[TrentS]

Originally Posted by I-C-DEAD-PEOPLE

I think its because he was the first American to ever be a BJJ champion at the black belt level. I could be wrong but I think thats correct. Anyone know?

Your right, I heard Rogan going on about it, plus I just googled it

[curttheboywondr]

if you knew the definition of prodigy then you'd know he's already showed us he is.

[Eric Box]

shing sho

[TeamTanner]

"The Prodigy" is outdated. BJ's new nickname should be THE MASTER.

[Mr Serge]

he should not change his name it was given to him after he got his blackbelt super quick

[HeadBudda]

For me it's too late for BJ to prove anything. He had years to do it and now I just don't care.

[inetwarrior]

everyone could be a "prodigy" if they had private classes from gracie`s.. dont overhype him. fighter who hasnt real training and still did good are prodigys.

[TeamTanner]

Originally Posted by HeadBudda

For me it's too late for BJ to prove anything. He had years to do it and now I just don't care.

BJ hasn't proven anything yet? LOL. You're a fucking idiot.


Only one of two people to win UFC titles in 2 different weight classes.

His 9-1-1 LW record with wins over Gomi, Sherk, Uno, Serra, Pulver, Joe Daddy and Thomas is pretty gaudy as well.

[JubeiKibagami]

Originally Posted by inetwarrior

dont overhype him.

This is the equivalent of Noah saying "Don't let it rain" after the flood.

[mmabassist]

At the time of his training towards his black belt, he was competing in divisions above his "belt" and was winning. He earned his black belt faster than normal...even by Brazillian standards. Hence...the nickname.

Being a black belt in BJJ doesn't mean he is un-beatable. We have all seen BJJ Black Belts get beat at one time or another. There is so much more you have to do to compete at the level he does. Based on his last couple of fights...he is not relying on talent alone and that is a good thing.