CRAIG JONES VS ADCC VS HELWANI | ROAD TO CJI EP.2

[@Whodatnation22]

Im not even a grappler but im fully invested in this

[@GKJusticar55]

Same.

[@JuicyG_]

Craig's already doubled the women's ADCC prizepool. True feminist hero!

[@James-yi1vk]

Yes! And if you don't agree, you're a bad person! Got em!

[@Frenchieeeee]

it's crazy that the dude from ADCC said "it doesn't mean anything to me, easy". Why didn't you fairly compensate prior to CJI then??? LOL gottem.

[@darraghkelly1744]

Unironically

[@merkins87]

@@Frenchieeeee yep, already hoisted himself by his own petards in record time

[@BattleBro77]

Craig has done more for women than 99% of female feminists in the last 20 years. He should receive a Nobel Peace buttplug.

[@MCSizzle1116]

Craig really went from leader of B-team, to the leader of the A level tournament. Well played.

[@HoneyBadgerMMA.]

we need Gordon to openly be interrogated about CJI

[@DanielIvan707]

Everyone knows Gordon is scared

[@jbb8261]

He’ll throw a hissy fit on camera 😂

[@ChonkieC]

The Hollywood Fix would take that upon themselves

[@Lockdown335]

Seeing him awkwardly say good things about the pit at Karate Combat while knowing Craig is using a pit was quite funny

[@aronworden6490]

Last I seen, Gordon Ryan was pretty sick, looks sick too. Hope he recovers if he hasn't already.

[@freshfavorites7212]

Someone said you been saying that for 5 years and craig did it in 5 days 😂 he had no answer for it 😂😂

[@CultofIndecision8]

He said it’s “complicated”😂

[@MakoTheFrog]

i think it's very straight forward actually, i think a bunch of people at the top of ADCC are pocketing the Sheiks money and pretending they make nothing and the venue and production eat all the money. Craig is exposing these dirtbags and it's hilarious.

[@dannygrows]

@@CultofIndecision8 "complicated" and "easy"

[@doyourownresearch7297]

he is a rat

[@SHERMA.]

4:50 glad you showed this clip just shows what a monster this guy is, you can just tell his type after listening to him for 5s

[@SHERMA.]

8:02 gordon in chat - "you guys dont wanna miss adcc on saturday, js.." looks like they are feeling the heat craig, you broke them both.

[@jackfm7046]

Yea he's gaslighting and mocking.

[@spikysauce5788]

That fake/nervous laugh after... the guys is a POS.

[@mitcholineck5345]

Mo is a snake and you have been exposed. Go Craig Jones...

[@fredrikandersson3885]

Lets see Mo vs Craig in a boxing match!

[@GKJusticar55]

@@fredrikandersson3885oh I’d pay for that.

[@mikeysplace]

For real though, you are a warrior man. You are such an inspiration. Out here challenging the gate keepers, prioritizing athletes, and selling underwear. You're the type of savior the world needs. All Hail King Craig Jones👑

[@eamonshields2754]

This is a desperately needed shakeup the combat sports world needed

[@psytron939]

BJJ Athletes dont give 2 fucks about the big arena and the production.. they want to GET PAID

[@jbb8261]

“It makes us look legitimate, guys” mo = 🤡

[@goodbyerealworld8982]

You'd be surprised how impoverished Olympic medalists are.

[@psytron939]

@@goodbyerealworld8982 Imagine being at the top of your sport in the entire world and achieve the highest level of competition, spending your entire life dedicated to this only to have to sell your medal to pay your bills. Fucking insane.

[@joyofblender]

(Matt-Damon-puppet-voice) TEEEE... MO-BULLL

[@Lockdown335]

Big prizes for athletes bring attention aswell lol Didnt Mayweather lie about his prize money at least at the start so the fans/promoters viewed it as a huge spectacle with more on the the line and eventually promoters would pay him that if people started showing up to see something worth so much... I think it has merit if you can back it up.

