5 ADCC gold medals, 54 victories in a row and a record-breaking submission rate - Gordon Ryan epitomizes total dominance in the science of limb rearranging. His eye-catching excellence on the mats took professional grappling to a level never seen before. It's time to take a closer look at how the "Iron Dragon", came to be known as the "King" and the best jiu-jitsu practitioner on the planet.
Its so crazy that Ryan is still crushing this hard at age 64
he's 27 wdym
@@dilipkrishnapv3050 no hes 65
@@dilipkrishnapv3050 🤡
@@exp1450
PED's will age a man
This old man is truly inspirational.
hes 28 dude
95 dide LMFAO
@@blank2426 28
Actually he is 56 but okay.@@TheSighphiguy
@@pss-rv5le id ask for a source if i really cared, but everywhere i've looked says "born July 8th, 1995".
It's very inspirational that he gets in there with people 30+ years younger than him and still manages to out speed out grapple them. He is truly a phenom, i hope im that fit when im 64 too
You basically copy pasted that comment
pretty embarrassing, Steal in life too?
@@jimjogger306 It's a known meme in the community, why so sensitive lol
@@Jake-cy7to lmfao, this guy thinks hes part of a community cus he posts comments on youtube videos.
@@jimjogger306 i can smell the soy from here
Gordon Ryan is amazing being in the sport for over 20 years people don't realize how effortless he makes the moves and holds what an artist. I do admit when I heard of him and saw him i thought he was in his 50's
Steroids help
Juicing yea
@@JohnJohnson-ze1gg they don't help technique
@@cheebawookie Mark Hunt once said about steroid users being cheating rats
@@cheebawookie if you are under the impression that fighting is all technique then you are a fool. Technique is nothing if you dont have strength, speed, mobility and endurance.
Respect to Eddie Bravo for making the tournaments available to highlight individuals like Ryan.
??
Did you not see ADCC, Pan American, Quintet and probably other highlights also? Or do you just like the way Eddie's nuts smell?
And many look at him like crazy man yes he have crazy theory flat 🌎 etc..😂😂
Why? What type of tournament to highlight what?
"highlight individuals" means guys who are underrated and who are up and coming. Eddie bravo looked for talent and made open tourneys. so yes respect to Eddie for creating tourneys where Ryan could perform and put his name out there for a actual career
I didn't realize grappling events were this popular. That was a much larger crowd than I would have ever expected.
hes said the only reason he hasnt done mma is because he makes much more doing what he is now
Thata 100% BS. The truth is that his style is not mma friendly and they have anti doping protocols in mma
@@creestee2229 i hear you but thats just it, are you going to choose something that pays less with more restrictions or something that pays more and has less?
@@mr.christopher79 Gordon makes way more from bjj than he ever will in mma
cree stee Yeah man he could make low 6 figures a year and sign his name image and likeness away. While receiving brain damage. Usada? The org that does the special Olympics para Olympics fhe Olympics and ufc. ahhh. The gold standard.
Gordon is the youngest oldest man to ever grace the Submission world.
😭😭
It's the 'roids
my first impression to him was “Greatness doesn’t have an age” and then finding out he just dyes his hair
He looks like he's in his 50's, when he's only 28. Steroids sure age you FAST.
@@fred6907 They certainly make people look older usually, and I'm sure they actually age people for good at times. Sometimes when people get off they start looking healthier and younger again though.
Just imagine how good he would've been if he started at a young age... it's insane that he started at 20 years old and is now hailed as the greatest grappler.
Man actually he's doing only pro at age 20 he already started like 15😅😂
Not that insane? About 40 years of experience
Really nice to hear someone narrate who can speak well, form articulate elegant sentences, and use technical terminology well. Very good job.
it's like a Behind the Music episode.
100%. So many times I can’t watch videos because the narrative has a bad voice or is just not a good narrator.
100%. So many times I can’t watch videos because the narrative has a bad voice or is just not a good narrator.
thought it was narrated by nick offerman at first :P
so, the average narrator is a caveman?
Perhaps the video's topic is not for everyone. We made it for our own pleasure. Hopefully, you will also appreciate the beauty of grappling.
