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Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

The 2022 ADCC 88kg World Champion Giancarlo Bodoni is getting his moment in the spotlight. On January 31, FloSports will release the feature length documentary, Becoming Dangerous: The Rise of Giancarlo Bodoni (more on that below). But first, breaking news about Bodoni, who has just signed to face the Tezos WNO light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the co-main event at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II.

Jan 16, 2023

Grappling Bulletin: Bodoni To Face Marinho For Tezos WNO Title On Feb. 25

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John Danaher On The "Pivotal Moment" Of Gordon/Felipe 3

Hear what John Danaher thinks about the third match between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena before they meet for a fourth time!

Jan 12, 2023

John Danaher On The "Pivotal Moment" Of Gordon/Felipe 3

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Felipe And Gordon's War Of Words Continues

Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena will meet for the fourth time in their careers on February 25th at WNO in Costa Mesa. One of the biggest grudge matches in the sport, Felipe currently holds a 2-1 lead in the series after winning the first two meetings. Neither of these athletes is ever one to shy away from discussing the other, here is what they both had to say less than two months out from their match for the WNO heavyweight title:

Jan 10, 2023

Felipe And Gordon's War Of Words Continues

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The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

We will keep this list updated as further names qualify or are invited to the 2022 ADCC World Championships.

Sep 14, 2022

The Official Competitor List: Who's In For ADCC 2022 World Championship

Half Of The ADCC 2022 Roster Are First-Timers

Every two years, the ADCC World Championships returns as the pinnacle of no-gi grappling, showcasing the elite talents in the sport. Those athletes have spent the previous years working to qualify for the prestigious event, or preparing to fend off hungry newcomers on a mission to stake their claim as the world’s best.

Sep 8, 2022

Half Of The ADCC 2022 Roster Are First-Timers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pros & Cons: What We Learned From The ADCC-Bound Athletes At The WNX Finale

Among the roster of athletes who competed at Tezos WNO: Who’s Next Finale, there were four ADCC Trials Winners, two ADCC 2022 invitees, and one returning ADCC Champion.

Jul 20, 2022

Pros & Cons: What We Learned From The ADCC-Bound Athletes At The WNX Finale

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

Official Tezos WNO: Gordon Ryan vs Felipe Pena Card Announced

Gordon Ryan Wins WNO Belt And Izaak Michell Becomes Who's Next Champion

The first ever season of Who's Next came to a culmination on Thursday night, and after a wild series of events Izaak Michell walked away with the $10,000 plus an additional 10,000 TEZ and the title of Who's Next Season One champion. Izaak and opponent Kyle Chambers went at it for over two hours, on two different mats, before Izaak was eventually able to secure an armbar finish after controlling the majority of the match.

Jul 15, 2022

Gordon Ryan Wins WNO Belt And Izaak Michell Becomes Who's Next Champion

Live Updates & Results | Tezos WNO: Who's Next Finale Presented By Fat Tire

The vacant Tezos WNO Heavyweight Title is up for grabs, and tonight, either Gordon Ryan or Pedro Marinho will take the belt home. 5-0 on WNO, Gordon Ryan hasn’t lost a match in nearly 50 bouts, and has become increasingly dominant at each turn on the mat. But his opponent, WNO Light Heavyweight Champion Pedro Marinho is looking to avenge a three-year old loss, and prove that he belongs in the conversation among the best in the world.

Jul 14, 2022