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Gordon Ryan Beats Felipe Pena In Grudge Match, Meregali Outwrestles Lovato

Gordon Ryan defeated Felipe Pena in the Tezos WNO heavyweight title match on Sunday, August 7 in the main event, earning his first victory against the only man to beat him twice.

Aug 9, 2022

Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena

A match that has been in the making for six years is just moments away. Tonight, after months of escalating trash talk, Gordon Ryan will finally get his rematch against the only man to submit him at black belt, the only man to defeat him twice, the 2017 ADCC Absolute Champion, Felipe Pena.

Aug 8, 2022

Diogo Reis vs Estevan Martinez Could Earn Fight of the Night At Tezos WNO

Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena presented by Fat Tire is coming to Dallas, TX on August 7, and will feature five main card bouts as well as two free undercard matchups.

Aug 3, 2022

Nicholas Meregali Is The Perfect Test Of Lovato's "Timeless" Jiu-Jitsu

Though some might be quick to count out 39-year old Rafael Lovato Jr. in his upcoming co-main event match against Nicholas Meregali on Tezos WNO, his recent performances suggests that the American legend only gets better—and more dangerous—with time.

Aug 2, 2022

Grappling Bulletin: The Trash Talk Is Real, Gordon vs Felipe is Personal

As we get closer to the highly-anticipated match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena we can expect the war of words to escalate. Love it or hate it, the trash talk between Gordon and Felipe has been a fixture in their rivalry.

Aug 1, 2022

Gordon Still The Favorite, But Less So Than Ever | Tezos WNO Betting Lines

Online betting sites have released money lines for Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena presented by Fat Tire. The August 7 card is scheduled to feature five main card bouts as well as two free undercard matchups. There are money lines for each, including straight up bets and juicy props. Check out the favorites, underdogs, over/unders, and more below.

Jul 29, 2022

Grappling Bulletin: Big Money Side Bet Raises the Stakes for Felipe-Gordon

And as of today we are 54 days away from ADCC 2022, and 11 days out from Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena.

Jul 25, 2022

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Grappling Bulletin: The Frightening Dominance of Gordon Ryan

Despite competing once all year, despite battling ongoing health issues that place him at only 30% of his athletic potential, despite facing a WNO champion renowned for his aggression, physical prowess and dangerous submission attacks, Gordon Ryan can still take world-class black belts and make them look like day one white belts.

Jul 18, 2022

Official Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena Card Announced

By now, it should not be a secret that Gordon Ryan will face Felipe Pena in a no time limit submission only match on Tezos WNO on Sunday, August 7. That match, first announced on May 20, is now officially for the WNO heavyweight title, as Gordon recently defeated Pedro Marinho to capture the vacant belt. Gordon will put his strap on the line against the only opponent who has ever defeated him by submission, Felipe Pena.

Jul 18, 2022

Grappling Bulletin: Why Felipe Pena Finally Agreed To Rematch Gordon Ryan

There's never a dull moment in the jiu-jitsu world, especially when Gordon Ryan is involved. Last week we dropped the bombshell news that Gordon would return for not one, but TWO big matches prior to ADCC.

May 23, 2022

How to Watch: WNO August 2022: Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan

Here's how to watch the WNO August 2022: Felipe Pena vs. Gordon Ryan on FloGrappling.

May 20, 2022

Gordon Ryan Signs Summer Double-Header: vs Pena & Marinho

Gordon Ryan has been teasing an upcoming match all week, and now it’s official. He’ll fight Felipe Pena in a no time limit, submission-only match on Sunday, August 7 in Dallas, TX.

May 20, 2022