Craig Jones Announces $10 Million Prize For Next CJI Event
Mar 27, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is once again pushing the boundaries – this time with a staggering $10 million prize for the next Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). The figure represents an unprecedented payday in...
Nicholas Meregali Slams CJI, Backs UFC BJJ: “They’re Here To Professionalize Grappling”
Feb 08, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
After 17 months away from competition, Nicholas Meregali is preparing to step back onto the mats. Now signed exclusively with UFC BJJ, Meregali discussed the business future of grappling, sharply...
Craig Jones vs. Dillon Danis Announced To Headline CJI 3
Feb 07, 2026BJJEE1 Admin
One of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most outspoken figures is lining up another spectacle! Craig Jones revealed on Friday that the main event for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational 3 will feature...
Garry Tonon Criticizes CJI, Calls For Unity In Professional Grappling
Oct 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Garry Tonon has shared strong opinions on the current direction of professional grappling, voicing concerns about the motives behind the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) and its impact on the sport’s...
Craig Jones Splits From Eyewear Brand Oscar & Frank After Controversial Dispute
Sep 27, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has ended his partnership with eyewear company Oscar & Frank, bringing an abrupt close to a collaboration that had been highly visible across his social media and promotional work....
Nicky Ryan Says He Made “Zero Dollars” Coaching B-Team To CJI 2 Victory
Sep 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
B-Team Jiu-Jitsu head coach Nicky Ryan has revealed that he took home nothing from his squad’s win at Craig Jones Invitational 2, despite being offered a share of the event’s profits. Here is...
Derek Moneyberg Shares Messages Claiming Craig Jones Offered To “Throw” CJI 2 Match
Sep 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Derek Moneyberg has released screenshots of private messages between himself and Craig Jones, that appear to show Jones offering to take a dive in a proposed matchup. The exchange centered around CJI...
Gable Steveson Claims Craig Jones Asked Him To “Take A Dive” Ahead Of CJI 2; Jones Fires Back
Sep 17, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson has made a stunning allegation about his canceled superfight with Craig Jones, claiming that Jones asked him to throw the bout. The two were scheduled to...
Izaak Michell Claims He Was “Blocked” From Competing At CJI 2
Sep 11, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Australian standout Izaak Michell was among the notable names missing from CJI 2, despite his status as one of the top grapplers in his division. With only eight teams of five athletes each invited,...
Gordon Ryan Unleashes Criticism After CJI 2 Controversy
Sep 10, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan wasted little time in voicing his displeasure after the storm surrounding CJI 2’s rules reached its peak. Representing his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu teammates, Ryan had plenty to say about how...
Craig Jones Explains Why B-Team Won CJI 2
Sep 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has spoken out to clear the air on the judging controversy that overshadowed the conclusion of CJI 2. While the event itself was packed with thrilling matches between some of the...
Gabi Garcia Fires Back At Gordon Ryan After CJI 2 “Corruption” Claims
Sep 06, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational 2 ended with fireworks both on and off the mats. The $1 million team tournament final between New Wave and B-Team went the distance, resulting in a 47-47 tie on the...
CJI’s Anonymous Donor Confirms They Will Pay $1 Million To New Wave
Sep 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Although Craig Jones Invitational 2 delivered a weekend of world-class grappling, it closed with controversy over how the final between New Wave Jiu-Jitsu and B-Team Jiu-Jitsu was decided. While most...
(WATCH) Craig Jones Puts Chael Sonnen To Sleep Twice With Buggy Choke At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen stepped in on short notice to replace Gable Steveson at Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas – and gave the crowd a memorable spectacle against Craig Jones. The match was set for...
Victor Hugo Cashes $100K Bonus – As B-Team Wins $1 Million At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones raised the stakes on day two of the Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas, offering a $50,000 submission bonus to encourage more action. B-Team’s Victor Hugo didn’t just deliver —...
Gordon Ryan Accuses CJI Of Bias Against New Wave – After Controversial Tap Call
Aug 31, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has accused CJI officials of bias against his New Wave Jiu-Jitsu teammates – after controversy struck during Giancarlo Bodoni’s second match. The moment came in Bodoni’s bout...
Craig Jones Suggests UFC Influenced Gable Steveson To Pull Out Of CJI 2
Aug 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones recently addressed the speculations surrounding Gable Steveson’s sudden withdrawal from their planned superfight at CJI 2 – and he didn’t hold back on what he thinks went wrong....
Craig Jones vs. Chael Sonnen 2 Set For CJI 2 Superfight
Aug 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones will now face Chael Sonnen in a rematch at CJI 2, stepping in after Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson pulled out less than a week before the event due to injury! Sonnen accepted the...
Gordon Ryan Takes Shots At Craig Jones & CJI 2 After Steveson Withdrawal
Aug 28, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has reignited his feud with Craig Jones, seizing on Gable Steveson’s recent withdrawal from their scheduled superfight at CJI 2 to criticize both Jones and the event itself. Ryan has...
Gable Steveson Withdraws From CJI 2 Superfight With Craig Jones
Aug 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Just days before the Craig Jones Invitational 2, the event has taken a major hit – as Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson has withdrawn from his scheduled superfight against Craig Jones....
Craig Jones Reveals CJI 2 Could Lose $800,000: “F*ck It”
Aug 21, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has stunned the grappling world by admitting that the second Craig Jones Invitational may end up losing $800,000 once the event is over. The news comes as a surprise given the massive...
Craig Jones Teases Possible Return To Team New Wave For CJI 2
Aug 14, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
A major lineup change may be on the horizon for the upcoming CJI 2 team-based, Quintet-style grappling competition. On Tuesday, ADCC veteran “Big” Dan Manasoiu revealed that he has contracted...
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...
John Danaher Talks Entertainment Value Of CJI 2: “We Like Chaos”
Jul 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
John Danaher has shared his thoughts on the rule set for the upcoming Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) 2. He has shared his thoughts on the trade-off between preserving the essence of the sport and...
