Jay Rodriguez has released a new statement addressing the misconduct scandal that led to his expulsion from B-Team. While this is not his first time commenting on the controversy, Rodriguez now offers more detailed insight into what he did—and explicitly admits to saving explicit content and screenshots from a woman’s public Instagram page. However, despite this increased transparency, many in the grappling community have pointed out a glaring omission: he still does not offer a direct apology to the women impacted by his actions.
In the statement posted to his social media, Rodriguez writes:
“What’s up, guys? I just wanted to come on here and offer some clarity, and just be transparent with everything that has been going on.
So, in regards to what was on my phone, there were screenshots of a woman’s public Instagram page, as well as explicit material. I am aware that this is invasive, inappropriate, and just unhealthy behavior.
And I am also aware that just because these posts were public, it does not make my actions okay, and I take full accountability for everything that I’ve done.Now, in regards to the rumors that I’m hearing—using AI to generate explicit material, secretly taking photos or videos of people, more people being involved than there actually is—these rumors are false. It only drives more people into something that they are not a part of. I’m not saying this to defend myself, but I am saying this to stop the spread of unnecessary harm.
Lastly, I just want to once again reiterate, stop reaching out to people looking for answers in regards to who it was, etc., a woman in the community. Please give the people affected by my actions the privacy and space that they deserve.”
The grappling star’s admission confirms what many had suspected: that the misconduct involved the saving and storing of sexual content related to a woman in the community. He acknowledges the behavior was wrong—calling it “invasive” and “unhealthy”—and stresses that public content does not justify what he did.
But what’s missing from the statement is just as notable as what’s included.
There is no apology directed at the women affected. No mention of regret for how his actions may have made someone feel unsafe or violated. And no commitment to making things right, whether personally or publicly.
Instead, Rodriguez focuses heavily on denying other rumors—specifically those about AI-generated content or secret recordings—calling them false and harmful. He also urges the public to stop digging for the woman’s identity, asking that her privacy be respected.
Critics say that while the clarification is a step forward, the statement feels like damage control rather than genuine accountability. Female grapplers, including former teammate Ally Wolski, have called for deeper conversations about safety, respect, and how the community should respond to harmful behavior.
This latest update does little to ease concerns from those who believe there’s still a culture of silence and deflection when it comes to protecting women in the sport.
