Experience the thrilling showdown between Kade Ruotolo and Francisco Lo at ONE Fight Night 21. Get ready for an intense clash of skills and techniques as Ruotolo makes his MMA debut against Blake Cooper at ONE 167 on Prime Video.
| Event | ONE Fight Night 21 |
| Location | Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Fighters | Kade Ruotolo vs Francisco Lo |
| Result | Ruotolo wins by submission (Ruotolo-tine) |
| MMA Debut | Kade Ruotolo vs Blake Cooper at ONE 167 |
In a highly anticipated matchup at ONE Fight Night 21, Kade Ruotolo faced off against Francisco Lo at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The fight was filled with fast-paced action and incredible scrambles, with Ruotolo eventually securing victory by submitting Lo with a slick arm-in rear-naked choke, now known as the ‘Ruotolo-tine.’ This win marks Ruotolo’s sixth consecutive victory in submission grappling. Looking ahead, Ruotolo is set to make his MMA debut against Blake Cooper at ONE 167.
A Thrilling Battle at ONE Fight Night 21
The highly anticipated ONE Fight Night 21 at the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, showcased an intense clash between Kade Ruotolo and Francisco Lo. The reigning ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, Ruotolo, stepped up to the challenge of facing Brazilian standout Francisco Lo in the 180-pound division. The match was filled with fast-paced action as both fighters fought for dominance and a spectacular finish.
During the bout, Ruotolo found himself in a heart-stopping moment, almost being thrown over the top rope. However, he managed to regain control and bring Lo to the mat. The audience was left in awe of the incredible scrambles and techniques displayed by both fighters.
In a stunning turn of events, Ruotolo secured victory by submitting Lo with a remarkable arm-in rear-naked choke, now famously known as the ‘Ruotolo-tine.’ The submission occurred just before the five-minute mark, marking Ruotolo’s sixth consecutive win in submission grappling .
Looking ahead, Kade Ruotolo is set to make his debut in mixed martial arts this summer. In an interview with ONE color commentator Mitch Chilson, Ruotolo announced his upcoming MMA debut on Friday, June 7, at ONE 167. His opponent will be fellow American fighter Blake Cooper, who is also seeking his first victory under the ONE banner.
Although Blake Cooper may be unfamiliar to ONE Championship fans, he has showcased his skills and potential throughout his amateur and professional MMA career. With a combined record of 5-1, Cooper has secured four wins by impressive finishes. His only loss came in his ONE debut against Maurice Abevi in September.
Exciting news for ONE Championship fans in North America, as ONE 167 will be available to watch live and for free on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, June 7.
