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The world of high-level jiu-jitsu competitors simply grew slightly extra attention-grabbing.
Australian grappling ace Craig Jones is a longtime black belt and elite competitor, a two-time silver medalist on the Abu Dhabi Fight Membership (ADCC) event, extensively thought to be the very best stage in jiu-jitsu competitors. Jones is not going to be returning for the 2024 ADCC occasion, nonetheless, as a result of he’ll be holding his personal invitational event scheduled for August 16 and 17, straight competing towards the ADCC occasion.
Why? On the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) web site, Jones described his event as “A nonprofit devoted to elevating sport and athlete compensation, whereas concurrently elevating cash for charitable causes.“ In different phrases, Jones isn’t impressed by the prizes provided by ADCC and different organizations like IBJJF and is making an attempt to lift the stakes. He’s providing up a $1 million grand prize in two separate weight lessons, above and below 80 kilograms.
As a part of the promotional effort, Jones appeared on the Joe Rogan Expertise MMA Present podcast. He wouldn’t reveal his monetary backer, however Jones did provide one type of proof that he’s secured funds: dumping $1 million in chilly onerous money throughout Joe Rogan’s desk! It shocked the UFC colour commentator, who remarked, “I’ve by no means seen one million {dollars} in a single place! I’ve by no means even seen one million greenback verify.”
Jones has already satisfied a number of prime skills like Nicky Ryan, Mason Fowler, and Nicky Rodriguez, to leap ship from ADCC to the CJI. Former Final Preventing Championship (UFC) Middleweight king Luke Rockhold will probably be there competing too! Oh, and Jones himself will probably be grappling legendary feminine grappler and undefeated MMA fighter Gabi Garcia in a wild tremendous combat match up.
Feels like an occasion price watching?
Insomnia
A enjoyable little bit of again story to a UFC 302 “Prelim” combat:
Bassil Hafez instructed me he beat Mickey Gall over 10 years in the past at a neighborhood grappling event. The 2 face eachother once more this week at #UFC302
Bassil posted this image on his Instagram at present saying he’s able to make it 2-0 towards Gall
Full interview out now on @Home_of_Fight pic.twitter.com/nVYqI45G2e
— Jake Noecker (@JakeNoeckerMMA) Might 27, 2024
Report: PRIDE OG Enson Inoue is suspected of drug smuggling.
頭にも脚にも凄みのある入れ墨… 元格闘家・エンセン井上「麻薬密輸の疑い」本誌カメラマンが見た憔悴姿 https://t.co/RSB6OSipvz
『今年５月には自身のＸに〈この世界は間違っている。薬物は止めてください！〉と投稿』 pic.twitter.com/NNzobFTdld
— プロレスリング加藤 (@q3jQd9xK0aZSvEL) Might 27, 2024
Julian Erosa needs to be probably the most unpredictable fighter on the roster. He’ll look unhealthy in two out of three appearances then stunt on a very good fighter and make it look straightforward.
For the IPA drinkers studying:
I feel individuals are taking Joaquin Buckley’s social media yapping approach too significantly, Cub Swanson included. He will get a powerful quantity of information incorrect right here, however who cares?
Niko Value has an unimaginable present for hurting folks in foolish methods.
This photoshopped image of Khamzat has been making rounds on-line — don’t consider the lies!
Jiri Prochazka is again in public, eager for the darkish and empty room.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Entered the pocket along with his lead hand by his hip …
The beginning of the Machida period.
It didn’t produce a end, however a picture-perfect wheel kick right into a faceplant feels worthy.
Random Land
Give her a Strawweight title shot.
Midnight Music: Soul, 1965
Sleep nicely Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the way in which.
