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When The 6’2? vs. 5’2? Showdown Went Down: Gabi Garcia’s Size Dominates in Controversial Bout – Video

When The 6'2 vs. 5'2 Showdown Went Down Gabi Garcia's Size Dominates in Controversial Bout - Video Gabi Garcia, standing 6’2? and weighing 209 pounds, entered the ring as a towering and undefeated MMA fighter with…

Gabi Garcia, standing 6’2″ and weighing 209 pounds, entered the ring as a towering and undefeated MMA fighter with a background as a nine-time BJJ world champion. Her opponent, Megumi Yabushita, was a 45-year-old veteran of the sport with over 20 years of experience but significant physical disadvantages. Yabushita stood at just 5’2″ and weighed 134 pounds, making the fight appear lopsided from the outset. Yabushita was also on a seven-fight losing streak at the time.

Gabi Garcia’s Size Dominates vs Megumi Yabushita

Back in 2017, this bizarre contest was one of the biggest size differentials we had ever seen in combat sports. This is a heavyweight facing a flyweight, literally a Brock Lesnar vs. Demeterious Johnson kind of fight. Shootboxing is a striking sport that mixes part of Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. It allows striking, clinching, and standing submission, but no grappling on the ground.

The fight unfolded predictably, with Garcia dominating her much smaller opponent from the start. Megumi Yabushita attempted a spinning back-kick but couldn’t reach her opponent’s head then fell over.

Less than two minutes into the first round, Gabi Garcia dropped Yabushita with a punch. However, what followed would overshadow the bout itself: Garcia delivered an illegal soccer kick to Yabushita’s upper body while she was downed. This strike left Yabushita injured, forcing her to leave the ring with her arm in a sling.

Garcia had already been warned for another illegal soccer kick. Despite these infractions, the referee ruled the final blow unintentional and declared the match a no-contest rather than a disqualification.

The fight drew criticism for its perceived mismatch. Many observers pointed out the stark differences in age, size, and recent performance between the two fighters. Critics labeled it a “circus fight.” While Gabi Garcia did not issue an immediate statement following the fight, she continued her MMA career under Rizin Fighting Federation shortly thereafter. The Garcia-Yabushita fight remains infamous as an example of mismatched combat sports contests.

Video – Intergender Jiu-Jitsu match between Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia

Sharing the mats this weekend in Las Vegas at the Craig Jones Invitational grappling event – grappling aces, Gabi…

Sharing the mats this weekend in Las Vegas at the Craig Jones Invitational grappling event – grappling aces, Gabi Garcia and the above-mentioned Jones went to battle in a highly-scrutinized intergender battle of Jiu-Jitsu talents.

Jones, a dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star who hosted an invitational event under his own name this weekend over the course of two days in Nevada, had received mass criticizm across social media for putting the high-profile clash in jeopardy.

Weighing in and facing off with Brazilian star, Garcia on Friday, Adelaide native, Jones controversially kissed the former on the lips in a forcible manner – before claiming the bout was likely off, before mocking the Brazilian and her compatriots.

Craig Jones submits Gabi Garcia with rear-naked choke

Nevertheless, taking on the mixed martial arts fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace in an intergender bout, Jones took Garcia’s back in the goings, before forcing a tap from a rear-naked choke – defeating the massive Porto Alegre submission artist in their controversial matchup in the second round.

Reacting to his win, Jones claimed he had received threats from the ADCC community for hosting his own grappling event on the same weekend as their tournament, and how he would like to host another invitational in the future.

“Couldn’t get it, [her] big braids got in the way, but I’d do it again,” Craig Jones told The Mac Life after CGI. “I’d do it again… I’ve had death threats from ADCC from the organizers which is crazy, just ridiculous. I don’t even think that event is worth talking about really, they’re over there fighting for some breadcrumbs.”

Video – Intergender Jiu-Jitsu match between Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia

Sharing the mats this weekend in Las Vegas at the Craig Jones Invitational grappling event – grappling aces, Gabi…

Craig Jones submits Gabi Garcia with rear-naked choke

Kade Ruotolo and Nicky Rod take home $1 million in CJI tournament finals – Craig Jones Invitational Highlights

The first-ever Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) returned to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night…

The first-ever Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) returned to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night with eight grapplers vying for two million-dollar prizes and a pair of intriguing superfights.

