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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.

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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.

Jon Jones 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 / 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.

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 / EssentiallySports / January 11

Daniel Cormier Gets Unexpected Competition as RAF Wrestler Enters Jon Jones Rat Race

Daniel Cormier has been trying to get Jon Jones into a specific kind of chaos. He wants it on the mats, under Real American Freestyle rules, where ego cannot hide behind elbows, leg kicks, or MMA shortcuts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 3 teased in update on trilogy grudge match from promotion’s co-founder

One of the UFC’s greatest rivalries could be continued in a different ruleset. Jon Jones was very critical of Daniel Cormier after being around his former opponent as coaches on the new season of ALF Reality.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Alex Pereira backed to knock out Jon Jones by ex-UFC champion who the GOAT ‘ran’ from

A potential super-fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira continues to dominate discussion. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion wants to make his return from retirement at the White House against the reigning 205-pound king.

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / January 10

Jon Jones says Gable Steveson could eclipse Daniel Cormier at heavyweight

Jon Jones says he feels confident his biggest rival will always be a step behind him. Jones and Cormier, who were both featured as coaches on the new ALF Reality series, have been spending more time around each other.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9

Jon Jones believes Daniel Cormier will fall down the GOAT list by being eclipsed by 2-0 novice

Jon Jones is confident that his greatest rival will remain in his ‘shadow’. Jones and Daniel Cormier have recently spent time alongside one another as rival coaches on the new season of Alf Reality.

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 / EssentiallySports / January 9

Daniel Cormier Warned as Jon Jones Savagely Roasts Old Rival After Rematch Call Out

Daniel Cormier is eager to take on Jon Jones outside the octagon. The ex-UFC champion has issued a challenge for their rivalry to be resolved through wrestling instead of mixed martial arts.

MMA News / HITC / January 9

What Jon Jones is now saying about a potential blockbuster showdown with Alex Pereira

Current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira could potentially face former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones in a highly anticipated super fight, which ‘Bones’ has commented on.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9

'Enemies for Life': Jon Jones Slams Daniel Cormier in X-Rated Rant After Failed Friendship Attempt

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share one of the most bitter and enduring rivalries in UFC history. Yet, in a surprising turn, their long-standing animosity seemed to soften when the two appeared together on Alf Reality Global, a Russian MMA reality series.

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 / Dice City Sports / January 8

Daniel Cormier Still Wants to Compete With Jon Jones Outside The Octagon

Daniel Cormier insists his championship days inside the Octagon are over. But when Jon Jones is anywhere nearby, the competitive fire never truly goes out.

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 / Dice City Sports / January 7

Jon Jones Sees Reality Show Role With Daniel Cormier as a Chance to Heal Old Wounds

Few rivalries in MMA history burned as hot or as personally as Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier. From press-conference chaos to championship fights steeped in controversy, their feud defined an era at light heavyweight.

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.