Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor Andy Varela has sparked controversy by openly challenging the UFC’s mandatory long-sleeve rashguard policy for BJJ competitions, pointing out what he sees as a glaring irony in…
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…
A tragedy struck the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community during the IBJJF Chicago Open when a competitor lost their life after completing a match, sending waves through the grappling world and igniting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
After a tumultuous few months that saw him embroiled in controversy over a photo editing dispute with Karate Combat and a close victory at UFC Abu Dhabi, Bryce Mitchell is…
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…
