Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier want to rekindle their long-standing rivalry.
Jones and Cormier share one of the intense and memorable rivalries in UFC historical past, clashing twice in championship fights contained in the Octagon. “Bones” defeated Cormier in each bouts, incomes a choice victory at UFC 182 in January 2015 and a third-round knockout with a head kick of their rematch at UFC 214 in July 2017.
The outcome was later overturned to a no contest when Jones examined constructive for a banned substance. Nonetheless, the animosity between the 2 males by no means pale, and each UFC legends have exchanged sharp phrases and heated exchanges through the years, together with on social media.
Greater than 9 years after their controversial rematch, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will meet once more, this time outdoors the Octagon.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share teaching duties on Russian TUF-ALF realities
On Monday, ALF International founder Alfredo Auditore introduced that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will play rival coaches within the ALF Actuality collection, with manufacturing set to start within the coming weeks. The present mirrors the UFC’s long-running “Final Fighter” format, however with a decidedly unpredictable Russian twist.
Following the announcement, Jones and Cormier met face-to-face for the primary time, marking the start of the following chapter of their long-running feud.
The collection has beforehand featured celebrities reminiscent of Jorge Masvidal, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling as coaches. Jones himself coached reverse Nate Diaz early within the season, however a violent brawl broke out on set throughout filming, which in the end led to Diaz’s exit from the present.
“DC” introduced his retirement in August 2020 following consecutive losses to former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. He was later inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame and has been a key determine on the promotion’s broadcast crew ever since.
In the meantime, ‘Bones’ stepped away from competitors after defending his heavyweight title towards Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024. He later softened his stance and expressed curiosity in returning at June’s UFC White Home occasion, however his involvement within the historic card stays unclear.
