Gordon Ryan vs. Philip Rowe | Who's Number One

Gordon Ryan hit a variety of subs over the course of his fifteen-minute exhibition match with UFC fighter Phillip Rowe.
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[@DK-fl5bu]

bro john danaher is like a sith lord of bjj

[@openmike2941]

He gives off emperor vibes every time Gordon rolls and it's scarier when he doesn't talk, I dont doubt they communicate telepathically

[@kovenmaitreya7184]

John Danaher and Gordon Ryan are like this universe's version of Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, 100%

[@Lorendrawn]

@@openmike2941 You're not wrong! Firas Zahabi said on the JRE that every time Gordon rolls, every single movement he makes is all Danaher. It's like Ryan downloaded his mind and turns on Death Squad mode when he's on the mat. I doubt he even turns it off.

[@openmike2941]

@@Lorendrawn A funny watch for everyone is listen to Gordon's instructionals or even his lessons hes adopted Johns speech patterns lol not just the japanese names but the sounds they make to take pauses

[@andrealcantara7206]

Darth japanese-hard-to-say-name

[@AruMaLyon]

This was a lot of fun to watch. Phillip Rowe is such a good sport! Basically an open roll with Gordon Ryan. Much love to both athletes!

[@openmike2941]

15 min open roll brutal

[@ryanmichaelangelofavale5863]

Good Sport ???

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

Do you identify as a cat?

[@eoinmulvaney9066]

The fact that Gordon used this match as a demonstration to his escape techniques. So relaxed in dangerous places

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

The fact that he did that... meant what? You wrote half of a sentence.

[@AncientAccomplishments]

Props to Rowe for being such a great sport in this. Seems like a solid dude for sure.

[@ansonyt3966]

He's an awesome dude I've met him at a lot of my amateur fights and he's always friendly and takes pictures with me and gives his time and good advice. His whole team ( Fusion XL) are all such solid people in my experience!

[@liammorris7324]

His boxing is insane

[@Corntron5000]

he really is a good guy.

[@joshthull4154]

I can tell you phil is super cool and funny

[@lex.cordis]

@@ansonyt3966 Does the gym name "Elite Muay Thai" ring a bell for you? I trained there for a few years. Phil came around on occasion to train with our guys. Definitely seen him around at local amatuer fights back in the day. I rolled with him a few times.

[@KHN.RVA.28]

Gordon gave up several submission attempts to gain other positions and watching his flow is such a treat

[@alexkidd8876]

"Everyone just sucks" - Gordon Ryan

[@GarrettChance]

I saw this before I watched and thought you were joking 😂

[@openmike2941]

And still noone will call him out, I'm waiting for Nicky Rod to open his mouth and challenge GR

[@mohinder6047]

so imma go grapple a brown belt mma fighter lmao

[@corteslegendados8691]

yeah tell that to preguica who beat gr 2 times

[@peterfaucella4233]

@@mohinder6047 He does the same thing to ADCC champions

[@mitchgarbeno3788]

Enjoyed this a ton. We need more of these peppered into things once in awhile. Both are champions.

[@andrealcantara7206]

pls nah

[@Broney-tw3vy]

@@southtxguitarist8926 True, but no one has ever been told they are too strong for grappling.

[@JBCCT01]

Ryan looks like he is playin with his food.

[@Xenumiscagive]

He likes dark meat!! Hahahahaha

[@VibeinATLien]

@@Xenumiscagive racism isn't cool

[@wuzillah]

@@VibeinATLien Not knowing the definition of racism isn't cool.

[@drspicy9789]

@@VibeinATLien Jumping Jesus, man. I bet you don't know anyone who ACTUALLY thinks "racism is cool". Let's bring back Dark Humor along with Gordon Ryan's Dark Meat.

[@brandoferr1343]

LMAO!! Brilliant and so true! Rowes awesome cant take anything away from the guy, just out of his league here. Gordons just beyond good!

[@TheLZempir3]

Gordon does whatever he wants for 15 minutes. Absolute freight train.

