BJJ Phenom Mikey Musumeci signs w/ UFC, leaves ONE | The Ariel Helwani Show

[@dzl7822]

Breaking news: Chael is Michael without Mi 🤯

[@Cud1Zon3]

definitely stealing this for my next kid's name, that way I can say it's Michael without the Mi

[@mikeybanks4431]

I never realized that 🤣

[@mindfulstoic3095]

That's alright, he's a dad, he is allowed to make dad jokes.

[@TaterTotsNFanta]

So... Kale?

[@JoshuaEricSViana]

That is insane

[@matthewfghjkl]

Chael hijacked the program for a free jiu jitsu lesson

[@hanoitripper1809]

He’s thinking of more ways to submit wanderlei

[@Nightmare1up00]

so good lol

[@ukuleletron]

😂😂😂

[@vent51177]

Somebody got Chael in an Omaplata recently.

[@paulhancock]

Chael and Mikey are the duo we never knew we wanted or needed. Absolutely tremendous. Anyway, One FC is heading down the toilet. So many fighters exposing the organisation now, dirty tricks, not keeping promises, not giving high paid fighters their agreed number of fights etc. It's a shame because I think they've got a really cool unique thing going on out in Singapore and it has never felt like a poor man's version of the UFC like Bellator and the PFL. Great brand with great potential but run by sketchy characters. Hopefully they get a grip and turn it around.

[@DantePotu]

Mikey is a goofbaII that likes hugging too much. Hes leaving onefc because he struggles making weight

[@sHARGC]

not like the UFC right? This sounds to me like the old American superiority complex, using bad propaganda against the ''enemy''.

[@charlesr951]

Opens with omoplata defense. This is gonna be a banger. You gotta build head height first.

[@SalvatoreAnthonyMendez]

Somebody get Mikey a Streaming Setup for these interviews LOL. Bro was speaking from his car lol.

[@Locomoco50000]

He's always traveling 🙄

[@threecubed3]

A lot of people that come on the show or even other showes do their interviews from the car. Always on the move.

[@chrisbarrrr]

Dude literally got 5 50k bonuses lol

[@abdennourO-p3z]

all UFC fighter do interviews from their cars.. are you new ?

[@michaelcolella6110]

He was in full mount the whole time

[@BlackCheezit]

Why is nobody asking where Schmitty is??

[@Aceace1991]

Guys a clown

[@peaceonmars]

Is this all you ever comment about? Repetitive joke.

[@BlackCheezit]

@ yeah 🔥

[@craiggee4356]

😂😂😂

[@geothrasher]

cmon man this aint funny anymore... (yes it is)

[@simonwilson1211]

A really good guy! UFC take care of him, because he will surely take care of you!

[@WingedKing117]

If they way Onefc did him almost killing him the UFC can’t do much worse.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Don’t you realize he’s only doing grappling right? He’s not punching people or getting punched.

[@simonwilson1211]

@@youtubeconnollyfamily It's amazing to watch him grapple, but as he says.. " I want to learn it all"

[@omgitsjavi4443]

​@youtubeconnollyfamily no shame in that.... He's a specialist in 1 area already, if he applies himself right, he could acquire the skills needed. Plus, he's such a good dude, I think he'll be taught and groomed by many greats in the UFC. Take a little from here, and a little from there. And he actually has some striking, there are videos of that too.

[@dewmontain123]

​@youtubeconnollyfamily that's unfortunate I was really looking forward to seeing him get knocked out.

[@slabzzz]

Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu. White Belt in pumping gas.

[@drewgiles-ry6op]

Mikey Musumeci vs Baby Shark Pato or Dorian Olvarez in UFC Fight Pass are the superfights to make

[@mggggg12345]

Love this!! Just a tip from an avid viewer, make sure they use a better microphone or adjust their audio cause it’s sometimes hard to understand Mikey.

[@LaChonklin]

Mikey “I just farted…do you understand?” 😂

[@bigfist0]

Does that make sense?

[@JasonWolfe-sf1uj]

This is a real life Milhouse from the Simpsons

[@boldottoman]

Earth 357 Milhouse

[@inolen87]

Mikey is a great advocate for the sport.

[@williamRE]

What sport? Hugging?

