Craig Jones Defeats Gabi Garcia in Epic Bout

Craig Jones faced off against Gabi Garcia in a much-anticipated grappling match at the Craig Jones Invitational held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Jones, a well-known figure in competitive grappling, has had an impressive career, boasting an IBJJF world champion title and two-time ADCC silver medalist honors. His decision to organize this invitational event was partly due to disagreements over revenue splits at ADCC.

Gabi Garcia, on the other hand, is regarded as one of the best female grapplers in history, with multiple ADCC and IBJJF championships under her belt. This matchup created a lot of buzz as she considered stepping into an intergender bout for the first time.

Right from the start, Jones was aggressive, quickly diving for Garcia’s leg. Garcia defended well, but as the match progressed, Jones showcased his skills more and more. He even tried out some flashy moves like the twister, a rare submission maneuver.

In the first round, Jones and Garcia had a back-and-forth, but Jones ultimately controlled the pace of the match. By the second round, it was clear that Jones was in charge and eager to secure a victory.

After a series of techniques and strategies, Jones finally caught Garcia in a rear-naked choke, leading to a submission tap from her before the round ended. Despite the competitive nature of the matchup, the two showed mutual respect afterward with a hug.

The event had its ups and downs, especially leading up to the match when Jones made waves during the weigh-in by playfully grabbing Garcia’s face, causing some drama. However, following a brief scare of canceling the match, they continued as planned.