Now that he is on his own, Jon Jones can bring in different athletes to prepare him for fights.
That is exactly what the reigning UFC heavyweight champion is doing ahead of UFC 309. Jones recently welcomed former NCAA champion and ex-WWE superstar Gable Steveson to his training camp.
Jones is scheduled to defend his belt against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.
“It’s humbling having some of the world’s best athletes supporting me throughout this camp,” Jones wrote on social media. “Training with the best.”
Steveson signed with the WWE in 2021 while debating whether or not to return to the NCAA wrestling ranks. Following his release from the promotion, he tried out for the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and lasted until the final round of cuts.
The 24-year-old captured gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics and was a two-time NCAA champion, going 85-2 including back-to-back unbeaten seasons.
Jon Jones Preparing For Stipe Miocic With Elite Partners
Jones will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 309 opposite Miocic, a former champion himself.
The event is set for November 16 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jones and Miocic were scheduled for last year before an injury sidelined “Bones.”
Other bouts announced for the card include Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira, Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig and Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders.
