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Mikey Musumeci is one of the best pound-for-pound grapplers in the world. In the last few years, he has worked with several UFC fighters including former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno.
'Darth Rigatoni' was recently credited by budding UFC lightweight contender, Chase Hooper, for the work they did together ahead of UFC 310, which took place on Dec. 7.
Hooper, one of the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners in the 155-pound division, faced off against Clay Guida on the early preliminary card. He secured an armbar-submission win over Guida, and has now shared some details of how his training with Musumeci helped him submit the UFC veteran.
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The 25-year-old recently appeared on the JAXXON PODCAST, hosted by former UFC champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, where he said:
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"I was honestly just really trying to set up this armbar. I worked with Mikey Musumeci when I was out in New York City for the MSG card. I was working for [UFC] Fight Pass. I got to roll with him, he just beat the s**t out of me as far as grappling goes. Then he showed me this little armbar set-up off of the kimura grip, I butchered it a little bit."
Check out Chase Hooper discussing about Mikey Musumeci below (0:05):
Mikey Musumeci shares his pick for the best grappler in the UFC
Mikey Musumeci was recently signed by the UFC Fight Pass team in what could turn out to be a pivotal moment for the sport. The New Jersey native is eager to make several changes to the sport with the help of an established platform such as the UFC.
Having previously competed at ONE Championship from 2022 until 2024, the submission grappler has moved back to home soil and signed an exclusive contract with the UFC.
Musumeci was recently interviewed by MMA personality and media member, Nina-Marie Daniele, who asked 'Darth Rigatoni' to share his pick for the best grappler in the UFC. He chose his longtime coach, and former welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns.
Musumeci said:
"Well, I got my black belt from Gilbert Burns. So he's my coach, so I have to say him. But I really think he has amazing jiu-jitsu. Great submissions, great everything. So he's my answer."
Check out Mikey Musumeci's comments below (16:15):
