The Craig Jones Invitational returns for its second edition on August 30-31, 2025, promising another spectacular weekend of elite bjj competition. Building on the success of the inaugural event, CJI 2 features an expanded format with a massive $1 million eight-team tournament and a groundbreaking $100,000 four-woman tournament..
Event Schedule & Global Watch Times
Day 1: Saturday, August 30th
– United States (PDT): 6:00 PM
– Brazil (BRT): 10:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, August 31st
– United States (PDT): 6:00 PM
– Brazil (BRT): 10:00 PM
– Australia (AEST): 11:00 AM (Monday, September 1st)
– United Kingdom (BST): 2:00 AM (Monday, September 1st)
– China (CST): 9:00 AM (Monday, September 1st)
– South Africa (SAST): 3:00 AM (Monday, September 1st)
– India (IST): 6:30 AM (Monday, September 1st)
– Ukraine (EEST): 4:00 AM (Monday, September 1st)
$100,000 Four-Woman Tournament
The women’s division features four of the sport’s most accomplished athletes competing for the largest prize purse in women’s bjj history:
– Helena Crevar — Polaris and WNO Champion
– Adele Fornarino — 2024 ADCC Double Gold Medalist
– Ana Carolina Vieira — 2024 ADCC Champion
– Sarah Galvao — 2025 IBJJF Grand Slam Winner (Brown Belt) 6x IBJJF World Champion
$1 Million Eight-Team Tournament
The main event features eight powerhouse teams competing across five weight divisions (66kg, 77kg, 88kg, 99kg, +99kg) for the sport’s largest team prize.
10th Planet
Coach: Eddie Bravo
– 66kg: Geo Martinez — 3x EBI Champion
– 77kg: Alan Sanchez — 2024 EBI Champion
– 88kg: PJ Barch — ADCC 2024 Bronze Medalist
– 99kg: Ryan Aitken — 2024 PGF Champion
– +99kg: Kyle Boehm — 2022 ADCC Trials Winner
New Wave
Coach: John Danaher
– 66kg: Dorian Olivarez — 2023 ADCC Trials Winner
– 77kg: Mica Galvao — 2024 Super Grand Slam Champion
– 88kg: Giancarlo Bodoni — Two-time ADCC World Champion
– 99kg: Luke Griffith — 2024 ADCC Silver Medalist
– +99kg: Vagner Rocha
B-Team
Coach: Nicky Ryan
– 66kg: Ethan Crelinsten — Polaris Champion
– 77kg: Jozef Chen — 2023 ADCC Trials Winner
– 88kg: Chris Wojcik — 2024 PGF Silver Medalist
– 99kg: Nick Rodriguez — CJI 1 Openweight Champion
– +99kg: Victor Hugo — 5-time IBJJF World Champion (Wild Card Pick)
Atos
Coach: Andre Galvao
– 66kg: Diego Pato — 6-time IBJJF World Champion (Wild Card Pick)
– 77kg: Ronaldo Junior — 2023 IBJJF No Gi World Champion
– 88kg: Lucas Barbosa — 6-time IBJJF World Champion
– 99kg: Kaynan Duarte — Reigning ADCC Double Champion
– +99kg: Felipe Pena — 2-time ADCC World Champion
Daisy Fresh
Coach: Heath Pedigo
– 66kg: Max Hanson — 2024 IBJJF No Gi Pan Champion
– 77kg: Dante Leon — 2024 ADCC Absolute Bronze Medalist
– 88kg: Jacob Couch — 2023 ADCC Trials Winner
– 99kg: Michael Pixley — NCAA Division 2 Wrestling Champion
– +99kg: Brandon Reed — NAIA Wrestling Champion
Team Australasia
Coach: Lachlan Giles
– 66kg: Fabricio Andrey — 2021 IBJJF World Champion (Wild Card Pick)
– 77kg: Kenta Iwamoto — 3-time ADCC Trials Winner
– 88kg: Lucas Kanard — 2024 ADCC Trials Winner
– 99kg: Declan Moody — 2024 ADCC Trials Winner (CJI 2 Trials Winner)
– +99kg: Belal Etiabari — CJI 2 Trials 2nd Place
Team Americas
Coach: Greg Souders
– 66kg: Gavin Corbe
– 77kg: Deandre Corbe — 2025 Sapateiro Invitational Champion
– 88kg: Elijah Dorsey — 2024 ADCC Trials Winner
– 99kg: Taylor Pearman — 2024 ADCC Trials Winner (Wild Card Pick)
– +99kg: Pat Downey — 2019 US National Wrestling Champion
Team Europe
Coach: Faris Benlamkadem
– 66kg: Owen Jones — 2023 ADCC Trials Winner
– 77kg: Pawel Jaworski — CJI 2 EU Trials Winner
– 88kg: Paul Ardila — CJI 2 EU Trials Winner (Wild Card Pick)
– 99kg: Charles Negromonte — 2024 ADCC Trials Winner
– +99kg: Marcin Maciulewicz — CJI 2 EU Trials Winner
Craig Jones Supermatch
The event’s creator Craig Jones was scheduled to compete in a featured supermatch though his original opponent Gable Stevenson has withdrawn from the competition. The replacement opponent has yet to be announced.
Live Stats & Coverage
Fans can expect comprehensive live coverage throughout the weekend with real-time statistics match results and team standings updated continuously during both days of competition. The event promises to deliver the same high-production value and innovative presentation that made CJI 1 a landmark event in bjj.
With the largest prize purses in bjj history and an unprecedented level of talent across all divisions CJI 2 is positioned to be the most significant submission bjj event of 2025.
