The B-Team leader isn’t holding back after UFC’s new grappling venture hits too close to home
Well, well, well. Craig Jones has officially declared war on the UFC, and he’s not messing around. The Australian grappling wizard just posted a video that’s got the entire BJJ world talking – and it involves explosives, a Dana White mannequin, and some very colorful language about idea theft.
The Explosion Heard ‘Round the Grappling World
In a viral video that’s spreading faster than rumors at an IBJJF tournament, Jones literally blew up a Dana White mannequin while dropping F-bombs about the UFC “stealing” his Craig Jones Invitational concept. His caption? A simple but effective “F*ck the UFC” followed by “Obviously, they stole the pit.”
And honestly? He’s not wrong about the similarities.
The Backstory: When Imitation Isn’t Flattery
Here’s where it gets spicy. The UFC recently launched UFC BJJ with their inaugural event featuring Mikey Musumeci winning the bantamweight title. But Jones is crying foul over their use of “the pit” – a fighting surface concept he claims to have pioneered with CJI.
The drama deepened when it was revealed that UFC offered Jones a six-figure deal to coach and compete against Musumeci. Jones declined, calling it a “bad deal” – a decision that’s looking pretty vindicated right about now.
Gordon Ryan Joins the Party
Because no BJJ controversy is complete without Gordon Ryan weighing in, the King of No-Gi has also taken shots at UFC’s “narrative framing” attempts. When Gordon and Craig are on the same side of an argument, you know something’s up.
The Fallout: Will This Hurt Jones’ UFC Connections?
Here’s where things get interesting for Jones’ coaching career. Fans are now worried he might face consequences for coaching UFC fighters like Alexander Volkanovski and Jack Della Maddalena. Nothing says “awkward workplace dynamics” like your grappling coach publicly exploding your boss’s likeness.
Musumeci Responds
Mikey Musumeci, caught in the middle of this grappling soap opera, has responded to Jones’ viral message. The newly crowned UFC BJJ champion is trying to navigate these choppy waters while building his new promotional home.
The Bottom Line
This is classic Craig Jones – no filter, maximum chaos, and absolutely zero f*cks given about burning bridges. Whether you think he’s justified or just stirring the pot, one thing’s certain: the man knows how to make headlines.
The grappling world loves drama almost as much as it loves leg locks, and Jones just served up a five-course meal of both. Will this escalate further? Will the UFC respond? Will someone please check on Dana White’s blood pressure?
Stay tuned, because if we know anything about Craig Jones, this is probably just the opening act.
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