The American athlete Gordon Ryan has built a competitive career in Submission Grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a submission grappling competitor. He is widely recognized as the dominant No-Gi heavyweight of his era through positional control and submission systems. The competitive record also carries the documented distinction “Multiple-time ADCC champion”.
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A Ukrainian BJJ black belt has expressed strong opposition to Gordon Ryan's seminar in Ukraine, stating that the event was shut down due to deep-seated resentment towards him. The reasons behind this backlash highlight significant tensions within the local BJJ community.
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Gordon Ryan: Confidence Comes From Hitting It in Training

Gordon Ryan 2 on 1 to Triangle When They Pull Their Hips Away

Gordon Ryan 2 on 1 Elbow Elevation Sweep From Seated Guard

Gordon Ryan: Train the Spots Where You Are Not the Best

GORDON RYAN KICKED OUT OF SEMINAR IN UKRAINE ? #bteamjiujitsu

Craig Jones gives props to Gordon Ryan #bteamjiujitsu

Gordon Ryan was involved in a significant brawl while cornering at the ADCC World Championship, expressing gratitude to the Kazakh participants for the altercation.
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Gordon Ryan accuses Greg Souders of appropriating the Eco Approach from Renzo Gracie’s Academy, sparking controversy within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community.
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John Danaher praises Gordon Ryan, calling him the best grappler he has ever coached, highlighting his exceptional skills and talent in the sport.
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Joe Rogan commends Gordon Ryan for his transparency regarding performance-enhancing drug use, expressing admiration for his honesty in the sport.
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Gordon Ryan watched his own Buchecha match and found the mistake. He could have finished it in the f

Outside Ashi Heel Exposure Dilemma with Gordon Ryan

Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi vs Buchecha with Gordon Ryan

Danielle Kelly Gets Ready for UFC BJJ 10 with Gordon Ryan ?

ADCC Austin Open 2026 Was Nonstop Action ? | Full Event Highlights

Andrew Tackett believes that even Gordon Ryan may struggle to defeat Mikey Musumeci, highlighting Musumeci's exceptional skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Dr. Mike Israetel responds to Gordon Ryan's assertion that he could have been the best in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu without the use of steroids, addressing the implications of such claims in the sport.
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Craig Jones Shows The Kimura Is Fake #bteamjiujitsu

Craig Jones Shows How Arm Triangles Don’t Work #bteamjiujitsu