[@dannyVulture]

I would honestly want a sub asap instead of getting rolled on like this. It's like watching a bear with their cub

[@drew3129]

@@dannyVulture yeah but Phillip Rowe learned so much in those 15 minutes and got better at defending himself as it went on. Great event and great performance from both men

[@tacotom3492]

@@dannyVulture got to be in it to win it but yes.. Gordon is big.. Obviously we know why. You take a gifted person and give them PEDS... Well.. Its not close

[@supanigsboi5471]

Dude the guy is a brown belt

[@kirklandau2826]

@@drew3129 He got more out of it than Gordon. He's there to learn, so he can go apply it to MMA. That's a hell of a thing.

[@craig4811]

For every tap Gordon gets, he's giving up at least three other submissions he didn't sink in. After giving away his arm, neck and back...

[@darrennguyen114]

he was using this match to promote his Instructional DVDs he did it on purpose

[@dennissharpe8356]

@@darrennguyen114 not only that, when your confidence and wisdom has transcended everyone else in the current available competition you can do whatever you want. The King does whateva the fook he wants.

[@dennissharpe8356]

@Raspberry Fig Newton Face who? All of these comments are "spot on"(in my best British accent🤪

[@barmouthbridge8772]

4 submissions. He decided to take. great tutorial. the weight difference is clear but the fluidity of Ryan is sublime. shows that even at the top the difference is between good and great is as big as between beginner and good.

[@martinsloan9785]

Yes. A 6.0 vs 9.4 on the ritcher.

[@alexandred3135]

Every time I watch GR I am amazed by the control he has on his opponents... He is in another world compared to other competitors.

[@Neviksir]

Steroids help you train alot more than the average man

[@peterfaucella4233]

@@Neviksir And a brain beats everything. He knows 5000x more about jiu jitsu than the average "Champion"

[@TheStr8nubbn]

@@Neviksir every top level bjj guy is on steroids man. So it's not steroids that allows him to control high level opponents. That's silly.

[@jessehellakoo]

@@Neviksir bunch of dam cheaters.

[@EPATZ]

This whole match it seemed like he was just flow rolling while Rowe seemed like he was going all out. Ryan is something else.

[@nickthavongod4914]

This was fun to watch. Could definitely enjoy more content like this

[@tjc9799]

The girl commentator was good knew what she was talking about have her back more

[@ElPersistente]

Kendall reusing she’s a ncaa wrestling champ and a 1 or 2x ibjjf world champ. She’s legit.

[@Lockdown335]

lol

[@agreat8745]

@@ElPersistente Really? Are there no Men who are equally or better qualified to offer commentary? Fact is that she was chosen simply because she has a front butt, and for some reason women need to be involved in every form of Men's sporting events. Can she make a sandwich? That's the real question.

[@ichbindoofhihi1]

@@agreat8745 Somebody wasn't loved by his mom

[@Wiley97]

@@ElPersistente Good voice too

[@terrencen]

Action starts 5:26

[@johannesandersson9477]

You da man

[@kennethmartinii2477]

Nothing but respect to Rowe absolute class. Gordan Ryan the Best!!

[@Tarky2]

Went to High School with GR..Remember seeing him here and there in between classes. Never spoke with him too much but it’s awesome seeing how successful he became. Keep going man ! Crazy

[@youtubeblows326]

Stop lying dude

[@Tarky2]

KZbin Blows Nah i’m not lol...

[@ekul7894]

@@youtubeblows326 nothing in this post suggest he’s lying, if he he said they were good friends and hung out a ton maybe you could claim he lied. But, all he said was that he saw him between classes, totally believable.

[@youtubeblows326]

@@ekul7894 yeah sure.

[@youtubeblows326]

@justin mitchell sure

[@1fastmex]

Mind boggling people still try to pass Gordon from stationary half guard. Gordon has one of the best halfgaurd transitions in the game if not the best.

[@rivers10151]

Kudos to Rowe!! GR IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL THOUGH

[@andrewprickett5171]

Nice format. Love to see this type of Jiu-Jitsu on display.

[@beyondhomosapien]

Amazing technique on display. Thank you for posting

[@hawaiianmacdaddy493]

Gotta appreciate Rowe, must have been a great experience to roll with GR in many ways. I’m a huge fan of GR love seeing so many variations.

