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CJI 2.5 And The $10 Million Bomb Craig Jones Just Dropped On Pro Grappling
Craig Jones announced CJI 2.5 with a $10,000,000 prize pool last week and the BJJ internet has not shut up since. What the number actually buys, who it pressures, and why I think it is both the best and the most reckless thing to happen to the sport in a decade.
UFC BJJ Is Quietly Becoming the Most Important Grappling Promotion. Here's My Take.
Six events in, UFC BJJ has gone from curiosity to the most consistent paycheck in pro grappling. What the format actually is, why the Opens divisions are the smart story, and whether this finally fixes the sport's money problem. Field opinions throughout.
The State of BJJ in 2026: What's Actually Trending on the Mats
Sub-only is eating the pro scene, body lock passing is the new answer to leg locks, and gym fees have crossed into Equinox territory. A field report on where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu actually is in May 2026, with opinions.
Best of r/BJJ: Top Reddit BJJ Threads and Stories
A roundup of the best discussions from r/BJJ on Reddit: nutrition for full-time grapplers, Gordon Ryan hypotheticals, rolling with white belts and the human side of training.
BJJ Fanatics Review: Are the Videos Worth It?
Honest review of BJJ Fanatics: pricing, instructor lineup, what's actually worth buying, plus a free YouTube roadmap to take you from white belt to blue belt.
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