Reigning ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo dominates ONE Championship and hints at his transition to MMA. Read about his impressive performance and future plans in this article.
| Kade Ruotolo dominates ONE Championship
| Transition to MMA
| Bright future in MMA
Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo showcased his dominance once again at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru. He faced off against bitter rival Tommy Langaker and secured a unanimous decision victory. In the post-fight interviews, Ruotolo hinted at his transition to mixed martial arts, expressing his desire to become a double champion for ONE Championship. Alongside his twin brother, Tye Ruotolo, Kade plans to make waves in the MMA world.
Kade Ruotolo Dominates ONE Championship
Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo has showcased his dominance once again. In his latest performance at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru, Ruotolo faced off against bitter rival Tommy Langaker from Norway. The co-main event took place at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on January 28.
From the opening bell, the 21-year-old American phenom took control of the contest. He displayed his superior skills and technique, leaving no doubt about his victory. Ruotolo secured a unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards, solidifying his position as the champion.
Transition to MMA
In the post-fight interviews, Ruotolo hinted at his highly anticipated transition to mixed martial arts. He expressed his excitement about the upcoming challenge and his desire to become a double champion for ONE Championship.
Ruotolo stated, "Without a doubt, it’s coming soon. 110 percent this year. And I’m hoping for early or mid this year. I’d really be stoked to get it done by March or May. It’s kinda been like my timeframe. I know it’s coming up really quick, but, you know, my dream is to become the double-champ for ONE Championship – jiu-jitsu and MMA."
Bright Future in MMA
Having already dominated the competition in ONE Championship, the ADCC, and other grappling tournaments, Ruotolo feels ready to take on the challenge of MMA. Alongside his twin brother, Tye Ruotolo, who is the reigning ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion, Kade has long discussed their transition to MMA.
Fans can expect to see the Ruotolo brothers step into the Circle for full-contact competition in 2024. As they continue to make waves in the grappling world, their journey in MMA promises to be equally exciting.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates on Kade Ruotolo’s upcoming fights.
