel Sousa IBJJF World Championship
Points
2022
W
Thalison Soares IBJJF World Championship
Submission 4:45
2019
W
Ary Farias IBJJF World Championship
Points
2019
W
Bruno Malfacine IBJJF World Championship
Points
2018
W
Joao Miyao IBJJF World Championship
Points
2017

Notable Losses

L
Gabriel Sousa IBJJF World Championship
Points
2023
L
Cleber Sousa ADCC Trials
Points
2022