Craig Tobin 🇺🇸

Black belt Verified by the community1,495 / 1,000 points

X-Zen SportsGreenville, United States of America16 years on the mats

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About

Training since first belt16 year(s) and 1 month(s)
Competition record9-17-026 matches
Medals207103

BirthdaySeptember 28, 198838 years old
LocationGreenville, South Carolina, United States of America
AcademyX-Zen Sports Unclaimed
AffiliationDCBJJ, Alliance Greenville,

Lineage

David close

Training history

Gi or no-gi

Mostly ginow

75% Gi25% No-gi

Achievements

6 of 18 unlocked

Profile manually reviewed & certificate issued

Current rank verified by promoting instructor

Name verified by credit card

Verifications received15 / 25

102550

Years trained16 / 20

5101520

Gold medals7 / 10

51025

Competition matches26 / 50

1050100

Forum posts3 / 500

5001,000

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BJJ Black Belt Promotion

Brown Belt

promoted to Blue Belt @ Gracie

4 Stripe promotion - next stop Brown!

Newbreed Americas Cup

Promotion history

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Black belt Current belt
December 13, 2025Greenville, United States of America, X-Zen Sports Gym, SS Series
9 months, 18 days
Promoted by
David ClosePENDING
Brown belt
November 11, 2023Greenville, United States of America, UFC GYM
2 years, 1 month, 2 days
Promoted by
David ClosePENDING
Purple belt
August 14, 2020Greenville, UFC Gym
3 years, 2 months, 28 days
Promoted by
David ClosePENDING
Along with Prof Scott Smith
Blue belt
November 15, 2014MNBJJ Coatbridge
5 years, 8 months, 30 days
Promoted by
Marcos Nardini
Along with Brian Gallagher,
- Stripe 1November 14, 2014
- Stripe 4April 30, 2017
White belt
August 23, 2010Gracie Barra Glasgow
4 years, 2 months, 23 days
Ricky Gillon

Votes received for current rank

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Itay Leibovich

Black belt 3rd degree

+175 pts

"Verified"

Verified1 month(s) ago

Thank you so much!

1 month(s) ago

Philip Dunlap

Black belt 3rd degree

+175 pts

"Legit profile congrats on the black"

Verified9 month(s) ago

Thank you very much!

2 month(s) ago

Norm Chow

Black belt 2nd degree

+150 pts

"Solid profile."

Verified8 month(s) ago

Thank you very much!

2 month(s) ago

Zeke

Black belt 2nd degree

+150 pts

"Externally verified David Close's Instagram post on December 15, 2025, announcing the promotion of @itscraigtobin as his first foreign and European black belt under #dcbjj, Craig's own Instagram expressing honor at being Close's newest black belt, Close's confirmed role as head BJJ coach at X-Zen Sports, Smoothcomp listing Tobin as black belt with affiliations matching the gym, and no contradictions found in public records"

Verified8 month(s) ago

Awesome verification - thank you!

2 month(s) ago

Bobby McMasters

Black belt 1st degree

+125 pts

"Completed against Craig at a Fuji tournament. Legit black belt."

Verified1 month(s) ago

Joe Fishburn

Black belt 1st degree

+125 pts

"Lots of photos. Legit. This should put you over."

Verified8 month(s) ago

Thank you very much!

2 month(s) ago

Isaac

Black belt

+100 pts

"Photo evidence."

Verified1 month(s) ago

Thank you sir!

1 month(s) ago

Alex Priestley

Black belt

+100 pts

"Plenty of evidence that he's legit. Congratulations on black belt!"

Verified9 month(s) ago

I appreciate it!

2 month(s) ago

Shawn Nelson

Black belt

+100 pts

"Photo evidence provided. Looks legit. Congratulations "

Verified9 month(s) ago

Thank you sir!

2 month(s) ago

James Jones

Black belt

+100 pts

"Competed against a few times. Grats!"

Verified9 month(s) ago

Thanks man! I appreciate you

9 month(s) ago

Profiles Craig Tobin has voted for

Medals

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Fuji Spartanburg Championship

Black belt over 165lbs

Aug 15

Fuji Spartanburg Championship

Black belt under 165lbs

Aug 15

NEWBREED SPARTANBURG SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP

MENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

Jun 2024

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Mens No-Gi / Advanced / Adult / Lightweight (148-158 lbs.) / Male

Dec 2023

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Mens Gi / Brown / Adult / Welterweight (159-169 lbs.) / Male

Dec 2023

Newbreed Americas Cup

MENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Mar 2023

Newbreed Americas Cup

MENS GI / PURPLE / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Mar 2023

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUP

MENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Sep 2022

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUP

MENS GI / PURPLE / EXECUTIVE / CRUISERWEIGHT (181-191 LBS.) / MALE

Sep 2022

NEWBREED GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Advanced No gi Executive Lightweight

