Rare Photos Of Gordon Ryan’s Girlfriend, Nathalia Santoro

Gordon Ryan is widely regarded as the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete of all time and has won many accolades to prove this. He is also known as a bit of a character and has outspoken views. As part of his personal life, he is known for being in a relationship with Brazilian fitness model, Nathalia Santoro. The two have been with each other for years, and previously had an ongoing joke that she was his adopted sister.

Since moving to the USA, Santoro has helped improve Gordon Ryan’s physique and strength, due to her expert knowledge of fitness and strength training. Although she is not quite a black belt like Gordon Ryan, she is a purple belt in BJJ which proves her skills – and has competed a few times over the years. As the saying goes, she isn’t just a pretty face. Like almost all of John Danahers students, Santoro is most commonly seen training in no-gi. Here are some rare photos of Nathalia Santoro.

Nathalia Santoro with her main coach, John Danaher.

Nathalia Santoro with a sharp knife. These are often gifted by John Danaher to his students.

Santoro working out at the gym.

Wearing a rashguard that reads, “Wonder woman”

Nathalia Santoro in her younger days.

In a USA themed rashguard whilst showing a tribal tattoo.

Left to right: John Danaher, Nathalia Santoro, Gordon Ryan (her boyfriend)

Wearing a rashguard that says ‘Porra’ – a common Portuguese slang word.

Nathalia Santoro during her bodybuilding days.

Nathalia Santoro chilling at the beach.