Renowned grappler Gordon Ryan has announced his decision to refrain from all competitions until his stomach health is fully restored, with a focus on returning for the ADCC World Championships in August 2024. This comes as Ryan, the ADCC Champion and no.1 pound-for-pound grappler, revealed his intention to step away from all competitions for the foreseeable future due to health issues. He also hinted at Nicolas Meregali being his potential successor. The announcement implies that Ryan may miss facing Mason Fowler at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational this year.
Gordon Ryan says his health issues are keeping him out of competition. He says he will no compete again until Aug. 2024 for ADCC (if he feels healthy by then) That means we probably won't see Gordon face Mason Fowler at UFC Fight Pass Invitational this year, unless its after… https://t.co/DQiwJPvEVC
The ADCC Champion & no.1 pound-for-pound grappler Gordon "The King" Ryan announced plans to step away from all competition for the foreseeable future https://t.co/N2Eo9qO2ka
After the breaking news Gordon Ryan just dropped, we caught up with The King. Sounds like Nicolas Meregali is next to wear the crown 👑! #ExtraRounds https://t.co/1Q9du2kiLi
Gordon Ryan has announced he will be staying away from all competition until the ADCC World Championships 2024.
Gordon Ryan reveals he will only be competing at ADCC until his stomach health is 100% restored https://t.co/NEwfW3GjZA