Gordon Ryan, who has trained with Steveson numerous times in the past, has since commented on the matter and seemingly added more weight to the conspiracy theory.<\/p>\n
Gordon Ryan: \u2018Baller move by UFC\u2019 to retaliate for Craig Jones\u2019 comments<\/p>\n
\u201cGable pulling out of the main event of CJI 2 and then fighting less than 2 weeks later on UFC Fight Pass is such a baller move by UFC, who has been attacked non stop of unknown reasons by (Craig Jones),\u201d Gordon Ryan wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n
\u201cI bet (Craig Jones) never put a pull out clause in there for Gable, which would penalize him for pulling out. I\u2019m sure there wasn\u2019t,\u201d he continued. Otherwise, Gable wouldn\u2019t have pulled out. I\u2019m sure gable read thoroughly through the contract before signing thanks to the advocacy about this matter from (Craig Jones).\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNow (Craig Jones) can\u2019t fight any real (jiu-jitsu) guy (because) he will surely lose (like always), and likely won\u2019t have time to find another joke match in time. My man can\u2019t win at anything,\u201d Ryan wrote. \u201cAt least I\u2019m still untouchable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Craig Jones responds to Gordon Ryan, Gable Steveson\u2019s alleged breach of contract<\/p>\n
Craig Jones has since responded to Gordon Ryan\u2019s comments about Gable Steveson, and the UFC\u2019s alleged involvement in this CJI 2 controversy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you plan on agreeing to breach a contract at someone else\u2019s request, definitely don\u2019t have your friend make a public post admitting to that and definitely don\u2019t like it yourself,\u201d Jones responded.<\/p>\n
The CJI 2 promoter also included a screenshot showing Gable Steveson \u201cliking\u201d Ryan\u2019s original post.<\/p>\n
CJI 2 will already be happening this weekend, on August 30-31, 2025. While Jones vs. Steveson held the main event spot, the event\u2019s main draw is the stacked $1,000,000 team tournament<\/a>.<\/p>\n