Craig Jones Natty King Rashguard: What Fans Are Actually Searching For

Overview

Type "natty king rashguard" into a search bar and you're after one specific piece of kit: the MA1 B-Team short sleeve with Craig Jones's self-appointed title on it. Not a gi. Not a hoodie. Not a plain no-gi top with a logo dropped on the chest. You saw it in a B-Team training clip or on someone at open mat, and now you want the real product name, the real price, and an honest answer about whether it survives a hard round.

Short version: the MA1 B-Team Natty King Short Sleeve Rashguard is $26.00, sized XXS through XXL, part of the MA1 x B-Team line. The step-up is the B-Team - Creonte Kai Short Sleeve Rash Guard | Craig Jones at $29.99, which uses a fully sublimated print - the design is dyed into the fabric, so you won't feel bumps or lumps through it and it won't crack or peel over time.

The nickname carries the joke. Craig Jones has spent years calling himself the Natty King in interviews and on the mats, deadpan, like anyone had accused him otherwise. The bit outlasted the interview cycle and turned into print.

Then there's "Creonte." In Brazilian jiu-jitsu it's an insult - someone who switches teams, a traitor to their academy. B-Team formed in Austin in 2022 when Craig Jones, Nicky Ryan, Nick Rodriguez and Ethan Crelinsten came out of the Danaher Death Squad break-up and built their own room. They turned the slur into a graphic. That backstory is why these tops read differently from whatever colorway your local gym just restocked.

Details

MA1 B-Team Natty King Short Sleeve Rashguard - $26.00

The actual search target. Short sleeve, MA1 build, B-Team branding with the Natty King title across it. At $26 it's the cheapest way into the B-Team kit lineup, which is exactly why people hunt for it by name instead of browsing. Short sleeves make sense for no-gi in a warm room: Austin summers, packed open mats, a training schedule that doesn't pause for the heat. Sizes run XXS to XXL, and the small and mid sizes are the ones that disappear first.

B-Team Creonte Kai Short Sleeve Rash Guard - $29.99

Three dollars and change more buys you the sublimation process. Nothing sits on top of the fabric - the print is part of it. No rubbery panel across the chest, no edges lifting at the seam after months of grip fighting. The product copy states it plainly: you won't feel the bumps or lumps of this print, and it won't crack or peel over time. Built for BJJ, MMA and anything else where someone grabs a handful of your collar line.

This is the same athlete whose Z Guard Encyclopedia is a staple of no-gi instructionals, and the same gym behind the Craig Jones Invitational. The kit gets worn by people who train the way he teaches.

Side by side

Sizing

Both tops run XXS to XXL, and both product pages link a size chart - check it before you order. Rash guards aren't t-shirts. A loose fit lets fabric bunch under a harness grip, and a tight one limits shoulder rotation on the far-side armbar. Measure your chest and arm length instead of guessing from your cotton tee size.

Where to Buy

Both tops sit in the official Craig Jones store, tied directly to B-Team rather than a reseller. The Natty King short sleeve is here: MA1 B-Team Natty King Short Sleeve Rashguard | Craig Jones. The sublimated Creonte Kai is here: B-Team - Creonte Kai Short Sleeve Rash Guard | Craig Jones.

If you want cotton for off the mats, Craig Jones's t-shirt collection carries the same graphics in a cut you can wear to the shop. You can also explore the full collection to see the rest of the Creonte and Natty King prints - shorts, spats and the wider MA1 collaboration.

One warning on fakes. Printed rash guards are easy to copy badly, and the knock-off versions of this design are usually heat-transferred. That's the exact construction the $29.99 sublimated version exists to avoid. If a listing doesn't mention sublimation and the price looks like a steal, expect a panel that peels.

FAQ

Is the Natty King rashguard the same as the Creonte Kai?

No. They're two separate short sleeve rash guards in the B-Team lineup. The MA1 Natty King is $26.00 and carries the Natty King graphic. The Creonte Kai is $29.99 and uses a fully sublimated print that won't crack or peel. Same size range, different construction and price.

What does "natty king" actually mean?

It's Craig Jones's running joke about being the cleanest athlete in the sport - a title he gave himself and then kept repeating until it stuck. B-Team printed it on a rash guard, and now people search for it by name.

What sizes does it come in?

The MA1 B-Team Natty King Short Sleeve Rashguard runs XXS through XXL, and the Creonte Kai covers the same range. Both pages link a size chart. Size off your chest measurement, not your t-shirt size.

Can I wear it for MMA or just BJJ?

Both. The Creonte Kai page lists BJJ, MMA and more, and short sleeve rash guards are standard for no-gi grappling, MMA drilling and anything that involves sweat and grip fighting.

Does the print peel after washing?

The sublimated Creonte Kai won't crack or peel, because the print is dyed into the fabric rather than layered on top. That's the main reason to spend the extra $3.99 over the $26.00 version.

If you're looking for something connected to this corner of the sport, the B-Team - Creonte Kai Short Sleeve Rash Guard | Craig Jones is a good place to start - it's the version built to survive a full training camp. - -

Ready to grab yours? Check out the B-Team - Creonte Kai Short Sleeve Rash Guard | Craig Jones in the store.