[@littlebobbymma5992]

Craig’s the rare type of grappler that can read & write. No wonder why Mo hates him.

[@travisjones1481]

Gordon really is stuck with this CJI thing. If he says he doesn’t need the money, he looks like an asshole. If he says he doesn’t wanna do it because he hates Craig, he looks like an asshole. Well played Craig 😂

[@mitchbrown3753]

And if Gordon goes in and wins Craig still wins! Gordon will talk mad shit but Craig wins the fucking the war.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I heard Gordon makes almost $1 million for competing at ADCCbecause of all of his sponsors. I would love to see him go to Craig‘s tournament, but he probably has contracts where he’s not allowed to. I’m just going off what I heard on KZbin. I don’t know if it’s right or not.

[@Lockdown335]

If he enters it, He then works for Craig and that would be pure Sodium

[@andrewkirberger7930]

Meh, he’s 1 ADCC title away from tying Galvao at 6, so two away from having the record. I think it would be cool to see him do CJI next year since it’s going to be every year. So he could still do ADCC in 2026. I don’t think CJI needs Gordon to compete this year, it wouldn’t change much. BUT if he does it next year it would be very entertaining! Just my two cents :-)

[@C0d0ps]

@@andrewkirberger7930 I don’t think they said CJI is going to happened every year. - 2 million spendable cash every year for Craig is going dry him up faster than a Thai hooker.

[@ElephantRage]

He's such a funny guy that sometimes I forget that he can quite literally dismember not only civilians but also 99% of bjj practiotioners.

[@andrewkirberger7930]

Second best in the world baby! Losing was the best thing for his future haha. He’s playing the cards he was dealt sooo so well. Just goes to show how self aware he is. The power of higher perspective!! So many people would have been bitter about being a perpetual silver medalist but he flipped the script and now he’s literally changing the world

[@TheDomLouis]

​@@andrewkirberger7930 He lost the battle, but seems to be winning the war!

[@hunterbrandon8391]

More like 99.999%

[@pi33er]

Dude from Adelaide just dojo stormed the world. Unbelievable. Well done bigfela 🎉

[@JamesKarren]

My professor is super old-school. Doesn’t like Craig or his antics. But he 100% agrees with why Craig is doing the invitational

[@Tyborg425]

What would reallllly be funny is if Craig put this on, pulled everyone over to his invitational and then competed in ADCC and finally got his first place! And then still did his gabby match Hahah

[@Arizmi]

That would be high level chess

[@Danlovestrivium]

And legit loses to Gabi proving that not only women truly can beat men, BJJ really is the best self defense for women and that Craig truly is the B team. Craig is the most successful loser in BJJ's rich history. 2nd only to Helo Gracie for losing to Kimura and spawning a lifetime achievement award.

[@jbb8261]

@@Danlovestriviumdevil’s advocate, I wouldn’t put anything Gabi does as a true win for women…not all of us are juiced to the fking gills and weigh 240 at like 6 foot tall lmao

[@003halmr]

@@jbb8261 haha good point.

[@drunkpaulocosta]

​@@jbb8261 You could be though 😂 Meet me out back in the parking lot in like 10 minutes

[@GordonBronson]

Craig is an all time legend

[@tennisgolf-iu5pf]

Craig is putting his life on the line for athletes pay. Stay strong Craig.

[@Zhcwu]

Dude the worst part is moe just saying "easy, done" for a 10k bump 100% raise in prize money, he didn't even need to ask/consult anyone, just shows how little thought gets put into the athletes that compete

[@stereotoned]

100

[@darkknightwater]

right? I have been telling you guys many times Mo is a weasel. I am sure ADCC higher-ups have been getting paid so well regardless and they just hind behind the table saying oh we are not profitable yet. Anyone who knows how business work knows thats a BS excuse not to pay its employees lol

[@AEB-tb3om]

Yuuuup. Dude is a liar, he was defending the current pricing structure vehemently just a few months ago. Major used car salesman vibes

[@calebbecker9964]

Thank Craig. For taking the big names away from the ADCC, and letting the lesser known names shine.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

We all know we need to fully support this initiative. CJI FTW

[@Patamole]

We are all sending our spirit energy to you Craig 🙌

[@HankSemoreButz]

🌈

[@digitalscale76]

thats bs, send some molly and coke

[@DanBaker108]

Spirit bomb!

