On June 8th, at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand the highly anticipated ONE 167 event will witness the MMA debut of Kade Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion. The 21-year-old American talent will face compatriot and MMA fighter Blake Cooper in a lightweight bout. Do you think that Kade Ruotolo’s MMA debut will end in victory or loss? Read the entire article for the background to see who has the advantage and who is the underdog.
Background: Kade Ruotolo’s Journey to MMA Debut
Ruotolo, known for his prowess in submission grappling, has amassed numerous accolades in the sport, including victories in prestigious tournaments such as the IBJJF World Championship. After successfully defending his ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World title, Ruotolo is ready to transition to MMA, having trained extensively and sought advice from notable figures in the sport.
Kade’s has been hailed as one of the leading figures in the world of submission grappling, having garnered victories in numerous global tournaments such as the IBJJF World Championship Youth Division, EBI, Grapplefest, and Flograppling’s WNO before reaching the pinnacle of the sport by clinching the ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Championship, becoming the inaugural holder in the organization.
After successfully defending his title three times, it’s now time for Kade to embrace a new challenge by venturing into MMA, following years of honing his skills and even seeking advice from “Superbon Training Camp,” the reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion.
Opponent: Blake Cooper’s MMA Experience
Cooper, also from the United States, brings a wealth of MMA experience to the table. Despite a recent setback in his ONE debut, Cooper’s versatile fighting style and experience in both submission and knockout victories make him a formidable opponent for Ruotolo. Facing Kade Ruotolo MMA Debut, being his inaugural MMA bout, is none other than Blake Cooper, a fellow fighter from the same nation. Cooper has accumulated a wealth of experience in MMA through various battles and remained undefeated until encountering his first setback against Maurice Abevi at ONE Fight Night 14 on September 30th.
Despite facing defeat, Cooper is not a fighter to be underestimated, as he excels in versatile fighting skills and is prepared to take on opponents of all styles, boasting a record of victories via both submission and knockout in professional competition.
One 167: Fight Card Highlights
In addition to Kade Ruotolo MMA debut, fans can expect an action-packed event featuring headline bouts such as Stamp Fairtex defending her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Denice Zamboanga, and Tawanchai PK Saenchai defending his ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Championship against Jo Nattawut, another dangerous Thai contender.
How to Watch
Muay Thai enthusiasts & all around combat sports fans can catch all the action live at the Impact Arena or tune in to the broadcast on Channel 7HD in Thailand. Fan can also keep an eye on CountFilms.com to get live photo, results & video highlights during the event. For more updates on event details and developments through the ONEFC.com website here. Are you excited for Kade Ruotolo MMA Debut?
