Combat & UFC
Craig Jones says Gordon Ryan never did MMA because he cannot wear mouthguard
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"Interesting fact about Gordon Ryan. The true reason he never did MMA is cuz he can't wear a mouth guard. He has a very strong gag reflex. That's 100% true. So, I mean, you could put put the gloves on or bare knuckle this [ __ ] He can't wear a mouth guard."
In discussing a potential bare-knuckle fight between Gordon Ryan and Kron Gracie, Jones disclosed that Ryan's inability to wear a mouthguard due to a gag reflex is the real reason he never pursued MMA. Jones states this as fact, suggesting it eliminates Ryan from competing in any striking-based combat sport.
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