Craig Jones Invitational (8/16, 8/17) thread

[Wilbur Kookmeyer]

So, just announced today: Kerk is going to CJI, and will face multiple time world heavyweight bjj champion Fellipe Andrew in the first round. 1 million is the ultimate purse. Kerk will get 10k just for showing up.
Side note: Fellipe is one of my coaches. Kerk is an athletic beast and a great wrestler, but I worry about him defending leglocks and his ankles. Felipe is damn good. I truly hope that if caught, Kerk taps FAST. I don't want to see him suffer any lingering injuries.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I'm pretty sure I put a link about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational in the Social Media thread. And there's also a link in that thread to Kerk's appearance on BaschAMania, where he talked about participating in that event. So his going to the CJI wasn't just announced today. It could be that the brackets were just released ... I really haven't been checking for the brackets.

 

[coastfan]

Just looking at the wikipedia, Jason Nolf is listed also.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Just looking at the wikipedia, Jason Nolf is listed also.

yeah, he was announced some time before Kerk. That was covered a few times in the Social Media thread

 

[Wilbur Kookmeyer]

I'm pretty sure I put a link about him competing in the Craig Jones Invitational in the Social Media thread. And there's also a link in that thread to Kerk's appearance on BaschAMania, where he talked about participating in that event. So his going to the CJI wasn't just announced today. It could be that the brackets were just released ... I really haven't be checking for the brackets.

My mistake. I just heard it yesterday in the gym. Fellipe is in Brazil right now, but should be back soon.

 

[StickEm]

I favor more threads on this board as it is easier to find interesting content. Thanks for posting

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

This is a 2-day tournament, with competition starting on 8/16 and concluding on 8/17.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Brackets can be found at:

Craig Jones Invitational brackets, fight card

Check out CJI brackets, fight card for this weekend’s Craig Jones Invitational event in Las Vegas.

www.mmafighting.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Wilbur Kookmeyer]

I favor more threads on this board as it is easier to find interesting content. Thanks for posting

No problem. It's pretty cool that one of my coaches is going up against a guy we're all big fans of. BTW, was talking to him and he plans to play a lot of guard to counter Kerk's obvious takedown abilities. Should be interesting!

 

[GregPickel]

Current, former Penn State wrestlers set for Craig Jones Invitational: Newsstand

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Aug. 16 include a preview of the Craig Jones Invitational, headlines of the day, and more.

www.on3.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Also 1st round:

Fellipe Andrew def. Daniel Kerkvliet via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

 

[Psuproud]

 

[Tom McAndrew]