Craig Jones Admits CJI Revenue From Day 1 Was Lost – Entirely
Apr 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a surprising revelation, Craig Jones shared that the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) lost all revenue from its opening day due to music copyright complications! Here is what happened, as...
Mendes Bros: “Young Athletes Are Receiving More Money – They Have The Power To End The Cycle”
Apr 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to evolve, a major change in the way the professional athletes are treated seems to be underway – or at least the initiative for doing so. Mendes brothers are among...
Veteran Jiu-Jitsu Competitor: “It’s Ret*rded To Pay To Compete”
Mar 30, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Veteran Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Denny Prokopos has become the latest prominent voice to take aim at the widespread practice of BJJ athletes paying to compete in top-level events. Prokopos, who...
UFC Executive Claudia Gadelha: “Athletes Are The Reason BJJ Is Still An Amateur Sport”
Mar 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC title contender and longtime black belt Claudia Gadelha has added her voice to the growing calls for change in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – specifically around how athletes are paid. Gadelha is...
Roberto Jimenez Calls Out IBJJF: “BJJ Athletes Deserve To Be Paid”
Mar 26, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Roberto Jimenez has never been shy about speaking his mind – and now, the elite grappler is taking aim at one of the sport’s most hotly debated issues: athlete pay. In a recent social media post,...
Gordon Ryan Shares Advice On How To Make Money In Jiu-Jitsu: “Far More Money In The Long Run”
Feb 25, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan recently offered valuable advice to young BJJ competitors on how to make money in the sport. Even the most prestigious world championships provide little in terms of prize money, leaving...
Pat Downey Praises Financial Incentive To Compete In BJJ Over Wrestling: “I Usually Pay To Wrestle”
Feb 12, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Pat Downey recently provided insights into the stark financial differences between professional grappling and amateur wrestling. He pointed out that unless an athlete is among the elite 1% who make a...
Gordon Ryan Walks Fans Through His (Expensive) Watch Collection
Nov 30, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan, widely regarded as one of the greatest grapplers of all time, recently offered fans a glimpse into his impressive watch collection. Here is a quick rundown of his collection: G-SHOCKS...
How To Get Sponsored In BJJ? Revgear Brand Director Reveals
Oct 23, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Alex Wright is a martial artist with 30 years of experience, as well as a BJJ black belt under Angel Lopez – and the brand director of Revgear. And, in a recent interview with the Jits Magazine, he...
CJI Donates $500K To The Tap Cancer Out Charity
Sep 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) has raised an impressive $500,000 for the BJJ non-profit Tap Cancer Out – thanks to the efforts of the Fair Fight Foundation. The event, held in...
Kade Ruotolo Reveals How Much He Earns By Competing In ONE Championship
Aug 26, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Kade Ruotolo recently opened up about the financial side of his exclusive ONE Championship contract… Surprising many grappling fans with the numbers. Since signing with the promotion, Kade and...
Nicky Rodriguez Challenges Gordon Ryan To A $2 Million Match: “I’m The Absolute Best”
Aug 18, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), Nicky Rodriguez solidified his status as one of the top grapplers in the world – by winning the over 80kg division and taking home a staggering $1 million...
Craig Jones Bets $100k On Himself To Submit Gabi Garcia With A Leg Lock
Aug 11, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has just made waves in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community… By revealing that he has placed a $100,000 bet on himself to submit Gabi Garcia – with a Leg Lock in their upcoming...
Craig Jones Reveals How He Kept Himself Out Of Restrictive FloGrappling Contract
Aug 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast episode, Craig Jones revealed a loophole he exploited to avoid being locked into a restrictive contract with FloGrappling. Jones recounted how FloGrappling had approached him to...
Craig Jones & Gabi Garcia Make A Deal: “OF Collab vs $1,000,000”
Jul 28, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia will face each other in the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) intergender superfight, first of its kind in the submission grappling history… And now the stakes are even...
Khamzat Chimaev’s Manager Apologizes For Crypto ‘Situation’: “It Was A Mistake”
Jul 08, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev’s manager, Majdi Shammas, has spoken out regarding the recent controversy surrounding the SMASH crypto currency – which Chimaev promoted on social media. The issue erupted...
Khamzat Chimaev’s Alleged Crypto Scam Leaves Fans Outraged: “Classic Pump-And-Dump”
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev hasn’t been fighting for quite a while, now for around nine months… So it might be the case that the UFC fighter needs more financial incentives to “keep...
Tye Ruotolo On Making A Living From Jiu-Jitsu: “You Never Work A Day In Your Life”
Jul 06, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Tye Ruotolo never envisioned making a sustainable living from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Growing up with his brother Kade, the 21-year-old always viewed grappling more as a passion than a viable...
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Bank Accounts Seized By Russian Federal Tax Service
Jul 02, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is facing severe financial and legal troubles. In May, reports emerged that Nurmagomedov owed the Russian Federal Tax Service 297 million rubles,...
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...
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...
Russian Businessman Pays $95,000 At Neymar Auction – To Join Charles Oliveira’s Fight Camp
Jun 05, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Roman Shpigel, a Russian businessman, has made headlines by purchasing a unique experience with UFC fighter Charles Oliveira – for an astounding $95,000! He paid the aforementioned amount...
Gordon Ryan: “I Make More Money from Jiu-Jitsu Than Most UFC Champions”
May 22, 2024BJJEE
Gordon Ryan earns a substantial income from his Jiu-Jitsu career, primarily through various revenue streams. His earnings from competitions alone amount to around $200,000 per year. However, this is...
UFC Flyweight Mariya Agapova Reveals She’ll Be Homeless “In A Week” – Mentions S*xual Abuse Allegations
May 20, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Less than a month before her scheduled return to the Octagon, UFC flyweight contender Mariya Agapova revealed that she is facing imminent homelessness. In a heartfelt social media story,...
