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Kade Ruotolo, a top grappler, criticizes the rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, emphasizing the health risks and ethical concerns while maintaining pride in his natural approach to the sport. Kade Ruotolo, undeniably one of the top grapplers globally, remains steadfast in his belief that success is sweeter when achieved naturally. Despite wins or losses, the 22-year-old holds his head high, knowing he’s done it the right way.Lately, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu community has been buzzing about performance-enhancing drugs. The debate heated up after a verbal clash between Mikey Musumeci and Gordon Ryan. Musumeci, now a UFC-signed grappler, has vocally criticized the rampant steroid use in the sport.Ryan, often in the spotlight for his openness about using steroids, fired back. He points out that most grappling competitions lack rules against such substances, so technically, he’s not breaking any laws.“There are countless arguments to justify it,” Ruotolo shared with MMA Fighting about steroid use in jiu-jitsu. “But in almost every other real sport, it’s illegal.”He believes the issue runs deeper than just drug use. “People don’t realize the influence they’re having on younger generations. It’s alarming to see teenagers as young as 14 or 15 taking steroids. It’s unhealthy.”Ruotolo is gearing up for his MMA return at ONE 171 in Qatar. He’s always been vocal against steroids, proud that he’s never taken shortcuts in his career.His criticism of Ryan’s drug use hasn’t come without backlash. “I used to talk about it a lot,” Ruotolo admitted. “But now I’m stepping back a bit because of the negative reactions.”Ruotolo and his brother Tye have decided to stick to their natural methods. “We’re going to do things our way,” he said.While Ruotolo acknowledges the edge steroids might give Ryan, he also sees their detrimental effects on health. Ryan’s frequent health issues have kept him from competing regularly.“Gordon competes maybe once a year due to health problems,” Ruotolo noted. “He can’t fight because of these issues.”Ruotolo observes Ryan’s struggles with concern. “You can only be healthy for one camp every year or two,” he remarked. “It’s not how the body should be treated.”He compares Ryan’s physical state to Musumeci’s and sees a stark difference despite them being the same age.Ruotolo knows Ryan isn’t alone in using steroids; he’s faced many opponents who do the same.Despite this disadvantage, Ruotolo continues to find ways to win naturally. However, it’s frustrating knowing others might not play by the same rules.“Everyone can choose their path,” Ruotolo said with a shrug. But it’s hard when you know your opponent might not be putting in the same effort naturally.He feels people misunderstand his style as “scrambly,” but it’s all about adapting to strength disparities without relying on drugs.No matter how

Gordon Ryan has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding Bryce Mitchell's comments about German dictator Adolf H**ler. The UFC featherweight contender stated that he believed H**ler to be a "good guy" who was only trying to protect his country. The comments have stunned MMA fans worldwide, and UFC CEO Dana White condemned the Arkansas native's statement during a recent press conference.But when asked what the promotion planned to do to punish Mitchell, the company's CEO cited his belief in freedom of speech while stating that they would not do anything further.Following Power Slap 11, which took place on Jan. 30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, White appeared in front of the media at the post-event press conference. He was asked if Mitchell would face any punishment, and said this: Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more"That's what everybody wants to hear about, it's free speech. I don't have to love it..."Check out Dana White's comments below: The lack of punishment for Mitchell has not gone down well with many fans and pundits. But Ryan recently shared his support of White's decision, as the submission grappler took to Instagram and posted the following on his story:"Free speech over all"Check out Gordon Ryan's post below:Screenshot of Ryan's Instagram storyGordon Ryan leaves scathing message with Kron Gracie for steroid-criticismGordon Ryan and Kron Gracie, two icons of the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) community, have traded words over the topic of steroids. Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are currently rife in BJJ, given the lack of regular drug testing in competitions. While some, like 'The King', have no issue with taking PEDs during competitions, other athletes such as 'Ice Cream Kron' and Tye Ruotolo have been open about how proud they are to compete as "clean athletes."Given Ryan's stance on using PEDs, he has drawn some criticism from Gracie, which led to a fiery response from the New Jersey native. The 28-year-old took to Instagram and posted this:"Talking to these people is like talking to liberals. You present facts, and they're just like "no," lol... They say steroids are illegal in jj.. they're

Has prevented the discipline from becoming a respectable professional sport. The former ONE Championship fighter also raked Ryan over the coals for his open PED usage. He pointed out that Ryan looked like an old man already, despite being only 29 years old.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adRyan, for his part, responded by essentially saying that Musumeci was just jealous of him and his achievements, and dismissed ‘Darth Rigatoni’s criticism as mere moral grandstanding. “Mikey cries because he can’t do what I do, and that’s his only way to make himself feel better,” Ryan said.But the fact remains that the reputation of the entire sport of BJJ has been hurt because of these PED allegations. And when the sport’s biggest, most well-known star has such a cavalier attitude towards steroids, which, lest we forget, is equivalent to cheating for most sports fans, there is little hope for change. What do you think about Chael Sonnen’s take on Gordon Ryan’s PED usage?

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, 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

Kade Ruotolo is inarguably one of the top grapplers on the planet but no matter how many wins or losses he amasses during his career, the 22-year-old knows he did it the right way.In recent months top names across Brazilian jiu-jitsu have gotten rather heated when addressing performance enhancing drug use in the sport, particularly after a back-and-forth war of words between Mikey Musumeci and Gordon Ryan. For Musumeci, who recently became the first person to sign a grappling only contract with the UFC, he unleashed on the rampant use of steroids and other drugs in the sport.Ryan eventually fired back after he was singled out because he’s spoken openly about using steroids while constantly noting that there’s nothing illegal about what he’s doing because the majority of grappling competitions don’t have rules against performance enhancing drug use.“There’s a lot of different arguments, things you can make to justify it or whatever,” Ruotolo told MMA Fighting about steroid use in jiu-jitsu competitions. “In almost every single other sport that I know it’s not legal or any real sport it’s not legal.“I think there’s so much that goes deeper than just the act of it. I don’t think a lot of people understand the influence their setting for the younger generations and that’s only become worse and worse and worse. I’ve seen it firsthand where you see 14 year olds, 15 year olds are taking steroids. You’re just like this is not healthy.”Ruotolo, who is set to resume his MMA career on Thursday at ONE 171 in Qatar, has often spoken out against steroid use in grappling while holding his head up high knowing that he’s never taken any shortcuts during his own career.He’s also taken aim at Ryan in the past for using performance enhancing drugs but Ruotolo revealed that’s actually come back to bite him.“It’s a topic that I would talk a lot about back then, like a year or so ago, but now I’m at a point where I was almost getting backlash for talking against it in sense,” Ruotolo said. “I’m like I’m just going to take