[@msbuilding2806]

He really needs everyones sexual energy right now

[@thelastchimp]

really hope craig pulls CJI off, game changing shit

[@thelastchimp]

it's defo marcelo coming back

[@jbb8261]

I don’t know why they wouldn’t. Craig is a top athlete with good connections, if anyone can pull it off it’s him.

[@miguelladinodevera614]

​@@thelastchimpagainst a kid or another veteran like him? Marcelo should go up against Danaher just to make sure Gordon loses his own mind 😂

[@blackbelttv5333]

Marcelo Garcia vs Lachlan Giles in my opinion is the teaser, or potentially Garcia vs Alex Volk

[@andrewkirberger7930]

I think Volk could be announced, but it literally could be all three of them by the time it’s all said and done lmao! Why not??

[@barzy.om3d286]

The winner should also get Craig for a night

[@PanicGiraffe]

Craig should get the winner you mean.

[@domo74]

Loser get Gabi

[@thedadhaze]

Gabi already has dibs, sounds like a job for the Rod's

[@HankSemoreButz]

Craig likes the 🌈

[@thelifeofpieman]

Who doesn’t want to spend the night with a man who always comes second

[@joeyv2083]

The man, the myth, the LEGEND

[@CombatArcade]

That tease at the end got me harder than diamonds boys

[@UltimateAlric]

Harder than a diamond in an ice storm, gonna start making animal noises over here.

[@TheOskarOVJ]

Volk??

[@fkmygodgtfuo]

im hoping roger vs buchecha but its impossible ;(

[@SHERMA.]

i think i lip read JT torres from the facetime miniscreen

[@Harps555]

It is someone that was doing ADCC. I'm pretty sure Craig said to Seth "he called and told Mo as soon as we got off the phone"

[@viderma.sports]

7:58 Gordon’s message on Mo’s live 👀

[@jimhendericks]

Craig is truly the 2nd best grappler in the world.

[@johnwoods5095]

its either the ruotolos, mica galvao, or anyone from new wave

[@TSGAMINGCEO]

Its actually Victor Hugo that joined. Sick roster.

[@johnwoods5095]

@@TSGAMINGCEO we all saw the announcement lol

[@jbb8261]

New wave is too c*cked

[@TSGAMINGCEO]

@@johnwoods5095 Just to be sure, you never know :)

[@speardjinn5085]

@@TSGAMINGCEOHugo has already been announced if it was him they wouldn’t have done a teaser like this.

[@Bossplaier-px1ic]

Did Craig just land MG? I hope so and I hope this sport grows more.

[@JStraight160lbs]

I got that feeling but I don’t want to get my hopes up

[@DanBaker108]

Craig Jones is gathering the spirit bomb! People of earth lend him your energy!

[@CatNerfer3000]

🙌🏼

[@alexander.e.gil111]

love what you are doing for the sport

[@theeagle37121]

Continually investing more in the venue but not in the fighters pay speaks volumes.

[@agustinbarros711]

Love the Argentina shirt ! Let’s goooo boys

[@Justted227]

I liked the interview with Ffion, and her solo video about leaving ADCC was great - join the CJI rebellion!

[@StrictlyHumanTV]

Craig has solidified himself as a combat sports icon.

[@Br33zyAus]

Protect this man. 🙌

[@kanalenmingett]

Seth Daniels making death threats to Craig now. He's really in their head now. lol

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

hope Craig follows up with an aggressive lawsuit

[@calvin0433]

God I wish HBO’s 24/7 did a leading up to CJI. Their series would get so much approbation from the community.

