Greg Jones (wrestler)


Greg Jones is one of the most successful American collegiate wrestlers of all-time. At West Virginia University, Jones won three NCAA Division 1 wrestling titles - one of only 39 wrestlers to accomplish that feat in the tournament's 75-year history.
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. Jones is currently serving as the Head Wrestling Coach for SANFORD MMA in Deerfield Beach FL.

Background

Greg Jones was born on August 10, 1982, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was the third of 5 children. Greg's older brother Vertus was a 3-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.

Coaching

Jones went on to coach for the Mountaineer wrestling team for 9 years until he was offered a head coach wrestling position. At Blackzilians since 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.

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