[@beatbodytraining121]

Thank you for sharing this. Respect to both grapplers

[@petermuskett3414]

Thanks for putting this up guys

[@ronnyportulidis2970]

Brilliant showcase, great for learning the sport. Gordon moves slow and precise. Gordon is as cool as ice. Not sweating it at all. Amazing

[@brettg1]

Crazy how at 9:19 he just pulled his leg over his head to give him an armbar. He was seriously just playing around the whole time. Lol

[@cam0cazi]

Thank you guys for uploading this! (Edited)

[@JohnSmith-ec9qr]

Yesss flo...thanks for upload

[@ArtyomJiuJitsu]

Been waiting a while to see this

[@Owl-of-Minerva]

Grappling Paragon. On another level. Weight. Disconnection. Pressure. Angles. Connection. Unstoppable. Thanks for sharing.

[@pendem4951]

Thank you for a great show to both competitors

[@MrStrongBro]

Thank you so much for this Flo! I’ve been dying to see this match.

[@freckdgaf4834]

"it's been years since somebody's passed my guard" is hands down the most intimidating thing I've heard all week

[@Sometimes_Always]

Them actually rolling, performing escapes, sweeps, etc was a lot of fun to watch.. Much better than the competition BJJ formats where it's done for points..

[@1absolute1]

its great to see the level of knowledge from the fans, the way these guys flow in and out of submissions and escapes. Keep the competition at high level makes great fans.

[@barakm25]

Thank you flograpling.

[@Oldaker7]

This was epic, I have seen alot of matches and this is one of top 20. In my opinion

[@joselinopinto7979]

Ryan is just having fun here. He's a legend I mean a young legend

[@philliph.p.1985]

That full mount, like slowest bump ever, reversal just amazing what a fun match to watch.

[@blakebrodeur3267]

How?? He made it look so effortless like Rowe weighed 50lbs or something!

[@philliph.p.1985]

@@blakebrodeur3267 well if it's not your thing then it's not your thing, no worries brotha.

[@blakebrodeur3267]

@@philliph.p.1985 it most definitely is my thing lol. I just don’t know how he does it without an arm trap or anything

[@philliph.p.1985]

@@blakebrodeur3267 sorry think I misunderstood ya, but yeah man his core and his technique makes it look so effortless guess you could say that it being an exhibition added to it looking that way but that's really stretching to find a criticism. I did want to see more of his escapes, that arm bar escape he did was dope too.

[@blakebrodeur3267]

@@philliph.p.1985 no problem. I’m going to try out both at my next class. Dude is awesome for sure.

[@zimmermandk]

Thank you Flograppling for posting. The bootleg video on the dark web wasn't the best quality

[@robinbernard162]

Gordon Ryan definitly on a different level, rich, strong, lethal I have to say that he s a fkin inspiration

[@lh2823]

He's on the stuff

[@markg9749]

That sweep from Gordon was beautiful...!! OSS !! Mark G Dublin Ireland !!

[@fishduckdog]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@dogeatgiraffandvv]

i love rowe yelling at the commentator that gordon didnt let him have that kimura... he layed on his side not controlling you and cocked his elbow up lol

[@ronronnie7175]

was trying to find this for days

[@adrianarroyo937]

GR is form another world. I had to rewind the vid to rewatch some of his moves over and over again. Just beautiful. Props to Rowe for stepping up to this and giving us such spectacle.

[@sebreba]

So cool they did this type of match. Keep it fun

[@michaelparsons2290]

This was amazing!

[@elcordinho2202]

Watching Gordon Ryan perform is just pure joy. His jiu jitsu is an art form. Mastered his craft completely.

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

He definitely knows how to grapple but what his overall advantages is his strength. The same way a fully grown man can play around with a child is the same way. Steroids makes him stronger than other men. I like Gordon but cheating is cheating and most of them are on gear.

[@paulmccarter908]

​@@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed"definitely knows how to grapple" 😂😂😂

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

@@paulmccarter908 ok Pankration is a better way to say it 🤌

[@simonlee-plunket5005]

Female commentator is awesome! She should call every match.

[@thecevi9179]

Do you know who she is? I heard her for second time now and she seems like she know what she’s talking about

[@Lockdown335]

@@thecevi9179 Someone above said "Kendall reusing she’s a ncaa wrestling champ and a 1 or 2x ibjjf world champ. She’s legit."

