The highly anticipated superfight between Kade Ruotolo and Mikey Musumeci at ONE Championship has been cancelled due to an injury sustained by Ruotolo. This match was set to be one of the most exciting grappling showcases in recent memory, pitting two of the sport’s most dynamic and skilled athletes against each other on the global stage.

Kade Ruotolo, who recently secured a stunning victory in the -80kg division at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), where he won a staggering $1 million, has been on an incredible run this year. Ruotolo has remained unbeaten in his ONE Championship grappling matches, establishing himself as one of the top competitors in the sport. His success at CJI was just the latest in a string of impressive accomplishments that have solidified his place among the elite in both Gi and No-Gi competition.

However, Ruotolo took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news of his injury and the subsequent cancellation of the superfight. In his post, he expressed his disappointment and gratitude, writing:

“Just going to start by saying this year has been a hectic one. I am proud for accomplishing my goals this year of competing in gi, nogi and MMA. I’m unfortunately dealing with injuries. I know a lot of people, including myself and Mikey were looking forward to the ONE match in Denver but unfortunately it’s off. I’m going to be recovering alongside my brother and hope to get back to the mats asap. Massive thank you to @onechampionship for being the best martial arts platform @yodchatri 🙏”

The cancellation of this bout is a significant loss for fans who were eagerly anticipating this clash between two of the most innovative grapplers in the world. Ruotolo’s unbeaten streak in ONE Championship has been nothing short of remarkable, and a matchup against Musumeci promised to be a technical masterclass.

As Ruotolo focuses on his recovery, the grappling community will be eagerly awaiting his return to competition. His achievements this year have already cemented his legacy, and fans can be assured that when he does make his comeback, it will be with the same intensity and skill that has brought him to the pinnacle of the sport.

In the meantime, ONE Championship continues to showcase the best martial artists from around the globe, and while this superfight may be postponed, the promise of future epic encounters remains strong. We wish Kade Ruotolo a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in action soon.