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Jones and Cormier are slated to serve as opposing coaches on an MMA reality show. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
It appears that Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will renew their rivalry as opposing coaches on a mixed martial arts reality show.
On Monday, ALF Reality announced via social media that Jones and Cormier will coach on the third iteration of the show. Noteworthy names such as Nate Diaz, Petr Yan, Khamzat Chimaev and Aljamain Sterling have served as coaches on the Russian show in previous years. A date for the new season was not revealed.
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Jones was part of a past season that saw Nate Diaz involved in a brawl with one of the participating fighters. Diaz, Jake Shields and the rest of the team would leave the set and return home to California as a result. Jones was not involved in the incident.
Tense History
Jones and Cormier had one of the most intense rivalries in UFC history. They initially met in a light heavyweight title bout at UFC 182, with Jones winning via unanimous decision. “Bones” would also win the rematch via third-round stoppage at UFC 214, but the result was overturned to a no contest after Jones failed a drug test.
Their animosity was evident outside the Octagon, including one brawl at a media day event in 2014 followed by an infamous hot mic interaction during an interview with both men on ESPN shortly thereafter. Over the years, Jones and Cormier have continued to take shots at one other on social media and through various interviews.
Jones, who is widely regarded as perhaps the greatest light heavyweight of all time, returned to capture UFC heavyweight gold in 2023. He defended the belt once against Stipe Miocic in 2024 before retiring again earlier this year. “Bones” ended that retirement with designs on competing at the UFC White House event slated for June, though it remains unclear if his wish to participate will be granted.
Cormier retired from MMA in 2020 and is a constant presence at UFC events as an analyst. Though he never got the better of Jones, “DC” won titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight during a memorable Octagon tenure.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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