Craig Jones (grappler)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 17, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Craig Jones (grappler).

Craig Jones is a prominent Australian grappler and BJJ black belt known for his accomplishments in submission wrestling. He is a two-time ADCC silver medalist and three-time Polaris Pro Grappling champion. Formerly the head of B Team Jiu-Jitsu until his departure in 2025, Jones is based out of Austin, Texas. In 2024, he founded the Craig Jones Invitational.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

2014: NAGA World Championship and AFBJJ Pan Pacific Championship Wins

In 2014, Craig Jones won gold at the NAGA World Championship and gold at the AFBJJ Pan Pacific Championship while competing at purple belt.

2015: ADCC World Championship Qualification and IBJJF Win

In 2015, Craig Jones qualified for the ADCC World Championships after winning the ADCC Asia and Oceania Trials, and he won the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships in the purple belt division.

2016: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Black Belt Promotion

In 2016, Craig Jones won bronze at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in the brown belt division and was promoted to black belt by Lachlan Giles.

2019: ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship Silver

In 2019, Craig Jones won silver at the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, marking another significant achievement in his career.

December 2021: Combat Jiu-Jitsu Victory Over Donald Cerrone

On December 19, 2021, Craig Jones faced UFC veteran Donald Cerrone in a Combat Jiu-Jitsu superfight at the Combat Jiu-Jitsu Featherweight World Championships and submitted him with a rear-naked choke.

2022: ADCC Silver Medal

In 2022, Craig Jones won silver at ADCC after defeating Nicholas Meregali in the semi-final but losing to Kaynan Duarte.

June 2023: UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Victory

On June 29, 2023, Craig Jones competed against Felipe Pena in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 and won in overtime by fastest escape.

September 2023: Quintet 4 Tournament Win

On September 10, 2023, Craig Jones competed at Quintet 4 as part of The B-Team Bulls, registering two draws and two wins to help his team secure the tournament victory.

November 2023: Polaris 26 Victory Over Gerald Meerschaert

On November 4, 2023, Craig Jones competed against Gerald Meerschaert in the main event of Polaris 26, winning the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.

2023: JitsMagazine BJJ Awards

In 2023, Craig Jones won 'Personality of the Year' and 'Submission of the Year' for a Toehold he submitted Richie Martinez with at Quintet 4 at the JitsMagazine BJJ Awards.

February 23, 2024: Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 2 Victory

On February 23, 2024, Craig Jones competed against Philip Rowe in the main event of Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 2 and won by submission with a flying triangle choke.

March 3, 2024: UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 Victory

On March 3, 2024, Craig Jones competed against Rafael Lovato Jr. in the main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 and won by submission.

April 20, 2024: Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 4 Victory

On April 20, 2024, Craig Jones competed against Rinat Fakhretdinov at Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 4, securing a win by submission with a triangle choke.