Derek Moneyberg’s BJJ Black Belt Controversy: Why Gordon Ryan Defended Him

Derek Moneyberg got a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt in 3.5 years. But the real story isn’t the belt—it’s the defense.

In this LegalButShady episode, we dissect the credibility gymnastics behind the promotion, featuring Gordon Ryan’s soft praise, Jake Shields’ invisible standards, Mikey Musumeci’s sock-footed walk-back, and Brendan Schaub’s blunt honesty.

No injuries. No competitions. No rolling with strangers. Just curated praise, private sessions, and paid endorsements.

If you’re wondering whether this belt was earned or engineered—this breakdown pulls no punches.

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