Reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion Tye Ruotolo successfully transitioned to MMA with a dominant second-round submission victory over undefeated phenom Adrian Lee at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, at Bangkok, Thailand’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. The 22-year-old American secured a rear-naked choke at the 4:14 mark of round two, earning a $50,000 performance bonus while handing Lee his first professional defeat.
Tye Ruotolo Embraces For New Challenge After Successful MMA Debut
Tye Ruotolo expressed genuine gratitude for his successful transition to MMA, acknowledging the unique challenges that came with competing in the all-encompassing sport.