Video: Gable Steveson trains with Jon Jones ahead of third MMA fight

Gable Steveson is doing his best for his third scheduled mixed martial arts appearance.The former two-time NCAA national champion wrestler and Olympic gold medalist has been training extensively with former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones to hone his skills as he works his way toward his goal: an Octagon debut.

In a series of videos posted to social media, Steveson both striking and wrestling with Jones. Steveson will face 14-match veteran Hugo Lezama on February 19 in Mexico Fight League 3. The 25-year-old wrestling great has finished his first two MMA opponents in one round.

Embracing a new role

“Great weekend with Gable,” Jones wrote on Instagram. “He’s rising extremely quickly. Teaching is a martial art in itself, and I’m still learning it. It won’t be long before we’re standing there with the new heavyweight champion of the world.”While Jones appears to be embracing his role as coach, ‘Bones’ is still holding out hope for a fight on the UFC White House card expected to be held in June. So far, UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t seem interested in allowing Jones to compete after a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight against Tom Aspinall fell through last year.