“You Train Like That on Juice”: Joe Rogan Reveals How 28-Year-Old Gordon Ryan Became the No-Gi BJJ GOAT

Joe Rogan certainly possesses an extensive knowledge of combat sports and often expresses his unfiltered opinions. He hosts one of the largest podcasts globally, The Joe Rogan Experience, and fearlessly tackles an array of topics. Whether the subject is PEDs in sports, politics, or technology, the show’s fans consistently discover captivating discussions.

In a recent episode of the JRE MMA show (episode no. 147), featuring Sean O’Malley and Tim Welch as guests, Rogan and his companions delved into the impact of PEDs in both MMA and Jiu-Jitsu. As longtime podcast listeners are aware, no conversation about Jiu-Jitsu can omit the influential figure of Gordon Ryan. During this episode, Rogan unveiled his perspective on the secret underpinning Gordon Ryan’s dominance and the essential elements required to ascend to the pinnacle of competitive grappling.

Joe Rogan reveals what it takes to become the G.O.A.T at just 28 years old

While in conversation with Sean O’Malley and Tim Welch, the importance of recovery in the context of fighters became a central theme. O’Malley candidly shared his struggles, revealing that he hadn’t been able to train since his title victory against Aljamain Sterling, owing to lingering injuries and physical setbacks.

At this moment, Joe Rogan revealed the secret behind Gordon Ryan’s demanding training routine and the exceptional level of excellence he has achieved. Rogan stated, “He trains 365 days a year, how’re you gonna do that? If you’re not juiced up? How’re you gonna recover? How’re you recovering, you’re weight lifting in the morning and then you’re doing jiu-jitsu at night, every day, 365 days a year. That’s the way you train like that, you train like that on juice. And if you’re also super intelligent, super dedicated and you have John Danaher in your corner, you become a Gordon Ryan.”

Rogan also candidly discussed the prevalence of steroid use in Jiu-Jitsu. Particularly in the premier organization of Abu Dhabi, where they do not conduct steroid testing. He explained that many openly use steroids, including fighters like Gordon Ryan, who admits to it. Regardless, ‘The King’ asserted his dominance with the WNO 20 championship title.

Gordon Ryan and his dominance in the grappling scene

In a historic feat at the 2022 ADCC, Ryan emerged victorious in the +99-kg division and notably engaged in the super fight against Andre Galvao. This marked a groundbreaking occurrence where a competitor participated in both the super fight and their weight category. Furthermore, Ryan etched his name into ADCC’s annals by achieving the fastest submission in the organization’s history! Securing an 11-second heel hook finish against Roosevelt Sousa. His performances have firmly established him as one of the foremost no-gi grapplers in the sport’s history.

Notably, Ryan has maintained transparency regarding his use of Performance-enhancing Drugs (PEDs) to enhance his recovery and performance. He addressed this topic in an Instagram post, stating, “…steroids are legal, per the rules, so if you take them – not only are you well within legal parameters, but you’re also helping yourself win as a pro athlete, which as a pro athlete isn’t that your goal?”

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However, Ryan’s remarks generated a diverse array of responses from fans. While some believed he had done nothing ethically wrong, others contended that PEDs should have no place whatsoever in the sport, irrespective of the form they take.

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