Gordon Ryan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner who has made a name for himself in the grappling community. He is known for his impressive skills, winning many prestigious tournaments and titles, including the ADCC championship, IBJJF World No-Gi Championship, and EBI Absolute Championship.
Despite his success, the 27-year-old has also been the center of many controversies throughout his career, particularly around allegations of doping and PED use. Fans have always known Ryan as an outspoken personality who never hesitates to say what is on his mind. Recently, he responded to doping allegations on his Instagram.
Gordon Ryan calls out the internet trolls in his recent Instagram post
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Recently, in light of five athletes receiving 3-year USADA suspensions after No-Gi Worlds, Ryan uploaded an Instagram post addressing the steroid allegations that have followed him throughout his career. In the post, ‘The King’ stated that his success comes from his knowledge and skill, rather than the use of performance-enhancing drugs. He also criticized those who believe that steroid use is necessary to succeed in the sport.
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“Man i guess that stupid “Gordon only wins because steroids” argument just fell apart overnight, huh? Dudes it here on 14 different types of drugs and still can’t touch me. What do you guys have to say now? Let me guess. “[poop]” emojis? bahahah”, Ryan wrote.
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‘The Iron Dragon’ has been one of the rare athletes who openly talk about performance-enhancing drugs. While some fans appreciate Ryan for his honesty, others call him out and accuse him of promoting PEDs.
Gordon Ryan’s achievements and accomplishments
Despite the controversies surrounding Ryan, there is no denying his impressive achievements and accomplishments in BJJ. He is widely regarded as one of the best grapplers in the world, having won multiple championships and titles.
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He is a five-time IBJJF No-Gi World Champion, a four-time ADCC Champion, and a six-time Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) Champion. Ryan has also won a number of other prestigious BJJ tournaments, including the Kasai Super Series and the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.
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In addition to his success on the competition circuit, Ryan is known for his innovative techniques and ability to dissect and break down his opponents’ techniques.
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