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Craig Jones claims Gordon Ryan can't wear mouthguard due to gag reflex preventing MMA career

The Ariel Helwani Show · Jeff Jarrett IN STUDIO, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis, Craig Jones, UFC 329 Preview, More | TAHS | 7/6/26 · July 6, 2026
Craig Jones claims Gordon Ryan can't wear mouthguard due to gag reflex preventing MMA career
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Jeff Jarrett IN STUDIO, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis, Craig Jones, UFC 329 Preview, More | TAHS | 7/6/26
"The true reason he never did MMA is because he can't wear a mouthguard. He has a very strong gag reflex. That's 100% true. So, I mean, you can put the gloves on or bare knuckle this he can't wear a mouthguard."
Jones stated that elite grappler Gordon Ryan's inability to wear a mouthguard due to a severe gag reflex is the real reason he never pursued MMA, despite being one of the sport's most dominant competitors. Jones suggested this physical limitation has been a closely held secret that prevented Ryan from ever competing in mixed martial arts.
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