7. Craig Jones Top BJJ Techniques
BJJ fighters are usually good on their knees. Jones’ trademark is the open guard that offers him entries to leg locks, k-guard, z-guard, triangle chokes, and other effective submission techniques.
Jones likes to sit on his knees and look for his partner’s vulnerabilities. Indeed, his fight IQ is pretty solid, and he’s good at changing positions and transitioning from defense to offense.
Otherwise, in some cases, Jones intentionally grabs the opponent’s knees, pulls the guard, and starts working on triangle choke or Omoplata submissions.
This position has the most significant number of options for Craig Jones. He likes to stay in the open guard for some time, then he explodes, shifts to side control or postures up to stack guard, and tries to remain in the dominant spot.
If you look at his record, you will see that Craig Jones was winning via so many different submissions—inside and outside heel hook, rear-naked choke, kneebar, terra footlock, heel hook, triangle, toe hold, arm-in guillotine, even flying guillotine!
It is almost impossible to anticipate his next move. He can roll to the right or shrimp, pass your guard, and finish you with a great arm submission. He is one of the most unpredictable guys you’ll ever see.
