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Gordon Ryan Is Gone. Who Is Actually the Best No-Gi Grappler in the World Now?
With Gordon Ryan retired and the throne sitting empty, the whole sport is arguing about who the best no-gi grappler alive really is. Here is my honest pick, the names I think are overrated, and why the answer is messier than the internet wants it to be.
Gordon Ryan Retired at 30. Here Is What His Exit Actually Does to Grappling
The most dominant grappler the sport has ever produced walked away at 30, beaten by his own gut rather than any opponent. Here is what Gordon Ryan's retirement really means, who inherits the throne, and why ADCC 2026 is about to feel very different.
Mikey Musumeci: Career, Titles and Darth Rigatoni Style
Mikey 'Darth Rigatoni' Musumeci: five-time IBJJF world champion and ONE submission grappling king. Career, titles, technique and the man behind the nickname.
Luke Griffith: New Wave’s South African Heavyweight Powerhouse
In the competitive crucible of Austin, Texas, where elite grappling teams forge champions, New Wave Jiu Jitsu stands as a dominant force. Led by the legendary
Sean Strickland: Biography, UFC Record and Controversies
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland: biography, fight record, title run, fighting style and the controversies that keep him in the headlines.
Nicky Ryan: Age, Weight Class and Team
Nicky Ryan is a black belt grappler from New York and brother of Gordon Ryan. Age, weight class, team, signature moves and full career profile.
Gordon Ryan's Instagram: What to Expect From The King's Feed
Gordon Ryan's Instagram persona: the trash talk, the merchandise pushes, the gold-and-black aesthetic, and how it compares to traditional BJJ figures.
André Galvão: A Lenda do Jiu-Jitsu Brasileiro
André Galvão: seis vezes campeão do ADCC, seis vezes campeão mundial da IBJJF e fundador da Atos. Conheça a carreira e o legado do faixa-preta brasileiro.
Danielle Kelly: ONE Atomweight Champion and BJJ Star
Danielle Kelly: ONE Women's Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion. Career, key matches against Jessa Khan and Mei Yamaguchi, and her crossover into UFC Fight Pass.
Daniel Strauss BJJ: The Raspberry Ape and Grip King
Daniel 'The Raspberry Ape' Strauss: British BJJ black belt under Roger Gracie, grip-training pioneer, Ape Academy founder and host of the Raspberry Ape Podcast.
Who Is John Danaher? The BJJ Coach Behind the Modern No-Gi Era
John Danaher: 6th-degree black belt, philosopher-turned-coach, architect of the leg-lock revolution and the man behind Gordon Ryan and New Wave Jiu-Jitsu.
New Wave Jiu-Jitsu: Team Roster, Coach and Origin
New Wave Jiu-Jitsu is John Danaher's Austin-based grappling team and the most decorated unit in modern no-gi BJJ. Roster, origin story and how it formed from the DDS split.
Andre Galvao: BJJ Legend, ADCC Records and the Atos Team
Andre Galvao: 6x IBJJF World Champion, 6x ADCC Champion, founder of Atos Jiu-Jitsu and one of the most accomplished competitors in BJJ history. Full career profile.
Gordon Ryan: Career, Titles and Style of the Best No-Gi Grappler
Gordon 'The King' Ryan: multiple-time ADCC Absolute Champion, the dominant no-gi grappler of the modern era. Career, titles, style and the man behind the trash talk.
Top BJJ Athletes of All Time: The Definitive Ranking
The greatest BJJ athletes ever: Roger Gracie, Marcelo Garcia, Buchecha, Gordon Ryan, Mikey Musumeci and more. Their records, styles and lasting impact on the sport.