Multiple-time IBJJF world champion Mikey Musumeci won the very first ONE Championship submission grappling title last weekend, defeating Cleber Sousa for the Flyweight belt. While an achievement like this would normally be cause for celebration for most competitors, Musumeci has wasted no time in searching for the perfect opponent to attempt his first title-defence.
Musumeci made a polite request to compete against ONE Championship Flyweight MMA world champion and UFC legend Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson beforehand, and has now issued a public challenge to the Sambo community as well. Musumeci wants to defend his title against the current Sambo world champion in his weightclass, testing himself against a completely different grappling style for the very first time.