The Incident
In August 2025, Bond became a widely discussed figure in the BJJ community following a forceful body-lock slam he executed during a local tournament match. As his opponent attempted to jump guard or secure a guillotine, Bond lifted and returned him to the mat with significant force. The opponent sustained a concussion and required immediate medical attention, bringing the match to an abrupt end.
Ruleset Context
Bond posted a video under his "bondchampp" handle explaining the sequence and reporting that the event referees confirmed the action was legal under the rules in effect at that specific event. An important distinction applies here: ADCC — the governing body of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship — officially banned all slams across all divisions effective April 2, 2025. Had this been an officially ADCC-sanctioned competition, the slam would have been prohibited under that updated ruleset. Based on available information, the tournament appears to have been a local or regional event, and the precise ruleset in use — whether an older ADCC-style format, a separate no-gi framework, or another format permitting slams — has not been independently confirmed. The referee's confirmation of legality should be understood within that unverified local ruleset context, not as a reflection of official ADCC rules as they stood in August 2025.
Aftermath and Legal Considerations
The consequences extended beyond the mat. Bond reported a verbal confrontation with the injured competitor's family and acknowledged that the opponent's family was considering legal action against him. Bond maintained that signed liability waivers — standard at sanctioned competitive events — provide legal protection for competitors acting within the rules of the sport.
The incident generated substantial debate across the BJJ community in the weeks that followed. Supporters backed Bond's position that the technique fell within the event's rules, while critics questioned the degree of force applied in a local competition setting. As of late August 2025, community discussion remained active, with no resolution reported regarding the potential legal dispute.