[@inolen87]

@ you’re a dork

[@eddieas]

@@inolen87 for bjj not mma you doofus

[@beliedat2457]

@@williamREspoken like someone that would be choked unconscious in 20 seconds

[@iSOBigD]

And high functioning Autists! What a smart and likeable sob

[@seansmith9903]

Hope he gets the money and more recognition with the change! Mikey is a great guy and a fantastic athlete to advocate for the sport of Jiu Jitsu, which is lacking good people like Mikey to represent it!

[@Alexander.Berglund]

Mikey seems like such a great guy. My dude is pure of heart

[@RyanThibeault82]

Great interview!!! Mikey is a class act and he's must-see television!

[@AntoineFabri]

It would be amazing if the UFC could organise bjj tournaments in the style of CGI, bjj deserves to be fun to watch and we saw with CGI and the One superfights that it's possible.

[@Skimatik_DnB]

That ally style fight area was epic and seems like it should be the future of bjj 🎯

[@giacomovega6508]

I also loved the Craig Gones Invitational

[@sHARGC]

It's funny to see Americans copying the Asians,times are changing I guess

[@fredfred4086]

@@giacomovega6508 Or was it the Craig Games Invitational?🙂

[@wills8656]

Chael is great, thanks for saving us from Ariel boring questions and drama farming

[@Thinkforyourselvz]

Mickey is such a nice humble kid, and just makes me happy just hearing him talk with so much enthusiasm for life, pizza and his sport. What a great role model for any kid, inside martial arts or not!

[@ababab589]

Nicky Rod will be the next athlete to sign CJI head to fightpass

[@tellerxx4868]

Had seen a few clips here and there , I’m intrigued , Les go Mickey

[@andybars8672]

Mikey spitting when he talks like a fountain 😂

[@iSOBigD]

Thankfully the phone camera was under him to catch all that

[@dadofmma]

chael is unhinged

[@Smurffitness]

0:14

[@C4reful]

i mean he literally asked for directions to get "unhinged" from the omoplata

[@bullfknhead]

What are you, new?

[@stefanojkd1605]

100% with you mikey!! Legitimize the sport. You are on the best track and purpose. You deserve full support on that!

[@jamesmorris911]

He looks and talks just like Dave Franco! I love this kid!

[@supershiba8346]

"Defection" is crazy

[@aviduke]

Yeah, one screwed him over big time. Hes such a nice guu. Shame on them

[@d4ndle]

The idea that there should be one single organization to rule them all is a mistake. Everything else I’m down with

[@makesenz]

Mikey is a boss.

[@PostalPete]

Darth Rigatoni's downward stare forced Chael Sonnen to start kneeling on the floor I guess.

[@jg7923]

I hope fight pass has Catch Wrestling matches also, since that was the OG real version of pro wrestling back in the early 1900’s.

[@TiesBesselJonker]

I hope he has a nice remainder of a career and i hope bjj gets solid mainstream interest and legitimate development through the ufc platform.

[@360Fov]

Mikey is awesome....he's got that fabulous energy that'll make some dudes uncomfortable; knowing he could choke them 9 million different ways and they can do NOTHING about it, is tremendous. Like a doctor!

[@randyjaramillo493]

Great interview

[@omgitsjavi4443]

I'm so excited to see Mikey come to the UFC. What a great guy.

[@DGillian6406]

Chael and his Rogan rant was hilarious! 😂

[@OneWiseGuy]

I like this kid Mikey

[@leeortiz2687]

Less than two minutes in and I love this video already

[@claytonphillips2930]

i love mikeys sincerity.

[@kungadimey6970]

Mikey throwing gems on that omaplata escape.

[@scottwheeler2679]

One should have reached out and changed their initial ruling *after* the injury was disclosed. But One can't be blamed for what they didn't know at the time.

[@hossjohnser9556]

Chael and Mikey talking shop is awesome.

[@kingshizzat]

This was great to fall asleep too

[@keenanhuschke2035]

Mikey is the man however, BBJ will never become mainstream. The positions are just far too complex for the average person to understand what’s going on/when someone has an advantageous positions/when someone is in trouble. People that train jiu jitsu even have a hard time following a high level 30 minute match.

[@kingRagnar616]

So much sugar in the tank 😂😂

[@ghagzor]

And autism

[@livyrlifpeacefully8633]

Love you, Mikey!! You're going to do amazing things in the UFC!!

[@BlackZynfyndel]

Only got to see him for one ONE event but me and my girl fell in love with him instantly. Nice he’ll still be able to work with them falling apart.

