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Nicky Rod

RVCA Middleweight

Rising star in both gi and no-gi, known for high-paced leg lock attacks.

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Apr 11, 2026

Accused Grappler Returns to Training at Simple Man — Community Debates Whether One-Year Timeout at Your Brother's Gym Counts

Jacob "Jay Rod" Rodriguez is training at Simple Man Martial Arts again. If you need a second to process that sentence, take your time.

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Apr 8, 2026

Zero Tolerance Lasts About a Year in BJJ #Shorts

Jay Rodriguez was expelled from B-Team for inappropriate behavior with female teammates. Eleven months later, he's back training at the same gym under a new name. Sources: - BJJDoc: Jay Rod Returns to Simple Man: https://bjjdoc.com/2025/12/28/exclusive-jay-rod-is-training-at-simp

▸ BJJPROBLEMS
Apr 2, 2026

UFC BJJ 7 Has Three Title Fights. The One Fans Want Still Doesn't Exist.

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