Wins
63
Losses
9
Draws
7
Win %
79.75%
Wins by Sub
36
Sub Win %
57.14%
Losses by Sub
0
Sub Loss %
0.00%
Current Win Streak
1
Longest Win Streak
12
Biography
Ryan Aitken is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and professional submission grappler known for his success in the no-gi ruleset. He represents 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu (Atlanta) under Sean Applegate and competes primarily in the under 88kg (194 lbs) division. Aitken is also an ADCC World Championship veteran and a consistent presence in high-level submission-only events.
Aitken has earned numerous victories over elite competitors across major professional grappling promotions. His accomplishments include winning EBI 21 in the absolute division, the PGF World Season 7 Light Heavyweight Championship, and the Main Character Invitational at 185 lbs.
Aitken’s technical style is highly submission-oriented, with a systematic approach to attacks. His preferred submissions include the straight ankle lock, outside heel hook, rear naked, and kata gatame.
Aitken began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at age 15, following a background in lacrosse and a brief MMA career. He has since dedicated himself fully to high-level grappling competition and instruction.
Personal
Age
32
Birthday
1993-10-12
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Sean Applegate
Legend Status
No
Social Media
* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.
Rankings
P4P Ranking
36
Weight Class Ranking
7 (Light Heavyweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
4108
Rating
5146.75
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Outside heel hook | 14 | 0 |
| Rear naked | 10 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 5 | 0 |
| Americana | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 0 |
| Anaconda | 1 | 0 |
| Side triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 0 |
| Straight ankle lock | 1 | 0 |
RYAN AITKEN'S 79 MATCHES
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Moody | Loss | 10/24/2025 | WNO 30 | Decision | Absolute | Semi-Finals | — |
| Michael Sainz | Win | 10/24/2025 | WNO 30 | Decision | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 375 |
| Declan Moody | Draw | 8/31/2025 | CJI 2 | N/A | Quintet | Quarter-Finals | 118 |
| Roberto Jimenez | Loss | 7/25/2025 | WNO 29 | Decision | Light Heavyweight | — | — |
| Luccas Lira | Win | 2/7/2025 | WNO 26 | Decision | 93KG | — | 300 |
| Gabriel Almeida | Win | 12/5/2024 | UFC FPI 9 | Points: 2-0 | 93KG | — | 364 |
| Chris Wojcik | Win | 11/7/2024 | PGF 7 Playoffs | EBI Overtime | 205 lbs | Finals | 317 |
| Paul Ardila | Win | 11/7/2024 | PGF 7 Playoffs | EBI Overtime | 205 lbs | Semi-Finals | 194 |
| Nathan Haddad | Win | 11/7/2024 | PGF 7 Playoffs | Kata gatame | 205 lbs | Quarter-Finals | 62 |
| Aaron Sheffield | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Kata gatame | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Sam Schwartzapfel | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Rear naked | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Caleb Crump | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Rear naked | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Fedor Nikolov | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Rear naked | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Kris Olivo | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Outside heel hook | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Kemoy Anderson | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Kata gatame | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Sebastian Attard | Draw | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | N/A | 205 lbs | — | 16 |
| Abraham La Montagne | Draw | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | N/A | 205 lbs | — | 16 |
| Dory Aoun | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Outside heel hook | 205 lbs | — | 78 |
| Chris Wojcik | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Rear naked | 205 lbs | — | 67 |
| Davis Asare | Win | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | Outside heel hook | 205 lbs | — | 62 |
| Kyle Boehm | Draw | 11/2024 | PGF 7 | N/A | 205 lbs | — | 16 |
| Izaak Michell | Loss | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Points: 7-0 | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Jacob Rodriguez | Loss | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Points: 6-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Pedro Marinho | Win | 8/18/2024 | ADCC | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 16 | 394 |
| Daniel Manasoiu | Win | 6/2/2024 | EBI 21 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Finals | 403 |
| Fedor Nikolov | Win | 6/2/2024 | EBI 21 | Straight ankle lock | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 194 |
| Franco Pana | Win | 6/2/2024 | EBI 21 | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 78 |
| Adrian Nez | Win | 6/2/2024 | EBI 21 | Armbar | Absolute | 16 | 58 |
| Anthony Poliseno | Win | 2024 | US Qualifier (AIGA) | Kata gatame | 91KG | — | 1 |
