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'They Hate-Like Each Other' – Javier Mendez Weighs in on Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s Complicated Rivalry

In recent times, fans got news of Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier fighting in a wrestling match. This reignited their rivalry as both have hated each other, and their rivalry is one of the best in the whole MMA world.

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Jon Jones Takes Down Gable Steveson In Training Video

Jon Jones is once again inserting himself into the future of mixed martial arts this time as a mentor. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been working

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Form Police Nitpick Jon Jones’ Squat as Heavyweight Champ Reps 405 Pounds

Usually, heavy weights are not lifted by the fighters of MMA as lifting heavy weights causes brutall injury to them. For example, Fighter works more on their Cardio as well as Endurance while Preparing to fight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 20

UFC legend Jon Jones offers stunning prediction before next Gable Steveson MMA fight

Even though the book may not be quite closed on his own combat sports legacy, future UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones appears to be all-in on helping Gable Steveson advance his MMA career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back

Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.

Matt Damon recalls Jon Jones tearing through UFC heavyweights after late night partying

Matt Damon was scrolling through social media when he came across the story about Jon Jones spending a night out partying before taking down six heavyweight stars the next day, and it left him stunned.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Jon Jones Warns Alex Pereira – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Jon Jones delivered a rebuttal to Alex Pereira, as momentum builds for a showdown at the UFC White House event this summer. The exchange was ignited by a video Pereira filmed at the Brazilian tire shop where he worked before his fighting career.

MMA News / HITC / January 18

Jon Jones warns Alex Pereira after latest call out, ‘You’d be a good one…’

Jon Jones has sent a stark warning to Alex Pereira after the Brazilian champion reignited talk of a potential super fight with a viral video callout. Alex Pereira and Jon Jones are two of the most dominant names in UFC history, and their rivalry has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Dana White Still Doesn’t Trust Jon Jones

Jon Jones, a former two-division UFC champion, announced his retirement in June 2025 only to reverse course almost immediately after President Donald Trump revealed plans for a UFC event on the White House lawn.

MMA News / HITC / January 17

Ex-UFC and WWE star who beat Jon Jones twice open to giving him a chance for revenge

Jon Jones doesn’t have many losses on his record, but the handful of men who beat him always seem willing to take another shot. Jones has recently stirred up his old feud with Daniel Cormier, even though he’d previously said he was ready to move on from their rivalry.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 16

Former UFC and WWE star who beat Jon Jones twice is willing to offer him a shot to avenge his losses

One of the few men to have a win over Jon Jones is open to running it back with him. Jones has recently re-ignited his feud with Daniel Cormier after claiming that he was willing to bury the hatchet with his former opponent.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

Jones Vs. Pereira Moves A Step Closer

The prospect of a Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira fight has moved a step closer following Dana White’s latest comments. The two fighters have expressed their wish to face each other at the UFC White House card in June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 15

Daniel Cormier Brings Up Jon Jones’ UFC Cheating After Being Called a 'D***head'

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have found a new home continue their bitter rivalry. After years of hostility inside the UFC, the longtime rivals have crossed paths once again, this time as opposing coaches on the ALF reality show.

MMA News / HITC / January 15

Daniel Cormier believes former WWE star is being held back by Jon Jones as a coach

Daniel Cormier has questioned whether Jon Jones is the right coach for former WWE star Gable Steveson. Daniel Cormier has expressed concerns that Jon Jones might not be the best fit to coach Gable Steveson, suggesting the UFC star’s approach could limit the Olympic gold medalist’s potential.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 14

Daniel Cormier Dares Jon Jones to Box After Claiming Wrestling Would Be a 10–0 Embarrassment

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have been circling each other for so long that a simple conversation feels like a spark near gasoline. The rivalry never really ended; it only changed forms.

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MMA News / HITC / January 11

Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’

Jon Jones believes this champion could compete for titles across four different UFC weight classes. As one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and a frequent name in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Jones is known for his sharp eye for talent.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Jon Jones names unbeaten UFC phenom the ‘toughest fighter on the planet’ who could win at any weight

Jon Jones likes this champion’s chances in up to four UFC divisions. As one of the most successful fighters in the promotion’s history and a man who is widely seen as the leading contender in the GOAT debate, Jones no doubt has an eye for UFC talent.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 9

Jon Jones: 'He Wants to Be Enemies Forever'

For a brief moment, it looked like one of the UFC’s most toxic rivalries might finally be cooling off. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, once defined by personal animosity and championship stakes, entered ALF Global’s Alf Reality as opposing coaches with what appeared to be a renewed sense of maturity.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9

Jon Jones Names Current UFC Champion He Believes Is Already in the GOAT Discussion

Jon Jones, arguably the greatest fighter in UFC history, does not hand out compliments to just anyone. But when he does, it usually means that the athlete has done something truly special.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Jon Jones Sounds Off on Lifelong UFC Rival Daniel Cormier

After years of one of the most intense and personal feuds in mixed martial arts history, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier recently shared the set as opposing coaches on ALF Reality, the Russian counterpart to The Ultimate Fighter.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 8

Cormier On His Feud With Jones – ‘I’m Done Fighting Now’

Daniel Cormier says his feud with Jon Jones is over following the news they will compete as rival coaches on the third season of ALF Reality (often dubbed the “Russian TUF”).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 6

Jon Jones set to face Daniel Cormier as MMA return draws near

Hoping to return to the sport after unretiring, Jon Jones has finally gotten his wish, though not in the way he would have thought. Competing against the biggest rival of his career, Jones will headline an MMA reality show alongside Daniel Cormier.

MMA News / HITC / January 6

Daniel Cormier reignites Jon Jones rivalry with fierce response to trilogy talk

We are now in 2026, and the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is still rumbling on. This long-running feud, which began inside the UFC Octagon back in 2015, remains one of the sport’s most memorable.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 5

Daniel Cormier threatens to ‘kick Jon Jones’ ass’ in real rematch following ‘Jones vs Cormier 3’ announcement

The year is 2026, and somehow the long rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier brews on. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier first met in the UFC Octagon back in 2015, and that sparked the beginning of one of the most bitter rivalries in combat sports history.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Face Off Nine Years Since Last UFC Fight

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier stands among the most personal and impactful in UFC history. Their saga was built on genuine dislike, competitive fire, and two fights that shaped both legacies.

MMA News / Scoop B / December 27

The Thin Blue Line of the Octagon: Why Jon Jones’ 2017 'Police Officer' Revelation Still Haunts in 2025

When I interviewed Jon “Bones” Jones for Respect Mag in August 2017, he was riding a complex wave of redemption. He had just defeated Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 to reclaim his Light Heavyweight title (a result later overturned), and he was opening up about his life outside the cage.