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Farah Hannoun and Mike Bohn

Brandon Gibson: Jon Jones could exploit a lot of areas at heavyweight, especially with wrestling ‘on another level’

LOS ANGELES – Coach Brandon Gibson is confident Jon Jones will bring a special type of skillset to heavyweight.

The former UFC 205-pound king is yet to make his heavyweight debut, but has put in some serious work in the gym to bulk up to a bigger frame.

Gibson, the longtime striking coach of Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC), thinks not only will his star student give the heavyweight division fits on the feet, but also on the ground.

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