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...
Craig Jones Talks CJI Tournament & Pit Style Combat Area: “We’ll Change This Game”
May 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has sent shock waves throughout the Jiu-Jitsu world, by officially announcing his Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) tournament for the same date as ADCC 2024. The tournament itself is going...
Craig Jones Announces End Of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu: “I’m Out”
Jul 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
It appears that the end of B-Team as we know it has come – as Craig Jones announced via social media that he is “out” of it. Instead, the rebranded team will be led by Nicky Ryan, Nicky...
Craig Jones: ‘Gordon Ryan Will Not Compete in Jiu-Jitsu Again. He’s Going Into Politics’
Jul 11, 2025BJJEE
The world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu may have just witnessed the quiet retirement of its most polarizing figure—and perhaps the birth of a new political personality.In a revelation that stunned...
Craig Jones Challenges Team Khabib: “Mica Galvão Could Tap All 5 – Back To Back”
Jul 09, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones isn’t known for holding his tongue – and his latest challenge is one of his boldest yet. While promoting his upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2), Jones appeared on The Ariel...
The Professional Grappling Federation Announces Season 8 Draft Results
Jul 03, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In preparation for the new 13-week season format, a strategic and exciting live draft resulted in the creation of four new teams who will compete for the PGF World Championship. The Professional...
Craig Jones Responds To Tackett Brothers’ UFC Contract Decision: “Good For Your Bank Account, Not For The Sport”
Jun 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In the wake of William Tackett’s explanation for choosing a UFC BJJ contract over participation in Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2), Craig Jones has responded with both support and a hint of...
PGF Becomes the First-Ever Professional Jiu-Jitsu League to Sell a Franchise Team, Signaling a New Era for the Sport
Jun 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Las Vegas, NV – The Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), the world’s fastest-paced grappling league and a driving force in the evolution of modern Jiu-Jitsu, announced today the successful...
FloGrappling Confirms Craig Jones “Security Removal” Was a Staged Stunt
May 22, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The viral video of Craig Jones being escorted out of FloGrappling’s offices had the Jiu-Jitsu world buzzing — but as many suspected, it was all part of an elaborate setup. In the latest episode...
