Three Rising BJJ Stars Who Fell - Isaac Michell, Jay Rod & Jacob Couch

Isaac Michell, Jay Rod, Jacob Couch - Three Rising BJJ Stars Who Fell.

In 2025, three of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's most promising athletes saw their careers implode—not from injuries or losses, but from their actions off the mat. This video covers the rise and fall of Isaac Michell, Jay Rodriguez, and Jacob Couch, and examines what their situations mean for the future of BJJ.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Isaac Michell - ADCC Asia Trials winner, expelled from Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu after multiple women came forward with allegations of sexual assault.
Jay Rodriguez - ADCC 2024 silver medalist, removed from B-Team Jiu-Jitsu for inappropriate behavior with female athletes.
Jacob Couch - Three-time IBJJF World Champion admitted to domestic abuse allegations made by NCAA Champion Emma Bruntil.
This video presents the documented facts and examines accountability in combat sports.

KEY TOPICS COVERED
• ADCC 2026 qualifying controversies
• B-Team Jiu-Jitsu accountability measures
• Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu team changes
• Gordon Ryan and John Danaher's response
• Safety in BJJ training environments
• The future of competitive grappling
• Accountability in combat sports

IMPORTANT ATHLETES MENTIONED
Isaac Michell | Jay Rodriguez (Jay Rod) | Jacob Couch | Gordon Ryan | John Danaher | Nicky Rodriguez | Emma Bruntil | Hannah Griffith | Luke Griffith | Payton Leiser

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BJJ news 2025 | ADCC 2026 | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu controversy | B-Team Jiu-Jitsu | Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu | Grappling news | Combat sports accountability | BJJ training environment | Professional grappling | ADCC trials | Daisy Fresh documentary | Pedigo Submission Fighting.

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SOURCES & FURTHER READING
• ADCC Official Website
• B-Team Jiu-Jitsu Official Statements
• FloGrappling Coverage
• Inverted Gear Sponsorship Announcement
• Public Instagram Statements from Involved Parties

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