Mikey Musumeci is getting into the hardest take a look at of his profession with a steely willpower that leaves no room for complacency.
“Darth Rigatoni” will transfer up three weight courses increased at ONE 168: Denver to problem Kade Ruotolo for the ONE Light-weight Submission Grappling World Title. This premium reside occasion is ready to happen on the Ball Enviornment on September 6.
The reigning flyweight submission grappling king is totally conscious of the uphill battle he faces in opposition to Ruotolo.
Slightly than altering his physique drastically to match Ruotolo’s 170-pound body, Musumeci is concentrating on enhancing his current strengths whereas making some strategic changes.
“For me, it’s not about placing on weight. It’s about simply feeling as robust as I may very well be, proper? I’m afraid if I get too heavy, I’ll lose cardio and gasoline out within the first minute, particularly as a result of Kade has the most effective cardio,” he mentioned.
Nevertheless, this doesn’t imply he’s neglecting the bodily facet completely. Musumeci plans so as to add some muscle earlier than the epic showdown in Denver.
“I’ll undoubtedly most likely keep lighter, and possibly if I can, I’ll attempt to placed on one other 5 kilos of muscle. I really feel like that might be an inexpensive quantity, 10 kilos max,” he shared.
“I used to be attempting, for this match, to eat extra protein, in order that helped me get somewhat heavier. So possibly one other 5 kilos, if that.”