Gordon Ryan Returns To Face Patrick Gaudio

Gordon Ryan is set to return to Tezos WNO for his first time in the 2023 season, when he'll defend his heavyweight title at Tezos WNO 20: Night of Champions in the main event against Patrick Gaudio.

Ryan, the Tezos WNO heavyweight champ, is 7-0 on the WNO stage with seven submission victories. The match will be Gaudio's WNO debut, but his matchup against Ryan has been five years in the making.

The last time Gaudio faced off against Ryan was in the quarterfinal at the 2018 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships.

In a chippy match, Ryan and Gaudio traded sweeps until the final minute, when Gaudio scored a go-ahead advantage. But Ryan wrestled up, bringing Gaudio to the mat for a tying advantage then nearly taking Gaudio's back for the winning advantage.

Gordon Ryan vs Patrick Gaudio will be the main event for the heavyweight title at Tezos WNO 20: Night of Champions. Five more WNO title belts will be contested.

Tezos WNO 20: Night of Champions presented by Fat Tire will take place in Houston, TX on Sunday, Oct. 1. Tickets are on sale now to watch it live in person at the Bayou Music Center. This week, FloGrappling will release matchups including title defenses and vacant title brackets.

In total, six belts are on the line, including the heavyweight strap, up for grabs in the main event bout between Gordon Ryan and Patrick Gaudio.