Levi Jones Leary Out of CJI 2 – Kenta Iwamoto to Step in as Replacement
The Australasian Misfits team has taken a significant blow ahead of CJI 2 as Levi Jones Leary has been forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury. The news…
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Craig Jones: CJI 1 Was Too Successful—We Knew It Would Be Copied
Craig Jones, the enigmatic Australian grappler and promoter behind the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), recently appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show to discuss the upcoming CJI 2 and address the…
Craig Jones: CJI created the modern ecosystem where athletes can shop around for the best contracts
Craig Jones never set out to wear a promoter’s hat. The Australian grappler has been blunt about his role in launching the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), and if it were…
John Danaher: BJJ transitioned from underground activity to professional sport – events like CJI, ADCC have a pretty impressive payout
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has undergone a dramatic transformation from its underground roots to becoming a legitimate professional sport, and legendary coach John Danaher recently shared his perspective on this evolution during…
Luke Griffith and Big Dan Reflect on CJI2: It’s a Dream to Support Yourself Through Jiu-Jitsu
As Craig Jones International (CJI) 2 approaches, Team New Wave‘s heavyweight presence continues to generate significant buzz in the grappling community. Two of the team’s standout competitors, Luke Griffith and…
Craig Jones on UFC BJJ’s Suspect Engagement: Why the Pressure to Fake Views and Comments?
Craig Jones, founder of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), has mirrored our concerns about the authenticity of UFC BJJ’s viewership numbers and engagement metrics, suggesting the promotion may have artificially…
Ana Carolina Vieira announced as 3rd female division CJI 2 competitior
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…
Craig Jones Organized Record Breaking Charity Jiu-Jitsu Seminar in Ukraine
Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Craig Jones recently made headlines by organizing what he claims was “the biggest seminar in Ukrainian history” in Ukraine. The charity event, documented by Jacksonxmedia, showcased…
Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan take offense to UFC’s attempt at presenting Musumeci as most decorated ever
Two of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s most prominent figures have voiced their displeasure with how UFC BJJ has been presenting certain narratives around elite grapplers, particularly regarding claims about who deserves recognition…
Craig Jones reacts to UFC BJJ premiere as fans fear he’s banned from coaching UFC champions Volkanovski and JDM
The Australian grappling superstar has made his feelings crystal clear about the UFC’s newest venture into Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In several Instagram posts that have fans buzzing, Jones didn’t hold back…