Kade Ruotolo Clashes With Hiroyuki Tetsuka In Lightweight MMA Bout At The Inner Circle On May 15
The lightweight submission grappling king takes on his toughest MMA test yet against the dangerous Japanese star.
ONE Championship is officially set to unleash another blockbuster lightweight MMA collision, as ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion Kade Ruotolo locks horns with heavy-hitting veteran Hiroyuki “Japanese Beast” Tetsuka at The Inner Circle on Friday, May 15. Broadcasting live in Asia primetime, this highly anticipated battle streams exclusively for members only on live. onefc.
com . View this post on Instagram The featured bout showcases one of combat sports’ most exciting young talents pursuing MMA dominance. Ruotolo brings a flawless 3-0 MMA record alongside his status as the reigning lightweight submission grappling king into what is undeniably his most significant step up in competition.
Representing a true generational talent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the California native carries an astonishing 29-3 overall grappling record. Together with his twin brother, reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo , the siblings have firmly established themselves as one of the most dominant and feared forces in modern combat sports. Kade’s journey in ONE began with an absolute explosion in 2022, securing an unforgettable debut victory over legendary Japanese fighter Shinya “Tobikan Judan” Aoki .
Capturing the inaugural ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Championship just months later, he successfully defended his 26 pounds of gold on three separate occasions to cement his undisputed status as the division’s kingpin. View this post on Instagram After fully conquering the submission grappling ranks with six promotional victories, Ruotolo transitioned to mixed martial arts in June 2024. His foray into the all-encompassing sport has been nothing short of spectacular.