FREE FULL FIGHT: Kade Ruotolo’s gripping world title defense over Norwegian star Tommy Langaker in Bangkok

Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo of the United States has built a reputation as one of the most ruthless finishers in all of BJJ.

The 21-year-old superstar is an absolute menace on the mats, able to source submissions from all sorts of positions using a variety of high-level techniques.

Ruotolo displayed those skills fully in his first encounter against Norwegian IBJJF world champion Tommy Langaker in June 2023.

The two grapplers met at ONE Fight Night 11 on Prime Video, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 9, 2023.

Langaker was able to match Ruotolo's pace and energy as the two exchanged positions throughout the match. However, it was Ruotolo's constant aggression that ultimately won him the contest.

The two jiujiteiros faced off in a rematch a few months later, and Ruotolo would repeat.

Check out the highlights in this video posted on ONE Championship's official YouTube channel.

Kade Ruotolo joined ONE Championship in May 2020, debuting in the world's largest martial arts organization with a unanimous decision win over Japanese MMA legend Shinya Aoki.

He has remained unbeaten in the promotion since.

Ruotolo also made his pro mixed martial arts debut against Blake Cooper at ONE 167 last June, winning by first-round rear-naked choke.

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Kade Ruotolo to defend ONE gold against flyweight titleholder Mikey Musumeci at ONE 168: Denver

21-year-old grappling superstar Kade Ruotolo will put his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title on the line against flyweight king 'Darth Rigatoni' Mikey Musumeci.

The two lock horns at ONE 168: Denver, which broadcasts live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, September 6th.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event.