WATCH: Mikey Musumeci annihilates Japanese legend Masakazu Imanari in ONE debut

Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci of the United States is getting ready for his opportunity at two-division glory early next month when he takes on fellow American Kade Ruotolo.

The 5-foot-6 Italian-American star is moving up three weight classes for his next challenge, and can't wait to put on another show.

'Darth Rigatoni' joined the world's largest martial arts organization amid much fanfare, hailed as pound-for-pound among the very best grapplers in the world today.

He made his ONE Championship debut against Japanese legend Masakazu Imanari, the creator of the infamous Imanari roll, at ONE 156: Eersel vs. Sadikovic in April of 2022.

Musumeci needed less than a round to take care of business against the wily veteran, winning by submission in a masterful display of technical skill.

You can check out a throwback video of the match below:

Musumeci has since gone on to win all seven of his matches in ONE Championship, including five submissions.

Now, the 28-year-old is ready to take on a monumental challenge of epic proportions when he steps back into the Circle for his next assignment.

Catch 'Darth Rigatoni' in action at ONE 168: Denver as he goes for two-division glory against a fellow American superstar.

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'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci to challenge Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver

Flyweight submission grappling titleholder 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci will challenge Kade Ruotolo for his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title.

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 with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.

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