The anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Craig Jones prepares to face Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson at CJI 2, and The B-Team’s latest countdown video featuring the legendary Renato Laranja has fans buzzing with excitement. In what promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups in submission grappling history, the Australian submission specialist…
Title: Vagner Rocha Stepping Up for New Wave Shows What Real Fighters Do (Despite Heart Failure) You know what I respect? When a veteran steps up on short notice because his team needs him, especially after surviving fucking heart failure. That’s exactly what Vagner Rocha just did for New Wave at CJI 2, and it…
Title: Brazilian Tourist Schools Barcelona Pickpocket With BJJ (This Is Why We Train) This is exactly why I tell people that BJJ isn’t just a sport – it’s practical self-defense that works in real situations. A Brazilian tourist just proved it by using his grappling skills to stop a pickpocket in Barcelona and get his…
Polaris just announced Tommy Langaker vs Owen Livesley for the vacant light heavyweight title on September 13th, and I’m here for this European violence. These two are going to put on a show that reminds everyone why European grappling is producing some of the most exciting fighters in the world right now. The Norwegian Submission…
The BJJ world is buzzing as the CJI founder hints at replacing injured Dan Manasoiu The grappling community woke up to explosive news today as Craig Jones appears set to make a stunning return to Team New Wave for his own tournament, CJI 2, following Dan Manasoiu’s withdrawal due to injury. In a move that…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community is reeling from devastating news that emerged from the IBJJF Chicago Open this past weekend, where a competitor tragically passed away after competing. What We Know Multiple BJJ news outlets, including BJJEE, BJJ Doc, and Jiu Jitsu Legacy, have confirmed that a competitor died during or immediately after their match at…
The B-Team just dropped their latest Road to CJI 2 documentary, and this one hits different. “From A Laundry Mat To A Million Dollars | Team Daisy Fresh Road to CJI 2” tells the kind of underdog story that makes you believe in the impossible. The Ultimate Grappling Cinderella Story Heath Pedigo’s Team Daisy Fresh…
Craig Jones just dropped a 5-minute masterpiece on The B-Team YouTube channel, and honestly, the video speaks for itself better than any explanation could. In typical Craig fashion, he and Kit Dale attempt to demonstrate the CJI 2 rules with “the lil homies” – and it’s about as chaotic as you’d imagine. The Australian grappler’s…
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world just witnessed something nobody saw coming – Gordon Ryan and Mikey Musumeci have officially ended their bitter rivalry, shaking hands on what might be the sport’s most unexpected peace treaty of 2025. From Enemies to Allies: The Shocking Reconciliation The announcement came via social media, where Musumeci extended an olive branch…
Three-time NCAA champion takes major step in grappling journey at Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu opening August 5, 2025 – Elite wrestler Jason Nolf reached a significant milestone in his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey yesterday, receiving his blue belt promotion from BJJ legend Gordon Ryan at the grand opening of Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu in Austin, Texas. The promotion marks a…
