Tye Ruotolo, a 20-year-old Jiu-Jitsu sensation, has conquered the martial arts world with his impressive performances. On May 5, Tye will have the chance to put his skills to the test once again when he takes on current ONE Middleweight World Champion Reinier de Ridder in a highly anticipated fight.
Ahead of the fight against ‘The Dutch Knight’, Tye is focused on adding more muscle to his body without sacrificing his speed and mobility.
“I’m trying to keep it clean… That’s the plan. So I’ve been trying to keep the balance. It’s a difficult process trying to gain weight but still remain agile, but I feel it’s happening.”
Since signing with ONE Championship in 2022, Ruotolo has made a name for himself with consecutive submission victories over high-profile opponents, including ‘The Lion Killer’ Garry Tonon and former ONE Featherweight World Champion Marat Gafurov.
Tye is known for his unique style, which combines traditional Jiu-Jitsu techniques with innovative movements and creative configurations. He has a special talent for catching his opponents off guard and capitalizing on their mistakes, which has made him a force to be reckoned with in the fighting world.
Despite his success, Tye is not resting on his laurels. He knows that to compete at a high level, he needs to keep improving and evolving his game.
Ridder, on the other hand, is an experienced veteran with an impressive track record. However, he’s also coming off a tough loss to Anatoly ‘Sladkiy’ Malykhin, which left him eager to prove himself once again.
For Tye, this fight represents a chance to consolidate his status as one of the best grapplers in the world. He knows Ridder will be a tough opponent, but he’s confident in his abilities and believes he has everything it takes to come out on top.