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…
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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pledged $1 million to New Wave Jiu-Jitsu following their controversial Craig Jones Invitational 2 loss has officially withdrawn the offer, admitting he was…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…
WATCH: Smother exchange at ADCC Euro Trials sparks conversation about why that infamous movie choke is banned
A controversial grappling exchange at the ADCC European Trials has reignited debate within the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community about techniques that blur the line between legitimate competition strategy and questionable tactics.…
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…
Buchecha talks loss in UFC Debut, CJI 2 & UFC BJJ: Pressure in the UFC hits different
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has opened up about his challenging transition to mixed martial arts, offering candid insights into the mental and physical obstacles he faced adapting to…
Reusing Takes Back Equal Pay Demands After Backlash for CJI Comments
Kendall Reusing has issued a public apology and retracted her earlier criticism of the Craig Jones Invitational‘s prize structure after facing intense backlash from fellow competitors, most notably from Brazilian…
Exclusive: UFC exec slams CJI Donor for Awarding another $1M to New Wave
A high-ranking UFC executive has delivered a pointed critique of the Craig Jones Invitational’s handling of its controversial team tournament finale, taking aim at the decision to award New Wave…