CJI

Craig Jones Invitational 1

Saturday, August 16, 2025T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA8 matches

The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational, founded as a competitor to ADCC. Featured the largest prize purses in submission grappling history, attracting top talent from around the world.

Results by Weight Class

-100kg

1Giancarlo Bodoni

Gold

2Craig Jones

Silver

-80kg

1Mica Galvao

Gold

2Kade Ruotolo

Silver

3Tye Ruotolo

Bronze

+100kg

1Nicholas Meregali

Gold

2Kaynan Duarte

Silver

Match Results

-80kg

FinalSUB: Rear Naked Choke (9:00)

LKade Ruotolo

Mica GalvaoW

Mica Galvao defeated Kade Ruotolo to become the inaugural CJI -80kg champion.

SemifinalSUB: D'Arce Choke (6:00)

WTye Ruotolo

Tommy LangakerL

Tye Ruotolo finished Langaker in the semis.

SemifinalPoints

WMica Galvao4

0Diogo ReisL

Mica dominated Diogo Reis en route to the final.

3rd Place MatchPoints

WTye Ruotolo2

0Diogo ReisL

Tye Ruotolo took bronze.

-100kg

FinalPoints

WGiancarlo Bodoni3

0Craig JonesL

Bodoni took gold in the middleweight bracket.

SemifinalSUB: Inside Heel Hook (5:00)

WCraig Jones

Pedro MarinhoL

Craig Jones leg locked Pedro Marinho.

+100kg

FinalSUB: Guillotine Choke (7:00)

WNicholas Meregali

Kaynan DuarteL

Meregali submitted Kaynan in a thrilling heavyweight final.

QuarterfinalSUB: Arm Triangle Choke (8:00)

WKaynan Duarte

Victor HugoL