Gordon Ryan
Other namesThe King
Birth dateJuly 8, 1995 (age 31)
Birth placeMonroe Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Weight240 lb (110 kg)[2][1]
Weight classSuper-Heavyweight
Reach77 in
Team
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[a]

Gordon Ryan (born July 8, 1995) is a retired American submission wrestler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt,[a] considered by many to be the greatest no–gi grappler of all time due to his many accomplishments.[4][5][6][7] Ryan is a seven-time ADCC Submission wrestling world champion, three-time IBJJF No-Gi World champion and a four-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion.[8][9][5][10][11][12]

Early life

Gordon Ryan was born on July 8, 1995, in Monroe, New Jersey, U.S. He began grappling at the age of 15 under Miguel Benitez before switching to train under John Danaher, Tom DeBlass and Garry Tonon.[13] He began competing and won the IBJJF World No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a brown belt. In 2015, he quit his job as a garbage collector to fully dedicate himself to his craft.[14]

Career

2016

After a 6-month brown belt run, where Ryan won notable tournaments such as the Newaza Challenge and the World Championship, Ryan was awarded his black belt by Garry Tonon in February 2016 in a ceremony supported by the presence of Tom deBlass, Ricardo Almeida and John Danaher – who shared the responsibility of the new belt rank.

On April 24, 2016, Ryan won the Eddie Bravo Invitational Championship, defeating world champion Yuri Simões and noted grappler Rustam Chsiev on the way. Ryan next faced top USA grappler Keenan Cornelius in a no time limit, submission only match where Ryan was able to upset Cornelius and submit him with a heel hook.[15]

2017

In September 2017 Ryan competed at the ADCC World Championship. He took gold in the -88 kg weight category, defeating Dillon Danis, Romulo Barral, Xande Ribeiro and Keenan Cornelius. He also took 2nd place in the absolute division, submitting all his opponents on his way to losing to Felipe Pena in the final.

He would go on to win another EBI title and defeat Yuri Simões in a superfight at Kasai Pro to wrap up 2017.

2018

In September 2018, Ryan competed at the IBJJF Pan No-gi, winning both his weight class and the absolute division all by submission. Ryan led Team Alpha Male's victory in Quintet's 2018 Tournament, Quintet 3. Ryan's submission victories against Josh Barnett and Marcos Souza saw Team Alpha Male advance to the Finals. His submission victories against Craig Jones and Vítor Ribeiro earned his team's ultimate victory in the tournament. He also competed at the IBJJF Nogi Worlds in California, again taking gold in both his weight class and the absolute division.

2019

In 2019 Gordon Ryan competed in a superfight against Joao Gabriel Rocha at KASAI Super Series in Dallas, Texas.[16] Gordon ultimately won the match, but during an exchange there was an entanglement where Gordon was attempting an entry for a heel hook and his knee popped multiple times and tore his LCL. This injury was expected to keep him out of competition for about 6 months.[17]

In September 2019 it was reported that Gordon injured his hand in an accident with one of his motorized bikes, leaving him competing at ADCC with one hand heavily bandaged and injured. Despite the injury, he went on to win the -99 kg division. He beat Ben Hodgkinson, Tim Spriggs, Lucas Barbosa and Vinicius Ferreira. He would then move on the absolute division where he would claim gold following victories over Pedro Marinho, Garry Tonon, Lachlan Giles and Marcus Buchecha Almeida.[18]

In a hybrid rules fight, Ryan submitted wrestler Bo Nickal via triangle choke.[19]

2020

Ryan was forced to withdraw from a superfight set for July 31, 2020, after contracting COVID-19.[20] On October 2, 2020, Ryan faced fellow ADCC 2019 World Champion Matheus Diniz and defeated him via heel hook approximately halfway through a thirty-minute submission-only match.[21]

Ryan decided late in 2020 that he would leave the New Jersey area and move to Puerto Rico with his coach, John Danaher, and several members of his team to open up their own gym.[22] He revealed in December 2020, that the new gym had a tentative opening date of March 2021.[23]

