Eduard Folayang loves seeing Tye and Kade Ruotolo perform in ONE Championship

Eduard Folayang loves to see grappling phenom twin brothers Tye and Kade Ruotolo compete in the ONE circle. Folayang is a former ONE lightweight world champion who has the utmost respect for the Brazilian jiu-jitsu stars.

In an interview with ONE Championship, the Filipino-born Folayang discussed Tye and Kade Ruotolo, saying:

"The twins are so talented. They're so fun to watch. Very skillful and you can learn a lot. I just love to see what they do in the Circle. They’re very explosive and entertaining."

The Ruotolo brothers are prodigy's when it comes to grappling arts. Over multiple bouts, Tye and Kade have gone undefeated in the ONE circle and have wins over even Shinya Aoki and Garry Tonon.

The 19-year-old twins also qualified for the ADCC World Championship, with Kade walking away victorious and setting the record for the youngest to ever win the tournament. Kade was also crowned the inaugural ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion in 2022.

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Will Eduard Folayang retire?

Eduard Folayang is a decorated fighter who has fallen on hard times as he continues to age. The Filipino-born fighter has gone 2-7 in ONE Championship since losing his lightweight world title.

After his most recent loss, in the ONE on Prime Video 5 post-fight press conference, ONE CEO and Chairman Chatri Sityodtong commented:

"I also think, Eduard, if he doesn't change his fighting style, I'll be a little concerned, given where he is in his career ... [Retirement is] really up to Eduard. I need to talk with Mark [Sangiao] and Eduard. It's too early for me to say.”

Watch the presser below:

Earlier this year, Eduard Folayang battled John Wayne Parr in a Legend vs. Legend showdown. 'Landslide' said that fans should show respect for fighters who are advanced in age. Ahead of the ONE X battle, the Filipino-born athlete explained in an interview with ONE:

"It’s always wrong to underestimate legends because of their age. Legends are like fine wine. They may be old, but they can still take you out... I always think of them in their most dangerous form... It’s always dangerous to underestimate opponents, especially legends."