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CJI 3 Has a $10M Prize Pool — and Still No Date

CJI 3 Has a $10M Prize Pool — and Still No Date

May 12, 2026 · athlete-news, cji
Just a matter of motivation." Craig Jones said that about CJI 3 in July 2025. The prize pool — $10 million, the largest in grappling history by a margin that makes every other promotion feel embarrassed — is sitting there, confirmed and funded.
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UFC BJJ Plans 14 Events for 2026 — The Promotion That Launched Free on YouTube Is Building a Full Sport Calendar

UFC BJJ Plans 14 Events for 2026 — The Promotion That Launched Free on YouTube Is Building a Full Sport Calendar

May 06, 2026 · competition, dana-white
Dana White confirmed it. MMA Mania reported it.
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Eddie Bravo Says EBI Might Be Done Because The UFC Wants To Slash The Budget — The Promotion That Popularized Sub-Only Just Got Priced Out By Its Own Format

Eddie Bravo Says EBI Might Be Done Because The UFC Wants To Slash The Budget — The Promotion That Popularized Sub-Only Just Got Priced Out By Its Own Format

Apr 25, 2026 · budget-cuts, ebi
Eddie Bravo might walk away from EBI. He sat across from Jake Shields at 10th Planet HQ in downtown Los Angeleshttps://bjjdoc.com/2026/04/13/eddie-bravo-ufc-wants-to-cut-eddie-bravo-invitationals-budget-so-much-it-might-not-be-worth-doing-at-all/ and said something nobody expected to hear from the g
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Community Fears CJI Is 'The Next Metamoris' — Craig Jones Claps Back

Community Fears CJI Is 'The Next Metamoris' — Craig Jones Claps Back

Apr 17, 2026 · adcc, athlete-news
Eighty-four percent of the grappling community thinks CJI is the next Metamoris. Craig Jones's response was two words.
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Man Who Called Brazil 'A Dump Full Of Filthy Animals' Announces Comeback Event In Brazil

Man Who Called Brazil 'A Dump Full Of Filthy Animals' Announces Comeback Event In Brazil

Apr 08, 2026 · brazil, chael-sonnen
Chael Sonnen has announced that Submission Underground 30 will take place in Florianópolis, Brazil on May 17. He's going to Brazil. On purpose. For anyone who needs the recap: this is the man who bought...
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Ralek Gracie Wants to Win $1M at CJI to Pay Off Metamoris Debts. He Hasn't Competed Since 2017.

Ralek Gracie Wants to Win $1M at CJI to Pay Off Metamoris Debts. He Hasn't Competed Since 2017.

Apr 05, 2026 · athlete pay, CJI
The BJJ community has been asking the question out loud: is CJI becoming the next Metamoris? The debate got heated. Craig Jones weighed in: "It's free, I'll do whatever the fuck I want. Respectfully I...
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Man Who Bought Brazilians Soap Announces Comeback Event In Brazil

Man Who Bought Brazilians Soap Announces Comeback Event In Brazil

Apr 04, 2026 · brazil, chael-sonnen
Chael Sonnen just announced that Submission Underground — the grappling promotion that hasn't staged an event in four and a half years — is coming back. In Brazil. Florianópolis, specifically. May 17. No-gi, tournament-style. "More...
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UFC BJJ 7 Had The Best Finish Rate In Promotion History. The Community's Response: 'The Product Still Sucks.'

UFC BJJ 7 Had The Best Finish Rate In Promotion History. The Community's Response: 'The Product Still Sucks.'

Apr 04, 2026 · community, grappling-promotions
Five submissions in eight matches. A 62.5% finish rate — the best in seven events. Two title changes. An 18-year-old rear-naked choking a veteran in two minutes flat. Adele Fornarino kneebar'ing her opponent so fast...
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