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Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan (born July 8, 1995) is an American submission wrestler and first-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt,[a] considered by many to be the greatest no–gi grappler of all time due to his accomplishments and dominance.[4][5][6] Ryan is a five–time ADCC Submission wrestling world champion, two-time IBJJF No-Gi World champion and a four-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion.[7][8][5][9][10][11]

Gordon Ryan
Ryan in 2022
Born (1995-07-08) July 8, 1995 (age 28)
Monroe Township, New Jersey, U. S.
Other namesThe King
ResidenceAustin, Texas
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Weight240 lb (110 kg)[2][1]
DivisionSuper-Heavyweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Team
Rank1st deg. Black belt in BJJ[a]
Medal record
Representing  United States
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2022 Las Vegas Superfight
Gold medal – first place 2022 Las Vegas +99 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Anaheim Absolute
Gold medal – first place 2019 Anaheim -99 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Espoo -88 kg
Silver medal – second place 2017 Espoo Absolute
ADCC North American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2015 Coconut Creek -88 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Nitro -88 kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 California +97.5 kg (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2018 California Absolute (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2015 California -73.5 kg (Brown)
Pan No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 New York +97.5 kg (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2018 New York Absolute (Black)
Bronze medal – third place 2014 New York -91.5 kg (Purple)

Early life edit

Gordon F Ryan III was born on July 8, 1995, in Monroe, New Jersey, U.S. He began grappling at the age of 15 under Miguel Benitez before switching to train under John Danaher, Tom DeBlass and Garry Tonon.[12] He began competing and won the IBJJF World No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a brown belt.

Career edit

2016 edit

After a 6-month brown belt run, where Ryan won notable tournaments such as the Newaza Challenge and the World Championship, Ryan was awarded his black belt by Garry Tonon in February 2016 in a ceremony supported by the presence of Tom deBlass, Ricardo Almeida and John Danaher – who shared the responsibility of the new belt rank.

On April 24, 2016, Ryan won the Eddie Bravo Invitational Championship, defeating world champion Yuri Simões and noted grappler Rustam Chsiev on the way. Ryan next faced top USA grappler Keenan Cornelius in a no time limit, submission only match where Ryan was able to upset Cornelius and submit him with a heel hook.[13]

2017 edit

In September 2017 Ryan competed at the ADCC World Championship. He took gold in the -88 kg weight category, defeating Dillon Danis, Romulo Barral, Xande Ribeiro and Keenan Cornelius. He also took 2nd place in the absolute division, submitting all his opponents on his way to losing to Felipe Pena in the final.

He would go on to win another EBI title and defeat Yuri Simões in a superfight at Kasai Pro to wrap up 2017.

2018 edit

In September 2018, Ryan competed at the IBJJF Pan No-gi, winning both his weight class and the absolute division all by submission. Ryan led Team Alpha Male's victory in Quintet's 2018 Tournament, Quintet 3. Ryan's submission victories against Josh Barnett and Marcos Souza saw Team Alpha Male advance to the Finals. His submission victories against Craig Jones and Vítor Ribeiro earned his team's ultimate victory in the tournament. He also competed at the IBJJF Nogi Worlds in California, again taking gold in both his weight class and the absolute division.

2019 edit

In 2019 Gordon Ryan competed in a superfight against Joao Gabriel Rocha at KASAI Super Series in Dallas, Texas.[14] Gordon ultimately won the match, but during an exchange there was an entanglement where Gordon was attempting an entry for a heel hook and his knee popped multiple times and tore his LCL. This injury was expected to keep him out of competition for about 6 months.[15]

In September 2019 it was reported that Gordon injured his hand in a freak accident with one of his motorized bikes. The tire became flat and he decided to carry the bike on his shoulders. When he went to hoist the bike on his shoulders the throttle stuck and sucked his hand in between the tire and fender leaving him competing at ADCC with one hand heavily bandaged and injured. Despite the injury he went on to win the -99 kg division. He beat Ben Hodgkinson, Tim Spriggs, Lucas Barbosa and Vinicius Ferreira. He would then move on the absolute division where he would claim gold following victories over Pedro Marinho, Garry Tonon, Lachlan Giles and Marcus Buchecha Almeida.[16]

