Craig Jones actually tried to book Moneyberg for CJI 2
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world has seen its fair share of controversies, but Derek Moneyberg’s latest attempt has left many scratching their heads. The financial guru, who became a lightning rod…
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Craig Jones Debunks Gable Steveson’s Claims He Was Asked to Throw CJI 2 Match
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community has been closely following the cancelled match between Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson and submission grappling star Craig Jones at the Craig Jones Invitational 2. What…
Gabi Garcia addresses demands for equal pay in BJJ following CJI 2
In an interview on the Jits and Giggles Podcast, Gabi Garcia weighed in on one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s burning debates: the pay gap between male and female competitors. With decades…
Craig Jones was public about Izaak Michell ban months ago
The recent drama surrounding Gordon Ryan‘s extensive criticism of Craig Jones Invitational 2 has brought renewed attention to various grievances against the tournament organizers. However one particular claim that has…
Breaking Down Gordon Ryan’s complete criticism of CJI 2
Gordon Ryan has publicly challenged the legitimacy of the Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) results in a detailed social media post accompanied by contract documentation. His team, New Wave…
CJI 2 Benefactor Reneges on New Wave Prize, Blames “Misleading” Info
In a reversal, the anonymous benefactor who pledged $1 million to New Wave Jiu-Jitsu following their controversial Craig Jones Invitational 2 loss has officially withdrawn the offer, admitting he was…
Craig Jones Explains Why B-Team Won CJI 2 in Rules Breakdown Video
Following the controversial conclusion of CJI 2, Craig Jones has released a detailed explanation addressing the perceived bias and rule disputes surrounding B-Team’s victory. In a comprehensive breakdown featuring head…
Nicky Rod had to Go to the Hospital With Staph days before CJI 2
In an intense revelation from The Simple Man Podcast’s CJI 2 recap episode, team coaches Nicky Ryan and Damien Anderson disclosed that star competitor Nicky Rod was hospitalized with a…
Tye Ruotolo reveals the extent to which his knee was destroyed at CJI 1
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom Tye Ruotolo recently opened up about the devastating knee injury he sustained during the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI 1), providing intense details about the extent of…
Tye Ruotolo: Jiu-Jitsu Was Meant as a Combat Sport, Pulling Guard is Not an Ideal Way to Start
In a revealing conversation on the Mighty Cast podcast, 22-year-old grappling phenom Tye Ruotolo shared his perspective on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his upcoming transition to mixed martial arts. As one…