Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) Rules Revealed – Promising Fast-Paced Matches
Jul 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is closing in… And now, thanks to Brandon McCaghren’s recent live stream, we now have a detailed look at the rules set to this grappling event! A...
ADXC 5: AJ Agazarm Faces Ruan Alvarenga In A Lightweight Grappling Bout
Jul 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
August 2nd promises some intense emotions at ADXC 5 as the competition returns to Abu Dhabi and brings even more action to its cage. AJ Agazarm and Ruan Alvarenga will face off in a Grappling match...
GSP Confirms He Will Not Compete In Grappling: “My Body Can’t Keep Up Anymore”
Jul 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Georges St-Pierre has decided to abandon his plans for a return to professional grappling. With his continued training with elite grapplers and his participation in ADCC 2005, the idea of him...
[BREAKING] Mikey Musumeci Explains Reason for Pulling Out Of CJI Superfight
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Unfortunate news are coming straight from Craig Jones, who shared on social media that Mikey Musumeci will not be competing at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Mikey has pulled out of the match....
Kade Ruotolo Claims That Gordon Ryan Would Never Accept An MMA Match Against Him
Jul 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo has been sharpening his MMA blade for some time now… Which culminated with a win in his MMA debut at ONE 167 – where he submitted Blake Cooper in the first round. And, well,...
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...
Dana White Claims UFC Doesn’t Have Monopoly: “We’re Simply The Best”
Jul 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
UFC President Dana White has long faced criticism from fighters and industry observers accusing the organization of monopolizing mixed martial arts. Despite dominating the global MMA landscape for...
Extremely Successful BJJ Competitors All Have These 5 Habits
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Do you want to compete regularly and bring medals home? If so, then you need to get your training and overall approach to BJJ in check – you need to start thinking about the broader picture, as...
ADXC 5: Urijah Faber, Chad Mendes, & Bibiano Fernandes To Compete In No-Gi Matches
Jul 04, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Three former UFC fighters are set to showcase their grappling skills in Abu Dhabi – at ADXC 5! The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) has announced that Urijah Faber will headline ADXC 5 in...
[WATCH] Karate Combat President Chokes Out Cornerman At Karate Combat 47 Brawl
Jun 29, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Just when you thought that the fights in the “pit” couldn’t get any more exciting… Here comes the Karate Combat President himself to prove you otherwise. Namely, it was Asim...
Gordon Ryan Hyped Up About ADCC 2024: “The Biggest ADCC In History”
Jun 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan appears to be very much looking forward to competing at ADCC 2024! “The King” take part in two superfights: one against Felipe Pena and one against Yuri Simoes… And he...
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...
Craig Jones Blasts “Anonymous” BJJ Manager For Taking Too Much Money From Athletes
Jun 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has taken another target into his sight – this time an “anonymous” manager who is taking too high of a percentage from athletes’ competition endeavors. Here is...
[WATCH] BJJ Athlete Suffers Horrible Injury After Going To Sleep – And Referee Not Stopping The Match
Jun 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
One grappler narrowly escaped severe injury due to dangerously poor refereeing at a Versus grappling event in Eindhoven, Netherlands. On Sunday, Sven Groten was trapped in a Triangle-Armbar variation...
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!...
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...
[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...
Conor McGregor Opens Up About UFC 303 Withdrawal: “Very Tough To Be Ruled Out”
Jun 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was set to make his highly anticipated return to the octagon on June 29 against Michael Chandler. However, last Friday UFC CEO Dana White officially...
Mo Jassim Promises Legal Action Against B-Team Athlete Who Allegedly Sucker-Punched ADCC Competitor
Jun 16, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
A recent ADCC Dallas Open match saw a lot of action… And not just the good kind – as punches were being thrown between two opposing teams. Namely, after the B-Team’s competitor lost...
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...
ONE Championship: Danielle Kelly To Defend Title vs Mayssa Bastos
Jun 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE Championship has officially announced that Danielle Kelly will defend her atomweight submission grappling title… Against none other than Mayssa Bastos, at ONE Fight Night 24 – on...
[BREAKING] Tye Ruotolo vs Jozef Chen Announced For ONE Fight Night 23
Jun 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion Tye Ruotolo is set to face another formidable opponent… The rising star Jozef Chen, in a grappling match at ONE Fight Night 23! This event...
