Is Craig Jones Retiring From Competing In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Mar 13, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is one of the best known and most skilled Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors of his generation… But is he retiring from competition? That was one of the questions that Jones decided to...
Craig Jones To Nicky Rod: “If You Were On Steroids, Would You’ve Finished The Choke?”
Mar 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The B-Team recently made a guest appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast. They discussed a lot of great topics – one of which was Nicky Rodriguez’s match against Gordon Ryan at UFC Fight...
Craig Jones Reveals What Islam Makhachev Told Him After The UFC 284 Fight
Feb 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The UFC 284 fightcard was a super exciting one. It was headlined by a main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev; with Makhachev taking the decision victory after a great fight....
B-Team Breakup: Why Did Craig Jones Fire Izaak Michell?
Feb 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Several weeks ago, it was made public that Craig Jones fired Izaak Michell – a Who’s Number One (WNO) champion and ADCC veteran – from the B-Team… But why? And more...
Craig Jones Claims Folk Style Wrestling Is Superior To Sambo – In Pinning
Feb 18, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Even though Alexander Volkanovski lost to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, Craig Jones remains adamant that Sambo isn’t really that much of a “superpower” that many seem to think it is....
Gordon Ryan Calls Out Craig Jones: “This Coward, Quitter…”
Feb 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan‘s beef with the B-Team is heating up by the minute. After he was accused by Nicky Rodriguez for using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs), Ryan fired back at his former training...
Gordon Ryan & B-Team Fire Shots At Each Other: “You Can’t Make This Up”
Feb 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Ever since the Danaher Death Squad split up, there have been no bad words exchanged between the former teammates… Until now, as Gordon Ryan and the B-Team are getting into a social media...
Craig Jones: “Gordon Isn’t Really An Athletic Guy – It’s All Just Technique”
Feb 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena will face each other for the fourth time in their careers, on February 25… But who will take the win this time? Craig Jones believes that it’ll all come down...
Craig Jones: “Sambo Is Pretty Bad As A Grappling Art”
Feb 10, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones has been coaching Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his UFC 284 showdown with Islam Makhachev, for quite some time now. So, as Volkanovski’s grappling coach, Jones has had to take a...
The “Octopus To Front Headlock” Is The Surprise-Technique For Your Training Partners
Nov 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Ever felt the need to practice some unusual setups and techniques? We’re certain you did, but we’re also sure that you tried out some really low percentage moves; ones that look fancy,...
Craig Jones: “A Lot Of People Deserve To Have That Black Belt Taken Away”
Nov 19, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
A few weeks back, Islam Makhachev made the headlines with his claim that “a lot of black belts have to be cancelled”. And, for one, Craig Jones agrees with him. In one of the recent...
Here’s Why The False Reap Is Such An Amazing Leg Lock Entry
Oct 31, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Leglocks have been at the center of the bjj zeitgeist for quite some time. They are referred to as the great equalizer. Cases like this are just why. A white belt competitor named James Hunt had an...
“Hit ‘Em With Your Hips” – Craig Jones’ Profound Takedown Defense Advice
Oct 29, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
When your training partners shoot for a takedown and you sprawl up on them… Do they often continue driving into you and eventually gain an underhook? Pulling guard in the BJJ world is often...
Craig Jones Calls Out DDS Split: “We Broke Up Because Of Personal Issues”
Oct 13, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
After John Danaher, during a recent episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, gave a glimpse into why the Danaher Death Squad (DDS) split – Craig Jones decided to chime in. He gave a brief...
Craig Jones Demonstrates A More Effective Hip Bump Sweep Variation
Oct 11, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The closed guard is likely the first type of guard a student will learn in BJJ. The closed guard is just one of the many guards you’ll encounter in your training. It is a part of the identity of...
Craig Jones: “ADCC 2022… It’s Now Or Never”
Sep 17, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones is one of the most exciting grapplers out there. Always putting on a show with his unique personality and outstanding skillset, entertaining the crowds… But this year’s ADCC...
The Rear Ezekiel Choke Is Surprisingly Simple – Use It After A Failed Arm Triangle
May 08, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The Rear Ezekiel Choke… Sounds particularly gnarly, doesn’t it? Well, you won’t have too many opportunities for setting it up – but once you do get an opportunity, go for it....
These Triangle Details by Craig Jones are Super Easy & Effective to Use
Feb 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s one thing to set up a Triangle Choke… And it’s a whole other one to actually finish it. That is to say, even though you may have done everything right up until the end, that...
Craig Jones Explains How To Roll In A Safe, Constructive Manner
Feb 12, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
It’s one thing to be injured in training and then to have to stay off the mats for a while… But it’s a whole other thing to be injured because of something that could’ve been...
WNO: Craig Jones Loses to Pedro Marinho, Elder Cruz Defeats Nick Rodriguez
Jan 22, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The latest Who’s Number One (WNO) event featured a number of high-paced matches, out of which three have been for the title. The main bout was for the light heavyweight belt between Craig Jones...
Who’s Number One: Craig Jones vs. Pedro Marinho Announced for Title Match
Dec 28, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Image Credits: FloGrappling With 2021 nearing its end, the grappling fans worldwide are eagerly expecting to see which exciting matches will take place next year. So, considering that the Who’s...
Craig Jones vs. UFC’s Sean Brady Scheduled for Fury Grappling 3
Dec 22, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Fury Grappling 3 is headed to be one of the most spectacular grappling tournaments of 2021! Scheduled for December 30 (what better way to end the year than with a great BJJ event!), it now announced...
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds: Craig Jones Submits Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone with Rear Naked Choke
Dec 20, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds: The Featherweights had heaps of exciting matches at its disposal! And the one which Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fans expected the most – the superfight between Craig Jones and...
Caught in a Top Side Control Guillotine Choke? Try This Last Resort Escape
Dec 07, 2021BJJEE1 Admin
So here’s the thing, and it’s quite embarrassing actually… You have top Side Control, which is fantastic. But somehow along the line, you managed to get caught in a Guillotine...
