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Gordon Ryan– born July 8, 1995– is a jiu-jitsu black belt from New Jersey best known as a no-gi submission specialist, a five-time ADCC World champion, and the Tezos WNO heavyweight champion.

  1. Every Athlete Invited To The 2024 ADCC World Championships

    Every Athlete Invited To The 2024 ADCC World Championships

    Mar 9, 2024

    The 2024 ADCC World Championships is less than a year away, coming to Las Vegas, NV in August 2024.
  2. The Saga Of Gordon Ryan's Stolen Truck

    The Saga Of Gordon Ryan's Stolen Truck

    Feb 12, 2024

    It was a calm, rainy night in Austin, Texas. One usually sleepy street was quiet… too quiet. Tomfoolery was afoot. Thieves had set their sights on what appeared to be the perfect lick. An all black Dodge Ram TRX ripe for the picking.
  3. Gordon Ryan Announces Plans To Step Away From Competition Until ADCC 2024

    Gordon Ryan Announces Plans To Step Away From Competition Until ADCC 2024

    Jan 15, 2024

    The ADCC superfight champion Gordon Ryan has announced plans to stay away from competition for the foreseeable future until lingering stomach issues are cleared up. The top pound-for-pound grappler said the only event he will do while focusing on his health will be the ADCC World Championships, scheduled in August 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena.
  4. WNO 21: Mica finaliza, Pedro mantém cinturão e Diego Pato começa reinado

    WNO 21: Mica finaliza, Pedro mantém cinturão e Diego Pato começa reinado

    Dec 1, 2023

    A comunidade do Jiu-Jitsu ficou acordada até agora para acompanhar as estrelas do Who’s Number One 21, da FloGrappling, que teve três disputas de cinturão e uma série de super lutas interessantes.
  5. WNO 21 Highlights: Mica Galvao Submits Kody Steele To Retain WNO Title

    WNO 21 Highlights: Mica Galvao Submits Kody Steele To Retain WNO Title

    Dec 1, 2023

    Mica Galvao found a rear naked choke submission to retain his 170-pound Welterweight WNO title against Kody Steele on Nov. 30 at Tezos WNO 21: Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato Jr Presented by Fat Tire at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.
  6. No-Gi, No Problem For Tainan Dalpra As He Wins WNO 21 Match By Submission

    No-Gi, No Problem For Tainan Dalpra As He Wins WNO 21 Match By Submission

    Dec 1, 2023

    Tainan Dalpra ended November with another big win, but unlike 11 days earlier, this time he did it in a no-gi match.
  7. Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. | Results

    Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. | Results

    Dec 1, 2023

    Follow along for real-time results, updates, & more from Tezos Who's Number One 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr., live from Austin, TX on November 30th! Kicking off at 8pm ET, this edition of Who's Number One is loaded with an explosive undercard, the black belt no-gi debut of Tainan Dalpra, and three championship fights!
  8. WNO 21: Confira os resultados finais

    WNO 21: Confira os resultados finais

    Nov 30, 2023

    Tudo pronto para o Who's Number One 21, evento que coloca os melhores atletas do Jiu-Jitsu frente a frente para descobrir quem é o número #1. Na 21ª edição do evento, realizada nesta quinta-feira dia 30 de novembro, o WNO terá na luta principal o duelo de gerações entre o brasileiro Pedro Marinho, campeão dos meio-pesados, lutando em defesa do seu cinturão contra o experiente Rafael Lovato.
  9. Everything You Need To Know About Tonight's Tezos WNO 21 Card

    Everything You Need To Know About Tonight's Tezos WNO 21 Card

    Nov 30, 2023

    Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. presented by Fat Tire is the fifth and final event of the 2023 WNO season.
  10. Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. Betting Lines Released

    Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. Betting Lines Released

    Nov 30, 2023

    The betting lines for Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato presented by Fat Tire have been released on sites like BetOnline.
  11. FloGrappling Announces New On-Site Fan Experience & Contest

    FloGrappling Announces New On-Site Fan Experience & Contest

    Nov 29, 2023

    FloGrappling will welcome jiu-jitsu fans to the Palmer Center in Austin, TX for Tezos WNO 21: Marinho vs. Lovato presented by Fat Tire on Nov. 30.
  12. Gordon Ryan Announces Injury, Withdrawal From WNO Main Event With Hulk

    Gordon Ryan Announces Injury, Withdrawal From WNO Main Event With Hulk

    Nov 24, 2023

    Gordon Ryan announced via Instagram that he has suffered an injury that will force the withdrawal from his upcoming main event matches at Tezos WNO 21 and UFC Fight Pass Invitational.
  13. How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    How To Watch WNO 21: Marinho vs Lovato Jr. What You Need To Know

    Nov 1, 2023

    A king, A hulk, a baby shark and a teenage phenomenon are all headed to WNO 21 in November 2023.
  14. Gordon Ryan Training With Buchecha? The Two Legends Hit The Mats

    Gordon Ryan Training With Buchecha? The Two Legends Hit The Mats

    Oct 31, 2023

    Two of the best grapplers ever recently shared the mat for what may be the first time, as Gordon "The King" Ryan and Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida trained together in Florida with American Top Team's wrestling coach Steve Mocco. There aren't any details about how the session went, or if they even rolled together, but it's notable to see the two former no-gi rivals sharing the mat and improving together.
  15. Logan Paul Brought Gordon Ryan With Him To Dillon Danis Weigh-in

    Logan Paul Brought Gordon Ryan With Him To Dillon Danis Weigh-in

    Oct 13, 2023

    YouTube star turned boxer Logan Paul brought some backup with him to his weigh-in before his boxing fight against Dillon Danis in Manchester, England this weekend.