Jon Jones celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Jon Jones e Daniel Cormier they didn't find many things in common while They were competing as coaches against each other in the next season of a Russian reality show.Jones gave an update on their relationship in a recent interview.
Longtime UFC rivals have agreed to participate as coaches on a fighting reality show filmed in Thailand. Jon Jones He expressed hope that by spending time together, he could finally resolve his differences with Daniel CormierHowever, it seems that this did not happen, as Jones lashed out at Cormier after filming wrapped.
"This season against Daniel, Cormier is such an arrogant and jerk of a guy. I think if you really know him..." Daniel Cormier"You'll see he's an idiot. He was an idiot. He didn't connect with any of the fighters here. He's simply an idiot. I tried to make peace with him many times, but he made it very clear that he wants to be my enemy for the rest of his life because of how lucrative that is," 'Bones' told Red Corner MMA.
Jon Jones says he's tried to make peace with Daniel Cormier but DC wants to be enemies with him for life:
"He was an asshole. He didn't really connect with any of the fighters here… I tried to make peace with him many times, and he made it very clear that he wants to be… pic.twitter.com/8FxxivGI8k
—Full Violence™ (@Full_Violence) January 8, 2026
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The paths of Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier
Jon Jones derrotou Daniel Cormier In their two UFC fights, Jones won by unanimous decision in the first encounter and delivered a brutal knockout with a high kick in the rematch. This second victory was later overturned, being declared a "no contest" after Jones tested positive for a banned substance.
They put that rivalry behind them after their second fight, with Jones and Cormier each winning the UFC heavyweight title. Cormier eventually retired from the sport after two consecutive losses to... Stipe Miocic, while Jones won the heavyweight title with a submission over Cyryl Gane, but he relinquished the belt when he decided to retire from the sport after a victory over Miocic.
Jon Jones He quickly reversed that decision, hoping to compete at the next UFC White House event, scheduled for June 2026, but UFC president Dana White has repeatedly stated that he is not interested in booking Jones for that event.
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