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Gordon Ryan is a well-known figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Born on July 8, 1995, in the United States, he started his training in BJJ at the age of 15. Since then, ‘The Iron Dragon’ has become one of the most dominant and successful competitors in the sport, winning numerous world championships and earning a reputation as one of the best BJJ practitioners in the world. But he is equally vocal about his opinions.

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Aside from his impressive athletic achievements, Ryan is also known for his outspoken personality and his willingness to speak his mind on a variety of topics. This was recently demonstrated by the 27-year-old in his recent Instagram story where he shared his thoughts about Chris Rock getting slapped by Will Smith.

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Gordon Ryan targets Chris Rock in his Instagram story

Chris Rock just released a new comedy special on Netflix. Here, he took shots at Will Smith, Meghan Markle, and other celebrities. His comedy special has not settled well with liberals. Gordon Ryan recently shared this news on his Instagram story and wrote the following – “You can make all the jokes you want. You still got smacked in the mouth by a grown man and did nothing about it.”

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Ryan‘s post referenced an incident from the Oscars 2022, where Will Smith publicly slapped Chris Rock on stage. This was after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident was criticized by many famous personalities.

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‘The Iron Dragon’s story generated some controversy and criticism. However, it is not unusual for him to speak his mind on a variety of issues. Throughout his career in BJJ, he has been known for his aggressive and assertive style, both on and off the mat. This has earned him a legion of fans and followers, as well as some detractors who find his approach overly confrontational.

Gordon Ryan’s achievements in grappling

Ryan is widely regarded as one of the most dominant competitors in the sport’s history. He is a multiple-time ADCC champion, having won the prestigious competition in both the -88kg and +99kg weight classes. He has also won the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship, the EBI Absolute Championship, and the Kasai Super Series, among other tournaments.

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Ryan holds an impressive record of 153 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws. Both in his professional and personal life, Ryan’s name cannot be ignored.

What are your views about his recent story? Do you agree with him? Comment down below.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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