Kicking off Day 2 was the Over 80kg semifinal match between Nicky Rod and Adam Bradley. While the pace was slow, it was clear from the get-go that Rod was in complete control, handily taking the first two rounds via the disclosed scorecards. With roughly three minutes left in the third, Rod climbed into mount. Bradley eventually gave up his back allowing Rod to slap on a body triangle and cinch his arm under the chin, securing his third-straight RNC submission of the tournament.

Nicky Rod scores his third submission at #CJI to advance to the finals pic.twitter.com/oWBDF0rIKL

— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 18, 2024

Joining Rod in the tournament final was Fellipe Andrew who scored a heel hook submission against Inacio Santos in the second round of their entertaining clash.

Fellipe Andrew will face Nicky Rod in the finals!#CJI pic.twitter.com/XOtwqq2w1p

— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 18, 2024

With the Over 80kg tournament final set, attention turned to the Under 80kg semifinals. First up was Levi Jones-Leary who scored a stunning upset against reigning ONE welterweight submission grappling world champion Tye Ruotolo in the quarterfinal round on Friday.

Jones-Leary landed his third win of the tourney, besting Lucas Barbosa via unanimous decision, putting him one win away from being a millionaire.

Levi Jones-Leary might win the 1 Million Dollar prize tonight pic.twitter.com/FwSKl12wvh

— BJJotter (@JiujitsuOtter) August 18, 2024

But if Jones-Leary hoped to take home the seven-figure prize, he’d have to go through yet another Ruotolo brother.

ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo delivered a solid showing in his exciting back-and-forth scrap with Andrew Tackett, walking away with a decision victory and a ticket to the Under 80kg final.

Ffion Davies and Craig Jones score submission victories in their CJI super fights

Before getting to the tournament finales, the Craig Jones Invitational had not one but two epic superfights pitting some of the best grapplers in the world against one another. First up was two-time IBJJF and 2022 ADCC world champion Ffiona Davies against UFC strawweight fan favorite Mackenzie Dern.

Their opening exchange saw Davies push Dern to the wall before dragging her down to the mat. Davies quickly transitioned to side control and attempted to mount, but ended up in Dern’s half-guard. Davies went back into full guard before once again passing to side control where she would remain for the remainder of the round.

Seconds into the second, Davies put Dern on the canvas with a head and arm throw. Dern did her best to scramble but ended up allowing Davies to slap on a reverse triangle and before long, forced the UFC star to tap out via armbar.

Ladies THIS is how you perform a head and arm throw. Absolutely insane submission from Ffion Davis on Mackenzie Dern pic.twitter.com/RAvZdTvEPw

— Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) August 18, 2024

In the second superfight of the night, Craig Jones met nine-time BJJ world champion Gabi Garcia in an intergender submission grappling showdown.

Despite the size discrepancy, Jones was in control for the majority of the matchup and appeared to be playing with his food at times. After winning the opening round with 10-9 scores across the board. With two minutes to go in the second, Jones goes for a heel hook, but Garcia no-sells it works on an ankle lock. Unable to cinch in the maneuver, Jones was able to snatch a rear-naked choke that forced Garcia to tap out with less than 30 seconds to go in the round.

It was an unnecessary, but wholly entertaining matchup between the two BJJ stars.

Nicky Rod and Kade Ruotolo take home Million-dollar prize

In the Over 80kg tournament finale, Nicky Rod completed his perfect run at the inaugural CJI, earning a rear-naked choke submission just past the three-minute mark of the third round against Adam Bradley. It was Rod’s fourth-straight finish by way of RNC as he clean sweeps his way to a million-dollar paycheck.

Nicky Rod wins the $1,000,000!!!!
4 submissions pic.twitter.com/SXRoMwgJCV

— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 18, 2024

In the Under 80kg tournament final, reigning ONE lightweight submission grappling world champion Kade Ruotolo finished off his run with an entertaining back-and-forth scrap between the man who took out his brother in the quarterfinals.

Unfortunately, Levi Jones-Leary wasn’t able to complete the dream-like run, coming up short on all three scorecards.

