Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are about to reignite their long-standing rivalry.
Jones and Cormier share one of the most intense and unforgettable rivalry in UFC history, having collided twice inside the Octagon in championship fights. “Bones” defeated Cormier in both encounters, first earning a decision victory at UFC 182 in January 2015 before scoring a knockout in the third round of their rematch at UFC 214 in July 2017.
That outcome was later overturned to a no-contest after Jones tested positive for a banned substance. Yet the animosity between the two never really went away, with both UFC legends repeatedly exchanging sharp words and heated arguments over the years, including on social media.
More than nine years after their disputed rematch, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier cross paths again, this time outside the Octagon.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will share coaching duties on Russia’s TUF-ALF Reality
On Monday, ALF Global founder Alfredo Auditore announced that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will take on rival coaching roles ALF Reality Seriesproduction of which will begin in the coming weeks. The show mirrors the UFC’s long-running The Ultimate Fighter format, but adds a distinctly unpredictable Russian twist.
Following the announcement, Jones and Cormier came face to face for the first time, marking the start of the next chapter in their long-running feud.
The series previously featured high-profile names such as Jorge Masvidal, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling as coaches. Jones himself also coached opposite Nate Diaz in an earlier season, although Diaz ultimately left the show after a wild brawl broke out on set during filming.
“DC” announced his retirement after back-to-back losses to former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in August 2020. He was later inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame and has since become a key member of the promotion’s broadcast team.
Meanwhile, “Bones” stepped away from the competition after defending the heavyweight title against Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024. He later softened that stance and expressed interest in returning to the UFC White House event in June, although his involvement in the historic card remains uncertain.
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