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Gable Steveson accused Craig Jones of asking him to take a dive at CJI 2, which Jones denied, while Steveson explained his withdrawal was due to turf toe and concerns over stipulations, leading to a public spat. Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, recently won his MMA debut, and the controversy highlights tensions in the grappling community.
Gable Steveson claimed that Craig Jones asked him to throw their cancelled grappling match, suggesting Jones wanted to avoid a loss due to retirement plans, which Jones denied. Steveson, who recently debuted in MMA with a quick win, has no interest in rescheduling the match and is focused on his MMA career, aiming for UFC gold.
Craig Jones defeated Chael Sonnen twice with the buggy choke in a superfight at CJI 2, after Sonnen was knocked out in both attempts, leading to Jones's victory by double buggy choke.
The NFL Players Association's security officer Craig Jones questioned the role of JC Tretter in a controversial internal email following the resignation of executive director Lloyd Howell, highlighting internal tensions and leadership concerns within the union.
Craig Jones announced his retirement after his upcoming match at the Craig Jones Invitational, leading to a fiery response from Gordon Ryan who criticized the B-Team's leadership and direction, hinting at a rebrand and internal conflicts within the team.
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 is set to feature grappling superstars Craig Jones, Rafael Lovato, Nicky Rodriguez, and Roberto Jimenez, while light heavyweight Jamahal Hill discusses his upcoming title bout against Alex Pereira at UFC 300. Additionally, former Pride FC Middleweight Champion Wanderlei Silva has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 is set to feature grappling superstars Craig Jones, Rafael Lovato, Nicky Rodriguez, and Roberto Jimenez, while light heavyweight Jamahal Hill discusses his upcoming title bout against Alex Pereira at UFC 300. Additionally, former Pride FC middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame's Pioneer Wing.
Alexander Volkanovski's coach, Craig Jones, finds amusement in Ilia Topuria's confidence ahead of their UFC 298 matchup, joking that it's hard to take a man in a turtleneck sweater too seriously. Topuria, undefeated with six UFC wins, exudes extreme confidence, while Volkanovski, aiming to solidify his status as the greatest featherweight, faces doubts about his age and recent losses. Jones believes the UFC can sell the fight either way, but backs Volkanovski to outwork Topuria and even jokes about a potential flying triangle finish.