Tye Ruotolo drops, submits Christian Lee to win ONE MMA title
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Tye Ruotolo won the ONE Championship lightweight belt in Bangkok by submitting Christian Lee in the first round with a rear-naked choke.
- Ruotolo predicted a submission victory and showcased striking and grappling skills, finishing the fight in just over three minutes.
- After the win, Ruotolo expressed satisfaction with the quick finish, considering it almost a TKO due to his dominant ground and pound.
- This victory marks Ruotolo's third professional MMA fight, all won by first-round rear-naked choke in ONE Championship.
- Ruotolo also earned a $100,000 performance bonus and holds the ONE grappling belt in addition to his new MMA title.
