Ruotolos Twins Kade & Tye Both Win Using the Same ‘Ruotolotine’ Choke at ONE Fight Night
Apr 06, 2024BJJEE
The Ruotolo brothers, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champions , achieved dual victories at the recent ONE Fight Night 21 event. 21 years old Tye Ruotolo successfully defended his title by submitting...
Tye Ruotolo Talks Matches Against His Brother: “Technically I’m 3-0 Against Kade”
Aug 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers are among the most elite BJJ competitors in the world… But which one of them is better? Tye and Kade have been training together since early age and, so, have had thousands...
Kade & Tye Ruotolo Demonstrate The Buggy Choke Setup That Doesn’t Require Flexibility
Sep 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Buggy Choke has gained some notoriety in 2021, as it’s been applied across many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling tournaments and competitions. And perhaps nobody got as...
Kade and Tye Ruotolo Promoted to BJJ Black Belt
Dec 14, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Kade and Tye Ruotolo, the famous “Ruotolo Brothers”, are now Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts! The two were promoted by Andre Galvao, who is more than proud of them and their achievements:...
Inside & Outside Heel Hook Defense with Kade & Tye Ruotolo
Aug 02, 2021BJJEE
Heel hooks, calf slicers, are all deemed dangerous submissions & prohibited from competition by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (apart from the adult black belt level which now...
Introduction To The Ruotolotine Choke
Apr 14, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Tye Ruotolo Admits How He Feels About Jiu-Jitsu: “I Don’t Have An Option”
Mar 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo, the reigning ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion, has been immersed in high-profile competitions at an elite level since his childhood days. However, even before...
Ruotolo Brothers Show Off Their New BJJ Gym In Costa Rica: “So Stoked!”
Jan 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers – Kade and Tye – have recently opened the doors to their new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training facility in Costa Rica! They’ve shared the awesome news via social...
Tye Ruotolo Claims ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling Title
Nov 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: ONE Championship Tye Ruotolo clinched the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title, with a decisive victory over Magomed Abdulkadirov! The match – which took place at...
Ruotolo Bros Wanted To Stop Training BJJ When They Were 12: “Andre Ignited Our Passion For It Again”
Nov 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo bros are some of the most elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. They’ve been training for a long time – ever since they were young kids… But when they were 11...
Tye Ruotolo Talks Match vs Abdulkadirov: “It’s Going To Be A War”
Oct 28, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo is gearing up for a clash against Magomed Abdulkadirov on November 3, for the ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Title. This bout offers Tye a chance to stand alongside his twin,...
Ruotolo Brothers Close To Opening Their BJJ Gym In Costa Rica: “It’s Complete Freedom”
Oct 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tye Ruotolo is making waves not just in the ring – but also off it. The 20-year-old and his twin brother Kade are close to opening a BJJ gym...
Tye Ruotolo: “I’m The Best Pound-For-Pound Grappler On The Planet”
Aug 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo recently beat Dagi Arslanaliev by submission (Rear Naked Choke) at their ONE Fight Night 13 submission grappling match… And he’s convinced that no one in his weight division...
Mikey Musumeci Inspired By Ruotolo Brothers: “They Are Probably The Best In The World”
May 31, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci is one of the best-ranking BJJ athletes of all time. But even so, he still finds inspiration around himself – such as the Ruotolo brothers! Musumeci revealed, in a recent ONE...
Buchecha: “Ruotolo Brothers Were Ahead Of Their Time”
May 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Why are the Ruotolo brothers so great in Jiu-Jitsu? Well, one of the reasons is that they started training when they were very young. The legendary Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida knows that...
Tye Ruotolo: “We’re Opening Our Gym In About A Month”
May 04, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye and Kade Ruotolo have been working on building their new gym in Costa Rica for some time now. And it seems that the opening day is now just around the corner! Tye revealed that the gym will be...
Tye Ruotolo Shares Why BJJ Is More Complex Than Boxing: “There’s, Like, Thousands Of Techniques”
May 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Boxing is a wonderful martial art. The “sweet science” is an incredibly complex sport, strengthening both the mind and body through rigorous training. But is it “better” than...
Ruotolo Brothers Share Advice For BJJ Beginners: “Fundamentals & Wrestling”
Apr 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Are you a BJJ white or blue belt – who wants to improve in Jiu-Jitsu as soon as possible? Then you’ll love the following advice from the Ruotolo brothers! They’ve shared insightful...
Tye Ruotolo Open To Competing Against His Brother: “It Would Be Crazy”
Apr 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye and Kade Ruotolo are among the very best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in the world. Their fast, explosive, and detail-precise style is a pleasure to watch in every match. So, it’s no wonder...
Tye Ruotolo Wants To Submit Reinier de Ridder: “It’s A Bit Of A David And Goliath Situation”
Apr 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo will face Reinier de Ridder on May 5, in a submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 10. The 20-year-old is looking forward to the match and is very confident about his skills, no...
Tye Ruotolo On His Match Against Reinier de Ridder: “Whatever Comes My Way I’ll Take First”
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo and Reinier de Ridder will face each other in a ONE Championship submission grappling match on May 5. And, as always, Ruotolo is confident in his success. However, this time, he knows...
Double Trouble: The Coming-of-Age Of The Ruotolo Brothers
Dec 30, 2022BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Tye Ruotolo: “Jiu-Jitsu Is About Showing Respect To Your Opponent & Going For The Kill”
Dec 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about for you? It might be a mix of friendships, respect, pushing yourself to the limits, improvement… Or a mix of several things. Which is exactly the case for Tye...
Tye Ruotolo: “I Don’t Like Fighting My Brother That Much”
Dec 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Kade and Tye Ruotolo are winning one match after another in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Both are extremely skilled and explosive, exciting to watch and continuously improving… So, one...
