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Video – Mikey Musumeci taps out Dan Hellie during UFC 309 weigh ins: ‘I’m gonna go to jail’

Fresh of the penning of an exclusive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu deal with the UFC, Mikey Musumeci showed off his spectacular grappling ability – albeit briefly during today’s UFC 309 Weigh-In Show – forcing a quick tap from presenter, Dan Hellie.

Musumeci, a former ONE Championship megastar, departed the Chatri Sityodtong-led promotion earlier this annum, following a slew of submission grappling outings with the Singapore-based promotion.

UFC pen grappling star Mikey Muscumeci to exclusive BJJ promotional deal, set for December debut
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Mikey Musumeci taps out host during UFC 309 Weigh In Show

And overnight, UFC CEO, Dana White revealed the promotion had penned the New Jersey grappling sensation to a first-of-it’s-kind exclusive agreement to feature in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition – beginning at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational next month against Felipe Machado.