Nicky Ryan
ADCC competitor · 2017–2024
Lineage
Ryan's strong Submissions (88) and strong Athleticism (85) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
ADCC competitor, Gordon Ryan's brother
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
85
Pro Matches
40
Mat Hours
32
Events
7.0 min
Avg Duration
50 sec
Fastest Sub
10
Sub-Only Matches
Style Analysis
Gordon Ryans younger brother and Danaher Death Squad product. Heel hook specialist competing in no-gi at elite level since his teens.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Started competing at elite level as a teenager
Brother of Gordon Ryan
Member of original Danaher Death Squad
Style Matchup Analysis
Where this game is vulnerable
Exploitable Patterns
Larger opponents where the size gap limits his scramble effectiveness
Heavy top pressure players who can pin his lightweight frame
Elite wrestlers with dominant clinch work
Nightmare Matchup
Mica matches Nicky's scramble ability while having the edge in finishing. Both are young prodigies but Mica's submission rate and versatility from every position creates more problems than Nicky can solve.
Closest Calls
Crelinsten's leg lock game pushed Nicky deep into the match before a late escape and counter secured the win.
Engine Insight
Relative weakness: Takedowns (72) is 9 points below their 81 average — opponents strong in this area have the best chance.
Trophy Case
Youngest EBI champion in history
Signature Moments
The Prodigy in His Brother's Shadow
Nicky Ryan competed at ADCC and elite no-gi events while developing his own system separate from his brother Gordon's dominance. His leg lock game and guard passing showed flashes of the same technical genius that runs in the family.
Gordon's younger brother, building his own legacy. The Ryan name carries weight — Nicky is proving he earned it.
Season Stats · ADCC competitor
Engine Attributes
Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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