2021

On March 22, 2021, ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed that Ryan had signed a contract with the promotion to compete in grappling, as well as mixed martial arts if he wished to.[24] He was scheduled to make his promotional debut in a grappling match against multiple–times ONE Lightweight World Champion (MMA) Shinya Aoki on August 27, 2021.[25] Ryan announced on May 21 that he was at least momentarily retiring from competitive grappling due to his long–time gastroparesis condition, as it had worsened throughout the years, and looks forward to taking care of his health.[26][27] As confirmed from sources, Gordon Ryan is no longer under One Championship contract.[28]

In July 2021, it was announced that Danaher Death Squad had split up and Ryan will be opening his own academy in Austin, Texas.[3][29]

2022

In September 2022, Gordon competed at ADCC both in the +99 kg division and in the superfight against André Galvão. It was the first time in the history of ADCC that a competitor that was scheduled to do the superfight also fought at a weight division.[30] Gordon proceeded to clear his weight class with victories over Heikki Jussila, Victor Hugo, Roosevelt Sousa and Nick Rodriguez to win gold. He also had the fastest submission in the history of ADCC against Roosevelt Sousa, where he submitted Sousa via outside heel hook in 11 seconds. Later that weekend, Ryan faced Galvão in a highly anticipated match in grappling history and won via rear naked choke. Gordon became the first grappler in ADCC history to become champion in three different weight classes[31] and he defeated André Galvão, who had not lost a match since 2017.

On December 15, 2022, Ryan was scheduled to compete against Vinny Magalhães in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3.[32] Magalhães withdrew from the event on short notice and was replaced by Ryan's former teammate Nick Rodriguez.[33] Ryan went on to win the match by fastest escape time in EBI overtime.[34]

Ryan published his first book "Top Game: Domination in the World of Jiu-Jitsu." His autobiography received mix reviews and was published by DartFrog Books.[35]

2023

In January 2023, Ryan announced that he had signed a seven-figure multi-fight contract with FloSports.[36]

The fourth bout between Ryan and Felipe Pena was originally scheduled on February 25, 2023, at Who's Number One.[37] Just two days before the event, Ryan withdrew as a result of stomach issues that he suffered during the week leading up to the match and he was replaced by Nick Rodriguez.[38] Ryan did not compete in the first half of 2023 and revealed on May 22 that this was because he suffered a serious case of strep throat that was resistant to penicillin and had to undergo a tonsillectomy.[39]

Ryan announced that he would return to professional grappling competition on October 1, 2023 when he would defend his Who's Number One heavyweight title against Patrick Gaudio at WNO 20: Night of Champions.[40] He won the match by submission via armbar, as predicted in his mystery box and retained his title.[41]

Ryan was scheduled to defend his heavyweight title against Lucas Barbosa at Who's Number One 21: Ryan v Barbosa on November 30, 2023.[42] Ryan withdrew from the match due to a rib injury[43] and was replaced by his teammate Giancarlo Bodoni.[44]

Ryan was also scheduled to compete against Mason Fowler in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 on December 9, 2023.[45] He withdrew from this match due to rib injury too.[43]

2024

Ryan competed against Josh Saunders in the main event of Who's Number One 24 on June 20, 2024.[46] He won the match by submission.[47]

Ryan competed against Yuri Simões in the traditional superfight at the 2024 ADCC World Championship,[48] and also competed in a second superfight against Felipe Pena.[49] Ryan won the first superfight against Pena 2-0 on points, and won the second superfight against Simoes 21-0 on points.[50]

Personal life

Ryan is the older brother of Nicky Ryan, another successful submission wrestler.[51]

He is in a relationship with Nathalia Santoro, one of his training partners and a BJJ brown belt under John Danaher.[52]

