Tye Ruotolo is officially making his long-anticipated transition to mixed martial arts – with his professional debut now booked for ONE Fight Night 35!
The 21-year-old BJJ phenom will take on another rising star in Adrian Lee, a dangerous 19-year-old with a perfect MMA record.
Ruotolo’s entry into MMA has been years in the making.
Both he and his twin brother Kade Ruotolo have openly discussed their MMA aspirations since signing with ONE Championship.
While Kade made his debut over a year ago and has since built a 3-0 record, Tye’s own transition was delayed by injury.
He suffered a knee injury during the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational, forcing him to sit out the rest of the 2024 season.
Fully recovered, Tye returned to action in style earlier this year, successfully defending his ONE welterweight submission grappling title against Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31.
After that match, Ruotolo teased that his MMA debut was imminent – and now it’s official.
What’s surprising, though, is the caliber of opponent he’ll face straight out of the gate.
Adrian Lee might be just 19, but he’s already 3-0 as a professional, finishing all his fights.
He’s also the younger brother of former ONE champion Angela Lee and current double champ Christian Lee, adding a layer of legacy and pressure to the match.
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