[@gracienoosa]

Absolutely loving this

[@blackguy6216]

I just wanna say that I support you Craig and if you have to have members pay to watch the live stream I will definitely do it. let's make a change!!!!!

[@neededahandlealso]

Been wanting to start bjj in nyc. Might have to check out the 10th planet after seeing this video

[@shaneroberts2492]

Go to marcelo Garcia if you are in NYC

[@yerrboi6842]

Come check 10p NYC out. I joined over a year ago from a renzo affiliate and have never looked back

[@232urdadsliver]

Marcelo’s is overpriced

[@neededahandlealso]

@@shaneroberts2492 that shit is $300 monthly lmao. Maybe one day

[@jbb8261]

10th planet has its mcdojo faults BUT it’s still better than any gracie affiliation

[@dirkackermann6787]

It's Mica Galvao! Heard it here first!

[@beshaxhaj2897]

I still dont get the appeal of 1 million instead of "ADCC exposure".. One helps you pay for your family the other one makes you semi-relevant 🤣🤣

[@nvmm166]

Exposure behind a niche streaming app that only grapplers have lmaoo

[@jbb8261]

@@nvmm166 some clown on insta said that Bruce Buffer (who was LATE last ADCC bc he’s a pompous little man), who costs around 50-70k plus to book, was enough appeal for outsiders to watch That was the most low brain cell point I had heard in a while. No one is paying for flo to see Bruce Buffer 💀

[@somarvitor]

Makes you semi relevant in a niche sport that only the practitioners watch

[@Bigbadwolfanderson]

Most people only looking to become semi relevant because it can pay for their families . Not everyone wants the fame/name, they just want the check.

[@msbuilding2806]

Craig has a bigger audience just as himself than adcc...

[@jamessouthorn8121]

Looks like the CJI security will get paid better than the ADCC competitors

[@patmalone4559]

As a Gay Australian black belt it’s so good to see another Gay Australian black belt in Craig tapping straight folks all over there world.

[@Dannyfromnewquay]

Craigs taking the piss,,i love it

[@ethangunner8464]

Gonna take a few wild guesses on the secret competitor. Either a legend like Roger, Galvao or Marcelo for a superfight. Or Bo Nickal for +80kg and Volk for -80kg. This is getting fun!

[@yeahdaegzzzzz9831]

Rickson has Parkinson's, that is not happening lol

[@andrewkirberger7930]

I’m def thinking at least one or two more UFC fighters are going to be announced. And you’re right it could def be any of the Brazilian legends. Gracie’s, Galvaos…. Shoot maybe it’s Filipe Pena 😂 maybe ALL of them join haha fuck it

[@ethangunner8464]

Damn didn't know that!​@@yeahdaegzzzzz9831

[@TheDomLouis]

No one putting Oliveira's hat in the ring?

[@ethangunner8464]

@@TheDomLouis I like it!

[@chi1i]

Best kind of videos, good work Rohit!!

[@rohitwonder]

Thank you!

[@andrewsiegel8707]

5:31 “these athletes could be making…” a million dollars perhaps?

[@andrewkirberger7930]

I caught that too lol. The man is in trouble whether he admits it or not haha

[@oskarengman9816]

10:10 did he say Buchecha?? Must be Roger then or what u think

[@thereignofdando]

I want to be Craig's friend. The guy is a lad, and hysterical, and i sick BJJ player obviously.

[@ozzyaararon]

Sponsors are excited by provable data, not arena size. I wouldn't be surprised if the arena change and image that comes from that was more about them being able to get more when they sell the brand later. They're literally building ADCC brand at the expense of the competitors. Its the same play most businesses seem to run these days. Pump the business at expense of workers.