Nah w video keep it up
Being a former wrestler, thank you for this video. Jujitsu combined with wrestling/grappling is still the best and safest of martial art combos in my opinion. Unfortunately, KZhead wasn't around when I was competing so videos like these would have been extremely helpful in my development. You should do more grappling highlights for the younger generation to draw inspiration from.
So informative. Wonderful made.
Thanks for it 🙏❤️
One of the most dominant athletes in combat sports to date, glad you guys branched out!
At 40 he went back to be a garbage man.
Really amazing to see a senior still competing at such a high level.
For those that don't know its easy to break someone's leg pressure wise and the way Gordon puts pressure without breaking these guys legs on the knee bars is truly impressive, you can see where he can go deeper but chooses not to, some guys just extend and pop.
Hes a deuche
great control over aggressiveness
A lot of people are thoughtless a$$holes. Guys like Gordon Ryan and George St. Pierre are true sportsman, decent human beings and at the top level of skill.
Yeah he manges to control the strength from the roids super well
@@huwhitecavebeast1972 I really wouldn't call Ryan a decent human being
What always amazes me about grappling at the highest level is even though you lose, you only lost by a small amount of experience and circumstance. So even watching a fight where your fighter loses is an absolute spectacle to be respected.
Exactly. All it takes is the slightest split second mistake and the fights over.
Also its so clean And the losers dont make a stink Smile and congratulate the better athlete
This is completely untrue. He dominated Andre. He outsmarted him by a mile and even though Gordan had his back for a good solid 5-10mins. It was obvious what Gordan wanted to do (get the choke) and Andre couldn't stop it. Don't be a dweeb. There's levels and certainly the level difference was no small amount
@@ilikecommenting6849 my comment got over 100 likes. Your comment gets one dislike. Who is right?
@@ilikecommenting6849 "Don't be a dweeb". Says the biggest mark in the comments.
30 years since his debut and still dominating. Age is just a number
He's nothing without his peds
💀💀💀💀i was here to see him compete after logan brought him and now hes getting mocked by real people lmao this place is really the whole shitshow
He is around 30 years of age.😅
hes on steroids thats why
Being on steroids helps too.....He is very open about his steroid usage.
4:18 the nuances to how Gordon defends this arm bar is incredible. Watch it in 0.25x speed and note how Gordon uses his shins and forearms to shield his chest and stomach - preventing his opponent from getting his legs involved in the arm bar to create leverage. The opponent is unable to secure any points of attachment or control to Ryan aside from the arm itself, which is not sufficient to prevent the subsequent roll & escape. Forreal, watch it in 0.25x and pause liberally to take it in. It’s amazing… especially when you consider this was EARLYYY in Gordon’s career and the very beginning chapter of his development into the GOAT. Nowadays he has every single position, every single movement, every possible outcome from every possible angle… all down to a science. Gordon isn’t even really putting on an athletic performance when he competes anymore… he’s out studying people and out-nerding them with his understanding of physics and human body mechanics. Like he’s doing stuff and creating wedges and angles with hus body that his opponents don’t even understand, let alone know how to defeat it. Then on top of it, he obviously IS an athletic specimen… *and* he’s taking steroids. Put it all together and I’m not sure the laws of physics, nor our current modern understanding of the human body, allow this man to be defeated in a 1 vs 1 submission competition.
Always inspiring to see someone have so much passion for something, hope you have a good day bro!
This was really well done. A very enjoyable watch!
last two three minutes was off on audio / video. Seems like a big miss for such a good production. Content was awesome nevertheless
@@rivvar643 that wasn't happening to me. Maybe youtube issues?
Put him up against Jon jones
@@TK-tt7kn completly different sports lmao , jones was a very good wrestler but would get dominated in a bjj fight , mma jones has a higher chance of winning
The king of Juice Jitsu *Edit* I'm not taking away from his skill and work ethic.
😂
Hey man if it's not tested in your sport....
@@oteroa2 rock n roll then
I thought it was weird at first, y'know how its kinda counter intuitive to the philosophy of bjj but then i realized....Wrestlers have been juicin' since day 1.. now it seems only natural.
Take away the juice and he’s still better. You know why? Everyone is Juicing at that level!
