‘Tap Cancer Out’ Charity Praises CJI For Its Impact: “No Organization Has Done As Much”
Sep 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: Tap Cancer Out, Instagram The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) was a massive success when it comes to the attention it gained… But not only that – as it also gave money for...
Nicky Rodriguez Reveals Why He Didn’t Drink Water Between Rounds At CJI
Aug 24, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nicky Rodriguez recently shared a unique strategy that helped him win the $1 million prize at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). The CJI was organized in such a way that the competitors had rest...
Nicky Ryan’s Coach Reveals Ryan Could Barely Walk Prior To CJI
Aug 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dima Murovani, current coach of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu and therefore Nicky Ryan as well, revealed the challenging circumstances leading up to Ryan’s performance at the recent Craig Jones Invitational...
MMA Journalist Luke Thomas: “CJI Changed Jiu-Jitsu Forever”
Aug 22, 2024BJJEE
MMA journalist Luke Thomas delves into the impact of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) on the world of Jiu-Jitsu . Thomas believes that this event may have not only challenged the dominance of the...
Craig Jones Considering Women’s Division At Next CJI: ‘I Didn’t Want to do a Women’s Division & Pay Them Less’
Aug 20, 2024BJJEE
In the aftermath of his impressive victory over Gabi Garcia at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), grappling superstar and event promoter Craig Jones has ignited excitement in the grappling community...
[WATCH] Merab Dvalishvili Confronts Fan At CJI
Aug 19, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Merab Dvalishvili, the UFC bantamweight contender, found himself in an unexpected altercation during the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) in Las Vegas. Just weeks away from the most significant fight...
Jason Nolf Jokes About Greasing Accusation After Match with Tye Ruotolo at CJI
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising twist following their electrifying match at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), Jason Nolf has found himself at the center of controversy after Tye Ruotolo accused him of greasing....
CJI: Kade Ruotolo & Nicky Rodriguez Walk Away With $1 Million Prize Each
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) lived up to its hype – and it ended with both Nicky Rodriguez and Kade Ruotolo winning their respective divisions, earning the $1 million prizes. In the under...
[WATCH] Luke Rockhold High-Fives Mighty Mouse – Mid-Match At CJI
Aug 17, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Luke Rockhold put his grappling skills on display at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), against Pat Downey – a former NCAA Division I All-American wrestler. As the match began, Rockhold...
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) -80kg +80 kg Divisions Preview & Analysis
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
CJI Preview and Analysis: Under 80kg Division The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is set to host its inaugural event, featuring a stacked lineup of competitors across different weight divisions, with...
Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): Full Fight Card Reveal
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has released its highly anticipated brackets – and the lineup is nothing short of spectacular! The event, set to take place on August 16 and 17, features some...
Gabi Garcia Reveals If She’ll Go Easy On Craig Jones At CJI
Aug 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is set to face Craig Jones in the first-ever intergender grappling match, at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) in Las Vegas. Garcia is very excited about the match, praising...
Max Gimenis Reveals Why He Chose CJI Over ADCC
Aug 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Max Gimenis, a rising star in the heavyweight MMA division, is gearing up for an exciting challenge – the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Gimenis, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu...
Mackenzie Dern Shares Opinion On Who’ll Win The Gabi Garcia vs Craig Jones CJI Superfight
Aug 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern recently shared her thoughts on the highly anticipated CJI match between Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia. As one of the few women to have defeated Garcia, Dern’s perspective is...
Mackenzie Dern Reveals Why She Left ADCC For CJI
Aug 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mackenzie Dern recently explained her decision to leave ADCC 2024 to compete at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) instead. The move surprised many in the grappling community, as Dern had...
Analysis and Predictions for CJI Divisions: -80 kg and +80 kg & Superfights
Jul 30, 2024BJJEE
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) held on August 16-17 in Las Vegas and free on Youtube, promises to be an exciting event with some of the best grapplers in the world competing in two main...
Mason Fowler Withdraws From CJI – Will Lachlan Giles Replace Him?
Jul 27, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) faced an unexpected setback – as Mason Fowler announced his withdrawal from the tournament at the last minute. Fowler, a prominent and highly anticipated...
Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) Rules Revealed – Promising Fast-Paced Matches
Jul 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is closing in… And now, thanks to Brandon McCaghren’s recent live stream, we now have a detailed look at the rules set to this grappling event! A...
Who is Funding CJI? Renzo Gracie Says: ‘There Are Two Options’
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE
Renzo Gracie has revealed that having events like the ADCC and the Craig Jones Invitational thrive contributes to the growth of Jiu-Jitsu. Renzo Gracie stated that he knows who is the investor behind...
[BREAKING] Mikey Musumeci Explains Reason for Pulling Out Of CJI Superfight
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Unfortunate news are coming straight from Craig Jones, who shared on social media that Mikey Musumeci will not be competing at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Mikey has pulled out of the match....
Renzo Gracie Shares His Thoughts On The CJI vs ADCC Beef
Jul 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
As both ADCC and CJI tournaments close in, more and more BJJ practitioners are trying to choose their side… As well as answer the question: what would they rather watch if given the...
Roger Gracie Weighs In On The ADCC & CJI Rivalry
Jul 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie, one of the greatest BJJ competitors of all time, recently shared his insights on the ongoing rivalry between ADCC and the CJI. And, well, the famous Gracie expressed some concerns about...
Did Craig Jones Just Confirm CJI For 2025?
Jun 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament is approaching rapidly and it continues to generate buzz with the BJJ community all around the world. However, it appears that it’s not only this...
BREAKING: Mikey Musumeci Announces Superfight Match At CJI
Jun 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event keeps hitting headlines across the BJJ world… And this time is no different – as none other than Mikey Musumeci has joined the tournament!...
