Mikey Musumeci thrives in ‘uncertainty’ and ‘doubt’ in ONE 168 showdown with Kade Ruotolo: “I'm just really excited”
Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci of the United States is raring to go against lightweight king Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver.
The two ONE world champions are set to go to war in a grappling super-fight, and the 28-year-old Italian-American superstar loves the monumental challenge.
'Darth Rigatoni' told Cageside Press in a recent interview:
"I'm just really excited for this challenge. The uncertainty, the doubt, can I do this? Can I overcome such an amazing competitor? There's no bad blood, there's no pushing or anything. Thank God, it's going to be good vibes."
'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci will move up three weight classes to challenge ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo for his golden strap. If he wins, Musumeci will become a two-division ONE world champion.
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.
'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci is looking to tap out Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: "I'm gonna go for the kill"
Flyweight submission grappling king 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci has no plans of backing down from the larger Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver.
Ruotolo is arguably the best pound-for-pound submission grappler in the world today and is at least three weight classes bigger than Musumeci. But that won't stop 'Darth Rigatoni' from going at him.
The Italian-American superstar told ONE Championship:
"My whole game is attacking. Like, I don’t know how not to attack. So I’m still planning to attack. I’m gonna go for the kill with Kade every second. It’s scary. It’s crazy."
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