[@topkekm8817]

Awful problem in combat sports, the UFC got away with it for years

[@AlexisMigueles]

"Oh come on..." best line. I know that feeling rolling 😂😂😂

[@JPAmerica]

Mo needs some nose beers to calm down

[@digitalscale76]

he needs some bars

[@jbb8261]

Omg please keep showing the mo rants 😂 he’s blocked like 1/3rd of the Bjj community on instagram for supporting you

[@RodolfoMartinez-px6cj]

Yep! I got blocked for asking what the prize money was when Marcelo was competing on an old picture they posted.

[@jbb8261]

@@RodolfoMartinez-px6cj good fcking LORD 🤣 they need to grow a pair

[@andrewkirberger7930]

@@RodolfoMartinez-px6cjwait WHAT? Is he really blocking fans, Jesus mother Mary and Joseph the man’s in trouble lmao 😂

[@andrewkirberger7930]

That’s a slippery slope blocking fans 😂 like dude you’re the head of the ADCC… separate yourself from the noise or you’re gunna have a bad time

[@jbb8261]

@@andrewkirberger7930 only reason I wasn’t trying to go to adcc this year is bc I’m literally having a baby. And now I’ll _never_ go. So yeah, he fooled himself there!!!!

[@OBieWolfMan-v5g]

Sick dude! I hope its monstrous!!

[@nativetexan5879]

Craig needs to draw all the big shots to CJI and then go into ADCC and finally take gold. It’s the ultimate troll move.

[@ZzzNamorZzz]

Last night I got drunk and I was practicing my entry into CJI. My dogs leg is fucked but it was a good session.

[@HankSemoreButz]

🌈💯

[@andrewkirberger7930]

“I bet I could heel hook a deer” - Joe Rogan

[@GustavoEU123]

10:14 is it Kaynan?

[@marinradovan9539]

2:49 aged nicely with latest IG messages he received

[@devindoherty184]

10:10 damn can't wait to see who they're talking about

[@Lockdown335]

Well it isnt Owen LOL

[@btteng]

Definetly is Kaynan or a Marcelo Garcia to a superfight ( he gave hint about this)

[@devindoherty184]

@@btteng he did tell rogan about a guy with a mexican last name 👀

[@alexwendling]

5:57 you guys skipped the part when i thought this was a FAKE CRAIG JONES account🤣🤣 thanks for joining the live chat bwahahah

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

"Is Craig Jones lurking?" 😂

[@moonman1449]

thats you🤣🤣🤣

[@intersportasia9521]

10:09: Marcelo Garcia or Pena

[@shaneroberts2492]

Would be insane if it was the Goat Marcelo!!!!!

[@sinay_adcc_rengoku]

I think it can be Andre Galvao

[@intersportasia9521]

@@shaneroberts2492 Based on hints on JRE, I think it could be him

[@shaneroberts2492]

@@intersportasia9521 I have watched their episode but I didn’t pick up on any hints at the time. I might go re watch it.

[@matthewremfrey]

Marcelo is barely back on the mats after cancer treatment though... Seems unlikely

[@MrZachgonz]

Mo can still up the pay but doesn’t want to? And him saying having the event at T mobile arena “legitimatizes” the event, Was it not legit before? I don’t get his logic about that. I think CJI and UFC Fight Pass have the right idea. UFC just doing super fights basically and CJI can basically do that by enticing high level talent to switch from ADCC to CJI.

[@icater24]

Loved the hash ♥

[@alanyt2000]

"Unionise" - Hell yeah, Craig. The working grappler's hero.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Also, I have a feeling that ending was probably a very popular MMA fighter and if it is my guess is John Jones. He said the world is going to go crazy. The world does not know about all these popular jujitsu fighters outside of the B-team, but they know of very popular MMA fighters. So I’m just guessing a MMA fighter.

[@andrewkirberger7930]

I’m 100% with you. They need UFC legends. If it’s Jon Jones the world would literally explode. Could be Volk or Bo too. Would be nuts

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

@@andrewkirberger7930 yeah, the way they were making it sound. Made it sound like everyone’s going to know who this person is.

