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Grappling Bulletin: The Fastest Subs on WNO, Plus The History of Heel Hooks

Well I certainly hope you enjoyed watching WNO last weekend as much as we did bringing it to you. It was a remarkable event with five out of nine matches ending via submission, and two matches ending quicker than most. Both the main and co-main event ended via heel hook, which we’ll discuss in depth later.

Jun 1, 2021

Updates & Results | Who's Number One: Craig Jones vs Luiz Panza

FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One is back in Austin, TX for another star-studded event. Tonight, Checkmat’s world champion heavyweight, Luiz Panza, will face Craig Jones, who is filling in for Gordon Ryan.

May 28, 2021, Pro

Official Weigh-In Results | Who's Number One: Craig Jones vs Luiz Panza

All 18 athletes are weighed in and ready to go for FloGrappling’s no-gi grappling event, Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Luiz Panza.

May 27, 2021

Betting Lines | Value Bets At Who's Number One: Craig Jones vs Luiz Panza

The online betting site BetDSI has released money lines for Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs Luiz Panza.

May 24, 2021

Grappling Bulletin: If Gordon Ryan's Career Is Over, What Happens Next?

Stop the press, Gordon Ryan's abrupt departure from all upcoming matches has thrown the no-gi grappling scene into disarray. What does Gordon do next if he can't compete? Who replaces him as the #1 in the world? And will professional grappling ever be the same without him?

May 24, 2021

Gordon Ryan OUT of WNO, All Grappling Competitions Until Further Notice

Gordon Ryan dropped a bombshell today by announcing that he will not be able to compete at WNO on May 28 – or any grappling events for the foreseeable future. Even worse, health issues mean may never return.

May 21, 2021

Craig Jones Steps Up To Face Luiz Panza At WNO On May 28

Hot off the bombshell news that Gordon Ryan is taking an extended medical leave from grappling competition, Craig Jones has stepped up to face Luiz Panza at Who’s Number One On May 28.

May 21, 2021

Gordon Ryan Seminar In Austin On May 27th!

The FloGrappling Seminar Series returns with a second Gordon Ryan seminar on Thursday, May 27th! Gordon's last seminar sold out in a matter of hours, if you are interested in learning from the King make sure to reserve your spot ASAP here -

May 18, 2021

Nicky Ryan Takes On Gabriel Almeida At Who's Number One On May 28

Nicky Ryan is set to make his fourth appearance on FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One on May 28 when he takes on Checkmat’s Gabriel Almeida.

May 10, 2021

Grappling Bulletin: What's So Special About Micael Galvao? Everything

Don't forget to watch the Grappling Bulletin podcast, every Monday at 3:30pm ET. Watch it on FloGrappling.com or the app, or catch it LIVE on YouTube or Facebook.

May 10, 2021

Abate vs Wiltse & Quinones vs Anderson On The Free WNO Prelims On May 28

FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One: Gordon Ryan vs Luiz Panza on May 28 will include a three-fight undercard featuring six rising stars in the colored belt ranks.

May 9, 2021

Teenage Phenoms Collide! Andrew Tackett vs Mica Galvao On WNO On May 28

Two teenage phenoms will show down on FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One mats in the prelims on May 28 when Micael Galvao takes on Andrew Tackett.

May 8, 2021

AOJ's Johnatha Alves Makes No-Gi Debut vs DDS' Oliver Taza At WNO On May 28

Oliver Taza will return to FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One mats on Friday, May 28, defending his newly-earned no.6 position in the welterweight rankings against Art Of Jiu-Jitsu’s Johnatha Alves.

May 7, 2021

Strawweight Showdown: Jessa Khan vs Pati Fontes At WNO On May 28

Two of the best strawweights in the world will square off at FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One on May 28 when Jessa Khan takes on Patricia Fontes.

May 6, 2021

Josh Hinger To Make WNO Debut Against No.1 Middleweight, Vagner Rocha

The no.1-ranked middleweight, Vagner Rocha, is set to return to FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One in May 28 when he takes on three-time No-Gi World Champion and 2019 ADCC bronze medalist, Josh Hinger.

May 5, 2021