Mikey Musumeci has never been shy about his disdain for athletes who use banned substances in jiu-jitsu, and recently, he didn’t hold back when he took aim at none other than 7-time ADCC champion, Gordon Ryan. Musumeci, known for his technical brilliance on the mats, fired some heavy shots at ‘The King,’ accusing him of using steroids based on his remarkable physique. But Ryan, never one to shy away from a war of words, got the perfect chance to hit back at Musumeci after a major slip-up at the ONE 168 weigh-ins.

Musumeci, who has made it clear he wants to clean up the BJJ scene, went off during a sit-down with former UFC champion and current ONE flyweight champ, Demetrious Johnson. He didn’t mince words, accusing Ryan of steroid use, calling out his “unusual” physique. However, just as the heat was rising, Musumeci’s own drama unfolded—he missed weight at ONE 168 and was stripped of his Flyweight title.

It was a tough pill to swallow for someone who has been vocal about maintaining integrity in the sport. And for Gordon Ryan, the timing couldn’t have been better to clap back, proving once again that in combat sports, the drama doesn’t just happen inside the ring—it follows these athletes everywhere.

Gordon Ryan jibes right back at Mikey Musumeci after his weight miss

Mikey Musumeci was supposed to defend his ONE flyweight submission grappling title this weekend against Bebeto Oliveira in the co-main event in Denver. However he failed the hydration test, leading the officials to strip him of his title, and this appeared to be a big blow for the 28-year-old. Musumeci would share a heartfelt Instagram post, offering his side of the situation, revealing that he had only a week to shed 35 pounds.

As we’ll know, Gordon Ryan doesn’t forget when people talk ill about him. His social media back-and-forth with Nick Rodriguez is evidence of that fact. The 7-time ADCC champion would chime into the comments section of Mikey Musumeci’s post, stating, “At least you look young!” This statement was a nod to the fact that Musumeci claimed Ryan looked like he was much older than him, even though the duo only had a one-year age gap.

But that wasn’t enough for Gordon Ryan as he would add another comment on Mike Musumeci’s weight miss, which was also another response to the ex-ONE flyweight champion claiming that ‘The King’ looked older due to his use of banned substances. “In All My 40 Years, I Never Missed Weight,” said Ryan on Instagram, highlighting his squeaky clean record.

Meanwhile, Mikey Musumeci has never failed to make weight in the past and has had more matches than other competitors. So why did he fail this time? Well, he was scheduled to fight in a higher weight class, and this cut wasn’t something he was made for.

Musumeci’s original plans involved a lightweight bout

You’ve read it right! Mikey Musumeci was initially scheduled to fight Kade Ruotolo for the lightweight title at ONE 168. However, the latter had to pull out, citing an injury as the reason, which led the ONE Championship brass to set him up against Bebeto Oliveira. This made the process of his weight cut even more challenging due to the short-notice nature of the fight.

After a tough weight-cutting process, Mikey Musumeci could only go down to 141 pounds, which meant he was losing his title, and the fight against Bebeto Oliveira was deemed a catchweight bout. Now, the only competitor who has the chance to become champion is the Brazilian grappler that too if he manages to beat Musumeci, who in turn stands unbeaten.

Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on Gordon Ryan’s jibe at Mikey Musumeci after his weight. Also, who do you think will take the championship belt? Raise fire in the comments below.