“That's kinda like the mindset I'm going in” - Danielle Kelly follow Kade Ruotolo blueprint to victory against Mayssa Bastos

Reigning and undisputed ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world champion Danielle Kelly of the United States is getting ready for her first-ever world title defense in ONE Championship, and she says she's taking a cue from a fellow ONE world champion.

Kelly is close friends with reigning ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo and plans to follow in his footsteps by keeping her throne against Brazilian challenger Mayssa Bastos this weekend.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Kelly said she just wants to do her best on the mats and retain her ONE gold.

The 28-year-old from Philadelphia said:

"So I'm really excited to just kind of, just like Kade Ruotolo had said before, he wants to always put on an exciting performance. So that's kinda like the mindset I'm going in, and just try to break her if I can. And win, if I can't break her."

Kelly and Ruotolo are two of the best submission grapplers in the world.

Ruotolo is set to see action at ONE 168: Denver this September, while Kelly heads to action next week in Thailand.

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Danielle Kelly to put ONE women's atomweight submission grappling world title on the line against Mayssa Bastos at ONE Fight Night 24 on Prime Video

Atomweight submission grappling world titleholder Danielle Kelly is set to lock horns with decorated BJJ world champion Mayssa Bastos in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, August 2nd.

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 on the event this fight week.