Gordon Ryan is a name that has become synonymous with the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The American grappler has made a name for himself in the sport with his technical prowess and his incredible strength. His never-say-die attitude has helped him secure some impressive victories in the game.

He has a record that speaks for itself, having won several prestigious titles. His list of achievements includes the IBJJF No-Gi World Championships, the ADCC Championships, and the Eddie Bravo Invitational. Ryan has also been part of the highly-successful Danaher Death Squad team, which has produced some of the sport’s most talented grapplers.

Gordon Ryan posts a picture of himself from 9 years ago

Recently, Ryan caused a stir among his fans when he posted a picture of himself from when he was just 18 years old on Instagram. The post quickly went viral, with fans amazed at how different Ryan looked back then. The image shows a much younger Ryan, with a leaner physique. The post sparked a frenzy among his followers, who couldn’t believe how much Ryan had changed over the years.

Fans were quick to react to the post. Some fans complimented Ryan on the way he had transformed. While some other fans even compared him to other famous MMA fighters, such as Khabib Nurmagomedov. Here are some of the fan reactions –

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One commented – “Before the roids”

Another said – “This dude went from looking like BestBuy tech support to one of the most dominant grapplers ever.”

One said – “And who would’ve guessed this kid would end up being one of the most lethal men on the planet”

Another commented – “Menace to BJJ Society”

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One said – “Before the demons came at night”

Another one pointed out – “You looked like Khabib Nurmagomedov back in the days my man”

One complimented – “Dude has aged like a fine wine.”

Gordon Ryan signed a 7-figure deal!

Ryan is arguably the biggest name in no-gi grappling. He recently gained attention when he inked a historic deal with one of the top sports streaming services. Gordon Ryan accepted the multi-fight contract to take part in FloGrappling’s Who’s Number One (WNO) tournament series, the broadcast firm FloSports announced this via social media.

According to FloSports, it is a 7-figure deal. This deal puts Gordon Ryan with stars such as Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, who also have signed million-dollar deals in the past.

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Ryan’s Instagram post serves as a reminder of just how far Ryan has come in his career. From a young grappler to the most dominant force in the sport, he has traveled a long path of hard work.