Mikey Musumeci had a profitable Combat Cross debut, even when it wasn’t the one he needed.
Musumeci just lately signed an unique grappling cope with the UFC, so expectations have been sky-high when he confronted off with Felipe Machado in the principle occasion of the UFC Combat Cross Invitational 9 on Thursday in Las Vegas. And whereas Musumeci did get the win, the previous five-time IBJJF world champion and former ONE Championship flyweight submission grappling champion wasn’t in a position to safe a end.
Musumeci instantly got here out and pulled guard, shortly inverting with a leg assault. Machado proved recreation together with his protection, although, forcing Musumeci to chain collectively a sequence of leg lock assaults, continually off-balancing Machado and stopping him from creating his personal offense. Finally, Musumeci was unable to safe a submission of any type in regulation, so the bout went to time beyond regulation.
However time beyond regulation was extra of the identical as Machado’s protection was stout sufficient to keep away from a end, and in the long run, Musumeci took dwelling a choice win.
After the struggle, Musumeci made no bones about being disenchanted.
“Probably not. I didn’t end the struggle, so I failed,” Musumeci stated when requested if he was pleased together with his efficiency. …
“I simply wish to apologize to the followers for not getting a end at this time,” Musumeci added later. “I did my finest. I’ll get higher, and the subsequent time, I hope I can end.”
Try the complete outcomes from the UFC Combat Cross Invitational 9 under.
Mikey Musumeci def. Felipe Machado by way of determination
Renato Canuto def. Jason Nolf by way of determination
Ronaldo Junior def. Nick Mataya by way of submission (D’Arce choke)
Jonnatas Gracie def. Kyle Chambers by way of submission (D’Arce choke)
Raquel Canuto def. Michele Oliveira by way of submission (rear-naked choke)
Ryan Aitken def. Gabriel Almeida by way of determination
Maggie Grindatti Lira def. Giovanna Carneiro by way of submission (heel hook)
Damien Anderson def. Sandrey Silva by way of submission (rear-naked choke)
Luccas Lira def. Michael Pixley by way of determination
Lavinia Barbosa def. Shelby Murphey by way of determination
