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Road To Gold: Dorian Olivarez Grinds Through No-Gi Worlds

Dorian Olivarez is a one-of-one unique figure in grappling today. No one is combining wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and sheer willpower into a more effective offensive force than he is. When you consider that he's still only in high school and already winning at the highest levels, there's no ceiling on what Dorian Olivarez can accomplish in the sport of grappling (and perhaps beyond). That was all on full display here at the 2024 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships where he won lightweight gold in a stunningly dominant performance.

Dec 13

Road To Gold: Dorian Olivarez Grinds Through No-Gi Worlds

Nicholas Meregali Has Called His Submissions For 2024 ADCC Worlds

Nicholas Meregali is one of the boldest, and most confident athletes in the sport of jiu-jitsu today. With that confidence he is not afraid to make predictions and declare statements that often illicit a rather significant response from his competitors, fans, and the media alike.

Aug 11

Nicholas Meregali Has Called His Submissions For 2024 ADCC Worlds

Gordon Ryan retorna ao grappling e enfrenta Josh Saunders no WNO 24

Um dos competidores sem kimono mais bem sucedidos de todos os tempos, Gordon Ryan se prepara para voltar aos tatames competitivos pela primeira vez no ano de 2024. Na vigésima quarta edição do Who's Number One, que ocorre na cidade texana de Austin no dia 20 de junho, o astro da New Wave irá defender o cinturão dos pesados contra o australiano Josh Saunders em uma disputa de 15 minutos.

Jun 12

Gordon Ryan retorna ao grappling e enfrenta Josh Saunders no WNO 24

ADCC West Coast Trials Will Host Atos, B Team and More. Here's What To Know

The ADCC West Coast Trials are going down in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend from March 30-31 at the Westgate Hotel. The event will feature 1,000 athletes from the world's top gyms and academies competing to secure a spot at ADCC World Championships.

Mar 28

ADCC West Coast Trials Will Host Atos, B Team and More. Here's What To Know

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The Saga Of Gordon Ryan's Stolen Truck

It was a calm, rainy night in Austin, Texas. One usually sleepy street was quiet… too quiet. Tomfoolery was afoot. Thieves had set their sights on what appeared to be the perfect lick. An all black Dodge Ram TRX ripe for the picking.

Feb 12

Gordon Ryan vs Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa To Headline Tezos WNO 21 On Nov. 30

Fresh off a successful title defense against Patrick Gaudio, Tezos WNO heavyweight champion Gordon Ryan is set to return to the Tezos WNO main event on Nov. 30 at Tezos WNO 21, when he takes on Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa in Austin, TX.

Oct 2, 2023

Gordon Ryan vs Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa To Headline Tezos WNO 21 On Nov. 30

How Nicholas Meregali Found New Tricks And Reinvented Himself At New Wave

Nicholas Meregali returned to the gi competition scene in style, winning double gold at the 2023 Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships in dominating fashion. Meregali had stepped away from the gi to focus on no-gi, joining Professor John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and the rest of the burgeoning New Wave team in Austin, TX and in short order won a bronze and silver medal at the 2022 ADCC World Championships. The urge to express his dominance in the gi returned though, and now Meregali has the benefit of being coached by Danaher, whom many consider among the great grappling minds on Earth.

May 17, 2023

How Nicholas Meregali Found New Tricks And Reinvented Himself At New Wave

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IBJJF Pans Brackets And Schedule Released!

The second major IBJJF tournament of the year goes down this week, with the 2023 IBJJF Pan Championship taking place in Kissimmee, Florida. The action kicks off on Wednesday, March 22nd and black belt finals will wrap it up on the evening of Sunday, March 26th. All of the matches will be available on FloGrappling.

Mar 19, 2023

IBJJF Pans Brackets And Schedule Released!

'Pena's Gonna Quit Again' Gordon Ryan On WNO Title Match

Hear from Gordon Ryan on his upcoming title match with Felipe Pena at WNO on February 25th!

Feb 7, 2023

'Pena's Gonna Quit Again' Gordon Ryan On WNO Title Match