CJI Day 1 full results, highlights

CJI Day 1 full results, highlights

As a seasoned grappler with decades of experience under my belt, I must say, this tournament is shaping up to be quite the spectacle! The matches we’ve seen so far have been nothing short of exhilarating.


The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational kicked off with a day packed with unexpected victories, thrilling conclusions, and a touch of debate. This groundbreaking event is the brainchild of grappler Craig Jones, created as a reaction to ADCC’s questionable athlete remuneration. In retaliation, Jones has organized two weight classes (over 80kg and under 80kg), with the winners of each bracket receiving an impressive $1 million prize.

The competitions unfolded at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center over two days, starting on Friday and continuing through Saturday. On Day 1, the initial rounds for each division were held, during which many competitors faced unexpected defeats, grueling submissions, or tight judge decisions. For a comprehensive overview of the results, as well as some key moments from the event, see below.

CJI over 80kg full results, highlights

First round:

Nicky Rod defeated Max Gimenis via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 2, 1:45

Owen Livesey defeated Mahamed Aly via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Adam Bradley defeated Kyle Boehm via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Pat Downey defeated Luke Rockhold via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)

Lucas Kanard defeated Victor Hugo via submission (heel hook) — Round 1, 1:10

Inacio Santos defeated Pedro Alex via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Fellipe Andrew defeated Daniel Kerkvliet via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Joao Gabriel Rocha defeated William Tackett via unanimous decision

Quarterfinals:

Nicky Rod defeated Owen Livesey via submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 3:41

Adam Bradley defeated Pat Downey via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Inacio Santos defeated Lucas Kanard via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Fellipe Andrew defeated Joao Gabriel Rocha via unanimous decision

ADVANCING TO THE SEMIFINALS: Nicky Rod, Adam Bradley, Inacio Santos, and Fellipe Andrew.

CJI under 80kg full results, highlights

First round:

Tye Ruotolo defeated Jason Nolf via submission (kneebar) — Round 3, 4:16

Levi Jones-Leary defeated Roberto Jimenez via submission (inside heel hook) — Round 1, 1:53

Lucas Barbosa defeated Kenta Iwamoto via unanimous decision

Jozef Chen defeated Andy Varela via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)

Kade Ruotolo defeated Matheus Diniz via submission (straight ankle lock) — Round 1, 4:43

Tommy Langaker defeated Renato Canuto via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Eoghan O’Flanagan defeated Magid Hage via submission (outside heel hook) — Round 1, 1:41

Andrew Tackett defeated Nicky Ryan via unanimous decision (30-24, 30-24, 30-25)

Quarterfinals:

Levi Jones-Leary defeated Tye Ruotolo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Lucas Barbosa defeated Jozef Chen via submission (knee crush) — Round 3, 3:34

Kade Ruotolo defeated Tommy Langaker via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Andrew Tackett defeated Eoghan O’Flanagan via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

ADVANCING TO THE SEMIFINALS: Levi Jones-Leary, Lucas Barbosa, Kade Ruotolo, Andrew Tackett

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