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Jul 20, 2026 1 hr 15 min

Gordon Ryan Reveals Why He Wanted to Grapple Khamzat

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Introducing the latest episode of Tim Kennedy's Overdogs Podcast.Tim sits down with longtime friend and BJJ legend Gordon Ryan for a deep dive into the state of jiu jitsu, Austin's rise as the sport's new global hub, ADCC 2025 in Krakow, and who the next generation of stars might be.Gordon opens up about his long battle with gut health issues, the genetic discoveries behind them, and what his future in competition and coaching could look like as he transitions off the mat. They also get into the thinking behind his training methods, what makes the Danaher system so effective, and how grappling is reshaping the future of MMA.An honest and unfiltered conversation with one of the greatest grapplers of all time.Subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments.00:00 Coming Up00:54 Gordon Ryan Joins Tim in Austin01:49 The BJJ GOAT & the Kron Gracie Beef05:22 ADCC Team News & Helena the Next Superstar06:25 Gordon's Training Philosophy: Bodybuilding & Isometrics12:02 Austin: The New Hub of Jiu Jitsu15:07 The Future of the Sport: Krakow & Next Stars18:19 Mikey Musumeci & the Future of UFC Grappling23:02 Celebrities & the Best Grapplers in MMA32:45 London, Immigration & the First/Second Amendment36:31 Grading Trump, Elon Musk & Government Fraud43:12 Privacy, Free Speech & Social Media Monopolies49:46 Sean Strickland & the UFC 250 Controversy55:57 Truck Talk & How Gordon Peaks for Competition1:01:00 Gordon's Health Battle & Political Ambitions1:08:47 Guns, Road Trips & Texas Hospitality

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