Geo Martinez has long one of the rare 10th planet athletes that have done well in traditional competitions. His impressive core strength and the amazing way he conducts himself have been a standing advertisement for both himself and the 10th Planet affiliates across the globe.
Recently he got challenged by the first time ADCC competitor Nicky Ryan. Ryan is 16 years old and he’s managed to sub quite a few high level competitors previously.
I would like to challenge Geo Martinez to a nogi no-time limit match. I believe the system I have been learning over the past 3 years is the best in the world and that is why I am confident I will win. I mean no disrespect to the 10 PL team or Geo, but I believe i deserve this match.
Martinez responded with a very cool head:
I respect the kid, he is definitely skillful and talented but I don’t think he deserves a match. Do I think I can smoke him? Yes, definitely, but I also feel like it’s a lose/lose situation for me: if I beat him no one cares cause I’m a higher belt and if he wins by any chance then obviously that looks really good for him, so in reality I don’t benefit in any way. To be honest I feel other up-and-coming grapplers deserve a super fight vs me before Nicky. Even though Nicky has some impressive wins over some of my teammates that still doesn’t put him in my level. I’m pretty sure the match will happen down the road, when and where I don’t know. But in my opinion he’s not ready for the FREAKAHZOID.
