“Two guys that come forward and kill each other” - Mikey Musumeci promises exciting grappling match with Kade Ruotolo

Reigning and undisputed ONE flyweight submission grappling world champion 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci of the United States says he and lightweight king Kade Ruotolo have a huge responsibility to make their upcoming super fight exciting for the fans.

Musumeci says it's being hailed as the biggest match in jiu-jitsu history and that fans should expect nonstop action for ten minutes.

'Darth Rigatoni' told Cageside Press in a recent interview:

"That's why we're going to make history together. We really want to get jiu-jitsu into the mainstream. And we really want to keep growing the sport. So two guys that come forward and kill each other, I think that's what's going to do it, like a brawl, like that vibe."

Musumeci is moving up three weight classes to take on Ruotolo, but he says he is honored to share the Circle with the 21-year-old BJJ phenom. The Italian-American superstar added:

"I'm honored to be a part of it, and doing it with Kade, who's a really good dude, so I think that's awesome."

Fans won't have to wait long to witness two of the world's best pound-for-pound grapplers go at it for immortality.

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'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci goes for double gold when he takes on Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver

Flyweight submission grappling king 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci will attempt to reach champ-champ status when he takes on lightweight king Kade Ruotolo of the United States.

Musumeci challenges Ruotolo for the ONE lightweight submission grappling world title 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 are available via Ticketmaster.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding ONE 168: Denver as it happens.