I would really appreciate showing footage of him in the 80's! I heard that he was a big thing back then as an amateur and was considered a prodigy.
You're trying too hard kid
Awesome highlights, history and education on his rise to the top. Thank you.
Awesome video recapping Gordon's achievements. The scrip and narration was on point as well. You guys definitely deserve a sub! As content creators ourselves, we feel inspired by this video. Looking forward to seeing what you guys have in store for us in the future!
peds peds and more peds
Too bad ryan is such an ego-tistical, steroid slamming pos. He needs a whole lot of lessons in humility
Dude is the definition of 27 going 55 hahahah
You should cover more athletes that deserve attention from other martial arts and combat sports ! I love this video gets me much more into the sport
@@NinjaDildoShow In Gordon Ryan's case everybody sees he deserves it unless they are blind. Subjective yes. However, overwhelmingly 99.9% subjectively see he deserves it.
demetrious johnson next yes pls!!
@@altg5708dude a cheater 😂 but shit better than my fat ass😂
you should make him an offer then
@@altg5708 its not subjective however
What a great sentiment to one of the greatest warriors. Loved it
Esse ai vai entra pra historia, respeito 👌
Anyone who has not done grappling will not know the balance and energy conservation this man has. It looks effortless because he has a flow like no other.
I still wish he would transition into mma. He's huge, has unmatched BJJ skills, and can probably take a punch.
@@NooDLES411911 It is certainly and option. I suspect he would do better than Bo Nickel. He is doing fine in grappling though and maybe doesn't want to be punched in the face. I'm with you though. It would be fun.
@Vikotnick I can't blame him I don't like being punched kicked elbowed or kneed either.
@@NooDLES411911 I've unfortunately been punched and kicked. Not nice. I don't think I would like to go into an MMA fight. Takes a special person. I would also like to add that your comments have been the nicest I have had on KZhead so far. Great stuff.
@@NooDLES411911 ya me Too. I Love If Elite bjj Fighters Show their Skill in mma.
I love that you guys cover so many different forms of combat sport, and bring top notch quality to all of them.
Gordon hasnt been subbed since 2016..that is an amazing achievement by itself..look at some of the opposition he has faced in that time..its amazing..there is only really one fight out there for him that has any question..he will probably dominate anyways, but Pena gave him trouble..there is the smallest chance for an upset..
Such a good video I had to watch the whole thing a second time....
Excellent presentation. What a warrior, the determination to push forward through every possible obstacle is formidable. Gordon Ryan is a living legend.
Yea. He was even willing to take PEDs no matter who or what got in his way. What an example for the youth!
He looks jacked!😂
Oh he’ll be a legend alright when he’s 40 and the roids make his heart stop lmao
Great video. Thank you.
This is a great resume for GR. I watched so much GR recently, but I never knew his history quite like this. Thank you! 😊
Hands down 1 of the best sports documentary.
What an athlete! Master of his craft.
Gordon Ryan is a beast! Loved watching this and seeing his evolution
Yeah, if eating nothing but steroids and talking shit makes you a beast
Gordon steroid head
This was so well made and an incredibly enjoyable watch!
This is a great Brazilian jiu jitsu video! Please keep these and grappling videos coming.
I impressed with 2 ADCC performances, Kron 2013 and Gordon 2022. And Gordon is winning Kron ones because he did it on heavy weight and superfight... that's impressive as f
Very well done. I genuinely enjoyed watching!
You deserve so many more subs than you have bro! The quality of the content is outstanding! Thanks for all you do.
Pun intended?
@@camarofever04 I don't know what you mean 😉
Watching MMAs since 2006,your content is very good. Thank you
This was super fun to watch!
Really well-done video, you managed to distract me from work for the entirety. Probably the best put together and narrated video I’ve seen in a while. I managed to learn a few new things despite knowing 95% of the info in the video, I was captivated and watched the entirety; again, thank you and very well done!
just same for me :D
Another incredible and educational video from this channel! Thanks 🙏🏾
This is amazing thanks
Gota respect so many aspects of his performances he made fluidity of movement next level
Top-notch narration, great editing…love how you highlighted “limbs” being attacked…just became a subscriber and can’t wait to check out the rest of the playlist…keep up the great work fellas
This guy have proved everything he gotta prove in grappling. It’s nuts to be that dominant in a single sport in an even heavier weight division than him
Proved that steroids help get an athletic advantage??
