Gordon Ryan has confirmed a significant knee injury following his controversial match against Felipe Pena. This confirmation comes after Pena’s post-match interview where he claimed to have heard Ryan’s knee pop multiple times during their encounter.
After his victory over Yuri Simoes on Sunday, Ryan took to Instagram to address the injury rumors. In a brief but telling post, he stated, “Psa, I did that all with a torn lcl that will most likely require surgery,” accompanied by several medal emojis. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to Ryan’s performance throughout the tournament.
The injury in question seems to have occurred during Ryan’s match with Pena on Saturday. In his post-match interview, Pena shared his perspective on the incident: “I felt his knee and his foot pop a lot on the heel hook. I felt his knee popping like three, four times, so I’m sure he got hurt, but he was tough, he didn’t tap.”
Despite the injury, Ryan managed to continue competing, facing off against Yuri Simoes on Sunday. Preliminary medical assessments suggest that Ryan may have suffered an LCL (lateral collateral ligament) tear, which could potentially require surgical intervention.
Ryan’s interview after ADCC concluded details ‘worst camp of his career’. He navigated an incredibly challenging training camp marred by severe nausea, injuries, and a lack of proper preparation. Despite winning his matches, Ryan was dissatisfied with his performance, citing issues with his timing, cardio, and submission techniques.
His struggles were compounded by a torn LCL during his match, which required medical attention and hindered his ability to compete at full capacity. Although he felt immense pressure to perform well for his coach and the sport, Ryan viewed his participation as a test of perseverance rather than a showcase of his true abilities. Despite the adversity, he remains confident in his skills and critical of the community’s negativity.
Ryan defeated Pena 2-0 and Yuri Simoes 21-0.
