Craig Jones just lit the jiu-jitsu world on fire.In Episode 130 of the BJJ Balance Podcast, we break down the insanity of CJI 2.5, the rumored format, the $10,000,000 prize pool, why this feels like a direct shot at exclusive UFC BJJ contracts, and who could actually end up in an 8-man open weight tournament.We also talk about what this could mean for the future of professional grappling, whether Craig should run trials, what names like Nicky Rod, Victor Hugo, the Ruotolos, Mikey Musumeci, Andrew Tackett, and even MMA or wrestling crossover athletes could bring to the event, and why this might be one of the wildest moments the sport has ever seen.Later in the episode, we get into whether gi is harder than no-gi, how white belts should balance both, when your personal game starts to develop, and whether no-gi can sometimes make people feel better than they actually are.If you’re into Craig Jones, CJI 2.5, UFC BJJ, ADCC, gi vs no-gi, white belt advice, and the future of pro jiu-jitsu, this one’s for you.Please Follow BJJ Balance on all of our socials:IG: @BJJBalanceDiscord: discord.gg/bjjbalanceTik Tok: @BJJBalanceYouTube: YouTube.com/@BJJBalanceKenny IG: @FreakPartyBJJMatt IG: @oss_nation_bjj
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