Here are the six UFC fighters who are the best at jiu-jitsu overall. Demian Maia. One of the most accomplished BJJ fighters in the world, Maia is also probably the best BJJ fighter in the UFC. Ronaldo Souza. Mackenzie Dern. Nate Diaz. Charles Oliveira. Brian Ortega. Sep 24, 2019
1. Gordon Ryan – All of the men on this list are world class grapplers. Many people say that Gordon Ryan is the best grappler in jiu-jitsu today.Feb 12, 2020
Rickson Gracie is widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner of all time. The 9th-degree red belt (the highest level attainable) is simply the epitome of the word icon.Sep 20, 2019
Nick Rodriguez, commonly known as Nicky Rod, is a professional grappler – no-gi jiu-jitsu specialist – and former amateur wrestler who worked extensively with coaches Jay Regalbuto as well as John Danaher while representing the Renzo Gracie Academy-Danaher Death Squad team(s).May 18, 2021
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Puerto Rico Jones is currently training in Puerto Rico alongside Gordon and Nicky Ryan and the rest of the DDS squad.Feb 3, 2021
While piling-up gold medals, Felipe trained not only at the Belo Horizonte headquarters but also traveled to the United States on many occasions to work with another BJJ legend in Romulo Barral, at Gracie Barra Northridge (California). Pena’s repeated success led to his black belt by the end of 2012.Jun 15, 2020
Black Belt Ryan is considered to be amongst the greatest no–gi grapplers of all time due to his accomplishments and dominance. He is also the older brother of Nicky Ryan, another successful submission grappler. Gordon Ryan Rank 1st Degree Black Belt under Garry Tonon and John Danaher
2010 Marcus’s physical abilities helped by the masterful eye of his instructor, BJJ World Champion Rodrigo Cavaca, soon turned Buchecha into one of the most feared athletes in the lower belt divisions, and after successive wins in the “Brasileiro”, Pan American, Sao Paulo Cup, Scandinavian Open and “Mundial”, Almeida
Simon Simon awarded Lachlan his brown and black belts (2012) but was forced to retire due to an injury soon after. At the time Giles had already initiated his coaching career, a job he started in early 2013 at Renegade MMA (1 class per week).Mar 9, 2018
31 years (January 8, 1990) Marcus Almeida/Age
