Greg Jones (wrestler)

Greg Jones is an American former collegiate wrestler. At West Virginia University, Jones won three NCAA Division 1 wrestling titles. Shortly after his 5-3 decision of Cornell's Tyler Baier in the 184 pound finals, Jones was named the 2005 tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. In addition to his title in 2005, Jones won the 184 pound title in 2004 and the 174 pound title as a freshman in 2002. As of 2023, Jones serves as the head wrestling coach at MMA gym Kill Cliff FC in Deerfield Beach FL.

Greg Jones
Personal information
Full nameGreg Jones
BornAugust 10, 1982 (1982-08-10) (age 41)
Slickville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationWrestling coach at Kill Cliff FC
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Sport
SportWrestling
Event(s)Folkstyle
University teamWest Virginia University
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the West Virginia Mountaineers
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place2002 Albany 174 lb
Gold medal – first place2004 St. Louis 184 lb
Gold medal – first place2005 St. Louis 184 lb

Background

Greg Jones was born on August 10, 1982, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was the third of five children. Greg's older brother Vertus was a three-time All-American wrestler. Both brothers were inducted into the West Virginia Mountaineers Hall of Fame in 2019. In Greensburg-Salem School District Jones won the PIAA championship as a member of the Greensburg-Salem Golden Lions wrestling team and was a two-time state champion. Greg went on to win three national championships as a member of the West Virginia University Mountaineers. He set his high school's record for career wins. Despite not playing football in college, Jones worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League prior to the 2005 NFL Draft.[1]

Coaching

Jones went on to coach for the Mountaineer wrestling team for nine years until he was offered a head coach wrestling position at Blackzilians in the summer of 2014. Jones has been one of the top wrestling coaches in MMA training top contenders the likes of Anthony Johnson, Rashad Evans, Michael Johnson, and Eddie Alvarez to name a few.[2]

Suspension

In late 2020, Jones and Henri Hooft were suspended for three months after they broke COVID-19 protocols by leaving their hotel rooms while quarantining preceding Bellator 253.[3]

References
  1. Mihoces, Gary (April 20, 2005). "NFL seeks best players on the court or mat". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
  2. "Blackzilians Trainer profile".
  3. Marc Raimondi (November 20, 2020). "Henri Hooft, Greg Jones suspended 3 months for violating COVID-19 protocols". ESPN.
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