Craig Jones
Acting
Biography
Craig Jones is an Australian grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Lachlan Giles who competes for the Absolute MMA Academy in the sport’s international circuit. An International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World No-Gi Champion (2015 at in purple belt division) and a 2x ADCC Trials champion, Craig Jones turned many heads his way at the 2017 ADCC finals by submitting the tournament’s 88-kilogram #1 pick, Leandro Lo. Jones would later cement his status as one of the best grapplers of his generation by winning numerous prestigious events, including multiple belt titles in the Polaris Invitational promotion.
Known For
The submission grappling event created by Chael Sonnen, Submission Underground, returns for its 19th event and the final for 2020 with a barn burner of jiu-jitsu matches from Oregon. The line-up is peppered with UFC fighters including Donald Cerrone, Rafael dos Anjos, Felicia Spencer and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson amongst former fighters and Bellator standouts.
Submission Underground 19
Submission Underground 8 took place Sunday, May 12, 2019 with 6 fights at Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 8
Craig Jones Invitational: Day 2 was an international submission grappling tournament that took place on August 17, 2024 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States.
Craig Jones Invitational: Day 2
Main Event: Felipe Pena vs Craig Jones Location: UFC APEX - Las Vegas, NV Where to Watch: UFC Fight Pass Other Main Card Matches: Anthony Smith vs Glover Teixeira Nicholas Meregali vs Roberto “Cyborg” Abreu Roman Bravo-Young vs Alex Perez Helena Crevar vs Emily Fernandez
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4
Submission Underground 11 took place Sunday, February 23, 2020 with 3 fights at Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 11
Karate Combat 45: Rockhold vs. Schilling took place Saturday, April 20, 2024 with 15 fights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Karate Combat 45: Rockhold vs. Schilling
Mason Fowler will be defending his belt for the third time against Bellator heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. A former NCAA wrestling standout, Bader presents a different challenge than previous defenses. Also on the card, Craig Jones will face Vinny Magalhaes, who are both decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, along with former judo Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii. Fowler won all of his previous defenses in the overtime ruleset.
Submission Underground 20
FURY Professional Grappling returns to the historic 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia on Dec. 30 2021. UFC Champion Rose Namajunas was injured and later replaced by Carla Esparza. Carla will take on grappling sensation Danielle Kelly!
Fury Pro Grappling 3
Karate Combat 44: Perez vs. Chelmiah took place Friday, February 23, 2024 with 10 fights in Mexico City, Mexico.
Karate Combat 44: Perez vs. Chelmiah
Submission Underground 9 took place Sunday, July 7, 2019 with 6 fights at Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 9
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is an international submission grappling tournament organized by Craig Jones. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) was held August 30–31, 2025, returning to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Craig Jones Invitational 2: Day 2
Submission Underground 15 took place Sunday, June 21, 2020 with 9 fights in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 15
Submission Underground 10 took place Sunday, December 22, 2019 with 8 fights at Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 10
Submission Underground 16 took place Sunday, July 12, 2020 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 16
The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is an international submission grappling tournament organized by Craig Jones. The Craig Jones Invitational 2 (CJI 2) was held August 30–31, 2025, returning to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Craig Jones Invitational 2: Day 1
Submission Underground 17 is a grappling event that was held on Sunday 08.30.2020 at 12:00 PM ET in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 17
Submission Underground 13 took place Sunday, April 26, 2020 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon
Submission Underground 13
Submission Underground 14 took place Sunday, May 31, 2020 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 14
Submission Underground 12 took place Sunday, March 29, 2020 with 9 fights in Portland, Oregon.
Submission Underground 12
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 took place Sunday, March 3, 2024 with 10 fights at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.