Ryan reported suffering from an undiagnosed stomach condition for several years until April 2019, when he was diagnosed with Gastroparesis.[53] This diagnosis was later shown to be incorrect, and he was suffering from a Helicobacter Pylori infection, as well as a fungal growth in his small intestine and a bacterial imbalance.[54] Minor illnesses that he suffered later in his life have caused this issue to reoccur.[55]

Ryan has engaged in numerous public spats with other competitive grapplers, including an incident on October 13, 2020, when he revealed private conversations between himself and Felipe Pena regarding a potential third match between the pair.[56] Shortly after this, on November 29, 2020, he also accused fellow ADCC 2019 medalist Lachlan Giles of using PEDs after the latter shared his opinion that those who have won medals while using PEDs should relinquish those titles.[57] In January, 2021, Ryan also clashed with several key members of ATOS on social media, including founder and head coach Andre Galvao, ahead of their potential match at ADCC 2022.[58][59]

After his teammate Craig Jones defeated Atos Jiu-Jitsu representative Ronaldo Junior at Who's Number One on February 26, 2021, Ryan attempted to shake hands with André Galvão but was sworn at and given the middle finger in return by Galvão. Galvão then confronted Ryan backstage and footage emerged of the two exchanging heated words. Galvão shoved Ryan, in return Ryan slapped Galvão twice and several of the event's competitors and staff intervened to calm the situation down.[60] The public statement issued by Ryan after the incident expressed no remorse for it and instead, he chose to use the opportunity to direct further criticism towards both André Galvão and several members of the ATOS team.[61]

Another incident involved him making what appeared to be sexual comments towards the young daughter of Erbeth Santos, after Santos had made comments regarding both Ryan's father and suggestive sexual comments toward his girlfriend.[62] He has also been known for publicly challenging other Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors by criticizing their ability, like AJ Agazarm[63] and Dillon Danis.[64]

Ryan is well known for claiming that other elite grapplers are unwilling to face him and at least one of them, Felipe Pena, has publicly claimed that this is a lie and in fact it is Ryan who refuses to compete against them instead.[65]

Ryan has trained with multiple martial artists, most noticeably UFC star Jon Jones, the former UFC heavyweight champion. They trained for a week in the summer of 2023, ahead of Jon Jones's bout with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 295.[66] He also trained with strongman Hafthor Björnsson in December 2022.[67][68]

Gordon Ryan has generated controversy for his social media activity which included potentially insensitive commentary on homeless individuals; he has been subject to allegations of racism and xenophobia.[69][70][71][72]

Championships and accomplishments

2022
2020
  • Grappling Industries: Arnold Classic (Absolute)
2019
2018
2017
2016
  • Eddie Bravo Invitational 8 (–185 lbs)
  • Eddie Bravo Invitational 6 (Absolute)
  • Portland Sunday Open (Absolute)
  • Goodfight Pro 2 (–77 kg)
  • Sapteiro 1 (Absolute)
  • Grappling Industries Montreal (Absolute)
2015
2014
  • ADCC North American Championship (–88 kg)
  • PGL IV (–155 lbs)
2013
  • AGL 4 (Absolute)
  • AGL 4 (–155 lbs)
2012
2011

