The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world just got another messy update in the ongoing feud between Gordon Ryan and Craig Jones. Ryan took to social media, not to talk technique or tournaments, but to show off his new bathroom and use it as a stage for yet another round of personal attacks.
The clip showed off Ryan’s latest vanity project—sleek black toilets with bidets—inside his Kingsway BJJ facility. Ryan claimed the dojo cost him $1.2 million and he paid for it himself.
After showing the bathroom, Ryan pivoted to his real goal: discrediting Jones. He accused Jones of moral inconsistency, pointing out how he previously labeled various New Wave team members as dangerous or inappropriate, only to work with them later to promote events.
“Scumbag – john physically abused his students. Scumbag – meregali is a p*do. Scumbag – gordon is a r*pist. Also scumbag – we have 0 problem using them to promote our event. Very moral of him.”
Ryan was referring to Jones’ past statements about John Danaher, Nicholas Meregali and himself. Danaher, Ryan’s longtime coach, appeared in promotional material for CJI 2 despite previous accusations from Jones. While Jones has criticized Danaher’s aggressive coaching style, some of the same accusations have been echoed in the past by Gunnar Nelson and reportedly Eddie Cummings.
Meregali has also been in the crosshairs due to the noticeable age gap in his relationship. Jones has mocked it frequently but hasn’t directly used the same language as Ryan. Still, the jokes led to a backlash so intense that Meregali disabled Instagram comments—and hasn’t reopened them. This only got worse after he called himself the ADCC winner before the tournament, then exited early after a botched performance.
As for Ryan, Jones has taken jabs at his personal life, especially his unconventional relationships. Ryan has never publicly denied these claims, and bringing them up again only reopens conversations about his team’s controversial behavior.
The timing isn’t random. All this noise comes just as attention builds around CJI 2—a tournament breaking the mold by allowing cross-weight class matchups. Competitors could face opponents drastically outside their usual category.
Despite Ryan claiming retirement, New Wave remains a powerhouse. The team includes standout names like teenage talent Dorian Olivarez and ADCC champ Giancarlo Bodoni. While Ryan may no longer compete, he still acts as a shield dog for Danaher and the squad.
The drama around these names is starting to eclipse their matches. Personal digs, public grievances and passive-aggressive promos have become part of the modern BJJ landscape. Whatever else Ryan is doing, he’s keeping the spotlight firmly locked on himself and his team.
