Mikey Musumeci Accepts Grappling Challenge From Bryce Mitchell - Jitsmagazine.com
Bryce Mitchell publicly challenged Mikey Musumeci to a grappling match, and Musumeci has accepted.
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Bryce Mitchell publicly challenged Mikey Musumeci to a grappling match, and Musumeci has accepted.
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Mikey Musumeci accepted Bryce Mitchell’s public grappling challenge after Mitchell criticized his style, with Musumeci saying he’ll skip leg locks and guard-pulling. Gillian Robertson also pushed back on Mackenzie Dern’s jiu-jitsu credentials ahead of UFC 330, arguing MMA is the rule set that matters and saying her own grappling has been built around MMA. BJJ Heroes also profiles Darragh O’Conaill, who trained in Brazil during Ireland’s long lockdown and is preparing to lead Team UK & IRE at Polaris Squads.