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Gordon Ryan Trains With Georges St-Pierre | WNO Vlog

Gordon Ryan trains with MMA legend Georges St-Pierre to prepare for his WNO return against Jacob Couch on March 25th!

Mar 22, 2022

Jacob Couch Is Fighting Gordon Ryan?? | WNO Vlog

Get a behind the scenes look in the Daisy Fresh training room and hear some of the details on Jacob Couch's new opponent for March 25th at WNO!

Mar 16, 2022

The Personal Beef Between Gordon Ryan & Felipe Pena | Grappling Bulletin (Ep. 58)

There's never a dull moment in the jiu-jitsu world, especially when Gordon Ryan is involved. Last week we dropped the bombshell news that Gordon would return for not one, but TWO big matches prior to ADCC. First, WNO light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho will take on Gordon Ryan on the WNO: Who's Next Finale on July 14. Then, just 24 days later, Gordon will face off with his old foe Felipe Pena in a special no-time limit, submission-only rules match. We had lots to discuss in today's show, including the upcoming IBJJF Worlds (just over a week away!), the many great superfights we can look forward to over the summer, and more. 1. NEWS & RESULTS Ruotolos Dominate Garry Tonon and Shinya Aoki Grapplefest: O'Flanaghan taps Blank Buchecha MMA fight rescheduled 2. GORDON RYAN VS THE WORLD Gordon Ryan signs summer double-header Gordon vs Pedro Marinho, July 14 on Who’s Next Finale Felipe Pena finally agrees to rematch with Gordon: August 7 3. THE ROAD TO WORLDS Inside the top teams ahead of Worlds Pressure and flow at Six Blades Welcome to the Jungle: Mica Galvao and the Manaus crew High intensity: shark tank rounds at TLI 4. IBJJF WORLDS: A LOOK AHEAD Divisions take shape for 2022 IBJJF World Championship The biggest names competing at Worlds 5. UPCOMING EVENTS Survivor Series team event live on June, May 29 Basilio meets Ffion in return of RAW Grappling, July 3

May 23, 2022

Gordon Ryan Reveals Plan for WNO Match, Fires Back at Tim Spriggs

Kendall Reusing spoke with Gordon Ryan and the P4P #1 grappler in the world gave the fans an idea of what he plans to do tomorrow night at WNO. Plus, he fires back at WNO heavyweight champ Tim Spriggs.

Oct 20, 2021

Why Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena Dislike Each Other So Much

Gordon and Felipe have signed to meet on August 7 in a no time limit, submission-only rules match. They will go until one man gives up. It's remarkable that we get to see this before ADCC, as Felipe explicitly said that he was moving up to the +99kg division so he could face Gordon. There’s no mystery as to why Gordon and Pedro Marinho will meet. Pedro is hungry, he’s the WNO light-heavyweight champion, and has made no secret he’d love a rematch with Gordon Ryan following their encounter in the opening round of the absolute division in 2019. Gordon won that match quickly via heel hook, but Marinho has evolved considerably since then. He joined the ADCC 2019 tournament as a last-minute call-up, competing on two weeks notice. In the following two and a half years he has become a double gold no-gi World champion (a title Gordon achieved in 2018). Marinho also claimed the WNO strap by beating Craig Jones in January of 2021. While Marinho is excited to show the world that he is, in his own words, “among the greatest of all time”, Pena’s reasons for taking the match are very different. Felipe Pena is one of only four men to have beaten Gordon Ryan at black belt. They are (in order) Aaron Tex Johnson, Felipe Pena (x2), Leandro Lo, and Vinny Magalhaes. Pena is also the only man to have submitted Ryan at black belt, using a RNC to tap him in their challenge match in 2016. We need to be clear about something here: Pena is financially set, so whatever he’s been offered for this match, it’s not about the money. He certainly has nothing to prove– as the only person to have tapped Gordon, he holds a unique position in the grappling world. The real reason for this match taking place? It’s personal. Felipe Pena can’t stand Gordon Ryan. Gordon revealed that Pena was physically rough with him during their first match in 2016 and even trash talked him mid-match. This beef goes back to the beginning of the saga. With the hopes of the entire country of Brazil on his shoulders Felipe Pena’s confidence must be sky-high. As he said, he’s agreed to Gordon’s rules, and to do the match in Gordon’s country. He’ll need to submit Ryan to win the match, as it’ll only end if one person quits. No rounds, no judges, and no other way out. A near-impossible task for any grappler except Felipe Pena. But is the Felipe Pena of 2022 able to replicate the success of 2016-17, and how much has Gordon Ryan changed since then? We’ll find out on August 7.

May 24, 2022

Gordon Vs. Felipe: "How Will The New Weapons Interact?"

John Danaher describes the beginning of the history between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena.

Jul 27, 2022

Touchscreen Pick'em: Tezos WNO Gordon Ryan vs Jacob Couch

Mike and Reid make their pics on the entire main card for the upcoming Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Jacob Couch on March 25th!

Mar 17, 2022

Pros Predict: Jacob Couch vs Gordon Ryan | Tezos WNO

Hear from Tezos WNO veterans like Dante Leon, Mica Galvao, Gabriel Sousa and more what they think about the Tezos WNO main event, Gordon Ryan vs Jacob Couch.

