Overview
- Ryan announced on Instagram that he is stepping away, writing, "For now, I can confidently say, I am done."
- He cites a chronic stomach and immune condition tied to recurring staph infections and antibiotic-related gut biome damage.
- He says he has been unable to train or lift hard since January 2024 and entered ADCC 2024 with no camp at roughly 10% capacity.
- He will focus on expanding Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu, launching a global affiliation program, and coaching the next wave of athletes.
- He leaves the door open to a return, naming two matches with Vinny Magalhaes and a final bout with Felipe Pena as targets; his last competition was a June 2024 win over Josh Saunders.