BJJ Champion Kade Ruotolo Secures First KO Win, Goes 4-0 in MMA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Kade Ruotolo achieved a significant milestone in his mixed martial arts career by securing his first-ever knockout victory. Competing at ONE Friday Fights 154 in Bangkok, Thailand, the undefeated prospect faced experienced opponent Hiroyuki Tetsuka. Ruotolo demonstrated improved striking skills, landing a spinning kick in the second round before feinting the same motion to set up a devastating right hand that dropped Tetsuka. Follow-up elbows sealed the stoppage, improving Ruotolo's MMA record to 4-0. All four of his victories have come via stoppage, with the previous three achieved through submissions. Ruotolo, who won the ADCC world title in 2022 and the prestigious CJI tournament in 2024, continues to balance his grappling dominance with a rising MMA profile alongside his twin brother, Tye Ruotolo. At just 23 years old, the twins are noted for transitioning to MMA early in their careers compared to many predecessors. This victory further cements Kade's status as a formidable crossover athlete in the ONE Championship organization.
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