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Tye Ruotolo to Defend Welterweight Grappling Title vs. Pawel Jaworski at ONE Fight Night 41 on March 13

The matchup pairs the reigning champion’s renewed grappling focus with a surging IBJJF standout known for leg locks.

Overview

  • The title bout is set for Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok and will stream live on Prime Video, with action beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
  • The contest will be a 10-minute submission-grappling match for the ONE welterweight crown.
  • Ruotolo became the inaugural champion by defeating Magomed Abdulkadirov in November 2023 and has recorded successful defenses since.
  • He returns to grappling after a 2-0 MMA run capped by back-to-back rear-naked choke submissions, remaining undefeated in ONE.
  • Jaworski, 21, debuts in the promotion after winning the 2025 IBJJF No-Gi Worlds at 85 kg and taking double gold at the No-Gi Euros, earning a reputation for leg-lock finishes.