In a hybrid rules fight, Ryan submitted wrestler Bo Nickal via triangle choke.[17]

2020 edit

Ryan was forced to withdraw from a superfight set for July 31, 2020, after contracting COVID-19.[18] On October 2, 2020, Ryan faced fellow ADCC 2019 World Champion Matheus Diniz and defeated him via Heelhook approximately halfway through a thirty-minute submission-only match.[19]

Ryan decided late in 2020 that he would leave the New Jersey area and move to Puerto Rico with his coach, John Danaher, and several members of his team to open up their own gym.[20] He revealed in December 2020, that the new gym had a tentative opening date of March 2021.[21]

2021 edit

On March 22, 2021, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed that Ryan had signed a contract with the promotion to compete in grappling, as well as mixed martial arts if he wished to.[22] He was scheduled to make his promotional debut in a grappling match against multiple–times ONE Lightweight World Champion (MMA) Shinya Aoki on August 27, 2021.[23] Ryan announced on May 21 that he was at least momentarily retiring from competitive grappling due to his long–time gastroparesis condition, as it had worsened throughout the years, and looks forward to taking care of his health.[24][25] As confirmed from sources, Gordon Ryan is no longer under One Championship contract.[26]

In July 2021, it was announced that Danaher Death Squad had split up and Ryan will be opening his own academy in Austin, Texas.[3][27]

2022 edit

In September 2022, Gordon competed at ADCC both in the +99 kg division and in the superfight against André Galvão. It was the first time in the history of ADCC that a competitor that was scheduled to do the superfight also fought at a weight division.[28] Gordon proceeded to clear his weight class with victories over Heikki Jussila, Victor Hugo, Roosevelt Sousa and Nick Rodriguez to win gold. He also had the fastest submission in the history of ADCC against Roosevelt Sousa, where he submitted Sousa via outside heel hook in 11 seconds. Later that weekend, Ryan faced Galvão in a highly anticipated match in grappling history and won via rear naked choke. Gordon became the first grappler in ADCC history to become champion in three different weight classes[29] and he defeated André Galvão, who had not lost a match since 2017.

On December 15, 2022, Ryan was scheduled to compete against Vinny Magalhães in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3.[30] Magalhães withdrew from the event on short notice and was replaced by Ryan's former teammate Nick Rodriguez.[31] Ryan went on to win the match by fastest escape time in EBI overtime.[32]

2023 edit

In January 2023, Ryan announced that he had signed a seven-figure multi-fight contract with FloSports.[33]

The tetralogy bout between Ryan and Felipe Pena was originally scheduled on February 25, 2023, at Who's Number One.[34] Just two days before the event, Ryan withdrew as a result of stomach issues that he suffered during the week leading up to the match and he was replaced by Nick Rodriguez.[35] Ryan did not compete in the first half of 2023 and revealed on May 22 that this was because he suffered a serious case of strep throat that was resistant to penicillin and had to undergo a tonsillectomy.[36]

Ryan announced that he would return to professional grappling competition on October 1, 2023 when he would defend his Who's Number One heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio at WNO 20: Night of Champions.[37] He won the match by submission via armbar, as predicted in his mystery box and retained his title.[38]

Ryan was scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Lucas Barbosa at Who's Number One 21: Ryan v Barbosa on November 30, 2023.[39] Ryan withdrew from the match due to a rib injury[40] and was replaced by his teammate Giancarlo Bodoni.[41]

Ryan was also scheduled to compete against Mason Fowler in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 on December 9, 2023.[42] He withdrew from this match due to rib injury too.[40]

Personal life edit

Ryan is the older brother of Nicky Ryan, another successful submission grappler.[43]

He is in a relationship with Nathalia Santoro, one of his training partners and a BJJ brown belt under John Danaher.[44]

