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ONE Lightweight Champion Kade Ruotolo Proves Clean Athlete Status

Reigning ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo proves his clean athlete status with negative drug test results. Find out what’s next for Ruotolo and his potential transition to mixed martial arts competition.

Key Points
Kade Ruotolo proves his clean athlete status with negative drug test results
ONE Championship supports clean jiu-jitsu in its organization
Kade Ruotolo’s next fight in the ONE Championship Circle is highly anticipated
Ruotolo may make a transition to mixed martial arts competition

Kade Ruotolo: A True Martial Artist

Reigning as the undisputed ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, Kade Ruotolo has always prided himself on being a clean athlete. Alongside his twin brother Tye, the Ruotolo brothers of jiu-jitsu consider themselves ‘natty’, meaning they don’t rely on performance-enhancing drugs to gain a competitive edge.

Recently, Ruotolo took to social media to share the results of his drug test conducted by ONE Championship. The test, which cross-checks the World Anti Doping Association (WADA) prohibited list, was taken after his most recent world title defense against Tommy Langaker at ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru in January.

According to the letter he received, the test results came back negative for any substances on the WADA prohibited and banned list. Ruotolo shared the letter on Instagram, captioning it with ‘Leading by example #truemartialartist’.

Clean Jiu-Jitsu in ONE Championship

Ruotolo has been vocal about the prevalence of athletes using performance-enhancing drugs in jiu-jitsu. He believes that the sport should be clean and free from any unfair advantages. ONE Championship shares this sentiment and has made efforts to ensure that jiu-jitsu under its watch is as clean as possible.

What’s Next for Kade Ruotolo?

Kade Ruotolo is undoubtedly one of the most exciting competitors in the world of jiu-jitsu. His explosive and precise movements on the mats are a marvel to witness. After his recent victory over Tommy Langaker, fans can expect to see him back in the ONE Championship Circle soon, facing off against another worthy opponent.

In addition to his grappling career, Ruotolo has also hinted at a potential transition to mixed martial arts competition. MMA fans should stay tuned for the latest news and updates surrounding Kade Ruotolo’s next fight.


Key Points
Kade Ruotolo proves his clean athlete status with negative drug test results
ONE Championship supports clean jiu-jitsu in its organization
Kade Ruotolo’s next fight in the ONE Championship Circle is highly anticipated
Ruotolo may make a transition to mixed martial arts competition