Grappling Report: Gordon Ryan returning for 99kg+ weight class and ADCC superfight

Gordon Ryan has decided to take on two huge challenges at ADCC 2022 as not only will he be taking on Andre Galvao for the promotion’s superfight championship, but he’ll also be entering the 99kg+ weight class as well. This is something that’s never been done before as reigning absolute champions are booked in the next superfight championship match, but none have ever requested to be allowed entry into the tournament as well.

Ryan won the absolute division and the under 99kg weight class in 2019 but has moved up in weight since then in anticipation of his clash with Galvao in 2022. As it stands, John Hansen and Heikki Jussila are the only men confirmed for his weight class next year but it’s…