Ryan reported suffering from an undiagnosed stomach condition for several years until April 2019, when he was diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori.[45] This diagnosis was later shown to be incorrect, and he was suffering from a fungal growth in his small intestine and a bacterial imbalance.[46] Minor illnesses that he suffered later in his life have caused this issue to reoccur.[47]

Ryan has engaged in numerous public spats with other competitive grapplers, including an incident on October 13, 2020, when he revealed private conversations between himself and Felipe Pena regarding a potential third match between the pair.[48] Shortly after this, on November 29, 2020, he also accused fellow ADCC 2019 medalist Lachlan Giles of using PEDs after the latter shared his opinion that those who have won medals while using PEDs should relinquish those titles.[49] In January, 2021, Ryan also clashed with several key members of ATOS on social media, including founder and head coach Andre Galvao, ahead of their potential match at ADCC 2022.[50][51]

After his teammate Craig Jones defeated Atos Jiu-Jitsu representative Ronaldo Junior at Who's Number One on February 26, 2021, Ryan attempted to shake hands with André Galvão but was sworn at and given the middle finger in return by Galvão. Galvão then confronted Ryan backstage and footage emerged of the two exchanging heated words. Galvão shoved Ryan, in return Ryan slapped Galvão twice and several of the event's competitors and staff intervened to calm the situation down.[52] The public statement issued by Ryan after the incident expressed no remorse for it and instead, he chose to use the opportunity to direct further criticism towards both André Galvão and several members of the ATOS team.[53]

Another incident involved him making what appeared to be sexual comments towards the young daughter of Erbeth Santos, after Santos had made comments regarding both Ryan’s father and suggestive sexual comments toward his girlfriend.[54] He has also been known for publicly challenging other Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors by criticizing their ability, like AJ Agazarm[55] and Dillon Danis.[56]

Ryan is well known for claiming that other elite grapplers are unwilling to face him and at least one of them, Felipe Pena, has publicly claimed that this is a lie and in fact it is Ryan who refuses to compete against them instead.[57]

Ryan has trained with multiple martial artists, most noticeably UFC star Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion. They trained for a week in the summer of 2023, ahead of Jon Jones's bout with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.[58] He also trained with strongman Hafthor Björnsson in December 2022.[59][60]

Gordon Ryan has generated controversy for his social media activity which included potentially insensitive commentary on homeless individuals; he has been subject to allegations of racism and xenophobia.[61][62][63][64]

Championships and accomplishments edit

2022
2020
  •   Grappling Industries: Arnold Classic (Absolute)
2019
2018
2017
2016
  •   Eddie Bravo Invitational 8 (–185 lbs)
  •   Eddie Bravo Invitational 6 (Absolute)
  •   Portland Sunday Open (Absolute)
  •   Goodfight Pro 2 (–77 kg)
  •   Sapteiro 1 (Absolute)
  •   Grappling Industries Montreal (Absolute)
2015
  •   Goodfight All-Star (–170 lbs)
  •   IBJJF Nogi World Championships (Brown Belt –73.5 kg)
  •   Newaza Challenge (Absolute)
  •   Grapplers Quest: All-Star (–185 lbs)
  •   Kumite Classic (Absolute)
  •   Kumite Classic (–185 lbs)
  •   ADCC North American Championship (–88 kg)
  •   NAGA World Championship (Gi Purple Belt –170 lbs)
  •   NAGA World Championship (Expert Nogi –170 lbs)
2014
  •   ADCC North American Championship (–88 kg)
  •   PGL IV (–155 lbs)
2013
  •   AGL 4 (Absolute)
  •   AGL 4 (–155 lbs)
2012
2011

