Mikey Musumeci will not compete in opposition to late-notice alternative Bebeto Oliveira at ONE 168: Denver.
It has been a rollercoaster of per week for Mikey Musumeci.
The New Jersey native was initially slated to maneuver up three weight lessons and problem reigning ONE light-weight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo for his belt on September 6 at ONE 168: Denver. However when Ruotolo was compelled to withdraw attributable to harm, late-notice alternative Carlos “Bebeto” Oliveira stepped as much as face Musumeci with Musumeci’s flyweight title on the road.
On Thursday, Musumeci failed to fulfill ONE’s 135-pound flyweight restrict and didn’t go ONE’s hydration check. Because of this, he was stripped of his ONE flyweight submission grappling world title, and the match was slated to maneuver ahead as an openweight bout.
Nevertheless, per the assertion supplied by ONE beneath, Musumeci has determined to withdraw from the competition and won’t be competing at ONE 168.
Assertion from ONE Championship relating to Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver:
“After latest occasions, we really feel it’s needed to offer further context on Mikey Musumeci’s withdrawal from the ONE 168: Denver card.
“Mikey was clearly put in a tough spot when Kade Ruotolo withdrew attributable to harm. When that occurred, we labored carefully with him and his staff on a brand new opponent. Competing at flyweight was one thing he personally requested as he felt assured that he may make the hydrated restrict of 135 kilos for a World Title protection. This isn’t one thing we pushed him to do on short-notice or would ever demand of a ONE athlete given how a lot we prioritize fighter security.
“After Mikey failed weight and hydration assessments on Thursday, he requested an openweight submission grappling contest in opposition to Bebeto Oliveira, and we continued to work with him to try to hold him on the cardboard. He finally felt it was in his greatest curiosity to withdraw from the competition, and we’re honoring that.”
