"We’re going to be working with Greg Jackson of course and the entire team that works with Georges St. Pierre will be working with Jon Jones. I expect a lot from this kid man. This kid is the real thing. I trained with him this morning and I’ve trained with a lot of fighters; this kid is the real thing. I see a lot of St. Pierre in him."
Firas Zahabi, commenting on the newest member of Tristar gym, Jon Jones.
This is an exciting development. Jones clearly has an incredible amount of raw potential and the physical tools to be a champion. He was always going to have to join up with other elite fighters as part of his natural progression, and I think he made the right choice.
Firas Zahabi is kind of in the John Hackleman position right now. He has one gigantic superstar that he trains, but if he can mold Jones into a champion as well he'll really join the list of elite MMA trainers.