Who’s Number One is back, and this time the stakes couldn’t be higher. WNO 32, scheduled for March 31, 2026, in Austin, Texas, will feature a four-man lightweight grand prix that brings together some of the most dangerous grapplers in the 155-pound division. The winner earns a direct path to a title shot against reigning…
The UFC is pushing into submission grappling with exclusive contracts and big prize money. Is this good for BJJ’s growth, or a corporate takeover of a grassroots sport? We examine both sides of the debate.
Craig Jones didn’t just start a new grappling event. He detonated a bomb under the entire professional jiu-jitsu establishment, forced a reckoning with athlete pay, and single-handedly proved that combat sports entertainment and elite-level grappling don’t have to be mutually exclusive. The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) burst onto the scene in 2024 and immediately reshaped…
The grappling world got a shakeup with the announcement of the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI), the brainchild of the renowned submission grappler Craig Jones. This isn’t just another competition; it’s a direct challenge to the established king of submission grappling, the ADCC World Championship. Jones’ Long-Simmering Discontent: Jones’ decision to create the Craig Jones Invitational…
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