Ruben Alvarez exposes fake BJJ Black Belt

Interesting read, Keith Owen on fake Black Belts:



http://www.bjjee.com/articles/keith-...pulsive-liars/

Apparently Cyborg didn't like the way it was handled.

http://http://www.bjjscandinavia.com...the-situation/

http://www.bjjscandinavia.com/2015/0...the-situation/

My only problem with the video is that's vertical.

Seriously though, in the 2 years I've been perusing this forum, I've seen several fake BB's ousted. What I've learned through all this is this: JJ, and martial arts for that matter, is all about integrity, and of course diligence, respect, etc., but integrity stands out the most...and that's bitchin'!

I've stayed out of the debate for the most part. I don't feel like I'm in position to even have an opinion on this. I haven't put in the years to get a black belt. I don't own a school.

I appreciate everyone's opinion on the matter. From what I've read it's really a matter of personal preference on how each guy would handle it. Cyborg is a pretty religious guy so he's more geared toward being merciful. Others take it almost like a personal insult. I don't see either one as wrong because each person has the right to feel how they feel.

Originally Posted by JHouse

My only problem with the video is that's vertical.

lol

Ruben gave a separate interview later on outlying what went on the weeks prior, and finally the class and moments before the video was taken.

Personally I can see the perspective from both sides. Being that Ruben trains with Cyborg (from what I'm given to understand) he's in an interesting spot too on this. Hopefully things work out for everyone.

Quote Originally Posted by JHouse View Post
My only problem with the video is that's vertical.
lol

I thought that too when I first saw it (camera phones right)....if that was me I would've had my camera with me and whipped that out lol. BUt then again, that's just me.

Originally Posted by David Rosado

I've stayed out of the debate for the most part. I don't feel like I'm in position to even have an opinion on this. I haven't put in the years to get a black belt. I don't own a school.

I appreciate everyone's opinion on the matter. From what I've read it's really a matter of personal preference on how each guy would handle it. Cyborg is a pretty religious guy so he's more geared toward being merciful. Others take it almost like a personal insult. I don't see either one as wrong because each person has the right to feel how they feel.

Cyborg also yelled out in a match just wait for 20 seconds left and shoot the double to get your points... A nice guy but I don't agree with everything that he does and says.

Originally Posted by John Mejia

Cyborg also yelled out in a match just wait for 20 seconds left and shoot the double to get your points... A nice guy but I don't agree with everything that he does and says.

Exactly. To each his own.