Get ready for the highly anticipated MMA debut of Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion. Find out the latest details about his upcoming match and his thoughts on the transition from BJJ to MMA. Don’t miss ONE Fight Night 21, where Ruotolo will face Francisco Lo in an exciting catchweight submission grappling showdown.
| Kade Ruotolo’s MMA Debut | Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, is preparing for his long-awaited MMA debut. In an exclusive interview, Ruotolo revealed that his transition to MMA is becoming a reality. While he couldn’t share specific details, he assured fans that the match is coming soon. Fight fans are excited to see how Ruotolo’s world-class grappling skills will translate to MMA. Before his debut, Ruotolo will face Francisco Lo at ONE Fight Night 21. Lo is known for his unorthodox style and unpredictable submissions. The event will be broadcast live on US Primetime for existing Prime Video subscribers in North America. |
Kade Ruotolo’s MMA Debut
Fans and pundits have been eagerly anticipating the long-awaited mixed martial arts debut of ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, Kade Ruotolo. The 21-year-old Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom has been counting down the days until he finally steps into the cage wearing four-ounce gloves in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
In an exclusive interview with Andrew Whitelaw of the South China Morning Post, Ruotolo revealed that his MMA transition is becoming a reality. While he couldn’t disclose specific details about his upcoming match, he assured fans that it will happen sooner rather than later. Ruotolo shared, "I believe this will be my last jiu-jitsu match of the year [in ONE] until my MMA match, which is really exciting. So definitely in the near future. But I got a lot of jiu-jitsu matches that I want to do this year, so it’s going to be a busy year."
This news has sent shockwaves through the fight community, as Kade Ruotolo is widely regarded as one of the most electrifying submission specialists in the world. His world-class grappling skills have captivated audiences, and now everyone is curious to see how he will adapt to the world of MMA, where strikes are involved.
Watch the full interview with Kade Ruotolo and his twin brother, Tye, on SCMP MMA.
Kade Ruotolo’s Upcoming Challenge
Before his highly anticipated MMA debut, Kade Ruotolo must first face a tough opponent at ONE Fight Night 21. This Friday, the San Diego native will take on Francisco Lo in a 180-pound catchweight submission grappling showdown at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
Ruotolo is well aware of the challenge that awaits him. In the same interview, he expressed respect for Lo’s unorthodox style, saying, "He throws kind of a caution to the wind and throws out crazy submissions like jumping triangles, flying triangles, foot locks. He kind of attacks all parts of the body. So it will be an entertaining match-up for sure."
How to Watch ONE Fight Night 21
ONE Fight Night 21 will be broadcast live on US Primetime, available for free to existing Prime Video subscribers in North America.