| Enrico Said | Win | 2024 | US Qualifier (AIGA) | Outside heel hook | 91KG | — | 1 |
| Dory Aoun | Win | 2024 | US Qualifier (AIGA) | Points | 91KG | Finals | 3 |
| Jett Thompson | Draw | 2024 | Odyssey | N/A | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Martin Corvetto | Win | 2024 | Odyssey | Triangle | Absolute | — | 1 |
| NA | Win | 2024 | Odyssey | Outside heel hook | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Andre Porfirio | Win | 2024 | Enigma | Rear naked | Absolute | — | 17 |
| Hunter Colvin | Draw | 2024 | Battle of the Promotions | N/A | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Sergio Ardila | Draw | 2024 | Battle of the Promotions | N/A | Absolute | — | 1 |
| Chris Wojcik | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Decision | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Giuseppe Lamanna | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | 16 | 16 |
| Anakin McMahan | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Kata gatame | 88KG | 32 | 12 |
| Travis Thomas | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 64 | 8 |
| Aaron Tiegs | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Rear naked | 88KG | 128 | 8 |
| PJ Barch | Win | 2023 | MCJJ 2 | EBI Overtime | 83KG | Finals | 126 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2023 | MCJJ 2 | EBI Overtime | 83KG | Semi-Finals | 81 |
| Kade Anastasios | Win | 2023 | MCJJ 2 | EBI Overtime | 83KG | Quarter-Finals | 22 |
| JB Bechtloff | Win | 2023 | MCJJ 2 | Side triangle | 83KG | 16 | 14 |
| Elder Cruz | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 7-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Nathan Haddad | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Anaconda | 88KG | 16 | 11 |
| Kevin Crane | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Arizona | Rear naked | 91KG | Finals | 1 |
| Dylan Melton | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Arizona | Decision | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Joseph Watson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Arizona | Decision | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Jose Munoz | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Arizona | Rear naked | 91KG | 16 | 1 |
| Otavio Gaytan | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Arizona | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | 32 | 1 |
| Matheus Lutes | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Open Denver | Points: 5-0 | 91KG | Finals | — |
| Aaron Tiegs | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Denver | Points: 3-0 | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Joseph Watson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Denver | Points: 2-0 | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Octavio Gaytan | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Denver | Unknown | 91KG | 16 | 1 |
| Jacob Couch | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Decision | 91KG | Finals | 1 |
| Joseph Watson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Outside heel hook | 91KG | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Stanley Rosa | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Points: 3-0 | 91KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Brian Nielson | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Outside heel hook | 91KG | 16 | 1 |
| Jacob McDonald | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Outside heel hook | 91KG | 32 | 1 |
| Kenta Iwamoto | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | EBI Overtime | 83KG | Finals | 56 |
| Mike Crisp | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | Inside heel hook | 83KG | Quarter-Finals | 16 |
| Fedor Nikolov | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | Rear naked | 83KG | 16 | 11 |
| Chris Wojcik | Win | 2022 | SOS 8 | Outside heel hook | Middleweight | Semi-Finals | 37 |
| Devhonte Johnson | Loss | 2022 | Sapateiro | EBI Overtime | 93KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Elder Cruz | Win | 2022 | Sapateiro | EBI Overtime | 93KG | Quarter-Finals | 18 |
| Mike Lugo | Win | 2022 | Sapateiro | EBI Overtime | 93KG | 16 | 14 |
| Breylor Grout | Win | 2022 | Battle OB | Outside heel hook | Absolute | Finals | 1 |
| Roosevelt Souza | Win | 2022 | Battle OB | EBI Overtime | Absolute | Semi-Finals | 1 |
| Chris Wojcik | Win | 2022 | Battle OB | Outside heel hook | Absolute | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Elder Cruz | Win | 2022 | Battle OB | EBI Overtime | Absolute | 16 | 1 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2022 | Subversiv 7 | Decision | 83KG | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Giancarlo Bodoni | Loss | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Christian Banghart | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 88KG | 16 | 12 |
| Warren Stout | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Outside heel hook | 88KG | 32 | 9 |
| Jason Patterson | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Rear naked | 88KG | 64 | 6 |
| Abdul Khan | Win | 2021 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Americana | 88KG | 128 | 6 |