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Kade Ruotolo Returning to Action at ONE Fight Night 21

Both Kade and Tye Ruotolo will compete in April at ONE Fight Night 21

Kade Ruotolo will compete against Francisco Lo at ONE Fight Night 21 next month in Bangkok, Sports Illustrated has learned.

Ruotolo, 21, is the reigning ONE Lightweight Submission Grappling World Champion. The contest against Lo is a non-title bout, fought at a catchweight limit of 180 pounds.

The fight takes place on Friday, April 5 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and will stream live on Prime Video in the United States and Canada.

Courtesy ONE Championship

Courtesy ONE Championship

Ruotolo’s twin brother Tye also defends his Welterweight Submission Grappling Championship against Izaak Michell at ONE Fight Night 21, making this the first time the Ruotolo brothers will be on the same card since their organizational debut in May of 2022 at ONE 157.

In January, Ruotolo defeated Tommy Langaker to retain his title in Tokyo at ONE 165, earning a $50,000 performance bonus for the showing. He is expected to make his MMA debut for ONE later this year.