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Craig Jones Defeats Gabi Garcia in Controversial Las Vegas Intergender Jiu Jitsu Match

Aug 18, 2024, 11:15 AM

Craig Jones, a 6ft tall male fighter from Australia, emerged victorious in a controversial intergender grappling match held in Las Vegas. Jones defeated his opponent, Gabi Garcia, by applying a chokehold, leading to a one-sided submission win. The match drew significant global attention and controversy, particularly due to Jones' unsavoury antics before the fight, including a controversial kiss during the stare-down. Despite the intense competition, Garcia had a surprising reaction after the fight, tapping out and ending a lengthy feud with Jones. The event marked the first-ever intergender match in Jiu Jitsu, sparking debates on the appropriateness of such contests.