Aug 10, 2022
Hear from the WNO heavyweight champion Gordon Ryan before his grudge match against Felipe Pena on August 7th at Tezos WNO!
Jul 27, 2022
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.
Aug 6, 2022
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Feb 28, 2023, Pro
Felipe "Preguica" Pena's game continues to evolve. He flawlessly mixes up passing, back takes and submissions in competition. In this week's Grappling Evolution, Riccardo Ammendolia takes a look at Pena's slick combination that secured the submission win at BJJ Stars.
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Hear what Gordon Ryan currently thinks of one of his biggest rivals, Felipe Pena.
Jun 27, 2022
In this episode, we head north to Gracie Barra Northridge to catch up with Felipe Pena, Gabriel Arges, Romulo Barral, and more!
Dec 8, 2021
May 31
Hear Gordon Ryan's perspective on how his third match with Felipe Pena has finally been agreed upon.
Jun 2
May 10
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 24, 2022
Nicholas Meregali and Felipe Pena had one of the most exciting matches ever seen at the IBJJF 2019 World Championships.
Jul 30, 2021
May 13
We are matside for the biggest brown belt match of the year! Rayron Gracie takes on Gabriel Brod for the open class title while Roger Gracie, Felipe Pena and Kyra Gracie coach from the sidelines!
Jun 9, 2023
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