Gordon Ryan and Shinya Aoki will confront on August 27, in a pure “Superfight” match closing Grappling.
Gordon Ryan, from New Jersey, is known for winning the gold medal in his weight class (99 kg) and Absolute (unlimited weight) at the World Championship Abu Dhabi Combat Club 2019. This achievement made him the first in eight years to win the golden double at the prestigious event of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
On the clutching base floor, Gordon Ryan possesses a notable MMA boxer, including former heavyweight UFC Josh Barnett, Gabriel Gonzaga, Rousimar Palhares and Dillon Danis.
But Shinya Aoki is not an easy -to -eat opponent.
The former Japanese King is one of the MMA boxers with the most tight lock, with 31 victories with Submission. Aoki has never had to tap out once on MMA.
Gordon Ryan will have a large advantage in weight in this match. Ryan usually goes to the floor with a weight of about 220 pounds, or nearly 100kg, while Aoki plays in Lightweight with a weight of 77 kg.