Mikey Musumeci says one mistake against Kade Ruotolo could prove fatal: “I have to choose every sequence very wisely”
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci of the United States knows he will be taking on the toughest test of his career when he meets fellow American Kade Ruotolo in the Circle at ONE 168: Denver.
The 28-year-old Italian-American superstar will be moving up three weight divisions to challenge Ruotolo for his lightweight gold. But more importantly, 'Darth Rigatoni' is stepping onto the mats with a man many consider the pound-for-pound best grappler in the world today.
That's certainly a tall task for anyone, including the highly skilled Musumeci. And it's a match he's approaching very carefully.
In a recent interview with ONE Championship, Musumeci discussed Ruotolo's grappling style's unpredictability and why it's so dangerous.
'Darth Rigatoni' said:
"Like I told you, I have to choose every sequence very wisely. And that’s up to me in my training right now to see, like, can I get countered here with a flying armbar, with a D’arce choke, with a flying something? That’s how the Ruotolos are."
Needless to say, Musumeci knows just how difficult of a matchup Ruotolo is, and he is preparing himself accordingly for this grappling superfight of epic proportions.
'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci to face Kade Ruotolo for lightweight gold at ONE 168: Denver
Flyweight submission grappling king 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci is set to challenge Kade Ruotolo for the ONE lightweight submission grappling world title in the hopes of becoming a double champ.
The two lock horns at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, September 6th.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Limited tickets to watch in-stadium are available via Ticketmaster.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 168: Denver as it happens.