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BJJ Coral Belt Questions Gordon Ryan’s MMA Readiness: “Not Going To Work”

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July 24, 2026

Allan Goes, a 7th degree coral belt and eight-time Brazilian national Jiu-Jitsu champion with fight experience in Pride FC, the UFC, and IFL, is questioning whether Gordon Ryan’s dominance in submission grappling would carry over to MMA. Speaking on a recent podcast, Goes drew on his own background under Carlson Gracie, having earned his black […]

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