@@rhettgerner839 ADCC does not have anti-doping rules. everyone has the same "advantage" from steroids cause they're all doping lol
And to do it while not taking PEDs...
@@rhettgerner839literally everyone’s taking something
I swear, this is the best sport! Aggressive, physical, technical, and non-violent...mostly. And great sportsmanship!!!
Ryan has awesome tactics, exciting watching his climb great up load.
wow i loved this video so much!!! more of these please this one has been my favorite so far 😊
My god, how is he still kicking at 64, men his age have already gone to retirement and some can barely walk. This is true inspiration.
pretty impressive for an old man!! damn he is really an inspirational! I will send this video to my father
What a great sentiment to one of the greatest warriors. Loved it 👍
Not a warrior, just a great grappler
JUST A GREAT VIDEO with A GREAT STORY! Watched every minute of it! Well deserved GR!
Willpower, determination, devotion to the craft you want to master and the result?. is always unmatched.
I love how gentle his armbars are sometimes
Love this!! I look forward to another version of this for another athlete. Or even just an updated version in a couple years for Gordon!
This was fantastic. I've only watched your UFC ones, but this was so good to watch too!
Awesome to overcome sickness and humble a king til he was ready to go again by God's glory you were healed and continue to show you are the greatest. Great job Alex
ive only just stumbled on this!! what an inspiration im 56 thinking time to hang up the old gloves' but not now what a guy !!.
Dude is like a surgeon. Precise, deliberate, and patient.
More like a Pharmacist with his extensive knowledge of prescription PEDs
Lol troll!
and old
I've never heard of this man until now and he is truthfully a frightening person.
Insane video! Very informative, I had no idea Gordon had so many losses. But my God is he good too!
u mean after using the roid or before?
Amazing.
Amazing video ❤🙌 I would love to see more videos like these all combat sports elites and wouldn't run out of content ever
I love the coverage of his wins but more so his losses. It shows how hard he’s worked to improve his skill and come back to deal with opponents.
He is a cheater on steroids
@@Siddishippieviking79 how is he a cheater when the organizations he competes in allow it? make that make sense chief
Well said
@@Siddishippieviking79 wtf cave you came from? There is no sport in this planet that athletes are clean.. Not a single sport
Take a loss, take more juice... lmao 🤡
Excelente vídeo!
Gordon is so good I had no choice but to tap the like button.
Respect everyone, fear no one!!! Spoken like a true champ!
fear no one? and pena?
Take steroids
I surprisingly haven't followed the professional grappling scene despite it being my favorite discipline within my life, and this was an absolute treat to watch. Reminded me of the old days when I used to grapple hard like that
For those who don't know, the song at 1:02 is the beat from Wretch 32's Fire in the booth. KZhead exactly this "Wretch 32 Fire In The Booth [FITB] Instrumental" - you will find it. It's beautiful.
Thank you 😊🙏
I knew that I knew it from something iconic 😂 I was just trying to think what it was from
I spent 20+ minutes trying to shazam this part.... ended up subscribing to apple music in my efforts, to no avail. Thanks big time!!
Very good video!
Great vid, thx.
Dude's 5 years younger than me and looks like my Dad
The price of greatness 😝
@@SlanderVIP the price of steroids
Roids will do that
He also dyes his beard and hair grey.
Definitely lotsa roids. He didn't look that way in the beginning but to compete against people on steroids your probably going to have to do steroids
This is an incredible mini documentary about a legend. Congratulations.
An inspiration to us all. Simply amazing
This dude has to be on some compound-V level of juice
about half of every braziliian
He admits to doing steroids
Nothing natural about GR
He shouldn't talk he sounds odd
Dude is a beast!! Respect
How can this not be his peak??! I mean holy hell he is a BEAST
Gordon Ryan vs khabib would be fire
@@seekforjannah2432 khabib fan here, but his style fits perfect for mma and not pure grappling. In a grappling match khabib would loose without any chance :)
@@seekforjannah2432 In what? In grappling Gordan Ryan kills him, but in MMA Khabib kills him. All that should be pretty obvious I would think.
