Craig Jones, the Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star and founder of the Craig Jones Invitational, has offered a critical perspective on how the UFC’s entry into professional grappling may contribute to performance enhancement pressures within the sport.
Craig Jones on UFC BJJ
The B Team Jiu-Jitsu founder expressed concerns about how the spotlight of major organizations creates an environment where athletes feel compelled to pursue what he terms “quick fixes” to maintain competitive edge. Jones specifically pointed to steroids and other performance enhancing drugs as shortcuts that athletes might consider when facing the intense pressure of high-profile competition.