Aug 2022

NEWBREED GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Lightweight Executive Purple Belt

Aug 2022

Newcastle BJJ Open - Winter

Featherweight

Oct 2015

Blackpool Open 24/7 BJJ

LightWeight No Gi

Jun 2015

Bjj 24/7 Scotland Open 2015

Lightweight Gi

Mar 2015

Uk Submission Quest 2014

Lightweight Gi

Sep 2014

Uk Submission Quest 2014

Lightweight No Gi

Sep 2014

Grab and Pull Blackpool Brazilian Jui Jitsu Open

Lightweight No Gi

Jul 2014

Grab and Pull Blackpool Brazilian Jui Jitsu Open

Lightweight Gi

Jul 2014

Grab and Pull Blackpool Scottish Brazilian Jui Jitsu Open

Lightweight No Gi

Apr 2014

Grab and Pull Blackpool Scottish Brazilian Jui Jitsu Open

Lightweight Gi

Apr 2014

Competition record

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vs Jonathon Hensley

Fuji BJJ Spartanburg ChampionshipsBlack Belt over 165lbs

Submission by Scarf hold Armbar

LossAug 15

vs Jonathon Hensley

Fuji BJJ Spartanburg ChampionshipBlack Belt over 165lbs

Submission by straight Ankle

LossAug 15

vs Robert McMasters

Fuji BJJ Spartanburg championshipsBlack belt under 165lbs

Submission by straight ankle

LossAug 15

vs Robert McMasters

Fuji BJJ Spartanburg ChapionshipsBlack Belt under 165lbs

Submission by Toe Hold

LossAug 15

vs James Grimm

NEWBREED SPARTANBURG SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

RNC

LossJun 2024

vs James Grimm

NEWBREED SPARTANBURG SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

RNC

LossJun 2024

vs Daniel Wilkins

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS GI / BROWN / ADULT / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

Loop Choke

LossDec 2023

vs Frank Jordan

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMEN'S NO-GI ABSOLUTE / ADULT / ADVANCED / OPEN WEIGHT

RNC

LossDec 2023

vs James Jones

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMEN'S NO-GI ABSOLUTE / ADULT / ADVANCED / OPEN WEIGHT

Points 11-0 1 adv

LossDec 2023

vs Matthew Lane

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Darce

LossDec 2023

vs Bodie Henrie

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Toe Hold

WinDec 2023

vs Austin Sneed

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS GI / BROWN / ADULT / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

Armbar

LossDec 2023

vs Austin Sneed

NEWBREED GREENVILLE WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPMENS GI / BROWN / ADULT / WELTERWEIGHT (159-169 LBS.) / MALE

Armbar

LossDec 2023

vs Chris Rossiter

ADCC Scottish OpenMENS PROFESSIONAL 77KG

Tap/Injury - Footlock

LossApr 2023

vs Michael Cannon

Newbreed Americas CupMEN'S NO-GI ABSOLUTE / ADULT / ADVANCED / OPEN WEIGHT

Submission via RNC

LossMar 2023

vs Mark Palmer

Newbreed Americas CupMENS GI / PURPLE / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Submission via Ankle lock

WinMar 2023

vs Joey Bennett

Newbreed Americas CupMENS GI / PURPLE / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Points 14-0

WinMar 2023

vs Mark Palmer

Newbreed Americas CupMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Submission via ankle Lock

WinMar 2023

vs Mark Palmer

Newbreed Americas CupMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / EXECUTIVE / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Submission via Ankle Lock

WinMar 2023

vs James Jones

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUPMENS GI / PURPLE / EXECUTIVE / CRUISERWEIGHT (181-191 LBS.) / MALE

Submission Bib Choke

LossSep 2022

vs James Jones

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUPMENS GI / PURPLE / EXECUTIVE / CRUISERWEIGHT (181-191 LBS.) / MALE

Submission Bib Choke

LossSep 2022

vs Myles Reppart

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Submission - RNC

WinSep 2022

vs Myles Reppart

NEWBREED CAROLINA CRYSTAL CUPMENS NO-GI / ADVANCED / ADULT / LIGHTWEIGHT (148-158 LBS.) / MALE

Submission - Standing Guillotine

WinSep 2022

vs SHAUN VALENTINE

Newbreed Georgia State ChampionshipPurple Belt Advanced Executive

Injury

WinAug 2022

vs SAMER SABBAGH

Newbreed Georgia State ChampionshipExecutive Advanced No Gi

Heel Hook

LossAug 2022

vs Richard Shoniker

Newbreed Georgia State ChampionshipExecutive Advanced No Gi

Points

WinAug 2022