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Gordon Ryan is considered the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner of all time by many. But the seven-time ADCC winner isn’t really as popular and as respected among fight fans as his numerous achievements warrant. Why? Well, the main reason seems to be his openness about using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). The GOAT practitioner has pointed out that PED usage is endemic in the sport of BJJ, and not taking them would put him at a competitive disadvantage.Of course, this has invited harsh criticism from many, while others, such as Joe Rogan have supported Ryan’s steroid usage. And verbose UFC analyst Chael Sonnen has also weighed into the controversy. “Gordon Ryan did not deny steroid use. In fact, he admitted to PED. I’ve heard him talk about PED use and the fact that anabolics are not prohibited in jiu-jitsu. And his evidence that it’s allowed is not a bylaw or a subsection, it is the fact that everybody uses it,” Sonnen said on his YouTube channel.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this ad‘Uncle Chael’ himself is no stranger to PEDs, or openly talking about using it. The former UFC superstar, of course, has admitted that he had “a higher juice concentrate than Tropicana” going into his UFC 159 title fight against Jon Jones. This is perhaps why Sonnen feels that Ryan’s PED usage is justified.“He is very much right in that using PEDs does not give him an advantage, it levels the playing field. That mentality has never worked anywhere but it doesn’t make him wrong. I appreciated it. Joe Rogan appreciated it. He’s on to the right concept. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with him admitting that strength matters,” he added. However, there is an increase in the number of voices within the grappling fraternity who are calling for a change in how PEDs are dealt with in the BJJ world.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adMike Musumeci blasts Gordon Ryan and the BJJ world for holding back the sportIBJJF world champion and UFC Fight Pass BJJ maestro Mikey Musumeci recently took shots at the BJJ world. And this included Gordon Ryan for the rampant steroid usage in MMA. In an explosive appearance on Demetrious Johnson‘s podcast, the baby-faced assassin claimed that “99% of Jiu-Jitsu is on steroids.”Musumeci pointed out that all of this PED usage was hurting the sport. And blamed it owing to which BJJ is stuck in its “barbaric amateur phase”. This

Gordon Ryan has been absent from competition for quite some time now, but he’s been able to provide a more concrete update on his recovery time after surgery now. He hasn’t competed at all in 2023 and recently revealed the reasons behind it, explaining a series of illnesses that have resulted in him needing extensive antibiotic treatment. Not only have these issues kept him off the mats anyway, but the treatment for them has also resulted in the resurgence of the stomach issues that kept him out of competition in the past.The last time that fans were able to see Ryan competing was just at the end of 2022, when he defeated Nicky Rodriguez in EBI overtime at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3. He wasn’t originally supposed to take anywhere near this amount of time off though, as he was originally booked to compete in the fourth match against Felipe Pena at the end of February. This would only have been around 3 months between matches but during the final few days leading up to the match, disaster struck. Ryan came down with an illness that forced him to withdraw from the match and he was replaced at the last minute.He’s been dealing with a series of different issues since then and it wasn’t clear when he’d be returning to competition, but Gordon Ryan has been able to provide a more detailed update on the timeline for his recovery after surgery. He isn’t able to start lifting weights for another 3 weeks and can’t return to training for another 2 months, putting his return to the mats in general at around the late June or early August mark. He’ll obviously have to spend some time working to get back into competition-shape and will likely want a proper training camp leading

Gordon Ryan, the multiple-time ADCC world champion, considered the No Gi GOAT has always been honest about his use of PEDs. Known for his dominance on the mats and his finely tuned physique, Ryan has garnered admiration and respect from fans around the world. However, his recent physique in a ADCC VLOG, has sparked concern and speculation among grappling enthusiasts.Ryan appears noticeably smaller and less muscular compared to his usual competition-ready form. This observation has led to speculation about the potential use of performance-enhancing substances, particularly anabolic steroids, to achieve his previous physique.Steroid use in combat sports has long been a contentious issue, with athletes facing scrutiny and criticism for allegedly using banned substances to gain a competitive edge. While there is no concrete evidence to suggest that Ryan has engaged in such practices, the mere discussion of his physique has reignited debates surrounding drug testing and fair play in BJJ.Some fans have expressed disappointment and concern over the perceived changes in Ryan’s physique, citing the potential health risks associated with steroid use. They emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring a level playing field for all athletes. Additionally, there are concerns about the message that Ryan’s physique may send to younger practitioners and aspiring athletes within the BJJ community.Commentbyu/WarTill from discussioninbjjCommentbyu/WarTill from discussioninbjjCommentbyu/WarTill from discussioninbjjRyan has openly admitted to steroid use, so these assumptions or accusations against him are justified. However, attributing changes in physique solely to performance-enhancing substances overlooks the complex interplay of factors that can influence an athlete’s appearance, including training methods, diet, and genetics.In response to the speculation surrounding his current physique, Ryan answered one of the comments on his IG, stating the cause of the weight loss:Ryan also answered another comment on the BJJEE facebook, which he later deleted where he said the same thing but in more detail:“On cycle, my weight is 220-230. Off cycle, it’s 220-230. My current weight is 207. I’m unable to eat.”Gordon Ryan had to take a leave of absence from competition – effectively retiring from BJJ for a short period of time – due