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!...
Craig Jones Announces Gordon Ryan’s Miata Giveaway Ahead Of CJI
Jun 25, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right… Craig Jones is going to be giving away a special car ahead of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event – Gordon Ryan’s famous Miata! In order to...
Is CJI Now a Better Card than ADCC? An Unbiased Opinion
Jun 23, 2024BJJEE
The world of competitive grappling has been buzzing with excitement and debate as the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) appears to be rivaling the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) in terms of talent and...
Ffion Davies Explains Why She Walked Away From ADCC & Chose To Compete At CJI
Jun 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Ffion Davies, a two-time ADCC champion and multiple-time IBJJF world champion, has been outspoken about the pay gap between male and female grapplers for some time already. She hopes that by...
Craig Jones Announces $50,000 Prize For Best Submission At CJI
Jun 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Reigning ADCC Champ Kade Ruotolo Explains Reasons For Choosing CJI Over ADCC
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...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] Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC & Choose CJI Instead
Jun 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising turn of events, Kade and Tye Ruotolo have officially withdrawn from the 2024 ADCC World Championships… And instead, the brothers will compete at the inaugural Craig Jones...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 Admin
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...
Xande Ribeiro Admits To Being Down $2 Million Due To Competitions Prep – But Still Doesn’t Fully Support CJI
Jun 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s no secret that combat sports competition preparation can get expensive… Especially on the professional level. In the case of Jiu-Jitsu, preparing for events organized by, for...
Xande Ribeiro On CJI vs ADCC: ‘Craig’s Intentions Are Good But His Purpose is Wrong’
Jun 15, 2024BJJEE
2024 ADCC Hall of Fame Inductee, BJJ Legend, and Victor Hugo’s Professor, Xande Ribeiro, shared his thoughts on the Craig Jones Invitational vs. ADCC situation in a recent interview with The...
Mica Galvao Chooses To Compete at ADCC Despite CJI Invitation
Jun 13, 2024BJJEE
Mica Galvao has received an official invite to compete at the CJI (Craig Jones Invitational) event from Craig Jones himself…However, Mica will not compete for the $1 million prize. Why? Well,...
Mica Galvao’s Father Explains Why He Won’t Compete At CJI: “He’s Going To Make Much More Than $1 Million”
Jun 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has received an official invite to compete at the CJI (Craig Jones Invitational) event from Craig Jones himself… However, his father – Melqui Galvao – has revealed that...
Ralek Gracie Wants To Compete in CJI & Use $1 Million Prize Money to Settle his Metamoris Debts
Jun 11, 2024BJJEE
The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is buzzing with the latest announcement from the controversial black belt and event organizer, Ralek Gracie. Gracie, who has been out of the competitive scene for...
ADCC Introduces Show Money to Retain Athletes Amidst Massive Exodus to CJI
Jun 11, 2024BJJEE
The competitive landscape of professional grappling is undergoing a significant shift as the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) announces a pivotal change aimed at retaining its top athletes. Faced with a...
Andrew Wiltse Weighs In On The CJI vs ADCC Debate: “How Long Does $10k Really Last In Today’s Economy?”
Jun 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts on the CJI vs ADCC debate? Well, Andrew Wiltse appears to have straightforward & rational feelings about the “beef”. In a recent article written for the Jits....
Matheus Diniz Leaves ADCC & Joins CJI: “I Have To Go For It”
Jun 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right… Matheus Diniz has become the latest former ADCC world champion to decline his initial invite to ADCC 2024 – in favor of competing at the Craig Jones...
ADCC Organizer Sends D*ath Threat to CJI’s Craig Jones
Jun 09, 2024BJJEE
The world of professional grappling has been shaken by a controversial clash between two prominent figures: Seth Daniels, CEO of Fight2Win and ADCC organizer, and renowned grappler Craig Jones. The...
ADCC 2024 Issues Additional Invites to Fill Spots Left by CJI Exodus
Jun 06, 2024BJJEE
ADCC 2024 Issues Additional Invites to Fill Spots Left by CJI Exodus In a significant development for the upcoming ADCC 2024, organizers have announced four new invites to elite grapplers from around...
Grappling Exodus: CJI vs. ADCC – More Huge Names In Talks To Join & What We Know So Far
Jun 05, 2024BJJEE
The Grappling Exodus: Craig Jones Invitational vs. ADCC – What We Know So Far The grappling world is abuzz with a seismic shift as top-tier athletes reconsider their allegiance to the Abu Dhabi...
[BREAKING] Victor Hugo Chooses CJI Over ADCC: “Standing Up For What I Believe Is Right”
Jun 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Victor Hugo has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year! He appears to have been thinking about it for some time, but has decided it’s...
Bo Nickal Wants To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): “Get Me In There”
Jun 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event, organized by none other than Craig Jones, continues to pick up steam… As it’s gained interest by even some of the UFC stars – including Bo...
Gabi Garcia Reveals Heartbreaking Reason Why She Chose To Compete At CJI Over ADCC
Jun 01, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gabi Garcia is one of a number of athletes who chose to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) over ADCC this year… And she has plenty reasons so as to why she had done it, but it all...