Kade Ruotolo's top pressure wins him the $1 million! Crazy match – Levi's guard was insane but Kade put the most pressure and was the most active in the end. Just in time for the UFC 305 main event pic.twitter.com/6GzkYVLrFR

— Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) August 18, 2024

Craig Jones Invitational Day 2 Quick Results:

Over 80kg Semifinals:

Nicky Rod def. Adam Bradley via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:12 of Round 3.
Fellipe Andrew def. Inacio Santos via submission (heel hook) at 4:39 of Round 2.

Under 80kg Semifinals:

Levi Jones-Leary def. Lucas Barbosa via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 29-27)
Kade Ruotolo def. Andrew Tackett via decision (29-28, 29-27, 27-29)

Super Fights:

Ffion Davies def. Mackenzie Dern via submission (reverse triangle armbar) at 0:44 of Round 2.
Craig Jones def. Gabi Garcia via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:38 of Round 2.

Tournament Finals:

Nicky Rod def. Fellipe Andrew via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:28 of Round 1 to win the Over 80kg tournament.
Kade Ruotolo def. Levi Jones-Leary vis unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) to win the Under 80kg tournament.

Craig Jones kisses Gabi Garcia during CJI weigh-Ins faceoff: ‘You crossed the line’

Australian grappler, Craig Jones has confirmed his intergender grappling match against veteran Brazilian submission ace, Gabi Garcia is off…

Australian grappler, Craig Jones has confirmed his intergender grappling match against veteran Brazilian submission ace, Gabi Garcia is off ahead of tomorrow’s invitational event – after the former controversially kissed her during yesterday’s face-off.

Jones, a dominant grappling star, will go head-to-head with the ADCC World Championships tomorrow, as he hosts the Craig Jones Invitational grappling event – with two division winners landing themselves whopping $1,000,000 grand prizes for their respective successes.

Craig Jones kisses Gabi Garcia during CGI face-off

As for Garcia, the 38-year-old Porto Alegre grappling veteran was supposed to face off with Adelaide native, Jones in an intergender grappling super fight at the invitational event across the weekend, however, following a controversial moment at yesterday’s staredown, in which Jones forcibly kissed the Brazilian – the bout was cancelled according to Jones.

Reacting to Jones’ controversial stunt, Garcia claimed the Australian grappler had “crossed the line” with his actions – before the outspoken Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star appeared to reveal how their super fight match was now officially off.

“Fights cancelled,” Craig Jones said of the matchup. “I guess Brazilians can’t take a joke.”

A four-time ADCC world championship gold medal winner, Garcia has also competed in professional mixed martial arts competition – as recently as 2018.

Taking on Barbara Nepomuceno at Rizin 14 in Japan, Garcia turned in an impressive opening round keylock submission win to improve her unbeaten professional record to seven straight fights.

Gabi Garcia admits she used PEDs in her career

Gabi Garcia has come clean as she admitted she has used PEDs in her career. Garcia is an MMA…

Gabi Garcia has come clean as she admitted she has used PEDs in her career.

Garcia is an MMA fighter but is more known for her grappling career as he is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame. However, she often has been accused of using PEDs, and speaking in a recent face-to-face interview with Craig Jones, Garcia has admitted to PED use.

“Come on. 34 years in this sport. I use for like a long time,” Garcia confessed.

Many have thought Garcia has used PEDs in her career, but she has never admitted it until now. Although she admitted it, she didn’t say when she did or if she still is using it. But, that no doubt helped her in her MMA fights and grappling matches.

Garcia is 6-0 and one NC as a pro MMA fighter and last competed in 2018 when she picked up a submission win over Barbara Nepomuceno.

Gabi Garcia set to grapple Craig Jones

Gabi Garcia and Craig Jones are set to grapple in a highly-anticipated matchup at The Craig Jones Invitational on August 16-17, 2024.

Garcia vs. Jones will be the marquee match of the event, and Jones broke the news while he was on The Joe Rogan Experience.

“I signed this maybe an hour and a half ago. It might be one of the biggest events in sporting history… The most decorated female athlete of all time, GG [Gabi Garcia] has put pen to paper to face me at my own event. One hundred percent gonna happen. We signed this contract earlier,” Jones said (via BJJee.com)

“I’ll take her on. I feel good. I probably won’t train for her, I’ll be planning this damn event… I won’t train that hard. I’m happy she is doing it, though. We’ve been talking about this for two and a half years. Feels like an arranged marriage or something,” Jones added.

It is an event that both have talked about making happen and later this month it will finally happen.