Gordon Ryan Crowned EBI Champion For Second Time, Blows Through Opposition
Gordon Ryan Crowned EBI Champion For Second Time, Blows Through Opposition
Gordon Ryan put on another solid display of submission-oriented jiu-jitsu by winning EBI 8 last night in Los Angeles. The New Jersey-based black belt, 21, s
Gordon Ryan put on another solid display of submission-oriented jiu-jitsu by winning EBI 8 last night in Los Angeles.
The New Jersey-based black belt, 21, submitted all four of his opponents with three of the four wins coming in the regulation time period.
Ryan made short work of the final match, beating Kyle Griffin with an inside heel hook in around 30 seconds.
Photo by Blanca Marisa Garcia
This marks Ryan's second time as EBI champion, having won the absolute tournament earlier this year.
The Renzo Gracie team member, who trains under John Danaher, Garry Tonon and Tom DeBlass, has been on the up-and-up this year.
Since getting his black belt in February of this year, he has been making increasing amounts of noise in professional jiu-jitsu.
Ryan tapped out Keenan Cornelius in an epic 90-minute submission-only match just last month, and is scheduled to face Claudio Calasans under the same ruleset in October.
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Gordon Ryan def. Matt Arroyo via heelhook
Mike Hillebrand def. Aaron Johnson via heelhook
Josh Hayden def. Kyle Chambers via heelhook
Devhonte Johnson def. Lucas Rocha via OT RNC
Eduardo Telles def. Matt Secor in OT via defense
Kyle Griffin def. Quentin Rosenschweiger via straight footlock
Joe Baize def. Ezra Lennon via heelhook
Felipe Fogolin def. Rob Greenidge via kneebar
Quarter Finals
Gordon Ryan def. Mike Hillebrand via RNC
Josh Hayden def. Devhonte Johnson via kneebar
Kyle Griffin def Eduardo Telles via heelhook
Felipe Fogolin def. Joe Blaize via RNC
Semi Finals
Gordon Ryan def. Josh Hayden via RNC in OT 1
Kyle Griffin def. Felipe Fogolin via armbar in OT 2
Final
Gordon Ryan def. Kyle Griffin via heelhook
The New Jersey-based black belt, 21, submitted all four of his opponents with three of the four wins coming in the regulation time period.
Ryan made short work of the final match, beating Kyle Griffin with an inside heel hook in around 30 seconds.
Photo by Blanca Marisa GarciaThis marks Ryan's second time as EBI champion, having won the absolute tournament earlier this year.
The Renzo Gracie team member, who trains under John Danaher, Garry Tonon and Tom DeBlass, has been on the up-and-up this year.
Since getting his black belt in February of this year, he has been making increasing amounts of noise in professional jiu-jitsu.
Ryan tapped out Keenan Cornelius in an epic 90-minute submission-only match just last month, and is scheduled to face Claudio Calasans under the same ruleset in October.
Like This article? You may also enjoy:
• Everything You Need To Know About Champion Grappler Gordon Ryan• Gordon Ryan vs Keenan Cornelius Submission-Only Match Result & Video
• Gordon Ryan vs Nathan Orchard Sub-Only Match (Full Video)
• Watch Gordon Ryan Submit Four In A Row At The Sapateiro Invitational
• Learning Jiu-Jitsu with John Danaher, Garry Tonon & Tom DeBlass (written by Gordon Ryan)
Leglocks at EBI
Once again, leg locks proved to be a decisive factor in the submission-only event, with 10 of the 15 matches won via lower body attacks.Full EBI 8 Results
First RoundGordon Ryan def. Matt Arroyo via heelhook
Mike Hillebrand def. Aaron Johnson via heelhook
Josh Hayden def. Kyle Chambers via heelhook
Devhonte Johnson def. Lucas Rocha via OT RNC
Eduardo Telles def. Matt Secor in OT via defense
Kyle Griffin def. Quentin Rosenschweiger via straight footlock
Joe Baize def. Ezra Lennon via heelhook
Felipe Fogolin def. Rob Greenidge via kneebar
Quarter Finals
Gordon Ryan def. Mike Hillebrand via RNC
Josh Hayden def. Devhonte Johnson via kneebar
Kyle Griffin def Eduardo Telles via heelhook
Felipe Fogolin def. Joe Blaize via RNC
Semi Finals
Gordon Ryan def. Josh Hayden via RNC in OT 1
Kyle Griffin def. Felipe Fogolin via armbar in OT 2
Final
Gordon Ryan def. Kyle Griffin via heelhook