Jon Jones vs. Nate Diaz? In a way, yes.
MMA icons Jon Jones and Nate Diaz are set to face off in a different kind of arena: as coaches for opposing teams on the upcoming second season of the Russian fighting reality show, ALF Reality. The show is the creation of influencer Alfredo Auditore.
Details about the specific coaching duties for Jones and Diaz remain sparse. However, based on the dynamic and often contentious interactions between Season 1 coaches Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, it`s anticipated that Jones and Diaz will have ample opportunity to display their distinct personalities and potentially clash.
For the first season of ALF Reality, Aljamain Sterling stepped in to coach against Petr Yan, replacing his friend and teammate Merab Dvalishvili. This coaching assignment allowed Sterling and Yan to revisit their notable two-fight rivalry. Their series included Sterling winning the bantamweight title from Yan via disqualification, a controversial moment that Yan frequently brought up during the show.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is taking on this reality show commitment while his next fight remains uncertain. His potential return seems linked to whether he will agree to face interim champion Tom Aspinall, a fight Jones has publicly expressed little enthusiasm for. Jones last competed in November at UFC 309, successfully defending his title with a third-round TKO victory over Stipe Miocic.
Since leaving the UFC in 2022 after a 15-year career, Nate Diaz has remained active in combat sports. He has participated in two professional boxing matches: suffering a unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul in 2023, and securing a majority decision victory over fellow MMA notable Jorge Masvidal in 2024.
Past episodes of the ALF Reality series are available for viewing on its official YouTube channel.
Marcus Blakely