“King Musumeci” - Fans marvel at Mikey Musumeci’s overwhelming run in ONE Championship

Since arriving in April 2022, ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion Mikey Musumeci has carried over his success from various BJJ tournaments to the world's largest martial arts organization and has swept all his assignments.

Recently, Musumeci's incredible run in ONE Championship was looked back by the promotion on their YouTube account and they wrote the video's description with:

"Before ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci challenges Kade Ruotolo's lightweight throne at ONE 168: Denver, relive his incredible 7-fight winning streak in ONE, featuring his nasty leg lock attempt against Mongolian warrior Gantumur Bayanduuren in 2023, his shocking submission of Japanese grappler Masakazu Imanari in 2022, and more!"

The video was a compilation of 'Darth Rigatoni's' victories against other submission artists including Masakazu Imanari, Cleber Sousa, Gantumur Bayanduuren, Osamah Almarwai, Jarred Brooks, Shinya Aoki, and most recently Gabriel Sousa.

Due to this pile of high-profile victims, the reigning ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion received high praise from fans, as the comments from users @maykay.jaykayman9647, @OpnDoarPlcy, @francoiswathelet5227, and @butcherbaker4258 spearheaded the positive messages:

"Human Python."

"This guy is greatness personified."

"So far ! The King Musumeci 🌪"

"He is good but there's weight classes for a reason. 🤷‍♂️ Probably one if not the best for his weight class for sure. Truly driven and talented young man with a bright future. 🇺🇸"

Screenshot of fans’ comments

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Mikey Musumeci looking ripped at lightweight ahead of super fight with Kade Ruotolo

Musumeci is currently preparing for his mega showdown with ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo, whom he will challenge for his 26-pound golden belt on Sept. 6 at ONE 168: Denver inside the Ball Arena in Colorado.

Ahead of this world title bout, the Evolve MMA representative is looking ripped and have gained significant muscle mass for his move up in the lightweight division. He guns for a second world title against the 21-year-old phenom.

ONE 168: Denver will air live from the Ball Arena in U.S. primetime on Sept. 6. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.