Even if you aren’t a fan of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, you shouldn’t miss the intense grappling showdown between the 2022 ADCC champion Kade Ruotolo and Andrew Tackett that happened on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.
This match between Ruotolo and Tackett had everything: suspense, action, submission attempts, close calls, escapes, scrambles, and high stakes.
Ruotolo, the top seed in the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), needed to defeat Tackett to reach the finals and claim the $1 million prize. Both fighters, aged 21, displayed their top-level skills.
While the match isn’t yet available on YouTube by CJI, you can watch it for free on the B-Team Jiu-Jitsu YouTube channel starting at 1:54:30.
Don’t miss this opportunity, check it out below:
Our own Cory Braiterman provided live commentary on the match, which you can access here.
Ruotolo secured a split decision victory against Tackett after a hard-fought contest. This memorable grappling bout will surely go down in history.
So, be sure to watch the match!
The CJI event was a major success and delivered lots of excitement, with coverage on MMAMania.com, including Craig Jones’ victory over Gabi Garcia, Mackenzie Dern’s submission defeat, and Nicky Rod’s impressive performance to claim the $1 million prize.
For more details about the CJI tournament, click here.
