Surging light-weight MMA prospect Adrian Lee was caught off guard when listening to his title talked about by ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo. Upon reflection, nevertheless, the teenage phenom believes the grappling specialist might face greater than anticipated when transitioning to combined martial arts.
“The Phenom” boasts an ideal 3-0 skilled file, securing every victory throughout the ONE Championship Circle. His most up-to-date triumph got here this previous March at ONE 172, the place he completed Takeharu Ogawa within the opening spherical.
In the meantime, Ruotolo has compiled a formidable 8-0 streak in submission grappling competitors and now expresses curiosity in crossing over to MMA. Whereas Lee acknowledges the American’s accomplishments, he suggests Ruotolo could be underestimating the problem forward by mentioning his title.
“Actually, I used to be shocked when Tye Ruotolo referred to as me out for his MMA debut. Personally, I don’t suppose I’m a very good matchup for him. I don’t suppose I’d be what a very good feeder for him is, if that’s what he’s searching for. However I’m excited for that match,” he stated.
“I believe that’d be an incredible battle. I believe he’s an incredible athlete. Him and his brother, Kade, they’re phenomenal wrestlers and grapplers, and that actually helps tie into their MMA sport due to how dynamic they’re. Their sort of grappling type is extra suited to MMA.”
