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Tye Ruotolo Seeks Elite MMA Competition, Rejects Lower-Level Fights

Tye Ruotolo Seeks Elite MMA Competition, Rejects Lower-Level Fights
World Sports · 14:25:35 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Grappling champion Tye Ruotolo has stated that he is only interested in facing elite competition in mixed martial arts. In a recent interview, Ruotolo said, "I don’t want to fight the taxi cab drivers," emphasizing his desire to test himself against top-tier opponents. The ONE Championship athlete, known for his success in submission grappling, is looking to transition to MMA at the highest level.

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