Kade Ruotolo Explains Where Jiu-Jitsu Is Headed Next | Morning Kombat

Luke Thomas sits down with Kade Ruotolo following his impressive performances at ADCC 22. Was this tournament a best case scenario? How would he improve Jiu Jitsu for the viewer? Plus Kade previews his upcoming fight at One on Prime video 3.
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[@femacampetiquettefordummie6979]

Great interview, Luke. Thanks for introducing me to Kade and the Jiu-Jitsu side of combat sports.

[@swoosh2835]

This was so well done on both sides: a professional journalist asking the right questions to have the right conversation and a highly accomplished young man extremely wise beyond his years. Massive fan of you both and can’t wait to see Kade compete at ONE.

[@nacivelaz]

Commenting for the algorithm- gonna watch this later! He killed it this year - side note, would love for Luke to interview more BJJ guys. Maybe even a dissected on ADCC if Luke is feeling generous 💯

[@BG-sj7zh]

Oss

[@jeremiahtalley1936]

Tons of better grappling analysis. Idk like is what a blue belt in bjj??

[@thisguy-yv5so]

Would love to hear more interviews from grapplers even if it's on your personal channel Luke. If you could get Danaher on at some point that would be SICK

[@dannygao4461]

Love the grappling content 🔥

[@gordonliu3972]

I like how this Kade conducts himself. It seems he has a good head on his shoulders for someone his age.

[@nickthavongod4914]

Awesome interview from the best. Thank you for doing this for Jiu-Jitsu Luke. Kade is a insanely exciting grappler.

[@shindavid6484]

I was very impressed by his run at ADCC. Can't believe how young he is. Damn I'm really excited for that transition into mma I'm always very intrigued with elites from other sports transitioning into mma

[@FreefallSC]

One is the perfect place to do it as well because he can have his Jiu jitsu matches there as well while he gets ready for his MMA transition.

[@sauerkraut8821]

The Ruotolo Brothers always bring it no matter what the rule set! It was so exciting watching Kade win the East Coast Trials last November to earn his spot to compete in Vegas and then witness him submitting everyone that stood across from him! Unbelievable! Much respect! 👊👏

[@stuartporteous7762]

Luke 'Great Questions' Thomas

[@daddyphatsax304]

THIS is the content I love to see. This kid is a savage and just so innovative on the mat. I knew they were intending to eventually transition to MMA...can't wait until they do. Great interview Luke.

[@daddyphatsax304]

Also....being that the buggy choke requires side control...it may be a while before we see one in MMA. Side control just isn't something used much at all these days...people usually just transition immediately to mount if they do find themselves in side control.

[@LePetitVicomte]

Congrats to both Kade and Tye on their ADCC runs, and the notoriety that comes with it. The focus is a little more on Kade right now, but Tye also had a tremendous performance in Absolute.

[@Hacker4life]

Damn, great interview Mr Thomas, you are truly the best and the most underrated. Kade is an impressive young man.

[@jacksonkrall9042]

Great interview Luke! Hoping y’all will interview more grapples in the future!

[@bigcowboyfan113]

This is dope! Love to see the BJJ community got more mainstream(ish) attention. Kade and his brother Ty are incredible!

[@vyshakashok2955]

Luke one of your best interviews.. this and mickenzie Dern.... ❣️

[@LA_Native]

Keep the grappling content coming🔥

[@Slop_Dogg]

Really good interview fellas

[@jasonh6711]

YESSSS! Great Interview!!!

[@benvanhooke2003]

Legend in the making

[@25Dzone]

Seems like a dude with a level head on his shoulders - solid interview & props to Luke for asking interesting questions! Will keep an eye on Kade!

[@WeBeClubbin]

LUKE! This is just what we needed! Thank you

[@jaaf97]

great stuff Luke, hope we have more BJJ/Grappling content

[@jasoniorio8346]

Nice! Super excited about the recent BJJ coverage.

[@FrenchVanilla94]

Love the Jiu Jitsu content luke!

[@EdwardScape]

Really good questions Luke, thank you!

[@zentzisz]

Dang I didn't know he was planning on fighting that exciting he seems pretty knowledgeable on all the other arts and with that jitz being so formidable pretty exciting

[@Lockdown335]

Love seeing the new Gen get some shine :)

[@avikfett1551]

Loving Kade's hair.

[@martyridds1]

Great interview

[@zrayart]

Echoing what has been said by others, but I am really appreciating the increase in jiu jitsu coverage lately!

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

Wow interview..great kid! Bright future ahead 👍🏼👍🏼

[@gordonliu3972]

Great question by Luke on how to make Jiu Jitsu popular. I think to Kade's point promotions need to only sign aggressive, exciting grapplers, and financially incentivise exciting matches and finishes. Continuing to fine tune the rule set to discourage safe, boring strategies would be a good idea. You may have to break out the yellow card and fine competitors for stalling, etc..

