Craig Jones Reveals The List Of Banned Techniques At CJI 2
Craig Jones has revealed the rules for CJI 2, and the event will be far more open than most grappling tournaments. The banned list focuses mainly on dangerous or unsporting…
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Big Dan pulls out of CJI 2, Craig Jones rumored to be the replacement for team New Wave
The grappling world received surprising news today as Daniel “Big Dan” Manasoiu announced his withdrawal from the highly anticipated Craig Jones Invitational 2 citing a devastating Lyme disease diagnosis that…
Craig Jones talks state of Gordon Ryan beef ahead of CJI 2
The anticipation surrounding the Craig Jones Invitational 2 has reached fever pitch, with much of the buzz centered around the ongoing tension between tournament organizer Craig Jones and submission grappling…
Giancarlo Bodoni: Learn to use athleticism to complement, not replace, technique—otherwise you’ll get outsmarted
ADCC gold medalist Giancarlo Bodoni has emerged as one of the most thoughtful voices in modern jiu-jitsu offering insights that extend far beyond his championship credentials. While many athletes focus…
Craig Jones roasts UFC BJJ marketing team: You don’t like a belt on top of a belt while wearing another belt?
When Craig Jones sets his sights on a target, subtlety goes out the window—and the UFC’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu marketing team has found themselves squarely in the crosshairs of the sport’s…
Craig Jones Questions if Musumeci is Autistic or Playing It Up for the Cameras
In classic Craig Jones fashion, the Aussie grappling icon stirred the pot again—this time throwing shade at Mikey Musumeci‘s public persona, asking on-air whether the UFC BJJ golden boy is…
Mica Galvao on Participating In CJI 2: Maybe it was fate
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu Mica Galvao‘s journey to the Craig Jones Invitational 2 mat reads like a story of perfect timing and second chances. When the call came offering him a…
Craig Jones questions UFC BJJ 2 ratings: 32K live viewers is your real ‘organic interest’ baseline
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Craig Jones has raised serious questions about the authenticity of UFC BJJ’s latest viewership claims, adding his voice to growing concerns about artificially inflated engagement metrics plaguing…
ADCC veteran Paul Ardilla explains How to be elite at BJJ training once a day
In a world where elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors often train multiple times daily, Paul Ardila presents a compelling counternarrative. The ADCC veteran and recent CJI Europe team member has achieved…
Gable Steveson still targeting MMA transition after CJI 2 match
Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson remains committed to his ultimate goal of transitioning to mixed martial arts even as he prepares for his high-profile grappling debut against Craig Jones at…