Submission grappling record

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDivisionTypeDateLocation
Win157–9–3Yuri SimõesPoints (21–0)ADCC 2024SuperfightNogiAugust 18, 2024Las Vegas, NV
Win156–9–3Felipe PenaPoints (2–0)August 17, 2024
Win155–9–3Josh SaundersSubmission (heel hook)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiJune 20, 2024Austin, TX
Win154–9–3Patrick GaudioSubmission (armbar)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiOctober 1, 2023Houston, TX
Win153–9–3Nick RodriguezFastest Escape TimeUFC Fight Pass Invitational 3SuperfightNogiDecember 15, 2022Las Vegas, NV
Win152–9–3André GalvãoSubmission (rear naked choke)ADCC 2022SuperfightNogiSeptember 18, 2022Las Vegas, NV
Win151–9–3Nick RodriguezSubmission (heel hook)+99 kg
Win150–9–3Roosevelt SouzaSubmission (heel hook)
Win149–9–3Victor HugoPoints (8–0)September 17, 2022
Win148–9–3Heikki JussilaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win147–9–3Felipe PenaTechnical Submission (forfeit)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiAugust 7, 2022Frisco, TX
Win146–9–3Pedro MarinhoSubmission (rear naked choke)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiJuly 14, 2022Austin, TX
Win145–9–3Jacob CouchSubmission (pressure)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiMarch 25, 2022Frisco, TX
Win144–9–3Vagner RochaSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiMarch 26, 2021Austin, TX
Win143–9–3Roberto JimenezSubmission (armbar)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiFebruary 26, 2021Austin, TX
Win142–9–3Matheus DinizSubmission (heel hook)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiOctober 2, 2020Austin, TX
Win141–9–3Brian MarvinSubmission (rear naked choke)3rd Coast Grappling: Kumite IVSuperfightNogiJuly 11, 2020Dallas, TX
Win140–9–3Kyle BoehmSubmission (crooked armbar)Who's Number OneSuperfightNogiJune 5, 2020Beverly, MA
Win139–9–3David NewtonSubmission (rear naked choke)Grappling Industries:
Arnold Classic		AbsoluteNogiMarch 7, 2020Columbus, OH
Win138–9–3Abraham HallSubmission (side triangle)
Win137–9–3Benjamin DixonSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win136–9–3Chad AllenSubmission (arm-bar)
Win135–9–3Austin TracySubmission (rear naked choke)
Win134–9–3Pat DowneySubmission (power half nelson)BJJ FanaticsSuperfightNogiFebruary 29, 2020Beverly, MA
Win133–9–3Aaron JohnsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Sub StarsSuperfightNogiFebruary 21, 2020Miami, FL
Win132–9–3Gabriel GonzagaSubmission (heel hook)Submission Underground 10SuperfightNogiDecember 22, 2019Portland, OR
Win131–9–3Aleksei OleinikSubmission (kneebar)Quintet UltraSuperfightNogiDecember 12, 2019Las Vegas, NV
Win130–9–3Bo NickalSubmission (triangle choke)3rd Coast Grappling 3SuperfightNogiDecember 7, 2019Houston, TX
Win129–9–3Rousimar PalharesReferee DecisionWorld Jiu-Jitsu FestivalSuperfightNogiOctober 6, 2019Long Beach, CA
Win128–9–3Marcus AlmeidaNegative Points (0–1)ADCC 2019AbsoluteNogiSeptember 29, 2019Anaheim, CA
Win127–9–3Lachlan GilesSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win126–9–3Garry TononSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win125–9–3Pedro MarinhoSubmission (heel hook)
Win124–9–3Vinicius GazolaSubmission (rear naked choke)–99 kg
Win123–9–3Lucas BarbosaPoints (3–0)
Win122–9–3Tim SpriggsSubmission (rear naked choke)September 28, 2019
