“MMA next” – Australian star Izaak Michell throws a new challenge altogether at world champ twins Tye and Kade Ruotolo

Izaak Michell, a grappler from Australia, is looking to elevate his rivalry with the Ruotolo brothers by proposing an MMA showdown against the two of them.

The Australian sensation injected some humorous content on Instagram this week prior to departing for Thailand to compete against Tye Ruotolo for the ONE welterweight submission grappling world title at ONE Fight Night 21.

Encouraging the competitive spirit of his future opponents, Michell playfully suggested an MMA battle with the twins once their jiu-jitsu careers in ONE Championship come to an end.

The new promotional newcomer was eager to depart from Sydney to Bangkok, where they tagged the Ruotolo brothers with a message expressing their excitement.

“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..”

This week, Izaak Michell, a specialist in submission, has many reasons to be filled with excitement. As a highly skilled brown belt, Michell will be competing against Tye Ruotolo for the ONE welterweight submission grappling world title at the renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, April 5.

Having dominated the grappling scene with his unmatched jiu-jitsu abilities, Michell is poised to achieve world title success in ONE. The former B-Team member has gained recognition for his smooth submissions against top-tier grapplers in the industry, including Shamil Shikhshabekov and Kyle Chambers.

With a track record of consistently winning gold in top-level jiu-jitsu competitions, Michell’s ultimate goal is to claim the title of welterweight submission grappling champion of the world.

Expect a Brutal Battle Between Tye Ruotolo and Izaak Michell at OFN21

Tye Ruotolo, the reigning welterweight submission grappling world champion, anticipates that Izaak Michell will rely on his physical strength in an attempt to dethrone him.

Tye, who is considered one of the most physically gifted athletes of his generation, is excited to face an equally aggressive opponent from Australia in their upcoming battle on Friday. This opportunity allows him to showcase his skills and fuels his determination for the fight.

Despite their stylistic differences, they are both equally skilled and well-matched. Both are known for their submission-heavy grappling styles and bring an immense amount of energy to their fights. As a result, Tye expected nothing less than a 10-minute battle of endurance when facing off against Michell.

During an interview with ONE, he conveyed:

“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 me me mad, so I’m really excited.”

The live broadcast of ONE Fight Night 21 is free for all Prime Video subscribers in both the United States and Canada.