[@bboysergiorock]

@@Lockdown335 Can confirm, she's Kendall Reusing.

[@thecevi9179]

@@bboysergiorock @Lockdown335 Thanks to both of you

[@emschlef]

@@Lockdown335 Yeah, Kendall is a black belt with tons of competition experience. It's cool to see her doing commentary too!

[@djcrobo2877]

So smooth! Great exhibition! 👍

[@waynetrains_]

What an awesome match. Really cool they would do something like this. Truly was like a flow roll with Gordon showing off his ability to control all aspects of the match. Watched danahers guard retention series this month and you really see it all in play during this match.

[@cb4354]

This is funny to watch. Gordon is barely trying lol

[@Kaio7]

Absolutely amazing, thank you both.

[@DMoe357]

I liked watching theses guys. Seems like great technique and sportsmanship

[@davidtrotter3836]

Great to watch. Thanks

[@MichaelTheBroker]

Clearly a Gordon Ryan promo for his new series. Some amazing transitions here. Good work by Uke as well.

[@jasonjohn1978]

So crazy watching how smooth and relaxed Gordan is 🤯

[@andrewx907]

This was AWESOME, takin notes left and right

[@shaunantonelli4673]

Awesome match. Love the playfulness at the end

[@TheDanielmeeks]

Submission 1: 6:05 Submission 2: 11:28 Submission 3: 16:08 Submission 4: 19:12 MMA break 19:46 - 20:16 Submission attempt 5 : 20:45

[@BigBoss-fx2ls]

You are the hero we needed

[@TheDanielmeeks]

@@BigBoss-fx2ls 😭

[@Lorendrawn]

I would call that a hard flow roll. So rewarding to watch vs a competitive match somehow. It really was an exhibition of skill and technique.

[@ericfazekas1057]

That was a great match. Rowe was a great sport!!! Fun to watch both. Thanks guys

[@TheBrutalFlan]

wow was that 15min? felt like 2 I was so transfixed! Amazing grappling, Gordon Ryan is phenomenal.

[@johnbeavers6497]

That was fun to watch and Phil Rowe is a stand up dude, that was the literal definition of a cat playing with a mouse.

[@wgjung1]

The basketball player is pretty good.

[@briancorliss]

not a basketball player

[@Theo-dj7vs]

Whatever

[@TheJahool]

lol

[@sassysteve6700]

@@txvll977 u tolling lol

[@sassysteve6700]

Gordon playing with him

[@EndrChe]

This was AWESOME!

[@jocpowell1]

Love this, so good for learning. It’s slow enough for me to follow 🤪 not sure the commentators name but the lady’s great super calm and educated. V.impressed.

[@squizill]

Those mock punches made me laugh

[@1234kingconan]

I respect Rowe for taking this. Lots of BJJ guys are ducking Gordon

[@dshow4404]

What a beast. That was incredibly entertaining

[@Sampleen]

more of this!!

[@BeingBrian]

Damn, way to cut off Rowe's interview, cold FloGrap, cold

[@shotgun111180]

i feel like Gordon should be 40 he's been dominating that long

[@mrkinho1]

looks like he's 40 from them peds :D :D :D

[@ekul7894]

@@mrkinho1 just no

[@mrkinho1]

@@ekul7894 just yazzzzz

[@yungwitch9325]

@@mrkinho1 Gordon is sauced no drug regulation in jiu jitsu

[@mrkinho1]

@@yungwitch9325 yep

[@googleplusisterrible4837]

What an opportunity to roll with GR to experience that level. Congrats to both men.

[@sidewinder9258]

I'm new to jiu jitsu I dunno much abt it but this Gordon guy seems like he can take the fight to whatever position and situation he wants...I'm eager to watch more abt him honestly.

[@aseuvella6102]

Respect to Rowe!

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

For what? Dancing on the way in the wring thinking he was special??? Sorry,, I have no respect for that sort of buffoonery...

[@aseuvella6102]

@@TheDirtyyoungman1 you didnt show up, you were eating your pop corn watching Netflix while this Guy was fighting the G.O.A.T

[@ionutzstoica]

since khabib was consideredfor good reason an fenomenal grappler of mma, would be nice to see a grappling matchup.

