MightyCast w/ Demetrious Johnson CRAIG JONES vs MIKEY MUSUMECI IN HEATED DEBATE on UFC BJJ & CJI! | MIGHTY DEBATE!
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Aug 28, 2025 
In a spirited debate, highly decorated grappler Mikey Musumeci and renowned competitor Craig Jones tackle the future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the implications of exclusive contracts, questioning their benefits and potential drawbacks. The heated conversation dives into whether UFC BJJ has taken cues from CJI and explores controversial figures like Derek Moneyberg. They also reflect on the financial landscape of the sport, the challenges posed by modern promotions, and the importance of athlete integrity in an evolving competitive environment.
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Exclusivity Works Only If Promoter Delivers
- Exclusive contracts can protect events from athlete poaching and ensure cards happen as promised.
- But exclusivity only helps if the promoter actually pays, markets, and schedules the promised fights.
Fragmentation Kills Best‑Vs‑Best Matchups
- Separating top athletes across exclusive organizations prevents the best-vs-best matchups and holds the sport back.
- Craig Jones says exclusivity removes leverage and fragments competition, reducing jiu-jitsu's progress.
UFC Rule Sheet Predated CJI Claim
- Mikey showed a UFC Fight Pass Invitational rule sheet from 2023 to argue UFC used similar scoring before CJI.
- He used that example to challenge Craig's claim that UFC copied CJI's rules.