Submission grappling record edit

Professional record breakdown
166 matches 154 wins 9 losses
By submission 129 1
By decision 23 8
By disqualification 2 0
Draws 3
Result Record Opponent Method Event Division Type Date Location
Win 154–9–3   Patrick Gaudio Submission (armbar) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi October 1, 2023  Houston, TX
Win 153–9–3   Nick Rodriguez Fastest Escape Time UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 Superfight Nogi December 15, 2022  Las Vegas, NV
Win 152–9–3   André Galvão Submission (rear naked choke) ADCC 2022 Superfight Nogi September 18, 2022  Las Vegas, NV
Win 151–9–3   Nick Rodriguez Submission (heel hook) +99 kg
Win 150–9–3   Roosevelt Souza Submission (heel hook)
Win 149–9–3   Victor Hugo Points (8–0) September 17, 2022
Win 148–9–3   Heikki Jussila Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 147–9–3   Felipe Pena Technical Submission (forfeit) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi August 7, 2022  Frisco, TX
Win 146–9–3   Pedro Marinho Submission (rear naked choke) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi July 14, 2022  Austin, TX
Win 145–9–3   Jacob Couch Submission (pressure) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi March 25, 2022  Frisco, TX
Win 144–9–3   Vagner Rocha Submission (reverse triangle choke) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi March 26, 2021  Austin, TX
Win 143–9–3   Roberto Jimenez Submission (armbar) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi February 26, 2021  Austin, TX
Win 142–9–3   Matheus Diniz Submission (heel hook) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi October 2, 2020  Austin, TX
Win 141–9–3   Brian Marvin Submission (rear naked choke) 3rd Coast Grappling: Kumite IV Superfight Nogi July 11, 2020  Dallas, TX
Win 140–9–3   Kyle Boehm Submission (crooked armbar) Who's Number One Superfight Nogi June 5, 2020  Beverly, MA
Win 139–9–3   David Newton Submission (rear naked choke) Grappling Industries:
Arnold Classic		 Absolute Nogi March 7, 2020  Columbus, OH
Win 138–9–3   Abraham Hall Submission (side triangle)
Win 137–9–3   Benjamin Dixon Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 136–9–3   Chad Allen Submission (arm-bar)
Win 135–9–3   Austin Tracy Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 134–9–3   Pat Downey Submission (power half nelson) BJJ Fanatics Superfight Nogi February 29, 2020  Beverly, MA
Win 133–9–3   Aaron Johnson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Sub Stars Superfight Nogi February 21, 2020  Miami, FL
Win 132–9–3   Gabriel Gonzaga Submission (heel hook) Submission Underground 10 Superfight Nogi December 22, 2019  Portland, OR
Win 131–9–3   Aleksei Oleinik Submission (kneebar) Quintet Ultra Superfight Nogi December 12, 2019  Las Vegas, NV
Win 130–9–3   Bo Nickal Submission (triangle choke) 3rd Coast Grappling 3 Superfight Nogi December 7, 2019  Houston, TX
Win 129–9–3   Rousimar Palhares Referee Decision World Jiu-Jitsu Festival Superfight Nogi October 6, 2019  Long Beach, CA
Win 128–9–3   Marcus Almeida Negative Points (0–1) ADCC 2019 Absolute Nogi September 29, 2019  Anaheim, CA
Win 127–9–3   Lachlan Giles Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 126–9–3   Garry Tonon Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 125–9–3   Pedro Marinho Submission (heel hook)
Win 124–9–3   Vinicius Gazola Submission (rear naked choke) –99 kg
Win 123–9–3   Lucas Barbosa Points (3–0)
Win 122–9–3   Tim Spriggs Submission (rear naked choke) September 28, 2019
