Looks like the entire community is still gathering impressions when it comes to the inauguaral Combat Jiu Jitsu event in addition to the Welterweight 16 men EBI.
The found of the event himself commented the event was even more of a success than he anticipated:
“It turned out better than I thought it would,” Bravo told Champions. Adding: “The crowd loved it,”
And really when you observe the event replay it’s apparent the drastic difference in the way the crowd of onlookers reacted to the two versions of the event.
You can hear some of the crowd going wild below:
The crowd LOVED the addition of CJJ here at #EBI11!! 2 more CJJ matches to go here on #UFCFIGHTPASS throughout the night! pic.twitter.com/U62ifRgY1u
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) March 6, 2017
Still best reactions from social media betray an interesting type of dynamic:
UFC Featherweight Cub Swanson was just excited to watch the fights:
I’m excited to watch this Combat Jiu Jitsu right now at #EBI11 on @UFCFightPass
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 6, 2017
Right now at #EBI11 pic.twitter.com/Y7dLFK2YTj
— Eric VT (@shocbomb23) March 6, 2017
Brandon McCaghren seemed to mirror Swanson’s enthusiasm:
@CubSwanson @UFCFightPass That was really fun to watch, man. Takes it up a notch and makes it a lot more real. Watching them slap was so raw
— Brandon McCaghren (@brandon_mc) March 6, 2017
adding:
I think Combat Jiu Jitsu might be my favorite thing ever. That was awesome. #EBI11
— Brandon McCaghren (@brandon_mc) March 6, 2017
Never thought this fucking phrase would ever come out my mouth: “Amazing bitch slap to twister finish!”#ebi11
— Classy Grappler (@ClassyGrappler) March 6, 2017
Combat jiu jitsu versus regular jiu jitsu…it’s like a slap in the face ? #jiujitsu #EBI11
— Laurie Kaltenmeier (@the_law02) March 6, 2017
CJJ competitor JM Holland said about the fight:
I never fought professionally just believed in my jiu jitsu and that I could pull something off from my back Chad George is just that a savage. I was so fucking scared but sharing that mat w some of the best in jiu jitsu was something I couldn’t not do. Thank you to everyone who supports me and those who enjoyed our performance we made history last night
Chad George wrote about the experience:
Last night we made history! What a night of emotions. Even though we didn’t get the results in the end that we wanted, im blessed to have the opportunity and to have such an incredible first fight for Combat Jiu Jitsu. Thank you @jm10p for an epic battle that forced me to be the best me possible. Thank you @eddiebravo10 and @ebiofficial for the opportunity. I hope we showed the world exactly what you were hoping. I had a complete blast. Thank you to my long time friend @joshlbarnett for being by my side, cornering and helping work through adversity. My student and corner @jonaquiroz135 , @xtrishxthexdishx I love you, I can’t say anything without thanking the magical David reed. If it wasnt for him and Reed chiropractic I would have NEVER been able to step on that stage at all. Monday afternoon, my rib popped out and was unsure of even competing. He worked daily on me and we knew we had to try. Two minutes into the first match it popped out again but I had to keep fighting. That fight was for my friends, team, coaches, family, students, supporters and everyone who has ever had a dream. I gave it everything I had even through the pain. I knew I couldn’t stop. The 2nd fight was just too much. I wouldnt let myself pull out. I had to try and go out out on my shield. Congrats to @quicknickhonstein on the win.
I’ve put my blood sweat and tears into these sports and would not change a thing. We can all be champions. We just need to make the choice of what that means to us. I love you guys. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you for the amazing ride. My sponsors @zevia @xguard @newazaapparel @axaloncreations @questnutrition @cauliflowernation @cmmafitness Lastly, I think Mma is calling
