“He’s going to bring some new things to the table” – Kade Ruotolo thrilled to test himself against ‘crafty’ Francisco Lo

Kade Ruotolo’s greatest passion is deciphering new challenges on the canvas, and he is confident that he will find just that when he makes his comeback at ONE Fight Night 21 on April 5 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The current welterweight submission grappling world champion is preparing for his upcoming non-title 180-pound catchweight match against Brazilian grappling standout Francisco Lo. He is aware that his opponent may have some tricks up his sleeve, and is making sure to prepare for any unexpected moves.

The reigning world champion has thoroughly researched the Checkmat representative for this highly anticipated match. So far, he has been impressed by Lo’s impressive repertoire of submissions and his skill in seamlessly transitioning between attacking positions.

Recently on The Shintaro Higashi Show, he made this statement:

“You don’t know if he’s going to go for a foot lock or a triangle or, you know, he’s got some flying submissions that he knows, which are pretty cool and crafty. He’s kind of just a question mark. So that’s why I’m excited.”

Kade Ruotolo stated:

“I know he’s going to bring some new things to the table, and he’s an exciting competitor for the most part. So I’m excited to have someone who’s tough and that kind of excites me.”

View the complete interview here:

Kade Ruotolo and Tye to Compete Together at ONE Fight Night 21

After completing his match against Francisco Lo this Friday, Kade Ruotolo will turn his focus towards supporting his brother, Tye, as he takes on his first world title challenge on the international stage.

His twin brother, who holds the title of welterweight submission grappling world champion for the promotion, will defend his coveted possession against Australian standout Izaak Michell in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 21.

Kade Ruotolo and Tye are prepared to secure yet another impressive win in the promotional spotlight. However, their opponents are equally determined to start their tenures with a bang, making for a challenging match for both sides.

North American viewers who have an existing subscription to Amazon Prime Video can watch the entire event live and at no cost during Friday’s U.S. primetime on April 5.