Tye Ruotolo is able to check his abilities in a totally completely different area. The grappling world champion will discover out if his success interprets to combined martial arts.
The reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion makes his MMA debut towards Adrian Lee at ONE Combat Night time 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. For Ruotolo, the bout represents a big profession transition.
The 22-year-old has been dominant since becoming a member of ONE Championship in 2022, successful all eight of his submission grappling contests. He’s defeated elite competitors together with Garry Tonon, former two-division champion Reinier de Ridder, and different high grapplers.
Ruotolo captured the inaugural ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title and has efficiently defended it twice. He’s competed throughout a number of weight lessons throughout his tenure with the promotion.
The California-based fighter follows the trail of his twin brother Kade, who additionally transitioned from submission grappling to combined martial arts. The transfer represents a big step up in competitors for the grappling specialist.
Standing throughout from him can be Lee, an undefeated prospect who has completed all three of his ONE Championship opponents by way of submission. The 19-year-old Singaporean-American has earned three consecutive $50,000 efficiency bonuses for his victories.
