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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 Championship

    Every Athlete Invited To The 2024 ADCC World Championship

    Jul 21, 2024

    The 2024 ADCC World Championship is less than a year away and coming to Las Vegas in August 2024.
  2. The Top 10 Guard Passers To Watch At ADCC 2024

    The Top 10 Guard Passers To Watch At ADCC 2024

    Jul 19, 2024

    ADCC is less than a month away and the elite of the elite will take the mats to fight for the right to call themselves best in the world. For fans of grappling, the greatest technicians on Earth will be taking the mats - including the best of the best when it comes to guard passing.
  3. The Top 10 Leg Lockers To Watch At ADCC 2024

    The Top 10 Leg Lockers To Watch At ADCC 2024

    Jul 17, 2024

    ADCC is where we saw the heel hook really evolve into the dominant submission hold we see today and where leg locking truly became an art. Now, every competitor needs to have serious skill in recognizing and defending leg locks or they risk losing (and potentially losing very quickly).
  4. Gordon Ryan v Felipe Pena: Breaking Down The Rivalry Ahead Of ADCC 2024

    Gordon Ryan v Felipe Pena: Breaking Down The Rivalry Ahead Of ADCC 2024

    Jul 8, 2024

    ADCC 2024 is fast approaching, and this year will bring a first-ever super fight schedule: ADCC Super Fight Champion Gordon Ryan will face both Felipe Pena and Yuri Simoes in official gold medal matches.
  5. Gordon Ryan v Yuri Simoes: Breaking Down The Rivalry Ahead Of ADCC 2024

    Gordon Ryan v Yuri Simoes: Breaking Down The Rivalry Ahead Of ADCC 2024

    Jul 1, 2024

    We are less than fifty days away from the ADCC Worlds and one of the crown jewels of the event will be the super fights. This year, the reigning super fight champion Gordon Ryan will be defending his title twice, against Yuri Simoes and Felipe Pena, in an unprecedented challenge. As Yuri, the 2022 Open Class Champion, prepares for this gargantuan task that could redefine his career, let's take a look back at the four meetings so far between Gordon and Yuri.
  6. Gordon Ryan encara Felipe Preguiça em superluta no ADCC 2024

    Gordon Ryan encara Felipe Preguiça em superluta no ADCC 2024

    Jun 24, 2024

    Após recente triunfo no Who's Number One 24, o supercampeão do ADCC Gordon Ryan irá encarar seu rival Felipe "Preguiça" Pena no ADCC 2024, que ocorre nos dias 17 e 18 de agosto em Las Vegas. O duelo, que marcará o quarto encontro entre os atletas nos tatames competitivos, foi revelado pela organização do ADCC nesta segunda-feira, dia 24 de junho.
  7. Gordon Ryan To Face Felipe Pena In Super Fight Between Rivals At ADCC 2024

    Gordon Ryan To Face Felipe Pena In Super Fight Between Rivals At ADCC 2024

    Jun 24, 2024

    The reigning ADCC superfight champion Gordon Ryan will be taking on his rival Felipe Pena at the 2024 ADCC World Championships, in their fourth all-time meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 in Las Vegas.
  8. Confira os resultados finais do WNO 24

    Confira os resultados finais do WNO 24

    Jun 20, 2024

    A FloGrappling não para de surpreender os fãs de grappling, e o card do WNO 24 chega para mais uma vez superar expectativas. Agendado para esta quinta-feira, dia 20 de junho, o Who's Number One terá dez combates sem kimono entre os melhores grapplers do mundo, com três disputas de cinturão para tirar o fôlego.
  9. The Betting Odds For WNO 24: Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders Are HERE

    The Betting Odds For WNO 24: Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders Are HERE

    Jun 18, 2024

    WNO 24 week is here! We have eight main card matches and four prelim bouts set for grappling fans, featuring some of the very best in the world - including 3 title fights and 6 matches between world-ranked athletes. BetOnline has tendered betting odds for the entire card, available below.
  10. Gordon Ryan retorna ao grappling e enfrenta Josh Saunders no WNO 24

    Gordon Ryan retorna ao grappling e enfrenta Josh Saunders no WNO 24

    Jun 12, 2024

    Um dos competidores sem kimono mais bem sucedidos de todos os tempos, Gordon Ryan se prepara para voltar aos tatames competitivos pela primeira vez no ano de 2024. Na vigésima quarta edição do Who's Number One, que ocorre na cidade texana de Austin no dia 20 de junho, o astro da New Wave irá defender o cinturão dos pesados contra o australiano Josh Saunders em uma disputa de 15 minutos.
  11. Gordon Ryan To Make Grappling Return At WNO 24 vs Josh Saunders On June 20

    Gordon Ryan To Make Grappling Return At WNO 24 vs Josh Saunders On June 20

    Jun 10, 2024

    The no.1 pound-for-pound grappler on Earth Gordon Ryan will be making his return to grappling to defend his WNO Heavyweight Championship against Australian powerhouse Josh Saunders at WNO 24 in Austin, TX on June 20. Gordon has been out of competition since last October dealing with stomach ailments that have hampered his training, but makes his return here on just a few weeks' notice. The match will be contested under 15-minute WNO rules for the championship belt.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.