Giancarlo Bodoni
ADCC medalist · 2019–2024
Lineage
Bodoni's strong Athleticism (85) and strong Guard Passing (85) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
ADCC medalist, part of Gordon Ryan's squad
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
92
Pro Matches
45
Mat Hours
35
Events
6.8 min
Avg Duration
42 sec
Fastest Sub
6
Sub-Only Matches
Style Analysis
ADCC medalist and key member of Gordon Ryans New Wave team. Technical no-gi competitor known for systematic approach.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Key member of Gordon Ryans New Wave team
ADCC medalist
Trained under John Danaher
Style Matchup Analysis
Where this game is vulnerable
Exploitable Patterns
Dynamic guard players who can sweep before he establishes his systematic passing
Leg lock specialists who can catch him in transition
Scramble-heavy opponents who disrupt his methodical approach
Nightmare Matchup
Pena's length and guard game create problems for Bodoni's body lock passing system. Pena has the experience and size to nullify the New Wave approach that Bodoni relies on.
Closest Calls
Marinho's aggressive wrestling and leg lock attacks nearly caught Bodoni before a late arm triangle finish.
Engine Insight
Relative weakness: Takedowns (78) is 5 points below their 83 average — opponents strong in this area have the best chance.
Trophy Case
New Wave team — Danaher student
Signature Moments
The New Wave Assassin
Giancarlo Bodoni earned ADCC medals as part of Gordon Ryan's New Wave Jiu-Jitsu team. His combination of Danaher system leg locks and aggressive top pressure made him one of the most dangerous medium heavyweights in no-gi competition.
Trained by Danaher, teammates with Gordon. Bodoni is the New Wave system made flesh — systematic, relentless, technical.
Season Stats · ADCC medalist
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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