Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are set to reignite their long-standing rivalry.
Jones and Cormier share one of many most intense and unforgettable rivalries in UFC historical past, having clashed twice within the Octagon in championship fights. “Bones” defeated Cormier in each conferences, first incomes a choice victory at UFC 182 in January 2015 earlier than touchdown a head-kick knockout within the third spherical of their rematch at UFC 214 in July 2017.
That end result was later overturned to a no-contest after Jones examined constructive for a banned substance. Even so, the animosity between the 2 by no means really light, with each the UFC legends repeatedly trading sharp words and heated exchanges over time, together with on social media.
Greater than 9 years after their disputed rematch, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are set to cross paths as soon as once more, this time exterior the Octagon.
Jon Jones And Daniel Cormier To Share Teaching Duties On Russian TUF-ALF Actuality
On Monday, ALF International founder Alfredo Auditore introduced that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will assume rival teaching roles on the ALF Reality series, with manufacturing set to start within the weeks forward. The present mirrors the UFC’s long-running The Final Fighter format, however provides a distinctly unpredictable Russian twist.
Following the announcement, Jones and Cormier got here head to head for the primary time, marking the start of the subsequent chapter of their long-running feud.
The sequence has beforehand featured high-profile names akin to Jorge Masvidal, Petr Yan, and Aljamain Sterling as coaches. Jones himself also coached opposite Nate Diaz in an earlier season, although Diaz in the end exited the present after a wild on-set brawl erupted throughout filming.
“DC” introduced his retirement following back-to-back losses to former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in August 2020. He was later inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame and has since turn into a key determine on the promotion’s broadcast staff.
In the meantime, “Bones” stepped away from competitors after defending the heavyweight title in opposition to Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024. He later softened that stance, expressing curiosity in returning on the UFC White Home occasion in June, although his involvement within the historic card stays unsure.
