The decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ace Gordon Ryan is always excluded from competing in UFC BJJ by the leader of the division.
Gordon Ryan is considered one of the best modern entry of his generation and has long been associated with a possible move to UFC BJJ-After the launch of the Submission Grappling format.
Since the summer of last year, Ryan recently participated in ADCC 2024, with a few points winning on both Felipe Pena and then Yuri Simons.
In the midst of the recent acquisition of another decorated star, Mikey Musumeci, does not expect that Ryan will follow the example and add to UFC BJJ in the future.
Claudia Gadelha rules Gordon Ryan from UFC BJJ Move
The Brazilian star Claudia Gadelha-a former title challenger against the Polish veteran Joanna Jedrzejczyk-has the newly launched promotion on the way to a director role in the organization.
However, given his open discourse with regard to his earlier PED (performance -promoting medicines) and steroid use, Ryan was dumped as a potential signing by UFC BJJ, according to the former Stromweight Challenger Gadelha title.
“Yes, [testing] Will come in because we want to professionalize the sport, “Gadelha told Connect Cast.” So it's the best in the world against the best, right? The best in the world against the best in the clean world.
“It is not the most doped, no. No longer doped. And Gordon will never compete in UFC BJJ,” Gadelha explained. “If you are doped, you won't compete. So without dope (sic) there is no Gordon.”
Gordon Ryan's Ped Ped Patus
Ryan openly spoke about his ped and steroid use, revealed the reasoning for his use of the supplements.
The resident of New Jersey claimed that use came from countless stomach problems and repeated Staph infections. Moreover, Ryan admitted that the lack of anti-doping tests in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition opened the door firmly for the use of PEDs.
“People can make arguments where it is not healthy for you, and there are long-term side effects and things like that,” said Ryan on his YouTube channel. “I understand that, but at the same time, Michael Jordan's quote: I try to win what it costs,” Ryan said.
“Even if it were to take 20 years off from my life, I would not regret that I did the things I did to become the greatest of all time in this sport. Because in the end, if I die, my legacy will be remembered.”