Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones (Photo by Imagn Images)

Jon Jones Persuaded Daniel Cormier to Stay After Intense Incident on Russian TUF Show

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 17, 2026 4:42 PM ET

Jon Jones has been part of a Russian reality show, and fans have seen multiple viral videos. Recently, Daniel Cormier and Jones are coaches in Season 3 of the Russian reality show ALF Reality. Previously, fans saw multiple brawl videos from the show, and recently, things got so intense that Cormier almost left.

The 46-year-old revealed he almost left a Russian TUF-style reality show after a scary moment where someone tried to grab a knife. Cormier said the situation felt serious enough that he didn’t feel safe continuing, making it clear that no show is worth risking his life. In a recent video put out by ALF Global, ‘DC’ said:

“Nothing on this show is worth losing your life. When I see things like knives, I personally don’t wanna be here.”

Daniel Cormier nearly left the Russian TUF reality series after someone tried grabbing a knife, but Jon Jones convinced him to stay

“Nothing on this show is worth losing your life. When I see things like knives, I personally don’t wanna be here.”

(via ALF Global) pic.twitter.com/lkLP8Wbn5h
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 17, 2026

Fans enjoy watching such shows for fun, but this time, things got super intense. Meanwhile, ‘Bones,’ who wanted to be at the White House, controlled the situation there. But he couldn’t join the White House card against Alex Pereira; Ciryl Gane got the opportunity instead.

Michael Bisping Says Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane Is More Exciting Than Pereira vs. Jon Jones

Fans were disappointed with the UFC White House event card, as it was super hyped but didn’t deliver well. A lot of people said Jon Jones is missing, and he should’ve been put against Alex Pereira instead of Ciryl Gane. UFC veteran Michael Bisping believes Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane would actually be more exciting. Talking about it on a recent UFC show, Bisping said:

“You gotta think Jon Jones would’ve probably just tried to wrestle him. We’re gonna see Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira having a world class kickboxing match in 4oz gloves”

Michael Bisping says Pereira/Gane is a better fight than Pereira/Jones

“You gotta think Jon Jones would’ve probably just tried to wrestle him.

We’re gonna see Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira having a world class kickboxing match in 4oz gloves”

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— Dovy (@DovySimuMMA) March 13, 2026

Bisping said Jones would likely rely on wrestling and control, which can slow the fight down. In contrast, Pereira vs. Gane would be a pure striking battle. Since both fighters prefer stand-up, fans can expect an action-packed fight with knockout potential.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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