UFC legend Jon Jones is planning a full-time step to coach one of his star steels in a heavyweight champion.
Despite the repeated resignation of UFC CEO Dana White of Jon Jones’ wish to fight on the upcoming map of the White House, Jones remains hopeful that he can change the mind of his old boss. Jones announced his retirement of MMA in June after seven months of negotiations with the UFC to make a title unification with Tom Aspinall.
In the meantime, Jones will remain in the hope in the hope of fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Title next year. Aspinall, the newly crowned undisputed champion, will fight against Jones’s one -off rival Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 Headliner.
While the UFC heavyweight division continues without Jones, there are a lot of heavyweight prospects that come closer to a shot in the Octagon. One of the best students in Jones earned a strong approval from the former UFC Heavyweight Champion to take his former throne.
‘Coach’ Jon Jones promises Gable Steveson will be a UFC champion
In a recent answer to a question from a X Volger, Jones promised to coach Gable Steveson to a UFC championship.
“It’s not a matter of whether he can, it’s a matter of when,” said Jones about Steveson.
“Over the years I have had many great teammates, but I have always said that if I ever were a coach, it should be a wrestler who was fully committed to success.
“I found my husband and I am excited to add the coach of the world championship to my CV.”
Steveson was an important presence in the Jones training camp for his fight against Stipe Miocic on UFC 309. He made his professional MMA debut earlier this month on LFA 217 and achieved a TKO victory in the first round on Braden Peterson.
Before switching to MMA, Steveson claimed himself as one of the most decorated wrestlers in the history of the United States. He earned an Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games and won two Division I National Championships at the University of Minnesota.
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