Mikey Musumeci reveals dealing with ADHD while training jiu-jitsu

Mikey Musumeci has achieved great success doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which is made all the more impressive as he has had to deal with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, all his life.

The 26-year-old Musumeci, the reigning ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling champion, shared that having ADHD is challenging but he has managed to use it to his advantage while doing jiu-jitsu.

People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse. In an interview with Fightlore, Musumeci said he has learned to adapt and work with the condition that he has.

Mikey Musumeci said:

“Sometimes it’s hard with ADHD, with focusing on many things, but I have hyperfocus. If I focus on one thing, I can focus on it a lot deeper than other people. That’s a gift.”

Check out the full interview below:

Musumeci has won at all levels in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition while representing the United States, including five IBJJF world championships.

That success has continued in ONE Championship, where Mikey Musumeci is undefeated in two outings to date. He won the ONE flyweight submission grappling world title in his last fight against Cleber Sousa at ONE on Prime Video 2 in September.

Musumeci will make his first world title defense against Gantumur Bayanduuren of Mongolia at ONE Fight Night 6 in Bangkok on January 13. The event is live and free for North American fans with an active Amazon Prime subscription.

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Mikey Musumeci pumped for next fight, thankful for ONE’s push of submission grappling

American submission grappling ace Mikey Musumeci is on a roll in ONE Championship. He is looking to sustain it while also expressing gratitude to the promotion for the opportunities it is giving to athletes like him.

‘Darth Rigatoni’ will see action at ONE Fight Night 6 on January 13 in Bangkok, where he will make his first defense of the ONE flyweight submission grappling world title against Gantumur Bayanduuren of Mongolia.

In a recent Instagram post, Mikey Musumeci expressed excitement over his upcoming fight and gave props to ONE Championship’s push of submission grappling.

He said:

“10 more days until I return to compete again and attempt to retain my flyweight title [ONE Championship] in Bangkok, Thailand. This time I will be facing the current combat sambo world champion in my weight class; he’s from Mongolia!"

Adding:

"So amazing how One is helping our sport grow and how international jiu jitsu is becoming. It should be an amazing match!"

Musumeci has been undefeated in two fights so far in ONE Championship. He wants to sustain the success he has had and be an inspiration for younger athletes to continue following their dreams.