Craig Jones just isn’t a fan of Mikey Musmesi’s fashion.
After making historical past with the primary flyweight submission grappling world title holder in a single championship, Musumeci signed the UFC earlier this 12 months, main the best way in increasing the promotion to aggressive jiu-jitsu. However not everybody thinks that “Darth Rigatoni” is the one who brings new followers to the game.
In a latest interview with former UFC and one flyweight king, demetrious Johnson, Jones prompt {that a} systematic method to mass-mess matches is unlikely to deliver the thrill individuals are in search of.
“I feel Mikey’s fashion is boring,” Jones mentioned. “It is very mechanical and predictable for me. Individuals say he is very technical, however on the similar time I feel he lacks some creativity and dynamism. It is like watching the identical system again and again. It does not excite me in a aggressive match.”
Mikey Musumeci makes waves at UFC following a powerful one run
In a single run, Musumesi gained a spotlight reel end in opposition to grappling legends like Masakazu Imanari and Aoki Kiyoshi. He additionally choked former one straw-wight MMA world title holder Jarred Brooks in 2023.
After reaching every little thing potential with the Singapore-based group, Musumeci signed an unique settlement with the UFC in November 2024. He made his promotional debut on December 5, 2024 at UFC Battle Move Invitational 9, defeating Felipe Machado by way of determination.
Six months later, he recorded a heel hook submission victory over Rerisson Gabriel in UFC BJJ 1, changing into the primary UFC BJJ Bantamweight Champion.
