The absolute division is usually the most stacked for any event as different competitors across weight classes throw their names into the hat to be considered the best. The same is true for the Eddie Bravo Invitational where Gordon Ryan reigns over the absolute division. He defended his title at EBI 14 and faced some tough opposition but he found a way to keep his title at the end of the evening.
Ryan was considered the biggest name on the card, but the other side of the bracket featured Craig Jones. Jones has been on a tear for much of 2017 and a breakout performance at ADCC in September helped him become an athlete to watch.