Gordon Ryan Injury: Everything You Need to Know About BJJ GOAT’s ‘Badly Popped Rib’ That Forced Him Out of UFC Fight Pass Invitational

Many fans consider Gordon Ryan one of the greatest no-gi grapplers on the planet. The 28-year-old holds the distinction of being a five-time World champion in the ADCC, as well as being a two-time No-Gi World champion in the IBJJF! Ryan is also famous for being a member of John Danaher‘s infamous Danaher Death Squad.

However, recently, the grappling wizard announced on his Instagram that he would be out of competition until next year due to an injury. The news came as a shock to the fans who were eagerly awaiting his participation in the upcoming UFC Fight Pass Invitational. Let’s take a look at Ryan’s injury and the details surrounding his withdrawal!

Gordon Ryan and his rib injury explained

Gordon Ryan recently suffered a rib injury while training, specifically during back escapes. Despite attempting to continue training, both he and his team decided it was best to reschedule his upcoming matches. He revealed, “A few days ago in training, I was performing back escapes and badly popped my rib during a misdirectional escape.”

In the post shared on Instagram, he explained, “In other words, I won’t be competing until next year, but I will be at the events to see all my amazing supporters and coach my team. Sorry, everyone, this is just part of the game.”

A popped rib, also known as the slipping rib or Cyriax syndrome, occurs when false ribs shift out of their usual position. This musculoskeletal condition, often underdiagnosed, can pose challenges to maintaining physical activity. A popped rib occurs when the cartilage attached to false ribs breaks, which can lead to abnormal movement and result in pain in the upper abdomen or lower chest.

Due to the indirect connection to the sternum, the 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs are susceptible to excess movement, making them prone to slipping. Athletes in contact sports, like grappling in the case of Ryan, are more likely to experience this condition.

ADCC and Ryan claim massive sales ahead of 2024 World Championships

The ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) recently revealed to the fans that the 2024 World Championships will be held in Las Vegas on August 17th and 18th. Ryan, arguably the most popular BJJ athlete on the planet, has recently claimed that the pre-sale for the event has already gathered a staggering revenue!

In a post on Instagram, Ryan shared, “ADCC sold over 2m dollars in tickets in the first hour. Welcome to main stream. You’re welcome”. The post was also captioned, “thank me now” indicating Ryan’s awareness of his celebrity status in the sport.

He also expressed satisfaction with bringing the world’s premier Jiu-Jitsu event to the significant combat platform of UFC and UFC Fight Pass, declaring it a mainstream sport. He also shared his vision for jiu-jitsu becoming a reality, promising to make ADCC 2024 the largest in history.

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The ‘King’ of grappling will face ADCC absolute champion, Yuri Simoes, at the championship. And fans will be eagerly awaiting his return from competition after he recovers from his rib injury. 

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