[@dorjeearieh3245]

First liker and commenter all the way from India.

[@7irishrock]

I will always watch MK Grappling content🙌🏻

[@fuckbored4724]

He said he might transition to MMA next year. I'm looking forward to it!

[@seetsamolapo5600]

They're gonna humble him. Let him stick to jiu jitsu

[@zentzisz]

This kid is sharp

[@stephenstuckey]

Niiìce. Kid is a monster. Along with his brother.

[@sebastianolaiz3899]

👏👏💪 the brothers are on fire, his adcc run was awesome. Luke do one with Gordon Ryan o Danaher

[@chetfreeland1920]

More jiujitsu interviews please

[@WhiteyFord87]

Great interview. Would love to see more grapplers, lots of great personalities

[@Snowynz]

Great stuff

[@SalRashiq]

Missed this when it dropped but 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@levibrinkerhoff2450]

Loved the interview, would love to see more bjj content on the channel

[@jpeters9]

Great interview!! Please interview him before his first fight or after

[@georgevas2889]

This was a lot of fun

[@chazmeleon8608]

More jiu jitsu love🔥

[@shrimuyopa8117]

What is so exciting, for a spectator of the sport, is the rivalry between Kade Ruotolo, Tye Ruotolo, and Mica Galvao for possibly the next twenty years! The matches that we have seen are amazing and the matches we are going to see are going to be amazing.

[@tannersierra3156]

I watch these brothers get barreled off there heads in Huntington Beach, amazing brothers and surfers

[@gordonliu3972]

Barreled?

[@iSnaaacky]

@@gordonliu3972 surfing

[@gohtani]

This kid shows an intellectual maturity well beyond his age.

[@John_Paul45]

Hell yeah!

[@picojujutsu]

more bjj stars please!

[@GypsyNomad912]

Fine young Man Kade

[@konradkolmet232]

Thanks for bringing more BJJ content Luke!

[@ParkerPPipe]

Christ I wasn’t looking at my phone and I thought Bert Krischer was interviewing

[@steveeric6942]

Kade is a great ambassador.

[@TKE644]

I know Luke probably doesn’t think it’s much of a “needle mover” but I love the BJJ/ grappling content. Kade and his brother are going to be fun to watch for the next decade. The future is bright for the sport.

[@arunwagle4639]

More BJJ content please! Loved this!

[@BG-sj7zh]

“Love Luke for this. So Sweet! Interview all the bjj cats… I think that would help the sport. Not your job but I’m sure you would dig that added bonus. Most Donks don’t know these guys. Great to hear him talk in detail about stuff. Usually he is just stoking

[@thomaswilburn6263]

how in the world did i miss this?

[@gordonliu3972]

👏

[@matt4393]

Good interview Luke. Of course we don’t care as spectators if people are juiced. We don’t have any skin in the game. The people you always leave out of the argument are the people that don’t want to have to use every drug under the sun to compete in their chosen sport

[@juantwotree5710]

He is one of those who i show to introduce BJJ.

[@adambananas7741]

Kade is cool name

[@jessegandy7361]

Poor Keenan, Luke threw some shade his way.

[@JabariiWalker]

If strikes aren't involved, it's not a fight...

[@zentzisz]

Speaking of steroids John Linker headlines the card

[@R7SOUL]

Excellent spokesperson for the sport; Kade lights of the screen and seems to have a great spirit for life.

[@luklopskywalk]

luke obviously hates these

[@jackjohnston1373]

Algorithm

[@avikfett1551]

3rd comment........

[@thomaskane5977]

Is he married to mckenzie dern

[@avikfett1551]

When fighter's talk about money, I really find it annoying. I agree they should get paid and have 100% coverage on medical and dental. It's just so unprofessional and gives me a toxic vibe. Tell us about you and maybe people will relate to your life and become a fan.

[@NeoValeTudo]

"i agree they should get paid" absolutely grounbreaking information

[@Recroil]

It’s not a profession it’s an opportunity

[@PapaPercules]

Go lick your daddy’s boot. Nobody cares what you find annoying. Why are you trying to relate to someone that works 10x harder than you’ll ever dream of? “It annoys me that these gladiators want to be compensated more for the entertainment they give”. STFU

[@twocan13]

You sir are the definition of a fuckwit! Congratulations.

[@gordonliu3972]

He made good points about money in the sport of jiu jitsu. They're losing money just to compete. No sport can grow like that.

[@ronaldinho5860]

My favorite BJJ competitor at moment his style is amazing

[@yiannis.demetriou9696]

Are the Ruotolo brothers working on their own or do they have a head trainer? I know they started with Andre Galvao

[@jessejesee6964]

May I get your email Sir?

[@dwayneanderson7108]

Nowhere that's where it's going. It's boring and has to many rules. It's as big as it will ever get which is small...

[@phoenix1473]

- life