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B‑Team Claims $1 Million at CJI 2 on Tiebreaker as Craig Jones Sleeps Chael Sonnen Twice

A judges-driven finale capped a weekend of frequent draws and renewed scrutiny of the event’s Quintet-style rules.

Overview

  • Nick Rodriguez’s unanimous 10-8 in the final bout broke a 47-47 deadlock to give B‑Team the team title over New Wave under the event’s tiebreak criteria.
  • Craig Jones finished short-notice replacement Chael Sonnen twice with buggy chokes in their superfight, with the referee waving it off after the second quick submission.
  • Helena Crevar won the women’s $100,000 bracket by submitting Sarah Galvao with a straight ankle lock in the final.
  • Day two introduced submission bonuses, and B‑Team’s Victor Hugo delivered multiple arm-triangle finishes that helped propel his squad into the final while earning extra payouts.
  • Multiple matches went to draws and mat-side scorecards, fueling critiques from elite grapplers including Mikey Musumeci and Gordon Ryan following contested tap calls involving Giancarlo Bodoni and Geo Martinez.