Mikey Musumeci Signs Historic Deal with UFC Fight Pass Invitational
Mikey Musumeci is nothing short of a wizard on the mats. The former ONE Champion has proven himself as one of the top grapplers in the world. But he recently surprised fans by announcing his departure from ONE Championship and his return to the United States. Just weeks later, Musumeci is already back in the spotlight.
Today, Dana White shook up the jiu-jitsu world with a groundbreaking announcement: UFC has signed Musumeci to the first-ever jiu-jitsu promotional agreement in the company’s history. Musumeci will now compete under UFC’s exclusive grappling banner, Fight Pass Invitational, available on UFC Fight Pass. White also hinted at more high-profile jiu-jitsu signings in the coming months, further solidifying UFC’s commitment to the sport.
Mikey Musumeci will make his Fight Pass Invitational debut against Felipe Machado at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on Thursday, December 5, at 8 PM ET at the UFC Apex. With multiple jiu-jitsu world championships under his belt and an eight-year unbeaten streak at 135 pounds, Musumeci brings serious momentum to the event. UFC is clearly stepping up to become a major player in the jiu-jitsu world. Stay tuned for even more big signings to come.
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