ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo is set to make his highly anticipated transition to mixed martial arts. Read about his upcoming MMA debut and his tough opponent, Blake Cooper, at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga.
| Kade Ruotolo, the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is set to make his MMA debut against Blake Cooper.
| Ruotolo showcased his skills with an innovative submission move called the ‘Ruotolotine’.
| Cooper, a second-generation fighter from Hawaii, is known for his heavy hands and good wrestling.
| Despite suffering his first professional loss, Cooper remains a formidable opponent for Ruotolo.
| Smilla Sundell and Natalia Diachkova will face each other for the first time before the main event pairing at ONE Fight Night 22.
Kade Ruotolo’s Transition to MMA
Kade Ruotolo, the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion, is finally making his highly anticipated transition to mixed martial arts. The American grappling prodigy is set to face compatriot Blake Cooper in a lightweight MMA battle at ONE 167: Stamp vs. Zamboanga on Prime Video on Friday, June 7, inside Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Last Friday, April 5, the 21-year-old showcased his skills by tapping BJJ black belt Francisco Lo with an innovative submission move called the ‘Ruotolotine’. With three successful defenses of his World Title and a perfect 6-0 record in the world’s largest martial arts organization, Ruotolo has been looking for a new challenge.
In his post-fight interview, Ruotolo expressed his excitement for his upcoming MMA debut and his tough opponent, Blake Cooper. Cooper, a second-generation fighter from Hawaii, is known for his heavy hands and good wrestling. Despite suffering his first professional loss in his last ONE Championship performance, Cooper remains a formidable opponent for Ruotolo.
Ruotolo is determined to stay active and explore all aspects of combat sports, including MMA and jiu-jitsu. He is ready to check all the boxes and embrace the challenges that lie ahead.
Smilla Sundell and Natalia Diachkova Face Off
Before the main event pairing at ONE Fight Night 22, Smilla Sundell and Natalia Diachkova will face each other for the first time. This exciting matchup adds to the anticipation surrounding the event.
