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...
Roberto Jimenez Officially Withdraws From ADCC To Compete At CJI
May 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez is officially out of ADCC 2024 – he withdrew in order to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)! The news were confirmed through a post on social media, as Jimenez will...
Craig Jones Says He Reached Out To Dillon Danis For CJI
May 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is working hard on expanding and turning the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) into the best submission grappling tournament in the world… And he is doing some things that others might...
ADCC Organizer Mo Jassim On Why ADCC Doesn’t Increase Athlete Pay, Who is Financing CJI
May 30, 2024BJJEE
In an exclusive interview with Ag. Fight, Mo Jassim, the organizer of the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) World Championship, shared exciting details about the upcoming 2024 event, highlighting new...
William Tackett Explains Why He Chose CJI Instead Of ADCC: “We Pay Bills”
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Tackett brothers are among already a number of athletes who have opted for competing at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) instead of ADCC 2024. And recently, William Tackett revealed the very...
BREAKING: Intergender Match Craig Jones vs Gabi Garcia Officially Announced For CJI
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, you’ve read that right. It’s now official: Craig Jones will face Gabi Garcia at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event! What started as a joke is now reality. Jones shared what...
Mason Fowler Confirms Participation At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Yes, it’s official… Mason Fowler, winner of ADCC East & West Coast Trials 2019 and 2021 & an ADCC veteran, has decided to compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) rather than...
ADCC’s Head Organizer Mo Jassim Addresses ‘CJI’ & Athlete Pull-Outs
May 28, 2024BJJEE
In an exclusive interview with Ag. Fight, Mo Jassim, the organizer of the ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) World Championship, shared exciting details about the upcoming 2024 event, highlighting new...
Craig Jones Tells Joe Rogan His Huge Plans with CJI: ‘Athletes Deserve to Be Paid’
May 28, 2024BJJEE
In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu sensation Craig Jones shared the vision and motivation behind his newly launched event, the Craig Jones Invitational. His goal? To...
Jozef Chen Announces Appearance At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
It’s official: Jozef Chen will compete at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)! He has announced it via social media, with a funny caption: If I win [the million dollars] I guess I shouldn’t...
Nick Rodriguez Forgoes ADCC To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)
May 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Nick Rodriguez has just become the latest athlete to leave ADCC 2024 in favor of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament! This one shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it is becoming...
Nicky Ryan Withdraws from ADCC To Compete at CJI: ‘An Opportunity to Win the Biggest Cash Prize the Sport Has Ever Seen’
May 26, 2024BJJEE
Nicky Ryan will participate in the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), opting out of ADCC despite having received an invitation. Reigning ADCC female champion Ffion Davies, along with ADCC US...
Craig Jones Announces Former UFC Champ’s Participation in CJI +80kg Division
May 26, 2024BJJEE
Craig Jones has annunced UFC veteran and BJJ No-Gi Purple Belt World Champion Luke Rockhold will participate in the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). So far, reigning ADCC female champion...
