Craig Jones stuns fans pulling off CJI intergender match and submitting Gabi Garcia with a rear-naked choke: "Wait this fight was real"

Craig Jones submitted Gabi Garcia with a rear-naked choke in the main event of his inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). The highly anticipated and controversial intergender match culminated in a decisive victory for the Australian grappler.

Jones, a decorated grappler in his own right, proved his dominance from the opening bell, controlling the pace utilizing his superior technique. Garcia, known for her size and strength, struggled to match Jones' agility and submission expertise.

The fight reached a climax in the second round when Jones secured a tight heel hook, only to release it before inflicting serious damage. He then swiftly transitioned into a rear-naked choke, forcing Garcia to tap out.

Social media erupted with disbelief and praise following the stunning upset. Fans expressed shock at the outcome while also acknowledging the spectacle that Jones had created with the entire event.

One fan wrote:

"Wait this fight was real 💀"

Another chimed in and wrote:

"Still can’t believe this actually took place 😂😂"

"Craig put on the best BJJ event ever in the same town on the same weekend as ADCC 😂"

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Craig Jones submitting Gabi Garcia.

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Joe Rogan ready to bet house on Craig Jones after Gabi Garcia win

UFC commentator Joe Rogan expressed immense confidence in Craig Jones' grappling abilities after the latter's victory over Gabi Garcia at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI). Rogan went as far as saying he would have bet his entire fortune on Jones to win the match if betting were allowed.

Rogan, clearly impressed by Jones' performance, emphasized his belief in the grappler's skills, calling him the second-best in the world.

Appearing in the JRE Fight Companion episode, the UFC commentator said:

“I could’ve told you, if there was betting on that fight [Craig Jones vs. Gabbi Garcia at the CJI], I would have bet everything I’ve ever earned in my life, I would have leveraged it. I would have called banks, I would have called my business manager and said ‘What else can we sell?’ What are the odds? How much am I getting? This is free money unless he [Jones] breaks his neck. Everybody knew [that Jones would win]. Craig Jones is the second-best grappler in the world”

Check out Joe Rogan's comment below (1:13:22 into the video):

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