The very first UFC Fight Pass Invitational is headlined by Gordon Ryan vs Vinny Magalhaes, Gordon’s last loss he can avenge to reconcile his losses and ensure he’s remembered as one of the greatest BJJ fighters of all time. Bet on the match by 8:00 PM ET Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at the top BJJ betting sites.
Top Pick for Gordon Ryan vs Vinny Magalhaes
Look to the money line for your parlay ticket. Ryan pays only .02 per $1 wagered, but as far as BJJ goes this is a sure thing. Vinny has focused his eyes away from jiu-jitsu and towards MMA since beating ryan in 2018, and to say Ryan’s game has improved and evolved since then is a massive understatement.
Can Vinny Magalhaes Submit Gordon Ryan?
In short, no. Vinny is a talented black belt, but he beat Ryan when he was 22, eleven years his senior and in his jiu-jitsu prime. Even then, Vinny won by only two points in a narrow match up with few offensive moments, under a strange three round rule set.
Gordon Ryan vs Vinny Magalhaes Fight 1
Magalhaes beat Gordon at an overseas show called ACB JJ back in 2018. He’s a physical competitor, and Gordon was much smaller, too small for the heavyweight class with no weigh in for the match. At this time, Gordon was also focused on playing a leg lock centered, bottom game. He pulled guard immediately, and gave up points and advantages in each of the three rounds.
Gordon Ryan -2000 vs Vinny Magalhaes +1000
Now, Vinny is 37 and out of major competitions. We haven’t seen any wins from Vinny in major no-gi tournaments for several years. The +1000 bet on Vinny is far too low, and we’d be looking for something closer to +3000 for a bet on Vinny.
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— Jordan the casual (@mmanews710) November 18, 2022
I bet Bo Nikal gets the next UFC Fight Pass Invitational rematch.
Ryan vs Magalhaes Over +185, Under -225 Odds and Pick
Gordon was hellbent on matching his prediction of smother choking Philipe Pena in his last major matchup. Gordon could have ended the match earlier, but chose not too. This purposeful dragging the bout out makes the Over/Under a coin toss. We believe that Gordon should win inside the 15 minute time limit, but if he’s doing his best to make a show out of the UFC Fight Pass Invitational, he may take it past the 15 minute mark if he’s looking to score a specific sub. The Under is a good bet given Vinny’s current level of competitiveness, but it could cost you if Gordon has other plans.
What’s Next for Gordon Ryan?
After avenging the loss to Vinny Magalhaes, Ryan will appear on more UFC Fight Pass Invitationals and ADCC level showings. He’s rumored to face the Ruotolo brothers back to back, with other super fights lined up in the future. Ryan, win or lose against Vinny, will remain a quality pick on all parlay tickets.
