Gordon Ryan Answers Nicky Rod Challenge: “St***ids Aren’t Illegal in Jiu-Jitsu”

30 Jun, 2023

Nicky Rodriguez just won the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 absolute tournament in spectacular fashion…
And he ended it by calling out Gordon Ryan for a match – albeit with a somewhat unexpected suggestion!

Here’s what Rodriguez had to say:

In addition… We got this physique, you see this guy, this guy Gordon Ryan – who keeps accusing me of being on steroids, right?
So, let’s do this.

Let’s go: 10-minute match, EBI overtime.
But, with a catch: let’s both do a USADA drug test before and after competition!

Pretty fair, right? He’s accusing, I’m showing up and competing.
Let’s do this.

Nicky Rod with a VERY heavy offer for Gordon Ryan!!#FPI4 pic.twitter.com/KQb9tsxMbE

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 30, 2023

Rodriguez had a spectacular performance at the absolute tournament.
Here is a rundown of his results and highlights.

NICKY RODRIGUEZ: UFC FIGHT PASS INVITATIONAL 4 RESULTS

Quarter-finals:

Nicky Rodriguez defeats Roberto Jimenez via Decision (Fastest Escape Time)

Nicky Rod twists out!#FPI4 pic.twitter.com/OdpvQr3KHV

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 30, 2023

No hooks but still threatening!!#FPI4 pic.twitter.com/0Ql1HIRb8z

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 30, 2023

Semi-finals:

Nicky Rodriguez defeats Vagner Rocha via Submission (Rear Naked Choke in Overtime)

Nicky Rod advances to the finals!!!!#FPI4 pic.twitter.com/S3JoyFMDG4

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 30, 2023

Finals:

Nicky Rodriguez defeats Dan Manasoiu via Submission (Rear Naked Choke in Overtime)

POP THAT TARP OFF, NICKY ROD!!! YOU’RE OUR #FPI4 CHAMPION!!!!! pic.twitter.com/XKBdqVsmVn

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) June 30, 2023

In response to Nicky Rod, Gordon Ryan stated:

“First of all, steroids are not illegal in Jiu-Jitsu. I actually have a contract coming gor Nicky Rod for USADA and WADA testing ftom now until the next ADCC so it will interesting to see if he even signs that.”