Craig Jones unsure of CJI 3 despite secured funding
The future of the Craig Jones Invitational remains uncertain despite confirmation that the event has secured funding. While Jones confirmed CJI 3 will offer the original $1 million prize, he’s…
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Sarah Galvao Takes 4th Spot in CJI Female Division and a Chance for a $100k Prize
Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor Sarah Galvao has secured the final spot in the Craig Jones Invitational 2 women’s bracket, earning a shot at the $100,000 prize – the largest purse in…
MMA Analyst Luke Thomas: UFC Will Monopolize BJJ, It’s Ripe for Control as MMA Declines
The combat sports landscape is changing fast, and not in the way most fans expect. While UFC prepares to sign a billion-dollar TV deal, MMA analyst Luke Thomas argues that…
Craig Jones Roasted Mikey Musumeci: Didn’t Even Read His Contract, Wanted to Be a Lawyer
In a stinging segment on Morning Kombat, Craig Jones didn’t just take aim—he lit up what sounded unmistakably like Mikey Musumeci, using him as a cautionary tale of how even…
Andrew Tackett Says The UFC Was Going to Allow Him to Compete in UFC BJJ and CJI
The ongoing tension between the UFC and independent Brazilian jiu-jitsu promotions has taken another turn with revelations from Andrew Tackett about the circumstances surrounding his decision to sign exclusively with…
CJI President: CJI2 increased competitor pay to $10,002 per athlete
Seth Belisle‘s journey from corporate executive to co-founder of B Team Jiu-Jitsu and president of the Craig Jones Invitational represents one of the most unique partnerships in modern grappling. Despite…
How Seth Belisle became a partner in B Team despite not being a pro grappler
Most gym partnerships are forged between elite competitors who have proven themselves on the mats. However, Seth Belisle‘s journey to becoming co-founder and CEO of B Team Jiu-Jitsu represents a…
Craig Jones Responds To Gordon Ryan, B team split: I don’t even know what he means half the time
In the latest chapter of one of jiu-jitsu’s most talked-about rivalries, Craig Jones has finally broken his silence on Gordon Ryan‘s scathing social media attacks following the announcement of B…
Craig Jones Signals Likely Retirement from Competitive Grappling After CJI 2
In a revealing interview on Morning Kombat, Craig Jones dropped perhaps the most significant surprise of his career: he’s planning to step away from competitive grappling after his upcoming super…
Gordon Ryan Celebrates B-Team’s Demise—But Can’t Handle the Heat
The jiu-jitsu community witnessed a dramatic social media showdown as Gordon Ryan seized upon news of B Team’s dissolution to unleash a public attack on his former teammates, only to…