Rivalry · 1 recorded meeting
André Galvão vs Gordon Ryan
Head-to-head record
0
André
1
Gordon
Did you know?
- Galvao and Ryan have met once on record, at the 2022 ADCC World Championships, with Ryan taking the win by submission.
- Ryan finishes 77% of his wins by submission, while Galvao's submission rate sits at 43% of his wins.
- The rear naked choke that ended their meeting is Ryan's most frequent finish, with 22 wins recorded by that technique.
- Across recorded matches, Galvao holds 161 wins against 27 losses, and Ryan holds 92 wins against 4 losses.
- Their weight classes differ by a good margin, with Galvao at 88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs and Ryan at 100.50 kg / 222.0 lbs.
The rivalry
This is a one-match rivalry with a lopsided result. Andre Galvao and Gordon Ryan met once on record, at the 2022 ADCC World Championships, and Ryan won by Rear Naked Choke. The head-to-head sits at 1-0 in Ryan's favor.
The two come from different eras and different weight classes. Galvao competes at Meio Pesado (88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs) out of Atos Jiu Jitsu, with 161 wins against 27 losses over 190 recorded matches and an 85% win rate. Ryan competes as a Super-Heavy (100.50 kg / 222.0 lbs) for New Wave Jiu-Jitsu, with 92 wins against 4 losses over 99 recorded matches and a 93% win rate. Ryan finishes at a much higher clip, with 77% of his wins by submission compared to 43% for Galvao.
The finish itself fits Ryan's pattern. His favorite submission on record is the rear naked choke with 22 wins, and that is exactly how the single meeting ended. Galvao leans more on the gi, with his back attack from that position, the gi choke from back, accounting for 14 wins.
Career stats
| Stat | André | Gordon |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded matches | 190 | 99 |
| Record (W-L-D) | 161-27-2 | 92-4-3 |
| Win rate | 85% | 93% |
| Submission rate (of wins) | 43% | 77% |
| Favorite finish | Gi Choke From Back (14) | Rear Naked Choke (22) |
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Their matches
Gordon Ryan def André Galvão
by Rear Naked Choke · 2022 ADCC World Championships · Sep 2022
