Overview

• FloGrappling confirmed a signed contract for Chael Sonnen to face Craig Jones on short notice in a rematch of their 2017 ADCC bout, which Jones won by heel hook.
• Gable Steveson withdrew from the superfight citing a turf toe injury, yet he remains booked to make his MMA debut at LFA 217 roughly two weeks later.
• CJI 2 runs Aug. 30–31 at Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center, featuring an eight-team Quintet-style tournament for $1 million and a four-woman bracket awarding $100,000.
• Craig Jones said the event eclipsed about $2.5 million in ticket, sponsorship, and merchandise revenue and will stream free on FloGrappling’s YouTube after he passed on a seven-figure rights offer.
• Accusations that the UFC influenced Steveson’s withdrawal are circulating via social media commentary but remain unproven, as Jones publicly criticized Steveson’s communication and a late attempt by his management to book a separate ‘dirty boxing’ match.