Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Francisco Lo is set to make his ONE Championship debut in a highly-anticipated match against lightweight submission grappling king Kade Ruotolo. Read more about Lo’s challenging journey, his love for jiu-jitsu, and his aspirations for a successful career in ONE Championship.
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| Francisco Lo, a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, is preparing for his debut in ONE Championship. He will face lightweight submission grappling king Kade Ruotolo in a 180-pound catchweight match. The match will take place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, and will be broadcast live on Prime Video. Lo’s journey to success has been challenging, with a difficult childhood and struggles at school. However, he found solace and empowerment in jiu-jitsu. Lo made jiu-jitsu his career and has established himself as a world-class submission hunter. Now, he is ready to make his mark on the global stage with his ONE Championship debut. |
Decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Francisco Lo is preparing for the biggest opportunity of his career as he gets ready to make his debut in ONE Championship.
On April 5, at ONE Fight Night 21: Eersel vs. Nicolas, Lo will go head-to-head with current lightweight submission grappling king Kade Ruotolo in a 180-pound catchweight match at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
This highly-anticipated showdown will be broadcast live on Prime Video, giving Lo the chance to make a name for himself on the global stage and take down one of the top pound-for-pound competitors in the submission grappling world.
A Challenging Journey to Success
Lo’s journey to the top of the BJJ world has been far from easy. Growing up in the city of Manaus, he faced numerous challenges and hardships.
Raised by his mother and grandmother, Lo had a difficult childhood. His father was absent from his life, and his mother struggled to support the family as a maid.
At school, Lo was often the target of bullying due to his hyperactivity and small stature. He had to defend himself by any means necessary, resorting to biting his classmates as a form of self-defense.
Falling in Love With Jiu-Jitsu
When Lo was 10 years old, he discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and it changed his life. The ground-fighting art became his outlet, transforming him from a victim to a confident and empowered individual.
Jiu-Jitsu not only provided Lo with a way to channel his energy but also became his true passion. He realized that he had found his calling in martial arts and decided to pursue it as a career.
Making Jiu-Jitsu a Career
Lo’s talent for submission grappling quickly became evident, and he dedicated himself to training as much as possible. He realized that in order to make a career out of jiu-jitsu, he needed to pursue bigger opportunities in the United States.
With the support of his friends and supporters in Brazil, Lo made the move to North America. There, he established himself as a world-class submission hunter, winning major titles such as the IBJJF Pan-American and American National Championships.
The ONE Championship Debut
Now, Lo is preparing for his long-awaited ONE Championship debut. He will face Kade Ruotolo, one of the promotion’s top stars and the youngest-ever ADCC World Champion.
Lo recognizes the difficulty of this challenge but is excited for the opportunity to showcase his skills on a global scale. He sees ONE Championship as the perfect platform to display his jiu-jitsu to the world.
Lo is determined to put on a show for the crowd and secure a victory in his debut. He sees this as the first step towards building a successful career in ONE Championship.