Win 121–9–3   Ben Hodgkinson Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 120–9–3   Guilherme Vasconcelos Submission (guillotine choke) Kinektic 1 Absolute Nogi August 16, 2019  Anaheim, CA
Win 119–9–3   Rafael Domingos Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 118–9–3   Gabriel Checco Submission (kimura)
Win 117–9–3   João Gabriel Rocha Points (1–0) Kasai Super Series 1 Superfight Nogi February 2, 2019  Dallas, TX
Win 116–9–3   Yuri Simões Advantages IBJJF Nogi World Championship
(black belt)		 Absolute Nogi December 16, 2018  Anaheim, CA
Win 115–9–3   Roberto Abreu Disqualification +97.5 kg
Win 114–9–3   Yuri Simões Points (11–0)
Win 113–9–3   Jackson Souza Submission (rear naked choke) Absolute December 15, 2018
Win 112–9–3   Patrick Gaudio Referee Decision
Win 111–9–3   Vegard Randeberg Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 110–9–3   Khalil Fadlallah Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 109–9–3   Evaggelos Moumtzis Submission (armbar) +97.5 kg
Draw 108–9–3   Gregor Gracie Draw Quintet 3 Absolute Nogi October 5, 2018  Las Vegas, NV
Win 108–9–2   Vítor Ribeiro Submission (armbar)
Win 107–9–2   Craig Jones Submission (rear naked choke)
Draw 106–9–2   Roberto de Souza Draw
Win 106–9–1   Marcos Souza Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 105–9–1   Josh Barnett Submission (triangle choke)
Win 104–9–1   Kaynan Duarte Submission (rear naked choke) IBJJF Pan Nogi
(black belt)		 Absolute Nogi September 15, 2018  New York City, NY
Win 103–9–1   Max Gimenis Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 102–9–1   Max Gimenis Submission (rear naked choke) +97.5 kg
Win 101–9–1   Charles McGuire Submission (kimuroplata)
Loss 100–9–1   Vinny Magalhães Points (0–5) ACB JJ 13 Superfight Nogi May 4, 2018  Long Beach, CA
Win 100–8–1   Yuri Simões Submission (rear naked choke) Kasai Pro 1 Superfight Nogi December 9, 2017  Brooklyn, NY
Win 99–8–1   Craig Jones Submission (rear naked choke) EBI 14 Absolute Nogi December 3, 2017  Los Angeles, CA
Win 98–8–1   Casey Hellenberg Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 97–8–1   Patrick Donabedian Submission (armbar)
Win 96–8–1   Dan Borovic Submission (heel hook)
Win 95–8–1   Ralek Gracie Submission (reverse triangle choke) Metamoris 8 Superfight Nogi November 26, 2017  Los Angeles, CA
Loss 94–8–1   Felipe Pena Points (0–6) ADCC 2017 Absolute Nogi September 24, 2017  Espoo
Win 94–7–1   Mahamed Aly Submission (heel hook)
Win 93–7–1   Craig Jones Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Win 92–7–1   Roberto Abreu Submission (heel hook)
Win 91–7–1   Keenan Cornelius Submission (guillotine choke) –88 kg
Win 90–7–1   Alexandre Ribeiro Referee Decision
Win 89–7–1   Romulo Barral Submission (rear naked choke) September 23, 2017
Win 88–7–1   Dillon Danis Referee Decision
Win 87–7–1   Devhonte Johnson Submission (rear naked choke) Grappling Industries Absolute Nogi August 19, 2017  New York City, NY
Win 86–7–1   Aaron Johnson Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Win 85–7–1   Mladen Jokmanovic Submission (kimura)
Win 84–7–1   Elliot Kelly Submission (triangle armbar) Fight2Win Pro 34 Superfight Nogi May 12, 2017  Denver, CO
Loss 83–7–1   Leandro Lo Points (0–4) ADCC West Coast Trials Superfight Nogi April 15, 2017  Los Angeles, CA
Win 83–6–1   Lucas Barbosa Referee Decision Fight2Win Pro 30 Superfight Nogi April 8, 2017  Berkeley Township, NJ
Win 82–6–1   Vagner Rocha Submission (rear naked choke) EBI 11 –170 lbs Nogi March 6, 2017  Los Angeles, CA
Win 81–6–1   Marcel Gonçalves Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 80–6–1   Chris Mckarski Submission (guillotine choke)
