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Craig Jones Invitational
VenueThomas & Mack Center
LocationLas Vegas, USA
Dates16–17 August 2022
Websitehttps://fightfoundation.com

Craig Jones invitational is a planned international submission grappling tournament to be held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, during 16–17 August 2024.[1]. Craig Jones announced the event on May 24th 2024, the event will be streamed on YouTube for free[2].

Background

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Craig Jones invitational is a planned submission grappling tournament. Craig Jones (2 times ADCC silver medalist) was disappointed with athlete's pay, he decided to make a tournament which pays better than ADCC to athletes.

At ADCC the prize for the 1st place at men's -66kg/-77kg/-88kg/-99kg/+99kg is $10,000, the 2nd place is $5,000, the 3rd place is $3,000, the 4th place is $1,000; the prizes at women's -60kg/+60kg divisions are $6,000 for the 1st place, $3,000 for the 2nd place, $2,000 for the 3rd place, $1,000 for the 1st place; for absolute weight class (men) the prizes are $40,000 for the 1st place, $10,000 for the 2nd place, $5,000 for the 3rd place, $1,000 for the 4th place; super fight prizes are $40,000 to the winner and $10,000 to the looser; there are additional awards: $1,400 to the best fighter, $1,400 best takedown award, $1,400 for the fastest submission, $1,400 best fight of competition (split); total prize money is $230,600[3]. In January 2024 Gordon Ryan suggested that ADCC should increased winner payout to $250,000+ per division[4].

There will be 2 men's divisions: men -80kg and men 80+kg, the winner of each bracket will be awarded $1 million dollars, also each participant will get $10,001 for showing up[5].

During Joe Rogan podcast (episode JRE MMA Show #157) Craig Jones brought $1 million in cash to promote Jiu-Jitsu tournament[6].

Participants

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There will be two 16 men's divisions under 80kg and over 80kg, as well as Ffion Davies will face Mackenzie Dern[7].

Confirmed participants men under 80kg:

Confirmed participants men over 80kg:

Confirmed participants women:

Confirmed superfight:   Craig Jones vs   Gabi Garcia[31]

Special bonus

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Best submission bonus $50,000 was announced on June 23th 2024[32]

References

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  1. ^ "2022 Dates And Location Announced For Inaugural Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  2. ^ "Craig Jones announces $2 million tournament on same weekend as ADCC". grapplinginsider. 2024-05-24.
  3. ^ "ADCC Championship Prize Money Allocation". adcombat. 2024-06-01.
  4. ^ "Gordon Ryan Says That ADCC Should Increase Winner Payouts To $250k+ Per Division". bjjee. 2024-01-13.
  5. ^ "Legendary Jiu-jitsu Star Craig Jones Waging War On ADCC With Competing Invitational Tournament". deadspin. 2024-06-01.
  6. ^ "Joe Rogan podcast guest flashes $1 million cash during interview to promote Jiu-Jitsu tournament: video". nypost. 2024-06-01.
  7. ^ "Full Updated Competitor List For The Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  8. ^ "Tackett Brothers Withdraw From ADCC 2024 For CJI, Replaced By Andy Varela And Elder Cruz". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  9. ^ "Nicky Ryan Withdraws From ADCC 2024 To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  10. ^ "Jozef Chen Announces Appearance At Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)". bjjee. 2024-06-01.
  11. ^ "Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa Enters Under 80kg Division At Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  12. ^ "Matheus Diniz Becomes Latest Champion To Leave ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-09.
  13. ^ "Eoghan O'Flanagan Joins Craig Jones Invitational At Under 80kg". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-11.
  14. ^ "Tommy Langaker Becomes Latest To Leave ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-14.
  15. ^ "Levi Jones-Leary Withdraws From ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-14.
  16. ^ "Three-Time NCAA Champion Jason Nolf Joins Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-14.
  17. ^ "Andy Varela Leaves ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-16.
  18. ^ "Both Ruotolo Brothers Leave ADCC 2024 To Join Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-20.
  19. ^ "Competition for ADCC? Craig Jones Announces $1 Million Prize Tournament". tackettjiujitsu. 2024-06-01.
  20. ^ "Luke Rockhold Set To Compete At Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  21. ^ "Nicky Rodriguez Leaves ADCC 2024 To Enter Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  22. ^ "Mason Fowler Leaves ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  23. ^ "Roberto Jimenez Withdraws From ADCC 2024 To Join Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  24. ^ "Joao Gabriel Rocha Announced For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-05.
  25. ^ "Victor Hugo Withdraws From ADCC 2024 To Enter Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-05.
  26. ^ "Top Gi Competitor Fellipe Andrew Joins Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-13.
  27. ^ "Trials Winner Inacio Santos Leaves ADCC 2024 For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-22.
  28. ^ "Pat Downey Joins Over 80kg Division Of Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-23.
  29. ^ "Ffion Davies Chooses Craig Jones Invitational Over ADCC 2024". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  30. ^ "Mackenzie Dern Booked Against Ffion Davies At Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-13.
  31. ^ "Craig Jones Announces Intergender Match Against Gabi Garcia For Craig Jones Invitational". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-01.
  32. ^ "Craig Jones Invitational Announces $50,000 'Best Submission' Bonus". jitsmagazine. 2024-06-23.
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