Current Flyweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mikey Musumeci needs no introduction. Having started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his younger years, his foundation is strong and fuels his success as he prepares to challenge the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, Kade Ruotolo, in a bid to dethrone him at ONE 168: Denver. This marks ONE Championship’s second show in the United States and is scheduled on September 6th at the Ball Arena.

Meanwhile, Musumeci, taking a well-deserved break from training, interacted with fans participating in the ‘ask me anything’ trend on Instagram. When a fan inquired about his path to a BJJ career, Musumeci shed light on his success by sharing the key techniques and mindset that fueled his rise to the top. He revealed a simple yet powerful mantra: “I just had such a passion and desire to keep improving and getting better and pushing myself out of my comfort zone and with that the results kept coming as an indirect result!”

Since joining ONE Championship in 2022, Mikey Musumeci remains undefeated. Fresh off his victory over old foe Gabriel Sousa in a bantamweight submission grappling match at ONE 167 last month, he’ll look to extend his win streak against another undefeated opponent, Kade Ruotolo. This clash of titans has even former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion, Jarred Brooks, intrigued. Recently, Brooks offered his insight on the upcoming fight. 

Jarred Brooks analyzes Kade Ruorolo vs. Mikey Musumeci super-fight 

Jarred Brooks, gearing up for his upcoming fight for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Championship against Cuba’s Gustavo Balart at ONE Fight Night 24 on August 2nd at Lumpinee Stadium, was interviewed by Sportskeeda MMA to promote the bout. The conversation soon turned to the upcoming ONE 168: Denver card, where Brooks offered his insights on the highly anticipated submission grappling clash between Kade Ruotolo and Mikey Musumeci.

“That’s a really tough one to call, ” Brooks said.” Mikey will surprise you. He works super hard and he downloads information really well. But, at the same time, I’ve watched a lot of Ruotolo’s tapes from Mikey’s positions. So, Ruotolo definitely has the remedy to beat Mikey, but, at the same time, Mikey already knows that and he’d already be working on the next step.”

The epic clash between Kade Ruotolo and Mikey Musumci for the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title is surely going to light the grappling world on fire. Both fighters are undefeated titans, leaving fans to wonder just whose streak will end when they take each other on. Who will you be rooting for on September 6th at ONE168: Denver? Let us hear your thoughts below!