Win 79–6–1   Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 78–6–1   Joe Baize Submission (reverse triangle choke) Submission Underground 3 Superfight Nogi January 29, 2017  Portland, OR
Win 77–6–1   Matthew Tesla Submission (reverse triangle choke) Sapateiro 6 Absolute Nogi January 21, 2017  Tampa, FL
Win 76–6–1   Jesseray Childrey Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 75–6–1   Antonio Carlos Submission (reverse triangle)
Win 74–6–1   Bryan Brown Submission (rear naked choke)
Loss 73–6–1   Felipe Pena Submission (rear naked choke) Studio 540 Superfight Nogi December 17, 2016  Solana Beach, CA
Win 73–5–1   Todd Mueckenheim Submission (kimura) Grappling Industries Manhattan Superfight Nogi October 22, 2016  New York City, NY
Win 72–5–1   Kyle Griffin Submission (heel hook) EBI 8 –185 lbs Nogi September 11, 2016  Los Angeles, CA
Win 71–5–1   Josh Hayden Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 70–5–1   Mike Hillebrand Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 69–5–1   Matt Aroyo Submission (heel hook)
Win 68–5–1   Keenan Cornelius Submission (heel hook) Grappling Industries Superfight Nogi August 13, 2016  New York City, NY
Draw 67–5–1   Vagner Rocha Draw Sapateiro 2 Superfight Nogi June 11, 2016  Bradenton, FL
Win 67–5   Rustam Chsiev Submission (rear naked choke) EBI 6 Absolute Nogi April 24, 2016  Los Angeles, CA
Win 66–5   Yuri Simões Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 65–5   Marcello Salazar Submission (kneebar)
Win 64–5   Jacen Flynn Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 63–5   Nathan Orchard Submission (reverse triangle choke) Portland Sunday Open Absolute Nogi April 3, 2016  Portland, OR
Win 62–5   Joshua Bacallao Submission (heel hook)
Win 61–5   James Partridge Submission (heel hook) Onnit Invitational 2 Superfight Nogi March 24, 2016  Austin, TX
Loss 60–5   Todd Mueckenheim Referee Decision Grappling Industries Manhattan Absolute Nogi March 13, 2016   New York City, NY
Win 60–4   Nick Panebianco Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 59–4   Harley Davis Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 58–4   Kevin Berbrich Submission (rear naked choke) Goodfight Pro 2 –77 kg Nogi March 12, 2016   Langhorne, PA
Win 57–4   Pat Sabatini Submission (heel hook)
Win 56–4   Enrico Cocco Submission (heel hook) Sapateiro 1 Absolute Nogi March 5, 2016  Bradenton, FL
Win 55–4   PJ Barch Submission (kneebar)
Win 54–4   Elliot Kelly Submission (reverse triangle armbar)
Win 53–4   Ian Murray Submission (heel hook)
Win 52–4   Jordan Tabor Submission (heel hook) Interclub Superfight Nogi February 13, 2016   Gaithersburg, MD
Loss 51–4   Aaron Johnson Points Grappling Industries Montreal Absolute Nogi February 6, 2016   Montreal, QC
Win 51–3   Eric Chibuluzo Submission (footlock)
Win 50–3   David Porter Submission (rear naked choke) Good Fight All-Star –170 lbs Nogi December 4, 2015   Brooklyn, NY
Win 49–3   David Porter Submission (armbar) Show the Art Finishers 1 –170 lbs Nogi November 15, 2015   Green Brook Township, NJ
Win 48–3   Jordan Stiner Submission (triangle choke)
Win 47–3   Mattheus Lutes Submission (heel hook)
Win 46–3   Jacob Ferreria Submission (toe hold) IBJJF Nogi World Championship
(brown belt)		 –73.5 kg Nogi November 8, 2015  Long Beach, CA
Win 45–3   Sylvio Duran Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 44–3   Lucas Tobias Points (8–6)
Win 43–3   Devhonte Johnson Submission (heel hook) UGA: Fall Open Superfight Nogi October 24, 2015   Lakewood, NJ
