ONE Championship continues to deliver high-stakes submission grappling action as welterweight submission grappling world champion Tye Ruotolo is set to defend his title against Canadian sensation Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 31.
The highly anticipated match will take place at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 2, broadcasting live during U.S. primetime.
This compelling matchup marks the third encounter between these elite grapplers, with each athlete holding one victory over the other. Leon secured a decision victory in their first meeting in 2020, while Ruotolo evened the score in 2021 with a guillotine submission.
Since joining ONE Championship in 2022, Ruotolo has been nothing short of phenomenal. The American prodigy has amassed an impressive four consecutive victories before claiming the inaugural welterweight submission grappling world title with a commanding performance against Magomed Abdulkadirov in November 2023.
Ruotolo’s momentum has continued to build following his championship victory. He successfully defended his belt against Izaak Michell and recently emerged victorious in a 186-pound catchweight contest against Jozef Chen.
The trilogy bout between these technical masters promises to be a showcase of elite-level grappling, as both athletes seek to prove their supremacy in what could be their most significant encounter yet.
