Jon Jones and Nate Diaz are stepping into new roles, albeit not as opponents in the cage. These prominent MMA figures have reportedly signed on to serve as head coaches for rival teams in the second season of the Russian combat-themed reality program, *ALF Reality*. The show is the creation of influencer Alfredo Auditore.
The specifics of what the coaching duties will entail for Jones and Diaz remain unclear. However, if the interactions between coaches Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan in the first season are anything to go by, viewers can anticipate plenty of personality clashes and engaging moments between the two stars.
In Season 1, Sterling coached opposite Yan, stepping in as a replacement for his teammate Merab Dvalishvili. This pairing allowed the show to revisit their notable two-fight history, including the controversial bout where Sterling won the bantamweight title from Yan via disqualification – a topic Yan frequently brought up.
For Jones, the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, this reality show project comes as he awaits confirmation of his next fight. His future octagon appearance appears linked to his willingness to face interim champion Tom Aspinall, a matchup Jones has publicly shown limited interest in. According to the provided text, Jones last competed in November at UFC 309, successfully defending his title against Stipe Miocic with a third-round technical knockout.
Meanwhile, Diaz has remained active since his departure from the UFC in 2022, concluding a 15-year career with the promotion. Since then, he has ventured into professional boxing, competing twice. He first faced Jake Paul in 2023, losing by unanimous decision, and most recently secured a majority decision win over fellow MMA veteran Jorge Masvidal in 2024.