Win 42–3   Stephen Martinez Submission (reverse triangle choke) Newaza Challenge Absolute Nogi September 13, 2015  Pasadena, CA
Win 41–3   Gabriel Arges Submission (heel hook)
Win 40–3   Noah Tillis Submission (heel hook)
Win 39–3   Gio Vasquez Submission (toe hold)
Win 38–3   Ivan Taylor Submission (heel hook) UGA: Summer Open Superfight Nogi June 27, 2015   Lakewood, NJ
Win 37–3   Dan Martinez Submission (heel hook) Grapplers Quest: All Star Pro –185 lbs Nogi June 6, 2015   Edison, NJ
Win 36–3   Matt Aroyo Submission (heel hook)
Win 35–3   Sean Spangler Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Win 34–3   Steve Mowry Points (4–1) Kumite Classic Absolute Nogi May 23, 2015   Monroeville, PA
Win 33–3   Evan Mulgrave Submission (heel hook) –185 lbs
Win 32–3   Todd Bevan Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Win 31–3   Jon Correa Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Loss 30–3   Mike Perez Points ADCC North
American Championship		 –88 kg Nogi May 9, 2015   Coconut Creek, FL
Win 30–2   James Brasco Points (4–0)
Win 29–2   Avery McPhatter Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 28–2   Damien Nitkin Points (5–0)
Win 27–2   Stanley Rosa Submission (choke) Naga World Championship –170 lbs Gi April 25, 2015   Wildwood, NJ
Win 26–2   Richard Semides Submission (reverse triangle choke)
Win 25–2   Elon Hodge Submission (cloverleaf) –170 lbs Nogi
Win 24–2   Scott Clymer Submission (heel hook)
Win 23–2   Mickey Gall Points
Win 22–2   Jesse Stokes Submission (heel hook) UGA: Spring Open Superfight Nogi March 28, 2015   West Windsor Township, NJ
Win 21–2   Jason Rau Referee Decision Gym Wars II Superfight Gi March 14, 2015   Stratford, NJ
Loss 20–2   Josh Hayden Points ADCC North
American Championship		 –88 kg Nogi December 13, 2014   Nitro, WV
Win 20–1   Jason Rau Submission (rear naked choke) PGL IX Superfight Nogi November 29, 2014   Stratford, NJ
Win 19–1   James Gonzales Submission (kimura) PGL IV –155 lbs Nogi May 17, 2014   Berlin, NJ
Win 18–1   John Battle Points
Win 17–1   Todd Levin Submission (heel hook)
Win 16–1   Jon Forsythe Submission (bow & arrow choke) AGL 4 Absolute Gi April 13, 2013   Berlin, NJ
Loss 15–1   Mark Tarmann Points Absolute Nogi
Win 15–0   Dan Watkins Submission (triangle choke)
Win 14–0   Ken Podgorsek Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 13–0   Humberto Perea Submission (rear naked choke) –155 lbs
Win 12–0   David Thies Points
Win 11–0   Kevin Gibbs Points
Win 10–0   Ryan Cafaro Submission (rear naked choke) AGL 3 Superfight Nogi January 19, 2013   Berlin, NJ
Win 9–0   Steven Calero 4-2 points Grapplers Quest:
World Championship		 -160 lbs Nogi July 21, 2012   Morristown, NJ
Win 8–0   Joe Pyfer Submission (rear naked choke)
Win 7–0   Alejandro Dominguez Points Grapplers Quest:
Beast from the East		 -170 lbs Gi March 25, 2012   Wayne, NJ
Win 6–0   Angelo Claiborne Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Win 5–0   Alejandro Dominguez Submission (guillotine choke) -170 lbs Nogi March 24, 2012
Win 4–0   Sulaman Zafar Points
Win 3–0   Angelo Claiborne Points
Win 2–0   Angelo Claiborne Points Grapplers Quest:
World Championships		 -170 lbs Nogi December 10, 2011   Asbury Park, NJ
Win 1–0   Nick Salles Disqualification (slam)

Freestyle wrestling results edit

Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
Loss 0–1   Pat Downey TF 0–11 February 29, 2020 2020 BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix

  Beverly, Massachusetts

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b under Garry Tonon and John Danaher

References edit

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