It’s official: Kade Ruotolo is set to defend his ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling world title – against Tommy Langaker!
The 10-minute submission only match will take place on June 9, in Bangkok, Thailand:
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Kade Ruotolo, just 20 years old, is the youngest-ever ADCC champion.
He’s been undefeated ever since his black belt promotion (December 2021) and has made his ONE Championship debut in May 2022, beating Shinya Aoki.
Since then, he submitted the Sambo world champion Uali Kurzhev – winning the ONE Championship lightweight submission grappling world title; as well as defeated Matheus Gabriel via decision two months after that, successfully defending the belt.
Tommy Langaker is also undefeated under the ONE Championship promotion, as he won matches against Renato Canuto and Uali Kurzhev.
The Norwegian is also a 2020 IBJJF European champion and the 2021 ADCC European Trials winner, rightfully considered as one of Europe’s top-ranking BJJ athletes.
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Therefore, given that both Ruotolo and Langaker have an attack and constant pressure-oriented Jiu-Jitsu style, it seems that this match will be packed with action.
That it will be a true pleasure to watch for grappling fans worldwide!
