Gordon Ryan– born July 8, 1995– is a jiu-jitsu black belt from New Jersey best known as a no-gi submission specialist, a seven-time ADCC World champion, and the WNO heavyweight champion.
No, Gordon Ryan Won't Be Competing At ADCC Poland: Here's What He's Been Up To In Retirement
Sep 10, 2026
No, Gordon Ryan will not be competing at 2026 ADCC Worlds.
Here Are 5 Things To Know About The 2026 ADCC World Championship Superfight
Sep 8, 2026
The 2026 ADCC World Championships marks the return of the superfight, the decades-old match between two athletes in the elite of the elite of submission fighting that marks the end of the ADCC World Championship.
5 Things To Remember From The 2019 ADCC World Championships
Sep 2, 2026
The 2019 ADCC World Championships delivered one of the most memorable weekends in submission grappling, bringing the sport’s biggest names to Anaheim, California.
Here Are The Nominees For FloGrappling's 2024 Male Grappler Of The Year
Dec 25, 2024
With 2024 coming to a close, it's time to reflect on one of the biggest years in grappling history. There was so much great action and so many elite athletes putting on incredible performances that we expanded our pool of nominees to eight - eight men who exemplified the highest level of the sport.
What I Learned From The Biggest Jiu-Jitsu Tournament of My Life
Sep 5, 2024
Just about two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of competing in one of the biggest BJJ tournaments of my life – the 2024 ADCC World Championships.
Watch Gordon Ryan Vs. Yuri Simoes At ADCC 2024
Aug 19, 2024
ADCC World Championships 2024 has now concluded and one thing is for sure.
What Time Is Gordon Ryan Vs. Yuri Simoes Super Fight At ADCC 2024?
Aug 18, 2024
Gordon Ryan, after going to war with Felipe Pena yesterday, has another Super Fight on the second and final day of ADCC World Championships 2024.
Watch Gordon Ryan Vs. Felipe Pena 4 At ADCC 2024
Aug 18, 2024
The Gordon Ryan vs. Felipe Pena Super Fight capped off the first day of competition a the ADCC World Championships 2024.
Josh Saunders Wins Via Submission, Matches Up With Felipe Pena At ADCC 2024
Aug 17, 2024
Josh Saunders, an Australian BJJ star but a relatively unknown competitor in the US, has made headlines at the 2024 ADCC World Championships. On the first day of competition at ADCC 2024, Saunders put Damon Ramos in a rear naked choke only two minutes into their quarterfinal matchup in the +99kg division.
What Time Is Gordon Ryan Vs. Felipe Pena Super Fight At ADCC 2024?
Aug 17, 2024
The Gordon Ryan vs. Felipe Pena Super Fight at the 2024 ADCC World Championships will be a must-watch match on Aug. 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Gordon Ryan Vs. Felipe Pena: BJJ Talk Is Respectful. Trash Talk Is Personal
Aug 16, 2024
Gordon Ryan vs. Felipe Pena is arguably the biggest rivalry in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2024. And this weekend, for the first time since 2022, the two grappling stars will meet on the mat.
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.
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.
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).
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.
