Lloyd Irvin Jr. is a mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt practitioner and coach.[a] The founder of Team Lloyd Irvin, the first non-Brazilian team to take a world team title, he is the head coach to several champion grapplers.[2][3]
| Lloyd Irvin | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17, 1969[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Lloyd Irvin Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Rank | 4th deg. BJJ black belt[a] |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Notable students | Dominick Cruz, Phil Davis, Brandon Vera, Mike Easton, Jonathan Torres, Marcos Torregrosa, Keenan Cornelius, Sodiq Yusuff, De'Alonzio Jackson |
| Website | www |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Biography
Lloyd Emory Irvin, Jr. was born May 17, 1969, training from a young age in boxing and wrestling in 1983. After watching Royce Gracie UFC fights, Irvin started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at a gym in Rockville, Maryland under Mario Yamasaki and Leo Dalla. Receiving his blue belt after a month Irvin continued training and opened his own academy using aggressive advertising campaigns.[2] In 2008 and 2012 Irvin won the Master 2 World No-Gi Championship Super Heavy.[2] In 2008, Lloyd Irvin, his family, and former student Brandon Vera were the victims of a home invasion robbery. Reportedly, Irvin was able to disarm one of the robbers and send both men fleeing the residence shortly thereafter. There were no reports of injuries.[4][5]
Team Lloyd Irvin
Irvin became the head coach of the eponymous Team Lloyd Irvin, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts organization operating in the Mid-Atlantic States of the U.S.[6][7][8] A number of prominent grapplers and MMA fighters have attended his academy at one time, such as Mike Fowler, JT Torres, and Ryan Hall.[9] Irvin's team grew to be one of the best, earning medals in some of the most prestigious Brazilian jiu-jitsu championships.[2]
Sexual misconduct allegations
In January 2013, two of Lloyd Irvin's students (Nicholas Schultz and Matthew Maldonado) were arrested and charged for the violent rape of a female teammate on New Years Eve.[10][11][12] Irvin came under scrutiny after it was revealed that he had been involved in a 1989 gang rape case, for which he was acquitted while his fellow defendants were all convicted.[1][2][13] In the wake of the controversy, reports of abuse, including allegations of sexual misconduct, came up from former students of Irvin.[14][15][16] As a result, most of the team's senior competitors, including Keenan Cornelius, JT Torres, Marcos Yemaso and Jordon Shultz left the team.[17][18] A December 2013 article on the controversy in the Miami New Times, including accounts from former Irvin associates and students, claimed that students were training in a cult like environment.[19] In March 2013 Irvin disbanded his affiliate program, citing the "lynch mob" mentality of his attackers.[20][21]
Mixed martial arts record
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Arthur Gant | Submission (heel hook) | USVTO – US Vale Tudo Open 1996 | November 6, 1996 | 1 | 1:48 | United States |
Notes
References
- ^ a b Brookhouse, Brent (2013-01-10). "NYE rape raises old questions for Lloyd Irvin". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lloyd Irvin". BJJ Heroes. 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Palmquist, Chris (2012-11-26). "Lloyd Irvin: I am Rosa Parks on the IBJJF bus". MMA Underground. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ "BloodyElbow.com Exclusive: Lloyd Irvin, Family and Brandon Vera Attacked by Two Gunman [sic] in Irvin's Home Saturday Morning". October 6, 2008. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- ^ "Vera Held at Gunpoint". October 23, 2008. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
- ^ Cimins, Brian. "Team Results from 2012 Grapplers Quest Beast of the East – Wayne, NJ – March 24-25, 2012". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ^ Cimins, Brian. "Overall Team Results from 2012 Grapplers Quest U.S. National Championships – Morristown, New Jersey – July 21-22, 2012". Grapplers Quest. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ^ "Holly Morris – UFC Fighters". FOX 5 News. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
FOX 5's Holly Morris visited Team Lloyd Irvin Martial Arts and Fitness in Arlington, Virginia where they train athletes of any skill level...including professional UFC fighters!
- ^ "Lloyd Irvin". BJJ Heroes. June 14, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
- ^ Donelan, Jennifer (2013-01-08). "Matthew Maldonado, Nicholas Schultz accused in New Year's Eve rape". WJLA.
- ^ Myers, Thomas (2013-01-09). "Video: Two Lloyd Irvin Brazilian jiu-jitsu students charged with gang rape in Fairfax". MMAmania.com.
- ^ Doyle, Jennifer (2013-11-07). "What Happens When Teammates Rape A Teammate?". Deadspin.
- ^ "What Happens When Teammates Rape A Teammate?". Deadspin. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (2013-03-02). "Lloyd Irvin Team Member Makes Bold Accusation". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (2013-03-02). "Lloyd Irvin Team Member Makes Bold Accusation". MMAmania.com.
- ^ Symes, Kyle (2013-03-11). "Lloyd Irvin Saga Takes Another Turn Amid Scandals and Depature [sic] of Top Students". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Keenan Cornelius – BJJ Athlete". LowKickMMA.com. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "Jiu-Jitsu: Keenan Cornelius Makes Statement on Departure from Team Lloyd Irvin". Graciemag. 2013-02-28.
- ^ Rossen, Jake (2013-12-05). "The Cult of Lloyd Irvin – News – Miami – The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida". Miami New Times.
- ^ Brookhouse, Brent (2013-03-10). "Team Lloyd Irvin affiliate program ended". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ Holland, Jesse (2013-03-11). "'Lynch mobs' force Irvin to terminate affiliates". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.