[@JB-pu8pp]

I love how Ariel chased Chael down lmao

[@jg7923]

We need to get Garry Tonon out of One now or he needs to get a Title Shot in One already.

[@JK-en2pi]

Hes not in one anymore

[@jg7923]

@@JK-en2pi Oh, wow I didn’t even know. Is he also going to the UFC ?

[@JK-en2pi]

@@jg7923 naw but he's a free agent

[@darkestblood4]

People need to realize how amazing his jiu jitsu is. I'm a 190 purple belt and I know he would sub me with ease.

[@SauronOfMiddleEarth]

Jiu jitsu is much harder to do when you’re getting pounded in the face. Remember Ryan Hall vs Topuria?

[@spookyboi317]

Crazy how many people here don't realize he's signing to UFC's *grappling league* not the acutal UFC

[@Lex_Hooper]

Yeah... I was hoping he was getting into MMA

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

That’s literally why I came to the common section. I was like wait he’s only doing grappling. Is he doing MMA lol I just wanted to make sure

[@aviduke]

I didnt know they had a grappling league. Heard more about the terrible slap crap than that.

[@WesternCommie]

People talk a lot about "pizza being bad", but that simply isn't true. It has balanced macronutrients and satisfies cravings. It has a balance of carbs, fats, and proteins, and it can be better if you option for whole-grain crusts, reduced fat cheeses and vegetable heavy toppings. It keeps you from searching for sneaks shortly after eating. It is all in moderation though. You can't expect to eat a meat lovers every day and not gain weight. High quality ingredients help too.

[@lrdbas1981]

It depends on your genetics. During the European famine Italians surviving on flour recipes for decadesss. African geno types wouldn’t get proper fuel from that type of diet

[@williambarton5681]

Can be high in salt, is calorically dense and lacks micronutrients. (Unless you are stacking it mile-high with vegetables)

[@gcoffey223]

Excited for the new addition to the UFC roster

[@nyashnader1]

why does ariels mic sound like its from 2002

[@Barry-x5y]

There’s a 4 year old at my daughter school that looks just like Mikey.

[@ChrisF-fx5du]

Access to the pi is life changing in itself

[@aviduke]

Before i listen to this, just want to say, i hope he's training with DJ. They can skill swap. Post listen edit: What a positive person and role model

[@slabzzz]

Imagine Mikey being a Laywer and representing his client 😂

[@frankiemoss2718]

The way this man's mind breaks down BJJ is amazing

[@nealprentice7874]

Great interview with mikeys chin.

[@jclc4201]

Awesome!! Lets go...

[@WrestlingPhilosophy89]

Mikey is a class act

[@catastrophicending9560]

Happy for Mikey but he’s confused if he thinks BJJ or the UFC is steroid free. Just heard him call out ADCC for steroids so good for him, he knows what’s up.

[@dennis3224]

Actually hype about this I’m gonna finally get fight pass now

[@tien-n-g]

Why Dana White hates Ariel so much? He seems like a chill guy for real.

[@OkieGrower75]

Why doesn't Mikey admit he moved to Asia for his bf?

[@cave129]

Who cares ?

[@johnsnow7873]

Is he gay af?

[@prod.bymobinnn4625]

Would love a source on this

[@TiesBesselJonker]

If that were true, one of the reasons would be the hatred from the mma community towards lgbtq+. There is a taboo for men, so they scare each other with unfree enforced old fashioned conservative visions about two genders and strict heterosexuality. Statistically, there's been many many fighters that actually don't fit in with the brutally imposed discourse and lifeways. It is dangerous for anyone's livelihoods and more, to discuss or live freely in a way that fits with them. Just look at Jon Jones; even the so-called most dangerous heavyweight on earth can't live his truth. It's what the promotion company and the people demand of each other.

[@franciscoramirez9867]

Pizza sauce? I thought he was just unusually nice and smiley

[@kevinchan79]

What a classy guy... there was so much he could have complained about with One, but stayed above the muck. Can we have political leaders like this please? Mickey for president!

[@KevinL-ws4if]

2:52 Chael should habe pushed Ariel and said "i cant let you get close"

[@OceanBlue-o3t]

What made UFC 309 go down in History, was the Fact that Trump and his team came in like Gladiators walking into the Colosseum! For some reason these two seemed a little scared to mention that........

[@mikew2746]

Mikey is a solid dude.

[@OceanBlue-o3t]

This is a Classic!!!!!!

