Australian grappler Izaak Michell challenges the Ruotolo brothers to an MMA duel. Michell is set to challenge Tye Ruotolo for the ONE welterweight submission grappling world title. Read more about their upcoming fight and their expectations for the match.
| Australian Grappler Izaak Michell Challenges Ruotolo Brothers
| Michell’s Journey to World Title Glory
| Ruotolo’s Expectations for the Fight
| ONE Fight Night 21
Australian Grappler Izaak Michell Challenges Ruotolo Brothers
Australian grappler Izaak Michell is taking his rivalry with the Ruotolo brothers to the next level by challenging them both to an MMA duel. The Aussie sensation, known for his slick submissions, is set to challenge Tye Ruotolo for the ONE welterweight submission grappling world title. Michell, who has been stirring up the competitive nature of his future rivals, jokingly pitched the idea of an MMA duel with the twins following their jiu-jitsu careers in ONE Championship .
Excited to leave Sydney for Bangkok, Michell tagged the Ruotolo brothers on Instagram with a lighthearted message. He wrote, "MMA next @ruotolobrothersjiujitsu?? @onechampionship High spirits heading to Thailand this morning, April 6th we’re on. Let’s go. To be fair I don’t think I’d be so stoked if I were heading into an MMA bout lol.."
Michell’s Journey to World Title Glory
Izaak Michell, an accomplished brown belt, has made a name for himself in the grappling scene with his unparalleled jiu-jitsu skills. He has defeated high-profile grapplers such as Shamil Shikhshabekov and Kyle Chambers with his slick submissions. Now, Michell has his sights set on the ONE welterweight submission grappling world title. With a string of victories in high-stakes tournaments, Michell is determined to become the next welterweight submission grappling king of the world.
Ruotolo’s Expectations for the Fight
Tye Ruotolo, the current ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion, expects a physical war with Izaak Michell. Ruotolo, known for his aggressive style, anticipates that Michell will use his physicality to try to thwart him of the crown. Both fighters are submission-heavy grapplers who bring a lot of energy to their bouts. Ruotolo predicts a 10-minute slugfest with Michell, stating, "I think it’s gonna be a war the first couple of minutes. I think he’s gonna come forward, and I think he’s gonna use his physicality a lot. One hundred percent, he’s gonna make me mad, so I’m really excited."
ONE Fight Night 21
ONE Fight Night 21, where Michell and Ruotolo will face off, is available live and free to all Prime Video subscribers in the United States and Canada.
