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CJI 2 women's bracket preview, Gordon Ryan's UFC BJJ ban, and community reactions
In episode 258 of Grappler News, Steve Hamoen opens with a warm welcome, setting the stage for an engaging discussion. The episode delves into the Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) women's bracket, offering insights into the competitors and their profiles. The focus then shifts to the recent ban of Gordon Ryan from UFC BJJ, exploring the community's varied reactions to this surprising development. The episode concludes with Steve's closing remarks and a lighthearted jiu-jitsu joke, leaving listeners with something to ponder.
Key Points
- Adele Fornarino, Ana Carolina Vieira, Helena Crevar, and Sarah Galvao are set to compete in the high-stakes CJI 2 tournament in Las Vegas, each bringing their unique strengths to the mat.
- The UFC has banned Gordon Ryan from their BJJ tournaments due to his open advocacy for performance-enhancing drugs, sparking a major debate within the grappling community.
- The UFC's move to implement random drug testing and professionalize jiu-jitsu aims to bring the sport into the mainstream, even as they face the challenge of doing so without one of its biggest stars.
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