[@dawizze1]

One thing I cannot understand is the idea that UFC is going to be some kind of "Drug free" org. If you want that go back to ONE because they are not drug testing BJJ people ever lol. They already got rid of USADA.

[@kdub10009]

UFC is WAY more regulated than BJJ re: drug testing. WAY WAY more.

[@itsbadvibes6504]

HOW THE F46K DID I NOT HEAR ABOUT THIS?!?!

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

My boy never stops talking

[@supercalifragalistic-z9f]

He's got a great unique pure personality. I want him to get gold and wrap fighters into pretzels.

[@hanoitripper1809]

Hope he does well!

[@beliedat2457]

What’s with the One guys jumping ship and coming to UFC? De Ridder and now Mikey

[@iSOBigD]

Can he do MMA or just BJJ??

[@dd805100]

He didn't like the steroid use in ONE, he's on interview talking about it a lot, which causes conflict between him and ONE cause he was trying to advocate change, dumb he went to the ufc cause they just got rid of usada, but I dont think he had a choice gotta work somewhere.

[@dd805100]

​@@iSOBigDhe never fought mma, only did bjj kinda think he's gonna get finished if he ever fights anyone good.

[@hibernopithecus7500]

@@dd805100Afaik, he’s only there to do Fight Pass Invitational, not MMA.

[@sammavitae114]

The ufc is about to make a grappling only division.

[@siriusblack3369]

Mikey’s audio is so bad I have to stop and try again later.

[@Meatdevil]

He’s using that Mac Life audio

[@FloatingGoat1]

And no one thought to invite schmitty?

[@SrulDog]

The law changed in oregon a year or two ago. Now its jersey only.

[@ADCCTHAILAND]

Best to Mikey.

[@slabzzz]

jiu jitsu would be more entertaining if it was structured three-round bouts like UFC.

[@monkeybob13]

I wish ufc went back to no rounds and went until somebody won lol

[@KaninTuzi]

CJI was very good with their system

[@slabzzz]

@@monkeybob13 haha that would be dope for mma matches but jiu jitsu matches will take forever and it gets boring to casuals if you have to stare at stalling tactics for 10 mins straight.

[@monkeybob13]

@@slabzzz bjj and mma should switch lol

[@NotYourAverageWindowCleaner]

i dont get how he is the first when they have been doin grappling on fightpass with big bjj names.. so that by default dosnt make him the trailblazer. im stoked he is wuth ufc but he wasnt the first imo

[@MaxPayne909]

I wish lawschool was something I can just easily consider in my life lol

[@mikeybanks4431]

I can’t wait to see the ufc grappling league

[@Shon-z8o]

Mikey’s story of almost dying while weight cutting is terrifying. We must get rid of this practice.

[@UrbanOutcast_MMA]

Mike could be really special in the ufc

[@davidwahlers9360]

Only here for Chael and Mikey…I think I finally forgive you Ariel for blasting Chael on air awhile back…I think

[@Meursault_1111]

Michael is Chael without the Mi !! Leave it to The Bad Guy from West Linn to share the secrets of the universe with us!

[@josemagsajo]

I wish Chael could have stayed for the interview with Mickey

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Mikey will DEFINITELY be a UFC CHAMPION 😂

[@GeorgeMcG90]

Can Mikey strike? Hard to imagine him withstanding strikes to his face

[@GeorgeMcG90]

Ohhh, fight pass

[@peteypablo09]

He actually does do muay thai as a hobby but yeah UFC does jiu jitsu events as well edit: just got to the point in the interview where he said he does want to get into mma professionally at some point

[@bobbyclemente21]

They don't trust people in Oregone to pump their own gas cause they're all high on Maryjane. No idea about Joisey. Kinda sad to see Mikey leaving One FC personally.

[@danayello9000]

Mikey “would never speak badly” about ONE because immediate lawsuit 😂😭😭

[@Unclesteve16]

Mikey is the man! Im happy for him! Scariest nerd ever! 😂

[@TheIncredibleFlyingSausage]

On retirement, mikey in the new spiderman movie.

[@chefntoast]

I'm a chef and grappler with real estate friends in Vegas.. less open up a pie spot Mikey

[@CairnsLobster]

WOW! Hoping for better things than with Kronk Gracie. Andre

[@CairnsLobster]

Ah its Fight Pass. I love Mikey! Very cool dude and non neurotypical like me!!

[@bbb12973]

Chael stole Mikeys mic half way thru.