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Daniel Cormier reveals he ‘agreed’ to box Jon Jones during reality TV show row

Originally posted on Bloody Elbow | By Jordan Ellis | Last updated Jan 8, 2026 10:26 AM ET

Daniel Cormier is open to having one last dance with Jon Jones in 2026.

The bitter rivals famously fought twice for the UFC light heavyweight title.

Jon Jones outpointed ‘DC’ over five rounds when they first met at UFC 182 in January 2015.

Two years later, Daniel Cormier was knocked out in their UFC 214 rematch. Post-fight, it was revealed that ‘Bones’ had tested positive for turinabol metabolite and the result was overturned to a no-contest.

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Years after their bitter feud inside the Octagon, Cormier and Jones recently reunited for a coaching battle. They went head-to-head on ALF Reality, a Russian reality series that is similar to The Ultimate Fighter.

During their time on set in Thailand, the UFC legends frequently clashed about their two-fight series.

Daniel Cormier says he agreed to settle their beef once and for all under boxing rules.

“A lot of time we were kind of just arguing,” the 46-year-old said of his recent reality TV stint with Jon Jones.

“There were multiple occasions where Jones and I argued about fighting each other in a boxing match, to which I agreed.”

“We just argued. It’s what happens whenever we are around each other.

“It’s also hard not to continue to challenge each other.

“There were multiple occasions in the midst of the time spent together where Jones and I argued about fighting each other in a boxing match, to which I agreed to do, if it’s just boxing.