Jay Rodriguez: Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Who is Jay Rodriguez?

Jay Rodriguez is an American jiu jitsu competitor and an ADCC Veteran who was born on January 11, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of B-Team under Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, and his older brother, Nicky “Rod” Rodriguez. He’s considered one of the most talented grapplers rising through the ranks today.

Who is Jay Rodriguez?

Jay Rodriguez is an American jiu jitsu competitor and an ADCC Veteran who was born on January 11, 1993, in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of B-Team under Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, and his older brother, Nicky “Rod” Rodriguez. He’s considered one of the most talented grapplers rising through the ranks today.

What this article covers

• Who is Jay Rodriguez?
• How Old is Jay Rodriguez?
• How Tall is Jay Rodriguez?
• How Much Does Jay Rodriguez Weigh?
• Jay Rodriguez Fight List
• Jay Rodriguez Record
• Is Jay Rodriguez Retired?

Jay Rodriguez is known for his aggressive and submission-oriented style of grappling. He has competed in numerous high-level grappling tournaments, including the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championships, where he has earned several medals. Jay has also competed in prestigious professional grappling events such as Polaris and Fight To Win.

How to Tap Higher Belts: The Secrets to Getting Good at Grappling Fast By Jay Rodriguez is available from BJJFanatics.com!

Jay Rodriguez is a highly accomplished grappler, having won numerous championships and tournaments throughout his career. He has competed in prestigious events such as the IBJJF World Championships, IBJJF Pan American Championships, and ADCC North American Trials. Some of his notable accomplishments include winning the IBJJF Pan American Championships as a brown belt in 2018 and as a black belt in 2019, and winning the ADCC North American Trials in 2019. Rodriguez has also had success in submission-only grappling events, including victories at Fight to Win Pro and Submission Underground. His entertaining style of grappling has earned him a dedicated fanbase, and he is considered one of the top up-and-coming competitors in the sport.

In addition to his successful grappling career, Jay is a respected instructor and has been teaching BJJ for many years. He is a co-owner and head instructor at Dark Clan Fight Lab in San Antonio, where he has trained numerous successful competitors and helped develop a strong BJJ community. Jay is also a dedicated family man, with a wife and children who support his martial arts journey. With his passion for BJJ and his impressive track record as a competitor and instructor, Jay Rodriguez is a rising star in the world of grappling.

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How Old is Jay Rodriguez? 

Jay Rodriguez’s age is 30 at the time of writing in 2023.

Jay Rodriguez Family

Jay’s older brother is the infamous Nicky Rod. Nicky Rodriguez, also known as "The Ghost," is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and a member of the Danaher Death Squad. He was born on September 4, 1997, in New Jersey, USA, and grew up in the same area as his younger brother Jay Rodriguez. Nicky began training in BJJ when he was 16 years old and quickly rose to prominence in the sport due to his incredible athleticism and aggressive grappling style.

Nicky's career highlights include winning the 2020 IBJJF Pan No-Gi Championship and the 2020 ADCC East Coast Trials. He is also known for his matches against high-profile opponents such as Gordon Ryan, Roberto Jimenez, and Tex Johnson.

In addition to his success in BJJ, Nicky Rodriguez has also competed in MMA, with a professional record of 3 wins and 0 losses as of 2023. He made his professional MMA debut in August 2021 and has since won all three of his fights by TKO.

Nicky and his younger brother Jay Rodriguez are known for their close relationship and have often competed together in grappling events.

How Much is Jay Rodriguez Worth?

Jay Rodriguez’s net worth is not public information. “He is a professional BJJ competitor and a member of B-Team, in addition to a creator of video instructional content.

How Tall is Jay Rodriguez?

As a professional grappler, Jay Rodriguez doesn't publish his height. He’s a big competitor though, routinely competing at 88 kg and above.

How Much Does Jay Rodriguez Weigh? 

Jay Rodriguez has competed most frequently at 88kgs, or about 194 pounds. He also routinely competes in the absolute division, where there is no weight limit. This method of tournament entry allows him to compete against the biggest and most talented competitors in all of the sport.

Jay Rodriguez Fight List

Sometimes, the best way to get a sense of a competitor’s level is to take a look at who they’re competing against. In Jay Rod’s case, that’s the perfect strategy. Take a look at the high level competition he’s been squaring off with in the years since going pro in 2017: he’s faced Giancarlo Bodini, a rising prodigy and now ADCC Champion. He’s also stepped on to the mat with the legendary Pedro Marinho. 

Jay Rodriguez's Best Fight of All Time

Jay Rod is a young star and still just getting his career off the ground as a black belt. His legend is still being built, and it will be a little while before we’re ready to proclaim a ‘best moment’ for Jay Rodriguez. His career so far has been impressive and we can’t wait to see where he’ll go next.

Who Did Jay Rodriguez Lose To?

Both of the greats we mentioned above were able to best Jay Rodriguez in professional competition. But Losing to Pedro Marinho and Giancarlo Bodini still puts him in the upper echelon of grapplers worldwide, particularly when it comes to his speciality of no gi.

Jay Rodriguez Record

Jay Rodriguez has competed aon superfights and non-ibjjf events, but his official professional record is currently 1-4 against some incredibly tough competition, including multiple world champions. He’s ready to break into the top ranks with a win against any of these top tier opponents.

Jay Rodriguez Injuries

Jay Rodriguez hasn’t been open with many injuries in his career, although there’s sure to have been some wear and tear along the road to facing off with ADCC champions and training at B-Team.

Is Jay Rodriguez Retired?

Jay Rodriguez has not retired from professional grappling and remains focused on becoming an ADCC champion. He actively competes both domestically and internationally to pursue his dream. It is expected that he will participate in several major tournaments, including ADCC, before considering retirement. Even after he decides to retire, he is likely to remain a dominant figure in the older divisions.

Beyond just professional competition and training on a rigorous routine, Jay Rodriguez also films video content with BJJ Fanatics. He has teamed up with BJJ Fanatics to film a few awesome offerings: “How to Tap Higher Belts: Getting Good at Grappling Fast”, “Rod Man Out: No Gi Grappling Escapes”, and “Taking Down Bigger Opponents”. Even this behemoth of an 88 kg competitor occasionally faces off against someone bigger. Make sure you don’t get caught off guard, and take advantage of Jay’s winning strategies.

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