The UFC has always been about punches, kicks, and the occasional ground game. But now, Dana White is rolling out the mats for something completely different. In a move that’s got the martial arts world buzzing, the UFC has stepped into the pure grappling game by signing BJJ superstar and former ONE champion Mikey Musumeci.
White dropped a bombshell announcement on Instagram that had BJJ fans doing celebratory forward rolls. The UFC has signed its first-ever exclusive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu contract with none other than “Darth Rigatoni” himself.
“BOOOOOOM!!!! We are about to take BJJ to a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. @mikeymusumeci,” captioned White on the Instagram post.
This isn’t just any regular signing, though. Musumeci brings some serious credentials to the table. He’s been unbeaten at 135 pounds for eight years. The 28-year-old grappling wizard also happens to be a five-time IBJJF world champion in the black belt division.
Dana White isn’t stopping here, either. He’s been cooking up this BJJ program for the past year, and Musumeci is just the appetizer. He revealed a plethora of upcoming signings that will turn the UFC Fight Pass Invitational into something bigger than anyone expected. Musumeci won’t have to wait long to show off his skills under the UFC banner. He’s set to face Felipe Machado at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5th at the Apex facility in Las Vegas.
Mark Zuckerberg Shares His Excitement To Dana White’s Foray Into BJJ
The worlds of tech and martial arts continue to collide in interesting ways. Mark Zuckerberg, known for running Meta and his recent dive into combat sports, couldn’t contain his excitement about the UFC’s latest move. The Meta boss has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for a while now, even competing in tournaments and showing real passion for the sport.
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Dana White dropped some big news that got the BJJ community buzzing. The UFC CEO announced the signing of Mikey Musumeci, a BJJ superstar who’s been unbeatable at 135 pounds for the past eight years. Zuckerberg jumped into the comments with a simple but enthusiastic message for this move.
“This is so awesome”
The tech billionaire’s engagement with BJJ has been anything but casual, though – he’s been spotted training regularly and even showing off his skills during friendly matches. The UFC’s move into BJJ makes a lot of sense. Dana White hinted that this is just the beginning. He is planning to sign more BJJ specialists in the coming months, potentially creating a new platform for the sport to reach wider audiences.
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