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So stoked - Kade Ruotolo thankful for US$50 000 bonus says gym in Costa Rica is finished

Kade Ruotolo thankful for 50K performance bonus from ONE on Prime Video 3 [Credit: ONE Championship] BJJ star Kade Ruotolo bagged two championship world titles and a $50,000 USD bonus within a one month time-frame. Suffice to say, the 19-year-old prodigy reminded fans he’s not just a one-hit wonder, but that he’s here to stay. In the first world title fight of three at , Kade Ruotolo did right by his twin brother Tye, his coaches at Atos, and the sport itself when he submitted four-time Sambo world champion Uali Kurzhev with a heel lock less than ten minutes after the start of their grappling bout. The highlight reel finish didn’t go unnoticed by CEO Chatri Sityodtong, who rewarded Kade’s performance with his first bonus of the year. The young superstar grinned from ear to ear when Mitch Chilson gave him the news in the post-fight interview. The excited Californian native spoke into the mic and bellowed: “So stoked! My brother and I, we’re building a gym out in Costa Rica right now, and we’re kind of putting everything we’ve got into it and that literally just finished it. I’m at a loss for words, thank you so much Chatri and everyone behind ONE. I’m so stoked, I’m so stoked, beyond thankful. Thank you so much.” Watch Ruotolo's post-fight interview below: have been putting their hard-earned money together into a dream project that’s bigger than expensive cars and the latest technology. Now with the $50,000K bonus, they will continue to live by their in using their wealth to positively affect those around them and fulfill their life-long dream of teaching the world of BJJ to the next generation.

Kade Ruotolo aims for a match in December and calls out two potential challengers in post-fight interview

In the same post-fight interview, Kade Ruotolo said he aims for a swift return to action before the end of the calendar year. He called out BJJ newcomers from Brazil and Tommy Langaker from Norway as potential challengers to his newly acquired crown. Both black belts have impressive grappling repertoire which will certainly give Kade the motivation he needs to level up his skills and defend his world title. Kade Ruotolo told ONE Championship: “I think December you guys have another show if I’m not mistaken, I’m not sure if that’s for sure yet. The soonest we could get back in here in the circle the better, I want to go ahead and defend my title ASAP. I gotta a couple of names, if you don’t mind me calling them out. They both start with T’s, so Tainan Dalpra and Tommy Langaker, both of those matches would be insane.” Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found