Gordon Ryan Praises Girlfriend, Nathalia Santoro, For Unwavering Support: “I Am Very Lucky”
Sep 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is, arguably, the greatest BJJ no-gi athlete of all time. But, even though he earned that title and the successes that go with it, he didn’t do it alone. He had the support from...
Gordon Ryan In Search For An Opponent: “I’m Looking For People I Haven’t Subbed Before”
Sep 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is looking for a new Who’s Number One (WNO) opponent, to face him in a November event. Victor Hugo won’t be able to make the bout… But Ryan is open to any and all other...
Gordon Ryan Reveals Important Toreando Pass Details
Sep 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
While many different strategies and tactics make up the guard passing dichotomy, two prominent styles are employed in modern BJJ: pressure passing and agility passing. Pressure passing has typically...
Gordon Ryan Returns To Competition Against Patrick Gaudio
Aug 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Gordon Ryan returns to competition on October 1st! That’s when he will defend his Who’s Number One (WNO) heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio, at WNO 20. The...
Buchecha Interested In Gordon Ryan Rematch: “Gordon’s A Great Fighter”
Aug 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida is interested in a rematch against Gordon Ryan! The two met for the first time back at ADCC 2019, in the final match of the absolute division. Ryan won in the...
Gordon Ryan: “No One In The World Can Beat Nicholas Meregali”
Aug 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicholas Meregali earned a dominant win against Kaynan Duarte in the most recent Who’s Number One (WNO) event. He took Duarte down, transitioned into Mount, and secured an Arm Triangle: ...
Gordon Ryan Talks Jon Jones: “He Is Spectacular As A Person”
Aug 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently had an opportunity to train and spend some time with MMA legend Jon Jones. Here’s a glimpse into their rolling session: View this post on Instagram A post...
Nicky Rod: “I’ve Never Taken Gear”
Jul 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When will the rematch between Gordon Ryan and Nicky Rodriguez take place? It’s difficult to say. But Nicky Rod appears to want it to happen as soon as possible. In a recent interview by...
Gordon Ryan Says He Would “Love To Compete Against All Of My Opponents Natural”
Jul 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has recently shared his stance on PED testing in grappling tournaments; claiming that, if they were to be introduced into grappling events individually, they would be destroying those...
Gordon Ryan Claims That PED Testing Would Ruin Grappling Tournaments
Jul 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What do you think about performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Should BJJ athletes be subjected to PED testing – especially by an organization such as the USADA? Well,...
Gordon Ryan Talks About Meeting Fans: “I Love Them”
Jul 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is one of the most recognizable names and faces in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – he has a lot of fans, all around the world. So it’s no wonder that he was approached by a...
Tom DeBlass Reveals A Gracious Message He Received From Gordon Ryan (In 2017)
Jul 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is one of the most polarizing figures in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He embraces trash talk against his opponents and often times pushes it to the limit, frequently making the BJJ community...
Gordon Ryan Asked If He Thinks He’ll Ever Lose: “Well, If I Compete Until I’m 40…”
Jul 09, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has been out of competition for quite some time due to health issues. However, he is slowly getting back on track, and – according to a recent interview – we could be...
Nicky Rod: “Gordon Hates B-Team So Much That He’ll Talk Bad About His Own Teammates…”
Jul 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez put on a spectacular performance at the UFC Fight Pas Invitational 4 submission grappling absolute tournament; winning the $30,000 by defeating Roberto Jimenez, Vagner Rocha, and...
Craig Jones: “Gordon Is A Technical Beast, But At The Same Time…”
Jul 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez had a spectacular UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 run, beating all of his opponents to win the absolute tournament title. Following the match, he called out Gordon Ryan to a...
Gordon Ryan’s Generous Offer To Marcelo Garcia: “He’s Done More For BJJ Than Anyone Else”
Jul 03, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently met with Marcelo Garcia, one of the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes of all time – who has been undergoing therapy due to stomach cancer. Ryan shared the details about...
Nicky Rod Calls Out Gordon Ryan For A Match – With An (Unexpected) Twist
Jun 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion… And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat...
Gordon Ryan Back To Training BJJ After 4 Months Off
Jun 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Levi Ventura Gordon Ryan‘s recent health issues had kept him off the mats for a long time. He suffered a severe case of strep throat infection, due to which he ended up in the...
Gordon Ryan Offers $500 For Anyone Who Beats Craig Jones & Nicky Rodriguez
Jun 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones and Nicky Rodriguez will both compete at the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 event, scheduled for June 29, 2023… And Gordon Ryan has a unique proposition for the athletes who...
Nicky Ryan Shares How It Was Growing Up With Gordon: “We Were Close”
Jun 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky and Gordon Ryan – brothers and among the most elite of submission grapplers today – don’t see each other much ever since the Danaher Death Squad split. And, even though the...
Journalist Compares Rickson Gracie & Gordon Ryan: “Rickson Is The Absolute ‘King’ Of Jiu-Jitsu”
Jun 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Marcelo Alonso is a journalist who specializes in martial arts – and he has recently participated in an interesting “Connect Cast” episode. During it, he spoke about the comparison...
Gordon Ryan Shares A Hilarious Big Gord Story: “Don’t Give Up, Buddy”
Jun 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
It’s already been more than 2 and a half years since Big Gord – Gordon Ryan‘s father – had passed away. But the stories about him continue to live on and keep on making people...
Kade Ruotolo: “The Only Thing That Makes Gordon’s Jiu-Jitsu Work Is His Size”
Jun 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
A match between Kade Ruotolo and Gordon Ryan would most certainly be a spectacular one… As well as one that a large part of the BJJ community wants to see. However, it’s questionable when...
Craig Jones Discusses Gordon Ryan’s Trash Talking: “This Guy Can’t Be Serious With This Sh*t”
Jun 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan is notorious for his trash talking, directed towards some of the rival BJJ athletes and teams – such as Craig Jones and his B-Team Jiu Jitsu. But it appears that Craig isn’t...
