Tye Ruotolo is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and one of the most accomplished submission grapplers of his generation. Alongside his twin brother, Kade Ruotolo, Tye emerged as one of the sport’s brightest young talents, earning international recognition for his relentless pace, creative scrambles and aggressive submission hunting.
Raised in Southern California, Ruotolo began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age under André Galvão at Atos Jiu-Jitsu. He quickly rose through the juvenile and coloured belt ranks, winning numerous prestigious titles before making an immediate impact in the professional no-gi scene.
Since earning his black belt, Ruotolo has established himself as one of the world’s elite competitors, capturing ADCC World Championship gold and defeating many of the biggest names in submission grappling. His success has extended to major professional promotions, including ONE Championship, where he has continued to showcase his dynamic attacking style on the global stage.
Known for his constant movement, relentless pressure and willingness to pursue submissions from every position, Tye Ruotolo has become one of the most exciting athletes in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Athlete Information
Full Name: Tye Ruotolo
Nationality: American 🇺🇸
Born: 10 January 2003
Birthplace: Oceanside, California, United States
Team: Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Rank: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Coach: André Galvão
Weight Division: 77 kg / 88 kg (competes across multiple divisions)
Style: No-Gi Submission Grappling
Career Highlights
- ADCC World Champion
- Multiple-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- ONE Championship Submission Grappling World Champion
- Multiple-time professional superfight winner
- Defeated numerous ADCC and IBJJF world champions
- One of the youngest ADCC champions in history
Fighting Style
Tye Ruotolo is widely recognised for his fast-paced, aggressive and unpredictable style. Constantly attacking from both top and bottom positions, he combines relentless wrestling, creative guard passing and seamless submission transitions to overwhelm opponents.
Unlike many elite competitors who rely on positional control, Ruotolo actively pursues submissions throughout every phase of a match. His scrambles, back takes and front headlock attacks have become trademarks of his game, while his cardio allows him to maintain an exceptionally high pace against the world’s best athletes.
His entertaining approach has made him one of the most popular competitors in modern submission grappling.
Notable Achievements
- ADCC World Champion
- ONE Championship Submission Grappling World Champion
- Multiple-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
- Multiple-time professional superfight winner
- One of the youngest athletes to win ADCC gold
- Widely regarded as one of the world’s best pound-for-pound no-gi grapplers
Legacy
Despite his young age, Tye Ruotolo has already established himself among the elite competitors in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His aggressive style, consistent performances and success across multiple organisations have helped redefine the modern no-gi game.
Alongside his brother Kade, Ruotolo represents a new generation of athletes whose exciting, submission-focused approach has attracted new audiences to the sport. As his career continues, he is expected to remain one of the leading figures in professional grappling for years to come.