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Jake Shields Says Someone Tried To Take His BJJ Black Belt Over Political Views: “It’s Ridiculous”

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September 17, 2026

UFC veteran Jake Shields revealed that an individual attempted to pressure his longtime coach, Cesar Gracie, into revoking his BJJ black belt – over his political commentary on Middle Eastern politics. Shields, who has remained a polarizing figure for his online political discourse, explained that someone contacted his gym leadership in an attempt to have […]

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