Craig Jones Invitational

Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is an international submission grappling tournament created and organized by Craig Jones and Seth Belisle. It launched in 2024 with a bold vision: to elevate the competitive grappling scene with elite athletes, meaningful payouts, and high-stakes matches streamed for fans around the world – free to watch online. 

CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.

Compete in Vegas

From the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, CJI has featured multiple competition formats, including traditional divisions with $1 million prizes for champions and special events like team-based grappling and superfights. The event draws top talent across the sport and continues to push submission grappling forward by experimenting with new formats, high payouts for competitors, and exciting matchups that energize fans globally.

Check Out the Action

CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI competitor winner with hands held up in triumph on the mat.
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI competitors hugging on the mat at an event.
CJI competitor on the mat at an event.
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI member in the crowd.
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI member
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.
CJI competitor on the mat
CJI competitors grappling on the mat at an event.

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the Craig Jones Invitational!

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