Kade Ruotolo, a talented jiu-jitsu practitioner who recently entered the world of mixed martial arts, has decided to showcase his grappling skills at the Craig Jones Invitational instead of the prestigious ADCC championships. In a recent interview, Ruotolo and his brother Tye revealed their participation in the upcoming CJI tournament. The decision to opt for CJI over ADCC was challenging for the Ruotolo brothers but was made based on several factors.
One of the primary reasons they chose CJI was the significant prize money of $1 million, a substantial incentive for competitors. The event also presents an opportunity for them to face top-tier opponents who have chosen to compete in this new tournament. Moreover, the brothers will be competing in the same division but on different sides of the bracket, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the finals.
Following his successful MMA debut at ONE 167, where he secured a first-round submission victory, Ruotolo has expressed his ambition to transition fully into MMA in the future. However, before pursuing this career path, he aims to ensure his financial stability by participating in lucrative tournaments like CJI, building on his achievements from the ADCC competition. Ruotolo highlighted the financial benefits of competing in events like CJI, underlining the opportunities for athletes to attain financial success through their athletic pursuits.
