Watch day 1 here until monday:
B-Team Dominates While Others Scrape Through in Slow Start
SUBHEADING: The first day in Vegas had its moments but left fans hoping for more action on day two
Day one of CJI 2 is wrapped up, and while it wasn’t the non-stop submission fest some expected, there were definitely some solid moments to build on.
The Thomas & Mack Center saw mixed results as the tournament got underway, with some teams looking sharp while others barely made it through.
B-Team Shows Up
The most impressive performance of the day came from B-Team, who looked like the dominant force everyone expected them to be. While other teams struggled to find their rhythm, B-Team controlled their matches and advanced with authority.
Nicky Rod and crew showed why they’re considered one of the top teams in the world, putting together the kind of performance that has them looking like serious contenders for that $1 million prize.
Close Calls for the Big Names
Atos and New Wave both advanced, but it wasn’t the smooth sailing you’d expect from teams with their pedigree. Both squads had to grind out wins and barely scraped through to day two.
These are elite-level teams that usually dominate their competition, so seeing them struggle a bit was surprising. Could be first-day nerves or just tough matchups.
The Numbers Game
The day saw five submissions total, with a couple of those being debated by fans and commentators. The winner-stays-on format created some interesting dynamics, but the finishing rate wasn’t quite what some people hoped for.
That said, elimination tournaments can be weird – sometimes teams play it safe early and save the fireworks for when they really need them.
Women’s Division Impresses
The women’s bracket continued to show serious skill and heart. The semifinals are set, and the level of competition has been consistently high throughout.
Day Two Setup
With four teams remaining and higher stakes, day two should bring out the best in everyone. B-Team looks like the team to beat, but Atos and New Wave have the talent to turn things around when it matters most.
The $1 million prize is getting closer, and that kind of money tends to bring out the best performances.
Bottom Line
Day one had its slow moments, but that’s tournament grappling sometimes. The format is solid, the talent is there, and day two has all the ingredients for some serious action.
CJI 2 is still building momentum, and the best might be yet to come.
What did you think of the day one action? Ready for the semifinals?
