Tom DeBlass Explains ONE Grappling’s High Standards—and Why Athletes May Be Released After Consecutive Losses
Aug 09, 2025BJJEE
ONE Championship’s grappling lead outlines the selection bar, the “one match per card” constraint, and what back-to-back losses mean for roster spots. Since stepping into his role at the helm...
Mica Galvao Joins New Wave Jiu-Jitsu As Wildcard For CJI 2 At 77kg
Jul 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mica Galvao has been officially announced as the wildcard competitor for New Wave Jiu-Jitsu – in the under 77kg division, at the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 2. This final roster decision...
Craig Jones Shares He Turned Down Coaching vs Mikey Musumeci Due To A “Bad Deal”
May 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has never shied away from pulling back the curtain on the BJJ world – and this time, he’s turned down one of its most high-profile opportunities. According to Jones, he was offered...
Mikey Musumeci Pulls Out Of Geo Martinez Rematch – Amid Rumored UFC Grappling Project
May 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has officially pulled out of his highly anticipated rematch with Geo Martinez – but not due to injury or scheduling conflict. Instead, the reason points to something potentially much...
Dana White Unveils What to Expect from UFC’s Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Jiu-Jitsu
Mar 10, 2025BJJEE
The UFC is making waves in the combat sports community once again, this time with a significant financial commitment to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. UFC President Dana White recently announced an investment...
Dana White: “We’re going to invest like 10-12 million dollars into Jiu Jitsu over the next year”
Mar 09, 2025BJJEE
UFC President Dana White has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest heavily in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), marking a significant milestone in the sport’s evolution. “We’re going to invest like 10...
(Leaked) UFC Has Plans For A “Gordon Ryan And Mikey Musumeci” Show?
Feb 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A new UFC-backed grappling reality show featuring Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci appears to be in the works, according to a recent leak by Kade Ruotolo. While the promotion has yet to make an...
Craig Jones Announces CJI 2 Will Be A Team Grappling Tournament
Dec 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has officially announced that the highly anticipated Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) will feature a completely new format – transitioning into a team grappling tournament! A few...
ONE Fight Night 27: Tommy Langaker vs Dante Leon Match Announced
Dec 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Dante Leon is set to face Tommy Langaker in a lightweight grappling match at ONE Fight Night 27 – on January 10, 2025! With the bout taking place in the lightweight division, it appears ONE...
American Prodigy: The Rise Of AOJ’s Cole Abate
Dec 02, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Mikey Musumeci Talks Injury That Threatened His Life: “I Could Have D*ed”
Nov 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci recently opened up about a terrifying health ordeal that almost ended his career – and life. Musumeci had been set to face Kade Ruotolo for the lightweight submission grappling title...
ONE Fight Night 26: Shinya Aoki vs Cole Abate Bout Announced
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship has set up a generational showdown… With young standout Cole Abate set to face veteran grappler Shinya Aoki – at ONE Fight Night 26, on December 6, 2024! View this...
Mikey Musumeci On Failed Weight Cut & Health Scare: “ONE Championship Never Forced Me”
Sep 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has finally broken his silence after losing the ONE Flyweight Submission Grappling World Title… On the scales – due to a failed weight cut. Originally, Musumeci was...
Joe Rogan Doesn’t Like The CJI’s Pit: “I Don’t Like That Ring”
Sep 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Joe Rogan recently shared his thoughts on the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) event – during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience with Belal Muhammad. One of the highlights of...
Why the Craig Jones Invitational Is a Win for the BJJ Community
Sep 10, 2024BJJEE
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking event in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) community, making headlines for its dramatic rivalry with the Abu Dhabi Combat Club...
Mikey Musumeci Hospitalized With Torn Lung – Blames Rickson Gracie Breathing Method For Injury
Sep 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has just revealed that he suffered a torn lung during his preparation for ONE 168… Which ultimately forced him to withdraw from the event. Musumeci was set to move up to...
Mikey Musumeci Stripped Off His ONE Championship Belt After Having To Cut 35 LBS In 72 Hours
Sep 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Mikey Musumeci has just shared that he was stripped off his ONE Championship belt… After trying to lose about 35lbs in just 72 hours. Musumeci was initially preparing for a match against Kade...
Nicky Rodriguez Is “Okay” With People Pulling Guard, But…
Aug 31, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you hate it when people pull guard? If so, you’re not alone – some professional athletes do as well. For example, Kade Ruotolo. Ruotolo argued that guard pulling can lead to stalling,...
MMA Journalist Luke Thomas: “CJI Changed Jiu-Jitsu Forever”
Aug 22, 2024BJJEE
MMA journalist Luke Thomas delves into the impact of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) on the world of Jiu-Jitsu . Thomas believes that this event may have not only challenged the dominance of the...
Craig Jones Claims ADCC Paid Jon Jones $50k Just To Attend The Event
Aug 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In case you’ve thought that Craig Jones would be satisfied with running more than a successful CJI event – and therefore stop trolling his adversaries… You thought wrong. His latest...
Craig Jones Invitational Day 1 Recap: Surprising Upsets & Slick Submissions Set the Stage for Semifinals
Aug 17, 2024BJJEE
The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday night at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling Day 2....
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) -80kg +80 kg Divisions Preview & Analysis
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE
CJI Preview and Analysis: Under 80kg Division The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is set to host its inaugural event, featuring a stacked lineup of competitors across different weight divisions, with...
Craig Jones Invitational (CJI): Full Fight Card Reveal
Aug 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
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...
Analysis and Predictions for CJI Divisions: -80 kg and +80 kg & Superfights
Jul 30, 2024BJJEE
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) held on August 16-17 in Las Vegas and free on Youtube, promises to be an exciting event with some of the best grapplers in the world competing in two main...
