Mikey Musumeci is preparing for one of the toughest challenges in his career as he gears up to face Kade Ruotolo at ONE 168: Denver. The bout, scheduled for September 6, will see Musumeci stepping up three weight classes to compete for the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Title.
Despite acknowledging Ruotolo’s size advantage, Musumeci is focused on improving himself rather than making drastic changes to match his opponent’s weight. He is concentrating on building strength and making strategic adjustments while prioritizing his cardio and endurance.
Although Musumeci plans to gain some muscle before the fight, he intends to stay relatively light, potentially adding only five to ten pounds. By focusing on protein intake and strategic training, Musumeci is mentally and physically preparing for the highly anticipated showdown in Denver.
