Craig Jones has unveiled Ana Vieira as the third participant in the women’s bracket for the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) 2. The Brazilian athlete joins an increasingly impressive lineup that already features Helena Crevar and Adele Fornarino in what promises to be an exceptional four-woman tournament.
Jones, known for his straightforward delivery, acknowledged the delay in his announcement during a recent video message. “Sorry guys, I’ve been super busy on the road, been under the pump. I haven’t had a chance to announce the latest CJI competitor,” he explained before revealing Vieira’s participation.
The tournament organizer didn’t hold back in his praise for the latest addition, describing Vieira as “one of the best competitors in the world.” Her inclusion in the 145-pound women’s bracket adds another layer of elite-level competition to an event that is already generating unprecedented excitement in the grappling community.
Vieira’s selection continues the pattern of high-caliber athletes being chosen for this groundbreaking tournament. With Jones previously emphasizing that this represents “the highest-paid women’s division in the history of the sport,” each competitor will have the opportunity to compete for $100,000, a prize structure that marks a historic moment for women’s jiu-jitsu.
The announcement maintains the momentum building around CJI 2, which takes place on August 30th and 31st. Jones reminded fans of the event’s accessibility, encouraging them to “buy your tickets, tune in, live and free on YouTube,” ensuring that this landmark competition will reach the widest possible audience.
With three of the four women’s bracket participants now confirmed, speculation continues to mount about who will complete this elite field. The combination of Crevar, Fornarino, and now Vieira has already established this as one of the most competitive women’s tournaments in recent memory, setting the stage for what could be a defining moment in the sport’s evolution.
