Pros Predict: Craig Jones vs Rousimar Palhares

We've reached out to some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu to get their thoughts on the blockbuster matchup between Craig jones And Rousimar Palhares.

Aug 17, 2018 by Chase Smith

Pros Predict: Craig Jones vs Rousimar Palhares

We've reached out to some of the biggest names in jiu-jitsu to get their thoughts on the blockbuster matchup between Craig jones And Rousimar Palhares.

Craig ones, the ‘Breakthrough Grappler of the Year’ in our 2017 FloGrappling awards, returns to KASAI for the third time. Most recently, he placed third in KASAI’s World Middleweight Championship tournament at ‘KASAI Pro 2’ in April.

Palhares, 38, is an MMA fighter and UFC veteran known for his explosive movement and aggressive ground game. ‘Toquinho’ has earned 12 victories by way of leg-lock submission in his professional MMA career. As a grappler, the BJJ black belt took second place in the 2011 ADCC championships at 194lbs (88kg).