Ryan Returns, Submits Saunders At WNO 24

The no-gi “King” is back.

Gordon Ryan made his return to the grappling mats for the first time since last October, following another near-death experience, submitting Aussie sensation Josh Saunders atop the Who’s Number One (WNO) 24 event last night (June 20) in Austin, Texas.

So what about that wonky stomach?

It appears to be all patched up, thanks to the “Romanian Witches” employed by Ryan’s top rival and B Team Jiu Jitsu boss, Craig Jones.

Have a look:

Here’s what Jones had to say about Ryan’s victory over Saunders:

Complete WNO 24 results below:

Main Card

WNO Heavyweight Championship: Gordon Ryan def. Josh Saunders via heel hook (8:33)
WNO Featherweight Championship: Diego Pato def. Fabricio Andrey via rear naked choke (12:07)
WNO Middleweight Championship: Jonnatas Gracie def. Jacob Couch via referee’s decision
Heavyweight Bout: Victor Hugo def Javier Zaruski via rear naked choke (7:40)
Middleweight Bout: Tainan Dalpra def. Jay Rodriguez via referee’s decision
Flyweight Bout : Adele Fornarino def. Ana Rodrigues via referee’s decision
Welterweight Bout: Jozef Chen def. Elijah Dorsey via rear naked choke (5:39)
Lightweight Bout: Ethan Crelinsten def. Deandre Corbe via referee’s decision

Undercard

Heavyweight Bout: Declan Moody def. Felipe Costa via rear naked choke (8:22)
Flyweight Bout: Taylor Hishaw def. Lauren Sears via referee’s decision
Lightweight Bout: Jordan Holy def. Andrew DeGraff via referee’s decision
Flyweight Bout: Ally Wolski def. Nathalia Santoro via Choi bar (4:39)

Ryan (but not Jones) is expected to return for ADCC 2024 this August in Las Vegas.