JDM x Craig Jones | Photo, Craig Jones Instagram
JDM Sleeps Craig Jones
In preparation for his UFC 315 title fight against Belal Muhammad, Jack Della Maddalena has rallied the help of one of the best BJJ practitioners on the planet in Craig Jones.
While many training sessions are behind closed doors, sometimes fans are lucky enough to catch a glimpse of top secret training environments. Today’s gym leak? A video of JDM putting Craig Jones to SLEEP with a BJJ choke.
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JDM BJJ History
Although typically known for his boxing ability, JDM can certainly hold his own in the grappling department too. JDM began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 16, about 13 years ago.
JDM was promoted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt by his coach, Ben Vickers, the head coach of Scrappy MMA and Fitness, on March 26, 2024. With the help of Craig Jones, JDM’s grappling could be on a whole new level at UFC 315.
Belal vs JDM | HOF
Belal Muhammad vs JDM
Muhammad certainly prefers a grappling heavy attack in his fights, often using his wrestling & cage control to exhaust his opponents. While many fans assume JDM will be out-grappled in this title fight, not everyone is aware of JDM’s grappling experience.
Aside from his black belt and 10+ years of BJJ game, working with Craig Jones can help any fighter feel more comfortable on the canvas. JDM likely plans to keep this fight standing, but knowing he can match Muhammad’s grappling attacks is definitely a much needed boost of confidence in a fight with such high stakes.
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