F. Mir will have Greg Jackson as coach. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank mir, will train with Greg Jackson, head coach Jon Jones e Georges St Pierre, to combat Daniel Cormier, at UFC on Fox 7. Mir will make his first preparation outside of Las Vegas, training at Jackson's-Winkeljohn's MMA, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In an interview with the portal ESPN.com, Frank stated that the decision is the result of an old dream. “I've always been impressed with Greg Jackson's game plans. I thought, before I retire, I want to be a part of this and see what makes this guy so successful,” he commented.
The rapprochement between the fighter and the renowned coach took place after an invitation from Jon Jones for Mir to be a member of his team of coaches on the reality show The Ultimate Fighter 17. Famous for family attachment, Frank mir made one requirement for his training schedule in Albuquerque: a weekly trip to Las Vegas to visit family.
Frank mir e Daniel Cormier face each other at UFC on Fox 7. The event is scheduled to take place on April 20th, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main fight of the night will pit the UFC lightweight champion, Ben henderson, and Strikeforce, Gilbert Melendez, for the division title.
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