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...
Tye Ruotolo Criticizes Butt Scooters In BJJ: “I Call It The Ultimate Scissoring Championship”
Mar 15, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
After successfully defending his submission grappling world title against Pawel Jaworski, Tye Ruotolo spoke candidly about his performance – and guard pulling. Ruotolo admitted that although he...
Tye Ruotolo Shares How Skateboarding & Surfing Shaped His Life Outside Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo is known for submitting elite opponents on the world stage. But away from the mats, the American grappling star grew up immersed in a completely different world… Skate parks, surf...
Tye Ruotolo Set For MMA Debut Against Adrian Lee At ONE Fight Night 35
Jul 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Tye Ruotolo Shares He’s Getting Ready For His MMA Debut: “100% By The End Of The Year”
May 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo has long hinted at a move to MMA — and now it looks like 2025 is the year it finally happens. The 22-year-old submission grappling phenom expects to make his professional MMA debut...
Ruotolo Brothers Share 10 Reasons They Do Not Use Ster*ids
Dec 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Ruotolo brothers, widely regarded as two of the top grapplers in the world, have long been outspoken critics of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Kade Ruotolo notably...
[WATCH] Ruotolo Brothers Fight Each Other In MMA
Jul 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Footage has emerged showing the Ruotolo brothers, Kade and Tye, in a fierce MMA sparring session. Known for their intense training battles, the brothers have a history of competitive matches against...
Tye Ruotolo Wants Match With Nicholas Meregali: “I Think He Doesn’t Want To Fight”
Jul 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo beat Jozef Chen via unanimous decision on their ONE Fight Night 23 match… And he’s already hoping for his next opponent – Nicholas Meregali. Ruotolo has been angling for...
Gordon Ryan Scoffs At Tye Ruotolo After His Match With Jozef Chen
Jul 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has again taken aim at Tye Ruotolo – following Ruotolo’s victory over Jozef Chen at ONE Fight Night 23. Ruotolo had previously shown interest in facing Ryan in a no-gi match....
Tye Ruotolo On Making A Living From Jiu-Jitsu: “You Never Work A Day In Your Life”
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo never envisioned making a sustainable living from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Growing up with his brother Kade, the 21-year-old always viewed grappling more as a passion than a viable...
Ruotolo Twins Share Surprising Differences Between Each Other: “I Need More Of His Pace”
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Twin brothers Kade and Tye Ruotolo have won a lot in the world of submission grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) – sharing a unique bond strengthened by a lifetime of training and competing...
[BREAKING] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...
[WATCH] Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Trains BJJ With The Ruotolo Brothers
May 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is considered as the greatest of all time to ever do it in MMA… But he is also an incredibly skilled and accomplished BJJ practitioner – and...
Kade Rutolo: “If ADCC Did PED Testing, 98% of Athletes Would Drop Out”
May 14, 2024BJJEE
Kade Ruotolo, reigning ADCC champion, recently shared his candid views on the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the sport and his journey from jiu-jitsu to mixed martial arts. His...
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...
