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About the Author

Author Info
  • 4th Degree Gracie (Brazilian) Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, the youngest to achieve this honor by age 31.
  • Black Belt Gi Gracie Jiu-Jitsu World Championship in 2006 (145 lbs/66 kg).
  • FILA Grappling World Championship in 2007 (145 lbs/66 kg).
  • Outstanding Grappler of the Year, U.S.A. in 2008.
  • FILA Grappling Olympic Year Gold Medalist in 2008 (154 lbs/70 kg).
  • Pankration World Champion in 2008 (148 lbs/67 kg).
  • Pankration World Champion in 2010 (148 lbs/67 kg).
  • Absolute Division Pankration World Champion in 2010, submitting heavy weight Black Belt, Brandon Ruiz, the former King of Pankration and FILA Heavy Weight World Champion, outweighing Lundell by 110 lbs/50 kg.
  • Iowa State University Wrestling Team, 2010
  • Ricky Lundell trains some of the world's most elite MMA fighters and World Champions in Las Vegas, Nevada.