Gordon's younger brother Nicky Ryan showed excellent wrestling versus Dante Leon. The elder Ryan talks us through the technique.
Oct 17, 2021, Pro
"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
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
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
John Danaher describes the beginning of the history between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena.
Jul 27, 2022
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
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
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
We caught up with Gordon Ryan to discuss his recent move to Austin, WNO Championship, and more.
Sep 21, 2021
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
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.
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.
Aug 2, 2022
Gordon Ryan coaches Giancarlo Bodoni at No-Gi Worlds and visits Ways2Well as part of his ongoing treatment plan for his stomach issues.
Oct 18, 2021
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 talks through his performance at WNO.
Oct 21, 2021
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
Felipe Pena describes why he wants a third match with Gordon Ryan!
Jun 27, 2022
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
John Danaher discusses his teams two WNO title matches at the upcoming February 25th event!
Feb 21, 2023
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
Felipe Pena describes his win over Gordon Ryan in the 2017 ADCC absolute division!
Hear from Felipe Pena on his 2016 win over Gordon Ryan before they meet for the third time!
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 4, 2022
The podcast team reviews Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena's preparation leading up to their fourth match, and highlights the biggest takeaways from their most recent bout in August.
Feb 22, 2023, Pro
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