Mikey Musumeci recently triumphed over Gabriel Sousa in a highly anticipated rematch at ONE 167 on Prime Video last Friday, June 7. This win stands as a significant moment in Musumeci’s already impressive career. Competing in the bantamweight division, the current ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion efficiently secured a submission victory over Sousa in just over three minutes in a packed arena at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Employing a rare calf slicer technique, Musumeci compelled his Brazilian counterpart to submit. Post-victory, Musumeci’s raw emotions were on display in a post-match interview, where he linked his intense reaction to the significance of this rematch against Sousa. The American athlete shared that Sousa’s persistent provocation leading up to the fight triggered memories from his past, where he frequently encountered similar challenges. Musumeci expressed contentment in quieting his opponent and how Sousa’s conduct before the bout reignited a passion in him that originated from facing intimidating individuals during his youth.
Mikey Musumeci Reflects on Emotional Victory Against Gabriel Sousa: “It Was About Putting an End to His Talk Once and For All”