Win121–9–3Ben HodgkinsonSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win120–9–3Guilherme VasconcelosSubmission (guillotine choke)Kinektic 1AbsoluteNogiAugust 16, 2019Anaheim, CA
Win119–9–3Rafael DomingosSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win118–9–3Gabriel CheccoSubmission (kimura)
Win117–9–3João Gabriel RochaPoints (1–0)Kasai Super Series 1SuperfightNogiFebruary 2, 2019Dallas, TX
Win116–9–3Yuri SimõesAdvantagesIBJJF Nogi World Championship
(black belt)		AbsoluteNogiDecember 16, 2018Anaheim, CA
Win115–9–3Roberto AbreuDisqualification+97.5 kg
Win114–9–3Yuri SimõesPoints (11–0)
Win113–9–3Jackson SousaSubmission (rear naked choke)AbsoluteDecember 15, 2018
Win112–9–3Patrick GaudioReferee Decision
Win111–9–3Vegard RandebergSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win110–9–3Khalil FadlallahSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win109–9–3Evaggelos MoumtzisSubmission (armbar)+97.5 kg
Draw108–9–3Gregor GracieDrawQuintet 3AbsoluteNogiOctober 5, 2018Las Vegas, NV
Win108–9–2Vítor RibeiroSubmission (armbar)
Win107–9–2Craig JonesSubmission (rear naked choke)
Draw106–9–2Roberto de SouzaDraw
Win106–9–1Marcos SouzaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win105–9–1Josh BarnettSubmission (triangle choke)
Win104–9–1Kaynan DuarteSubmission (rear naked choke)IBJJF Pan Nogi
(black belt)		AbsoluteNogiSeptember 15, 2018New York City, NY
Win103–9–1Max GimenisSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win102–9–1Max GimenisSubmission (rear naked choke)+97.5 kg
Win101–9–1Charles McGuireSubmission (kimuroplata)
Loss100–9–1Vinny MagalhãesPoints (0–5)ACB JJ 13SuperfightNogiMay 4, 2018Long Beach, CA
Win100–8–1Yuri SimõesSubmission (rear naked choke)Kasai Pro 1SuperfightNogiDecember 9, 2017Brooklyn, NY
Win99–8–1Craig JonesSubmission (rear naked choke)EBI 14AbsoluteNogiDecember 3, 2017Los Angeles, CA
Win98–8–1Casey HellenbergSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win97–8–1Patrick DonabedianSubmission (armbar)
Win96–8–1Dan BorovicSubmission (heel hook)
Win95–8–1Ralek GracieSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Metamoris 8SuperfightNogiNovember 26, 2017Los Angeles, CA
Loss94–8–1Felipe PenaPoints (0–6)ADCC 2017AbsoluteNogiSeptember 24, 2017Espoo
Win94–7–1Mahamed AlySubmission (heel hook)
Win93–7–1Craig JonesSubmission (arm-triangle choke)
Win92–7–1Roberto AbreuSubmission (heel hook)
Win91–7–1Keenan CorneliusSubmission (guillotine choke)–88 kg
Win90–7–1Alexandre RibeiroReferee Decision
Win89–7–1Romulo BarralSubmission (rear naked choke)September 23, 2017
Win88–7–1Dillon DanisReferee Decision
Win87–7–1Devhonte JohnsonSubmission (rear naked choke)Grappling IndustriesAbsoluteNogiAugust 19, 2017New York City, NY
Win86–7–1Aaron JohnsonSubmission (reverse triangle choke)
Win85–7–1Mladen JokmanovicSubmission (kimura)
Win84–7–1Elliot KellySubmission (triangle armbar)Fight2Win Pro 34SuperfightNogiMay 12, 2017Denver, CO
Loss83–7–1Leandro LoPoints (0–4)ADCC West Coast TrialsSuperfightNogiApril 15, 2017Los Angeles, CA
Win83–6–1Lucas BarbosaReferee DecisionFight2Win Pro 30SuperfightNogiApril 8, 2017Berkeley Township, NJ
Win82–6–1Vagner RochaSubmission (rear naked choke)EBI 11–170 lbsNogiMarch 6, 2017Los Angeles, CA
Win81–6–1Marcel GonçalvesSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win80–6–1Chris MckarskiSubmission (guillotine choke)
