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Mikey Musumeci is scheduled to feature in the ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic card on April 22. He trains out of the Evolve MMA gym and is a multi-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion. Musumeci is set to have a grappling match against Japanese veteran Masakazu Imanari this weekend.
Evolve MMA recently shared a tweet asking for fan support for their fighters competing in the upcoming event – 'Buchecha' and Musumeci. The 'Buchecha' match has since been canceled, but Musumeci will still feature.
"Evolve MMA on Twitter recently shared their support for these two. Mark your calendars! Support BJJ World Champion [Buchecha Marcus Almeida] and BJJ World Champion Mikey Musumeci from the EVOLVE Fight Team in the [ONE Championship] ring this Friday, 22 April at #ONE156!"
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Combined, these two competitors have won 18 Brazilian jiu-jitsu championship titles. These are across different weight classes, some in gi and some no-gi. 'Buchecha's absence from the upcoming fight card was revealed by ONE Championship yesterday.
The bout between 'Buchecha' and Reug Reug, a Senegalese wrestling champion, has been moved to a later date. Nevertheless, the submission grappling match involving Musumeci is still very much in play.
Mikey Musumeci is honored to be a part of ONE, "excited" for Masakazu Imanari bout
Submission grappling in ONE Championship has grown into an organizational staple. The promotion has showcased numerous submission grappling bouts already and many more are expected to be scheduled. Among the most highly touted grappling stars on the roster is Mikey Musumeci.
Musumeci is a five-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion. He is honored to be competing in ONE Championship against Japanese legend Masakazu Imanari. On Instagram, the Brazilian wrote:
"What an honor it is to be competing with this legend, Imanari, as my first match ever in asia! I’m so excited!"
Masakazu Imanari began his martial arts journey over twenty years ago in 2000. He is still an active competitor with over sixty bouts to his name. He is best known for inventing the Imanari Roll, which is a form of takedown involving a backwards roll.