[@TheHitman-]

Khabib would kill gordan buddy.

[@alexkoln3343]

Are you in some horror dream and you cannot wake up bud ?

[@Firstname_Surname]

@@TheHitman- lol what, you're literally delusional bruv

[@phoenixamaranth]

idk, since Gordon's doing these exhibitions for a while, I think Khabib is a great promotional match up. To say "Khabib would kill GR" or vice versa is way too hard to say. In straight MMA, I'd give Khabib the edge, but GR is world's above MMA guys grappling as we can see here sooooo what happens to Khabib's grappling skill level when he's against the greatest pure grappler of the modern world?

[@Firstname_Surname]

@@phoenixamaranth How is that even a question, Khabib would get destroyed. It's really weird to me how people can't disconnect dominance in a certain sport and weight class from the best in a different sport.

[@RMichaelHimself]

9:20 Bro the way Gordon lets Rowe take his arm and extend it, then magically it just... isn’t an armbar anymore... lol. This man and his coach John have legitimately broken jiu jitsu. They need to patch these glitches ASAP

[@210nThaMiX]

Love this

[@bramdoe3303]

13:46 this is why I won't pay for Flo until they get their shit together. Why does it seem like someone's asleep at the wheel so often that it's basically a meme that the commentator actually has to mention camera angle at least once per match?

[@1234kingconan]

It’s better than what we had before and they give us free content so it’s not really that bad.

[@bramdoe3303]

@@1234kingconan if they kept the camera on the relevant parts of the action and did monthly subscription rather than requiring a full year up front there wouldn't be much to complain about

[@fixnthings7137]

This is how I feel going against my jiu jitsu instructor

[@naitthegr8131]

this is how i felt going against the blue belts in class.

[@sharaudramey9336]

I love these guys 😭😭😭

[@wallisphoto]

Excellent sportsmanship and not trying to hurt one another

[@tawaitai]

Props to Rowe for showing up! Hopefully he learned something to advance his game. That pre-fight mentality was quickly smothered when the King layer his hands on him.

[@justinjex1]

I was initially confused. Are they grappling or playing pne on one basketball

[@HeyCupertino]

Informative commentary, from this layman's perspective.

[@eflowdollardollarbill7575]

wow amazing grappler! he is doing so slow that you can see everything he is doing! almost teaching the world

[@artemlobov3685]

That kuzushi technique from Ryan was masterful.

[@mkum2141]

i believe they call it de ashi harai

[@yacine_mkhlf]

im ur big fan answr mee plssss

[@fishduckdog]

Much respect for Rowe, to take the exhibition!

[@DB-xz1sb]

This was sooo good.

[@giorgikatamadze3048]

Thanks

[@frontsquats]

Holy crap. Gordon Ryan is even more terrifying at that weight. Who's going to stop him in ADCC absolutes?

[@dongiannisiliadis9018]

hopefully usada but i dont think they test them. Joke sport

[@randomfighter2249]

@@dongiannisiliadis9018 they do but at the day of the match. And of them do PEDs it's normal in BJJ except only few

[@ferenccoppen3781]

Gotta love those unorthodox triangles

[@tle398]

Yoko Sankaku! Danaher's favored attack from a failed kimura.

[@eduardoduckstattoo8715]

Sensacional!!!!

[@observinglife]

Attacking the arm and sneaking in that triangle was crazy!

[@eg7jj]

Why isn’t anyone talking about Rowe’s Jordan/Bulls grappling gear!? Haven’t seen a tight style jersey. Where can I get it :D

[@leaoaugusto]

go the the ladies or kids section😅🤣😂

[@chase4116]

Kind of gae TBH but whateva floats your boat

[@eg7jj]

@@chase4116 a rash guard style Jordan jersey is “gae” now? Mom, i have something to tell you…

[@chase4116]

@@eg7jj Had to spell it like that because KZbin bans certain words. If you like it that's fine whatever go buy one

[@eg7jj]

@@chase4116 you don’t have to explain anything to me. It’s all good man.

[@Prbrunovitaloficial]

Gordon Ryan simply phenomenon👊🏻

[@andrewp612]

Both of them, top notch!

[@tankwfw]

This was great