Win79–6–1Jean-Paul LebosnoyaniSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win78–6–1Joe BaizeSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Submission Underground 3SuperfightNogiJanuary 29, 2017Portland, OR
Win77–6–1Matthew TeslaSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Sapateiro 6AbsoluteNogiJanuary 21, 2017Tampa, FL
Win76–6–1Jesseray ChildreySubmission (rear naked choke)
Win75–6–1Antonio CarlosSubmission (reverse triangle)
Win74–6–1Bryan BrownSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss73–6–1Felipe PenaSubmission (rear naked choke)Studio 540SuperfightNogiDecember 17, 2016Solana Beach, CA
Win73–5–1Todd MueckenheimSubmission (kimura)Grappling Industries ManhattanSuperfightNogiOctober 22, 2016New York City, NY
Win72–5–1Kyle GriffinSubmission (heel hook)EBI 8–185 lbsNogiSeptember 11, 2016Los Angeles, CA
Win71–5–1Josh HaydenSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win70–5–1Mike HillebrandSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win69–5–1Matt ArroyoSubmission (heel hook)
Win68–5–1Keenan CorneliusSubmission (heel hook)Grappling IndustriesSuperfightNogiAugust 13, 2016New York City, NY
Draw67–5–1Vagner RochaDrawSapateiro 2SuperfightNogiJune 11, 2016Bradenton, FL
Win67–5Rustam ChsievSubmission (rear naked choke)EBI 6AbsoluteNogiApril 24, 2016Los Angeles, CA
Win66–5Yuri SimõesSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win65–5Marcello SalazarSubmission (kneebar)
Win64–5Jacen FlynnSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win63–5Nathan OrchardSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Portland Sunday OpenAbsoluteNogiApril 3, 2016Portland, OR
Win62–5Joshua BacallaoSubmission (heel hook)
Win61–5James PartridgeSubmission (heel hook)Onnit Invitational 2SuperfightNogiMarch 24, 2016Austin, TX
Loss60–5Todd MueckenheimReferee DecisionGrappling Industries ManhattanAbsoluteNogiMarch 13, 2016New York City, NY
Win60–4Nick PanebiancoSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win59–4Harley DavisSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win58–4Kevin BerbrichSubmission (rear naked choke)Goodfight Pro 2–77 kgNogiMarch 12, 2016Langhorne, PA
Win57–4Pat SabatiniSubmission (heel hook)
Win56–4Enrico CoccoSubmission (heel hook)Sapateiro 1AbsoluteNogiMarch 5, 2016Bradenton, FL
Win55–4PJ BarchSubmission (kneebar)
Win54–4Elliot KellySubmission (reverse triangle armbar)
Win53–4Ian MurraySubmission (heel hook)
Win52–4Jordan TaborSubmission (heel hook)InterclubSuperfightNogiFebruary 13, 2016Gaithersburg, MD
Loss51–4Aaron JohnsonPointsGrappling Industries MontrealAbsoluteNogiFebruary 6, 2016Montreal, QC
Win51–3Eric ChibuluzoSubmission (footlock)
Win50–3David PorterSubmission (rear naked choke)Good Fight All-Star–170 lbsNogiDecember 4, 2015Brooklyn, NY
Win49–3David PorterSubmission (armbar)Show the Art Finishers 1–170 lbsNogiNovember 15, 2015Green Brook Township, NJ
Win48–3Jordan StinerSubmission (triangle choke)
Win47–3Mattheus LutesSubmission (heel hook)
Win46–3Jacob FerreriaSubmission (toe hold)IBJJF Nogi World Championship
(brown belt)		–73.5 kgNogiNovember 8, 2015Long Beach, CA
Win45–3Sylvio DuranSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win44–3Lucas TobiasPoints (8–6)
Win43–3Devhonte JohnsonSubmission (heel hook)UGA: Fall OpenSuperfightNogiOctober 24, 2015Lakewood, NJ