Mar 24, 2022

Felipe Pena: "I Think Gordon Will Pull Out of ADCC"

After some hard training, Felipe Pena talks about what the super fight with Gordon Ryan means to him, his thoughts on Gordon at ADCC, and more!

Aug 1, 2022

Gordon Ryan: Move to Austin, Stomach Update, & WNO Championship

We caught up with Gordon Ryan to discuss his recent move to Austin, WNO Championship, and more.

Sep 21, 2021

Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho Will Be For WNO HW Title | Grappling Bulletin (Ep. 62)

It's been brought up in interviews but it's time to make it official. The winner of Gordon Ryan and Pedro Marinho will walk away with the WNO heavyweight title belt around their waist.

Jul 5, 2022

John Danaher Talks Giancarlo, Meregali, And Rise Of Next New Wave Stars

"Gordon Ryan plays Jiu-Jitsu like a mathematician, Meregali plays like a musician." John Danaher breaks down the IBJJF Grand Prix and discusses the upcoming stars of Team New Wave ahead of ADCC 2024.

Feb 22, 2024

Will Philip Rowe Tap Gordon Ryan? The Odds Say...

Chase believes we could see Gordon tap to Philip Rowe at WNO, but the odds of this happening are slim...

Oct 19, 2021

Gordon Ryan Hits Four Submissions In Exhibition Return

Gordon Ryan talks through his performance at WNO.

Oct 21, 2021

Gordon Ryan's Road to Recovery | Gordon Ryan Vlog Series (Ep. 3)

Gordon Ryan coaches Giancarlo Bodoni at No-Gi Worlds and visits Ways2Well as part of his ongoing treatment plan for his stomach issues.

Oct 15, 2021

"I Want To Go After And Finish Gordon" Couch On Gordon Ryan Match

Jacob Couch will face Gordon Ryan in the main event at Tezos WNO on March 25, and expects to push the attack on the undefeated WNO vet.

Mar 23, 2022

Why Felipe Pena Is Having A Third Match With Gordon Ryan

Felipe Pena describes why he wants a third match with Gordon Ryan!

Jun 27, 2022

Felipe Pena's Plan to Submit Gordon Ryan | Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena Interview

WNO play-by-play commentator Hywel Teague sits down with Felipe Pena to ask the hard hitting questions ahead of the match with Gordon Ryan. How does Felipe Pena plan to win? How do Gordon's mind games affect him? What can the fans expect? All this and more. 00:35 – How Felipe Pena is "happy" to face Gordon again 01:27 – On dealing with anxiety and nerves before a match 03:12 – How all the pressure is on Gordon 04:14 – Felipe on being "100% confident" he can win the match against Gordon 06:56 – Gordon is a monster, but "I am a monster, too", says Pena 08:43 – Pena on why he thinks his jiu-jitsu is better than Gordon's 10:34 – How Pena deals with Gordon's psychological warfare and mind games 12:52 – How Felipe thinks he will submit Gordon Ryan and how the match will go 14:37 – What Pena believes is the key to victory in this no-time limit match 15:58 – What Pena thinks Gordon's strategy will be 17:12 – Felipe's thoughts on Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho 19:18 – Pena's honest opinion on how he feels about Gordon as a person 21:17 – What the fans can expect from Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena III

Aug 4, 2022

Every Submission From Gordon Ryan's Exhibition Match With Phillip Rowe

Gordon Ryan hit a variety of subs over the course of his fifteen-minute exhibition match with UFC fighter Phillip Rowe.

Oct 22, 2021, Pro

Nicholas Meregali Trains No-Gi with Gordon Ryan and John Danaher | WNO Vlog

We catch up with Nicholas Meregali at New Wave Jiu-Jitsu to see how his training with Gordon Ryan, Garry Tonon, John Danaher, and others is going!

Mar 3, 2022

Could Gordon Ryan Smother Felipe Pena? | WNO Podcast (Ep. 189)

The WNO Podcast crew breaks down all the action from Tezos WNO: Who's Next Finale and looks ahead to WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Pedro Marinho. Also, learn more about the ADCC Archives, now available on FloGrappling.

Jul 20, 2022, Pro

Felipe Pena On His ADCC Absolute Win Over Gordon Ryan

Felipe Pena describes his win over Gordon Ryan in the 2017 ADCC absolute division!

Jun 27, 2022

Felipe Pena Recalls His First Win Over Gordon Ryan

Hear from Felipe Pena on his 2016 win over Gordon Ryan before they meet for the third time!

Jun 27, 2022

'It's Going To Come Down To Tactics' John Danaher On Gordon vs Preguica

John Danaher discusses his teams two WNO title matches at the upcoming February 25th event!

Feb 17, 2023

Gordon & Danaher Analyze Match vs Pedro And It Sounds Just Like Galvao

Making history as the first ever WNO 205lb champ Pedro Marinho, called for a match vs Gordon Ryan. Gordon Ryan reveals how the callout didn't sit well with him, and John Danaher gives his analysis of the upcoming Who's Next Finale match between Gordon and Pedro Marinho on July 14th, 2022.

Jul 12, 2022