Category Archive: Articles, BJJ News, Competitions/Tournaments
CJI: Kade Ruotolo & Nicky Rodriguez Walk Away With $1 Million Prize Each
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on CJI: Kade Ruotolo & Nicky Rodriguez Walk Away With $1 Million Prize Each
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 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Luke Rockhold High-Fives Mighty Mouse – Mid-Match At CJI
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...Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): Full Fight Card Reveal
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): Full Fight Card Reveal
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...ADXC 7 Announced To Take Place In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Aug 12, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 7 Announced To Take Place In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is set to return for its seventh edition – and this time, as reported by Tatame, it will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! While the exact day (it...ADXC 5: Urijah Faber & Rayron Gracie Take Titles In Abu Dhabi
Aug 05, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 5: Urijah Faber & Rayron Gracie Take Titles In Abu Dhabi
In a superbly exciting night of Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling duels, ADXC 5 crowned champions Urijah Faber and Rayron Gracie at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, last Friday. The event...ADXC 5: Diego Brandão Joins The Roster & Faces Chad Mendes In The Grappling Co-Main Event
Aug 01, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 5: Diego Brandão Joins The Roster & Faces Chad Mendes In The Grappling Co-Main Event
With the fifth edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship set to be held at the Mubadala Arena this Friday, August 2nd, a last-minute change took place in the fight card. Making his debut in the...ADGS Rio: Professionals End The Tournament On A High Note With Stellar Performances
Jul 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADGS Rio: Professionals End The Tournament On A High Note With Stellar Performances
Celebrating 10 years of high-level competition with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour, the ADGS Rio reached its peak last Sunday, July 21st, as the Professional category reached the mats and closed...Mason Fowler Withdraws From CJI – Will Lachlan Giles Replace Him?
Jul 27, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Mason Fowler Withdraws From CJI – Will Lachlan Giles Replace Him?
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...AJP Weekend Recap: Armenia, Croatia, And Kyrgyzstan Host Explosive Tournaments
Jul 24, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on AJP Weekend Recap: Armenia, Croatia, And Kyrgyzstan Host Explosive Tournaments
While the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour set Rio de Janeiro ablaze with the fires of competition, AJP decided to keep the ball rolling and gave its athletes the chance to compete in three other...ADXC 5: Pouya Rahmani & Hamdy Abdelwahab Grapple In A Main Card Heavyweight Bout
Jul 22, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 5: Pouya Rahmani & Hamdy Abdelwahab Grapple In A Main Card Heavyweight Bout
With less than a month to go until the next edition of the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship, which takes place on August 2nd, the organization has been steadily unveiling the names that will make up...Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) Rules Revealed – Promising Fast-Paced Matches
Jul 21, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) Rules Revealed – Promising Fast-Paced Matches
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...ADXC 5: AJ Agazarm Faces Ruan Alvarenga In A Lightweight Grappling Bout
Jul 20, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 5: AJ Agazarm Faces Ruan Alvarenga In A Lightweight Grappling Bout
August 2nd promises some intense emotions at ADXC 5 as the competition returns to Abu Dhabi and brings even more action to its cage. AJ Agazarm and Ruan Alvarenga will face off in a Grappling match...[BREAKING] Mikey Musumeci Explains Reason for Pulling Out Of CJI Superfight
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [BREAKING] Mikey Musumeci Explains Reason for Pulling Out Of CJI Superfight
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....Roger Gracie Weighs In On The ADCC & CJI Rivalry
Jul 10, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Roger Gracie Weighs In On The ADCC & CJI Rivalry
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...ADXC 5: Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, & Bibiano Fernandes To Compete In No-Gi Matches
Jul 04, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ADXC 5: Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, & Bibiano Fernandes To Compete In No-Gi Matches
Three former UFC fighters are set to showcase their grappling skills in Abu Dhabi – at ADXC 5! The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has announced that Urijah Faber will headline ADXC 5 in...[WATCH] Karate Combat President Chokes Out Cornerman At Karate Combat 47 Brawl
Jun 29, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [WATCH] Karate Combat President Chokes Out Cornerman At Karate Combat 47 Brawl
Just when you thought that the fights in the “pit” couldn’t get any more exciting… Here comes the Karate Combat President himself to prove you otherwise. Namely, it was Asim...Gordon Ryan Hyped Up About ADCC 2024: “The Biggest ADCC In History”
Jun 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Gordon Ryan Hyped Up About ADCC 2024: “The Biggest ADCC In History”
Gordon Ryan appears to be very much looking forward to competing at ADCC 2024! “The King” take part in two superfights: one against Felipe Pena and one against Yuri Simoes… And he...Did Craig Jones Just Confirm CJI For 2025?
Jun 28, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Did Craig Jones Just Confirm CJI For 2025?
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...The Raw Grappling League: A Promising Platform for Competitive Jiu-Jitsu
Jun 27, 2024BJJEEComments Off on The Raw Grappling League: A Promising Platform for Competitive Jiu-Jitsu
The Raw Grappling League is emerging as the most promising grappling organization to come out of the UK, setting new standards in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With a robust format designed to...BREAKING: Mikey Musumeci Announces Superfight Match At CJI
Jun 25, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on BREAKING: Mikey Musumeci Announces Superfight Match At CJI
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!...Craig Jones Announces $50,000 Prize For Best Submission At CJI
Jun 21, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Craig Jones Announces $50,000 Prize For Best Submission At CJI
In a recent conversation with Ffion Davies, Craig Jones revealed an exciting development for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament… As there will be a substantial $50,000 prize...[BREAKING] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [BREAKING] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...[BREAKING] Mackenzie Dern Withdraws From ADCC To Face Ffion Davies In CJI Superfight
Jun 19, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on [BREAKING] Mackenzie Dern Withdraws From ADCC To Face Ffion Davies In CJI Superfight
It’s official: Mackenzie Dern has withdrawn from the ADCC in order to face Ffion Davies at Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)! They’ll face each other in what promises to be a highly...ONE Championship: Danielle Kelly To Defend Title vs Mayssa Bastos
Jun 15, 2024BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on ONE Championship: Danielle Kelly To Defend Title vs Mayssa Bastos
ONE Championship has officially announced that Danielle Kelly will defend her atomweight submission grappling title… Against none other than Mayssa Bastos, at ONE Fight Night 24 – on...