Tammi Musumeci officially joins her brother, Mikey “Darth Rigatoni” Musumeci, on ONE Championship’s roster this coming Friday at ONE Fight Night 8: Superlek vs. Rodtang on Prime Video, and she has a burning desire to take her name to the top of the submission grappling ranks in the Singapore-based promotion. The five-time BJJ World Champion kicks her tenure off against Bianca Basilio at the March 24 event.

And though she’s feeling confident, she also knows that her upcoming foe will put up a fight when they meet inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Tammi Musumeci intended to be watchful in her debut ONE Championship bout

Musumeci shared, “I think she’s one of the best out there. That’s pretty much to say. I mean, she’s aggressive, she’s technical, she’s one of the best out there, at that weight, or even, I wouldn’t say at the weight, I’d say of all the smaller girls, any of those weights, she’s one of the top girls.”

To get herself prepared for what may come her way on fight night, the 28-year-old BJJ black belt has rewatched Basilio’s highlights, familiarizing herself with the Brazilian’s work on her back, craft from top mount, and ability to get submissions from various positions.

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While she has competed at the highest level of submission grappling, Musumeci feels she has to remain cautious against a well-rounded wizard like Basilio. As a result, she describes it as a privilege to test herself against the latter.

Tammi Musumeci also showcased respect for her opponent, Bianca Basilio

She added, “I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m excited. I like watching her compete. I don’t know how fun it’s going to be to compete with her, but we’ll see. I’ve spoken to her a few times. I think it’s an honor to fight her. It’s cool. I have no expectations for this.”

“I’ve seen her win and lose, and she always seems the same no matter what. She’s not one of these people who if they lose, have an attitude. She seems just thankful to be there, and I feel the same way. I do respect her for that as well.”

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Catch the two talented grapplers at ONE Fight Night 8: Superlek vs. Rodtang on Prime Video this Friday, March 24.