Win42–3Stephen MartinezSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Newaza ChallengeAbsoluteNogiSeptember 13, 2015Pasadena, CA
Win41–3Gabriel ArgesSubmission (heel hook)
Win40–3Noah TillisSubmission (heel hook)
Win39–3Gio VasquezSubmission (toe hold)
Win38–3Ivan TaylorSubmission (heel hook)UGA: Summer OpenSuperfightNogiJune 27, 2015Lakewood, NJ
Win37–3Dan MartinezSubmission (heel hook)Grapplers Quest: All Star Pro–185 lbsNogiJune 6, 2015Edison, NJ
Win36–3Matt ArroyoSubmission (heel hook)
Win35–3Sean SpanglerSubmission (reverse triangle choke)
Win34–3Steve MowryPoints (4–1)Kumite ClassicAbsoluteNogiMay 23, 2015Monroeville, PA
Win33–3Evan MulgraveSubmission (heel hook)–185 lbs
Win32–3Todd BevanSubmission (reverse triangle choke)
Win31–3Jon CorreaSubmission (reverse triangle choke)
Loss30–3Mike PerezPointsADCC North
American Championship		–88 kgNogiMay 9, 2015Coconut Creek, FL
Win30–2James BrascoPoints (4–0)
Win29–2Avery McPhatterSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win28–2Damien NitkinPoints (5–0)
Win27–2Stanley RosaSubmission (choke)Naga World Championship–170 lbsGiApril 25, 2015Wildwood, NJ
Win26–2Richard SemidesSubmission (reverse triangle choke)
Win25–2Elon HodgeSubmission (cloverleaf)–170 lbsNogi
Win24–2Scott ClymerSubmission (heel hook)
Win23–2Mickey GallPoints
Win22–2Jesse StokesSubmission (heel hook)UGA: Spring OpenSuperfightNogiMarch 28, 2015West Windsor Township, NJ
Win21–2Jason RauReferee DecisionGym Wars IISuperfightGiMarch 14, 2015Stratford, NJ
Loss20–2Josh HaydenPointsADCC North
American Championship		–88 kgNogiDecember 13, 2014Nitro, WV
Win20–1Jason RauSubmission (rear naked choke)PGL IXSuperfightNogiNovember 29, 2014Stratford, NJ
Win19–1James GonzalesSubmission (kimura)PGL IV–155 lbsNogiMay 17, 2014Berlin, NJ
Win18–1John BattlePoints
Win17–1Todd LevinSubmission (heel hook)
Win16–1Jon ForsytheSubmission (bow & arrow choke)AGL 4AbsoluteGiApril 13, 2013Berlin, NJ
Loss15–1Mark TarmannPointsAbsoluteNogi
Win15–0Dan WatkinsSubmission (triangle choke)
Win14–0Ken PodgorsekSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win13–0Humberto PereaSubmission (rear naked choke)–155 lbs
Win12–0David ThiesPoints
Win11–0Kevin GibbsPoints
Win10–0Ryan CafaroSubmission (rear naked choke)AGL 3SuperfightNogiJanuary 19, 2013Berlin, NJ
Win9–0Steven Calero4-2 pointsGrapplers Quest:
World Championship		-160 lbsNogiJuly 21, 2012Morristown, NJ
Win8–0Joe PyferSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win7–0Alejandro DominguezPointsGrapplers Quest:
Beast from the East		-170 lbsGiMarch 25, 2012Wayne, NJ
Win6–0Angelo ClaiborneSubmission (arm-triangle choke)
Win5–0Alejandro DominguezSubmission (guillotine choke)-170 lbsNogiMarch 24, 2012
Win4–0Sulaman ZafarPoints
Win3–0Angelo ClaibornePoints
Win2–0Angelo ClaibornePointsGrapplers Quest:
World Championships		-170 lbsNogiDecember 10, 2011Asbury Park, NJ
Win1–0Nick SallesDisqualification (slam)

Freestyle wrestling results

! colspan="7"| Freestyle Matches |- ! Res. ! Record ! Opponent ! Score ! Date ! Event ! Location |- |Loss |0–1 |align=left| Pat Downey |style="font-size:88%"|TF 0–11 |style="font-size:88%"|February 29, 2020 |style="font-size:88%"|2020 BJJ Fanatics Grand Prix |style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" | Beverly, Massachusetts

Notes

  1. ^ under Garry Tonon and John Danaher

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