Jon Jones and Nate Diaz to Coach on Russian Reality Show, Delaying Aspinall Fight

Why this matters: The delay in the Jones vs. Aspinall fight frustrates fans eager to see the heavyweight unification bout and raises questions about Jones' commitment to defending his title.

Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight champion, has agreed to coach on "ALF Reality" alongside Nate Diaz, a former UFC star. This reality show, created by Alfredo Auditore, will feature Jones and Diaz as opposing coaches. While details about the show are scarce, it is expected to provide ample opportunity for both fighters to showcase their personalities.

This move comes as Jones has been delaying his title unification fight with interim champion Tom Aspinall. Dana White has repeatedly stated that the fight is the UFC's priority, but the delay has led to fan frustration and accusations that Jones is avoiding Aspinall. Jones last fought at UFC 309 in November, where he defeated Stipe Miocic.

Nate Diaz has been exploring opportunities in boxing since his departure from the UFC in 2022. He fought Jake Paul in 2023 and Jorge Masvidal in 2024, securing a win against Masvidal.

The involvement of Jones and Diaz in "ALF Reality" adds another layer of intrigue to their careers, but it also leaves fans wondering when Jones will return to the Octagon to defend his title.

They have signed on to coach on "ALF Reality," a Russian fight program, for its second season.

Dana White insists the UFC still plans to make the fight happen in 2025, but the delay has caused fan frustration.

Diaz has been competing in professional boxing, with a notable win over Jorge Masvidal in 2024.

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