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Nogi Worlds Results: Gordon Ryan Takes Double Gold, Cyborg Gets DQed

Nogi Worlds Results: Gordon Ryan Takes Double Gold, Cyborg Gets DQed

Nogi Worlds just concluded. The competition that was once the pinnacle of non ADCC world managed to attract enough attention thanks to the attitude of Gordon Ryan and the tenacity of several Brazilians to not let him!

Of course both division and absolute were won by Ryan.
In absolute finals Ryan managed to win by 1 advantage proving he’s successfully conquered the IBJJF points system. Simoes came out very aggressive, pushing Ryan to pull guard – Ryan reportedly had an injured neck and mostly wasn’t down to wrestle.

 

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I will not be doubted. I will not be beaten. The last time I competed at no gi worlds I was a brown belt and I won. This is my 1st try at black belt and I won my weight and open weight. I’m happy but not satisfied with 4-8 wins by submission. I absolutely HATE to win by anything other than submission at this point in my career but it is what it is. Thank you to all the legends for the tough matches this weekend. Yuri, cyborg, Jackson, and gaudio are all household names in this sport and I’m honored to share the mats with them. I really hope you guys enjoyed the matches. I am truly trying to turn bjj into an spectator sport although there was a bit of butt scooting this weekend (I had a hurt neck so didnt want to wrestle). A big thanks to my team and my family. A lot of people thank their coaches because its what they feel they should do. But I’m not exaggerating when I say 95% of the things I do come from @danaherjohn. This guy completely changed my outlook on the sport when I was just a poor 17 year old boy. He has invested countless hours he didnt have to in me just to see me succeed. I have the best team in the world and will continue to prove that on the mats. Shout to my sponsors as well. I had a really cool rash guard to wear with all of you on it but the ibjjf stifled me because it had some grey on it. @hypnotik @musclepharm @ouchmedical @kimerakoffee @studio540 @_stakeyourclaim @athleteplus @kimurasoapco photo by @banejitsu also thanks to @ibjjf for running such a professional event and @flograppling for getting full coverage of the gordon ryan show.

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In the ultra heavy finals Ryan bested Cyborg – or more like McGregored Cyborg. Cyborg was reportedly quite busy talking to Gordon trying to stall and slapping him half heartedly.

“Had my 1st combat jiu jitsu debut today. Cyborg dq on stalling and forearm strikes to the head. Yuri for absolute finals next.”

 

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Previously Ryan was also up against Yuri Simoes:

 

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Guard pass DVD anyone ? @bjj.fanatics. @hypnotik

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in the end Ryan got gold, Cyborg got silver and Jackson Sousa got bronze.

Kaynan Duarte won super heavy division- Patrick Gaudio was a no show due to injury.

 

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Black Belt Nogi World Champion Super Heavy Division 🥇 . . @atosjiujitsuhq @kingzkimonos Video by @flograppling

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1. Kaynan Duarte
2. James Puopolo
3. Patrick Gaudio

Heavy division went to Tim Spriggs who defeated Jackson Sousa in the finals.

1. Tim Spriggs
2. Jackson Sousa
3. Devhonte Johnson

MEDIUM-HEAVY division went to Josh Hinger – who was yet another American ready to overtake the division. He managed successfully having defeated Marcos Tinoco by north-south choke in the finals. One of the rare subs of the day 2 of Nogi Worlds.

 

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2018 Black Belt Adult Medium-Heavy Nogi World Champion. Three years in a row I clawed my way to the top of this podium. It’s a dream come true. I’m honored to be in the company of these other savage gentlemen. It was an uphill battle every step of the way. My body is busted up. I almost withdrew from the tournament after I popped my knee two weeks ago in my match with @lovatojrbjj. But I couldn’t bear the thought of quitting. I came here ready to leave on crutches. It’s been a horrible competition year for me. I lost a lot. But I wasn’t gonna quit. I came here to do my best. That’s all we can ever do. Just show up and do your best one match at a time and the cards will fall however they will fall. I’m so grateful to my professor @galvaobjj for the endless positive encouragement, and to my team for the endless beatings, and to my sponsors for their generous support, and of course to my family for their endless love. Thank you everyone for believing in me and always pushing me. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 . . 🥇🥇🥇

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1. Josh Hinger
2. Marcos Tinoco
3. Matheus Diniz

Middle weight went to Hugo Marques who defeated Jaime Canuto by points (2-0) in finals.

1. Hugo Marques
2. Jaime Canuto
3. Dante Leon

Lightweight went to Gianni Grippo who submitted Marcio Andre in one of the most intense matches of the entire tournament. Andre appeared to take the lead however it soon started going south with Andre getting his back taken and the match ending RNC.

1. Gianni Grippo
2. Márcio André
3. Frederico Silva

Featherweight was won by Kennedy Maciel who had put his first opponent in the division to sleep. To get to gold he was forced to play strategic and ended up winning 2:0 on points against Gilson Nunes.

1. Kennedy Maciel
2. Gilson Nunes
3. Ian Sanders

 

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An awesome father & son moment. @cobrinhacharles @kennedy_jiujitsu celebrate the big win! #worldnogi2018

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Joao Miyao won the Light featherweight. João Miyao defeated Tomoyuki Hashimoto by unanimous decision. This was a very tight match up and either side could’ve won. In the end Miyao’s experience prevailed.

1. João Miyao
2. Tomoyuki Hashimoto
3. Cleber Sousa

Roosterweight was won by Nobuhiro Sawada. Japanese TriForce star defeated new prospect Livio Ribeiro.

 

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@sawadabjj is the Rooster weight World NoGi Champion! #worldnogi2018

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1. Nobuhiro Sawada
2. Livio Ribeiro
3. Kristian Woodmansee

Women’s absolute was won by the fierce Bia Mesquita. Mesquita has proven what a powerhouse she is – and is on a serious winning streak having won EBI and now both category and open weight of nogi worlds.

 

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@biamesquitajj is the Open-class World NoGi Champion and takes home double gold! #worldnogi2018

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She won by a single advantage – but significantly smaller than her opponent.
1. Beatriz Mesquita
2. Jessica Flowers
3. Anna Nordeno

Super heavy division was won by Mesquita’s opponent in absolute finals Jessica Flowers. Jessica Flowers submited Nina Moura via kimura

1. Jessica Flowers
2. Nina Moura
3. Alejandra Gonzalez

Heavy division was won by Nathiely de Jesus.
1. Nathiely de Jesus
2. Maria Malyjasiak
3. Andressa Correa

Medium heavy was won by Luanna Alzuguir who pulled off a tough decision against Cludia doVal

In the middle weight Bia Mesquita defeated Ana Carolina Vieira by 2:0.
1. Beatriz Mesquita
2. Ana Carolina Vieira
3. Leoni Munslow

In the light division an old time favorite Michelle Nicolini finished third.

1. Catherine Perret
2. Tammi Musumeci
3. Michelle Nicolini

In the finals Musameci who eliminated Nicolini lost via 2 advantages.

Ffion Davies of Wales won FEATHER division.

1. Ffion Davies
2. Amanda Monteiro
3. Jessica Cristina Santos

Light feather was won by most recent EBI winner Maysa Bastos. Bastos is crazy good and managed to score an RNC in the finals against Fontes.

1. Mayssa Bastos
2. Patricia Fontes
3. Miriam Cerqueira

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