Discover the inspiring journey of Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, as he transitions to MMA and defends his title against Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168.
Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, recently made an impressive MMA debut at ONE 167 in Thailand. Inspired by his grandparents, Ruotolo transitioned from jiu-jitsu to MMA. His upcoming fight at ONE 168 against Mikey Musumeci will be a clash of champions, marking his fourth title defense.
Kade Ruotolo’s Journey in MMA
Kade Ruotolo, the ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion, recently made his MMA debut at ONE 167 in Thailand. He defeated Blake Cooper impressively with a rear-naked choke. Ruotolo shared his passion for MMA, influenced by watching fights with his grandparents. After reaching the top in jiu-jitsu, he transitioned to MMA. His next challenge is defending his title at ONE 168 against Mikey Musumeci. This event will be a clash of champions, marking Ruotolo’s fourth title defense.
In his debut at ONE 167, Ruotolo showcased his skills by testing his striking and then securing a victory with a rear-naked choke in the first round against Cooper. This win earned him a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Ruotolo will return to grappling at ONE 168 in Denver, Colorado, where he will defend his lightweight submission grappling world title against Mikey Musumeci. This fight promises to be an exciting clash between two champions.
Ruotolo has been dominant in his title defenses, with his most recent victory coming against Tommy Langaker in January. His journey in MMA under ONE Championship continues to soar, showcasing his talent and determination in the sport.
Stay tuned for more updates on Kade Ruotolo’s inspiring journey in MMA!