Jiu Jitsu and Judo are beautiful arts. Amazing. I could watch them for hours.
I'm impressed with your video of King Ryan! I'd love to know his whole story. Incredible 😊
Wicked vid thanks dude!
Wow, what an incredible athlete... I'd never heard of this man until the youtube algorithm suggested to me. Thanks KZhead.
I have not watched combat sports in awhile but I never heard of this dude but his style fascinates me
I haven't been actively fighting professionally for years now feel like been there done that seen it all and then I seen Mister Ryan literally has reinvigorated my love for martial arts
I never have heard of this young man.. He is completely amazing just flows. KUDOS....
excellent video
Gordon Ryan go down as one of the greatest grapplers and Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioners ever!!!
one of??? he is THE BEST none better
@@FatherOfTwinzz there are plenty better
@@FatherOfTwinzz Steroids disqualify you from claims of greatness.
Gordon Ryan is an example of someone who wasn’t born in golden cradle and made his way to the top! When you discover earlier in your life what you love, and find the right people to be with, and give your 100% that’s the recipe for success 🙌🏽
+ steroids
Where is the advantage when they all take em?
@@marklower007 never said they didn't all take them, but you're kidding yourself if you think you can compete without.
@@darrell9294 Yes, vs all the other juicers. Fair game imo
@@Wiley97 This feels an awful lot like the same arguments used for the ballless bicycle riding phenom that nobody respects and everyone thinks is an absolute laughing stock now, also weird how "all the other juicers" really only started existing in the past couple years. The problems getting worse because of idiots like gordon ryan and those that excuse the cheating crap. Sport used to actually be about respect, competition, skill. sad to see trolls ruining it.
All work & no play = Victory, Ryan sure did Role Alot
Greatest ....GOD bless you Champ!
Very cool video! Gives much deserved attention to Gordon Ryan and Bjj as a sport.
He is arrogant, he is obnoxious, he is cocky, but he backs it all up, no one - regardless of how big of a fan, or a hater you are, can say Gordon is all talk and no skill. Truly the most dominant no-gi grappler by far. Great video guys, earned a sub! Check out other grapplers as well, it'll be great to see something for Craig Jones.
He juices.
@@wyleeelpuppo4868 didn’t realize juicing gave you grappling skills.
Put him up against Jon jones
@@__RCJ makes you stronger and faster doesn't it?
@Richie you don't know what juicing does to your stamina your muscle endurance. Let alone the explosiveness and strength. Do just a tad bit of research child.
Modern wonder of training, grit, determination and chemistry.
He is a legend of our time and so young ....my hat goes off to him..
Not a legend dudes just nailing roids😎
@@rhettgerner839 roids don't give you skill dimwit.
Legend in a trash sport
@@rhettgerner839 they all on roids( its legal ) so yeah a fucking legend
@@rhettgerner839 roids dont suddenly give him the ability to grapple dummbass. Plus theyre literally all on roids, keep hating little boy
New sub here. Your videos are phenomenal. Keep up the great work
Wow! I am 52 and feel like I am lazy. haha. Inspirational indeed. :) A good role model for those young and young at heart.
That disrespectful push at 6:00 was the beginning of his villian ark.
That man is a gentleman. He goes so soft when he knows he's got it. A real class act.
hes actually a massive piece of shit lmao, but most fighters are
Dudes on roids
@@rhettgerner839 bruh, half his competitors look way bigger and way more defined than him. I'd say he doesn't look like he's on em in most of these clips, so you're proly just butt hurt.
Even with all the roids you could never reach that level
@@EleosGames this is such a piss poor response. you are right, unlike this guy i wasnt tossed into martial arts as a teen. I will never catch up and be a world champ. That doesnt mean he didnt get his ankle foot snapped by another bjj artist who tested clean for peds. We may never be him, doesnt make him anything special.
Gordon’s desire and drive to be the best is amazing. I hope he figures out his stomach issues so he can keep doing his thing.
So much desire and drive to be the best is inspirational, IF he didn't take PEDs. But nope. He had to cheat.
His stomach issues is the steroids he’s using. Name an all natural fighter that had stomach pains.