Johnny Eblen Rips Gordon Ryan’s Pro-Steroid Stance | The MMA Hour

Johnny Eblen discusses what he thought of the PFL’s latest pay-per-view, Derek Brunson, the lack of elbows in some PFL fights, when he wants to fight next, how many fights he has left on his contract, co-promotional fights, Gordon Ryan’s comments, if he’s ever been offered steroids, and more.
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[@b.f.skinner4383]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 04:18 📅 *Johnny Eblen expresses eagerness to fight Derek Brunson in February and is open to various matchups.* 05:15 🥋 *Eblen discusses the importance of allowing elbows in non-tournament fights and expresses interest in fighting opponents from different promotions.* 07:20 💼 *Johnny Eblen discusses the uncertainty surrounding PFL's plans for him and emphasizes the need for concrete plans and fights.* 09:48 📝 *Eblen talks about his contract situation, mentioning that he's committed to fighting his way out and highlights the importance of consistent fights.* 15:45 💪 *Johnny Eblen expresses his anti-PED stance and critiques Gordon Ryan's pro-steroid comments, emphasizing the negative impact on athletes' health and influence on young individuals.* 19:30 🧪 *Johnny Eblen discusses the potential change in drug testing procedures in the UFC and expresses the importance of maintaining a level playing field in MMA.* 20:13 🚫 *Eblen criticizes the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in MMA, highlighting the paranoia and potential health risks associated with such practices.* 21:34 🤝 *Johnny Eblen shares his disapproval of teammates fighting each other and suggests that he wouldn't want to see a matchup between Arman Cukin and Dustin Poirier.* 22:01 🗓️ *Eblen confirms his commitment to PFL, expresses excitement about potential future fights, and desires clarity on his upcoming matchups.* 23:25 🤷‍♂️ *Eblen reflects on the confusion during the PFL finale and appreciates the transparency in expressing his uncertainty, while anticipating a more organized plan in 2024.* Made with HARPA AI

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Jeez not introducing MW till 2025? Terrible by PFL. Release this man and get him to the UFC before his prime years are done.

[@coffeeyouu]

My exact thoughts such a bummer to see

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

​@coffeeyouu eblen said it best. Hes wants those Khamzats, Stricklands, and Nickals of the UFC... but he's got Aaron Jeffrey's and Brunsons of the world. Like no offense but Jeffrey's got smoked by Salter, Caio, and Brendan Allen... these aren't guys I want Eblen who alot see as the best MW on the planet(I think he's no.4 or 5) fight the best of the best and at MW, the UFC has those guys

[@SuperThesavage]

"5:37" "you could frame the face and elbow dude you can finish fights there...even from bottom dude" instantly makes me remember GSP vs Bisping when Bisping bloodied up Gsp from the bottom with some short slicing elbows

[@coffeeyouu]

Wishing Johnny the best hopefully he can make some money at the PFL and somehow make his way to the UFC one day and crush some big names and goals and not be restricted in the PFL before it’s to late also Eblen has some amazing elbows 🤙🥋🐉

[@ezzio8611]

PFL won't value him, UFC will.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Exactly. Them not introducing MW season till 2025 for a fighter that is arguably the best MW on the planet is ridiculous

[@tuffneggah]

Jorge should have told him dip and go make UFC $

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Forreal. Help him out get a good deal, Masvidal has good relations with the UFC brass.

[@hellosaysme08]

He couldn't he's under contract

[@thrill_hill]

Strickly UFC fans have no idea that this dude would come in and smash their champ, whoever it is

[@simonlee498]

Lol I doubt it ... I'm sure even John McCarthy would admit UFC has the best talent overall I mean people don't join UFC hoping to end up in Bellator,it is a place to retire after UFC

[@simonlee498]

Prime Jon Jones beats everyone

[@TheFifapro44]

Chill, Izzy would leave him Frozen...Like Elsa.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Strickland, Izzy, DDP, Whittaker, Chimeav, and Usman.... slow your roll

[@thrill_hill]

@@thenedsmmachannel8970 there’s only one DDP n that’s Diamond Dallas Page my friend

[@okk6525]

It’s a damn shame he has to go to pfl now nobody will kno who and how good this guy is hope you make all the money in the world man

[@the_derpler]

It is a shame. If I were him I'd go to the UFC instead, imagine all that reduced price venom fight kit he'd get. That fight kit value along with the 12k he'd get would at the very least let his family go to Olive Garden. Who could pass that up?

[@okk6525]

@@the_derpler yea ur right its better to get paid millions to fight even if only 50 ppl are going to watch

[@jamesmistrymma666]

Love Johnny

[@Man_Ray78]

It feels like this big announcement the other day at PFL was a scam.

[@SuperThesavage]

anyone that follows this guy do you guys think he can beat a lot of the fighters in ufc, like in the top 5?

[@coffeeyouu]

Eblen is legit he could do some big damage to the top 5 he's right on par with those guys which is why its so interesting if he ever comes over

[@SuperThesavage]

@@coffeeyouu is he just a wrestler and a wear you down with amazing cardio guy and then finish you when you are tired or win decisions kinda like a colby covington and Daniel Cormier type person or does he have good striking and a lot of other skills too?

[@coffeeyouu]

@@SuperThesavage Solid striking, high level wrestling but combined with high level ground and pound he K0'd Leons Edwards brother recently with elbows also has a legit fight IQ he mixes everything up very well he's not 1 dimensional and has amazing cardio and does not get tired dudes a berserker but a smart one and trains with with high level guys at American top team and cross trains with Sean Strickland which Sean himself says he's one of the best in the world along with Joe Rogan saying the same about Eblen

[@chrishoover7976]

Dude should leave Bellator/PFL anyway he can.

[@BH-nq5xy]

Pfl has the worst leadership they need to ditch the tournament and make the best fights and ditch the Bellator name and the Pfl name go back to WSOF