Reigning ONE light-weight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo returned to the legendary Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok for a 180-pound catchweight conflict with achieved BJJ sensation Francisco Lo.
Lo got here out pretty aggressive within the opening minute and tried to leap triangle after discovering himself backed right into a nook. Ruotolo correctly prevented falling into the entice, however the alternate in the end resulted in Lo pulling guard and dragging the 21-year-old star to the mat. Lo slapped on a physique triangle to maintain Ruotolo from passing.
Rutolo climbed again as much as his ft, prompting Lo to aim a heel hook. Ruotolo efficiently escaped and scrambled away. Lo initiated one other grappling alternate, however his overzealousness allowed Ruotolo to take prime management and transition to Lo’s again. With the hooks in, Ruotolo cinched in an arm-in rear-naked choke, forcing the Brazilian to faucet out nearly immediately.
Official End result: Kade Ruotolo def. Francisco Lo by way of submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:48.
Following the victory, it was additionally revealed that Ruotolo will make his combined martial arts debut at ONE 167 on June 7 in Bangkok.
