First Name: Tye
Last Name: Ruotolo
Short Name: Tye
Name in Home Country: Tye Ruotolo
Fighting Style Breakdown: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Submission Grappling
Current Gym: Atos Jiu-Jitsu (San Diego, USA)
Background & Career Overview:
Tye Ruotolo is a world-class American grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy, widely recognized for his aggressive, fluid submission style and high-level technical grappling. Alongside his twin brother Kade, Tye has been a dominant figure in the submission grappling scene since his teenage years. Training under André Galvão at Atos Jiu-Jitsu, he made waves in major international tournaments like ADCC, IBJJF, and ONE Championship. Known for his unpredictable attacks and creative transitions, Tye combines modern no-gi techniques with old-school pressure passing and leg attacks. He made a major impact by competing against world champions while still a teenager, earning respect for both his skill and sportsmanship. In ONE Championship, he continues to shine as a top-tier grappler in the promotion's submission grappling division.
Fight Record:
- Professional Grappling Record: 18 Wins – 3 Losses – 1 Draw
- Notable Fights:
- Victory over Garry Tonon (ONE Championship debut – submission via D'Arce choke)
- Win against Reinier de Ridder (ONE Championship – submission win in under 3 minutes)
- ADCC 2022: Bronze Medalist (Middleweight division)