[@CoffeeReigns]

King Octopus Craig IS BACK 🐙🐙🐙🐙👑

[@ghagzor]

Motar is an idiot. Craig isnt lying about the 20k. Every other major BJJ comp pays $20k+ and they are not being mentioned in this whole ordeal. I'm pretty sure if ADCC paid the same as other comps and not HALF AS MUCH, none of this would be an issue. Mo can lie all he wants but we aren't dumb. I don't even train BJJ either. I'm just a fan/spectator(yes, we really do exist).

[@Sigmundfraud]

His energy is so much better than Gordons. Really hope for a rematch one day when Gordon is 100%

[@joshuajohnson131]

“The Olympics of grappling is a handshake deal?!”

[@eskilks7348]

That blue and white footballshirt i awesome! Where do i get one?

[@Sikalafo82]

This is great

[@SmilesChimichanga]

"It makes up look legitimate" 😂

[@tevitatuipulotu8287]

Just 🔥 what hes doing!

[@rob-dp1sx]

Any news on when tickets 🎟 go on sale??

[@andrewkirberger7930]

He said tickets dropping soon. You can enter your email on the website for presale :)

[@MorethanGUNZ]

Love this 🤣😂

[@MuayThaiDreadlock]

CJI for the win!

[@dreamdad2786]

Well done Craig

[@batman_1st]

10:10 Who signed?

[@1franklyrichard]

Openly volunteering as tribute to compete in the CJI trans absolute division for a Miata and a pack of Tums. 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@HankSemoreButz]

🌈

[@josiericaro3347]

Ur charity sounds exactly like dustin poireirs. Should do a charity collab

[@jordankonrad4031]

Mo has all the charm of a middle-aged used car salesman.

[@duck2500]

6:40 - 7:30 is that @missjessyjess in the background of Ariel’s podcast or am I tripping

[@100coolgy]

Can we get a restock of that foxcatcher kit?

[@BTeamJiuJitsu]

Coming soon!

[@brendanmalec8047]

I love Craig and he is definitely the most entertaining man in grappling. People are missing the point with CJI and ADCC profitability, though. Mo is trying to turn ADCC into a sustainable business where athletes are paid out of revenues generated by sponsors and viewership - and I think his point about booking T Mobile to increase both is valid. CJI is funded by a one-time donation of 1M dollars, and they are not charging for viewership or admission (as far as I know) and I don’t believe they have sponsors, meaning they are not generating revenue to invest back into future events. I am a huge Craig and B Team fan. I just hope this doesn’t deal a mortal blow to ADCC and then fail to provide a similar platform moving forward due to its lack of a sustainable business model.

[@VegaH_]

When are CJI trials?

[@Tyson-luvs-nuggets]

Mo the Snake

[@mosshark]

Can we give Lucas Lepri a call? My man came in 2nd 2 times in a row.

[@juanpablocabrera5334]

silencio empezó mi novela

[@benjaminberlin]

Buchecha or galvao teaser at the end?

[@elik2580]

Soon CJI titles will end up meaning more ADCC ones

[@shotokhan4078]

Craig was talking about fighters' unions, they are the answer to low salaries, even MMA fighters need to understand that but that capitalistic country doesn't let them think the right way! And competition is a good thing too as you can see!

[@BrokenFistX]

Seth Daniels big mad

[@chazalicious]

CJI first prize should include a freestyle tattoo given by Craig.

[@khillsy4489]

These guys are all sweethearts. 👍👍✌️✌️✌️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@dallasatkisson778]

Craig just got Mo to raise the Womens fighter pay out of pure spite towards Craig LMAOOOOOOOO

[@nostromo9081]

Hey Craig. How about having a match between you and a CGI Gordon Ryan at CJI? You could even tap if it fools the crowd.