‘Craziest thing you’ve ever seen’ – Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier to reignite iconic UFC rivalry in reality show

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are expected to come face-to-face for the third time as part of a reality show.

Jones shared a bitter rivalry with Cormier in the UFC, fighting and defeating his fellow American twice in 2015 and 2017, although the latter was later ruled a no-contest.

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‘Bones’ got MMA fans talking in November 2025 when he revealed that he had been approached to complete a trilogy with ‘DC’ in a grappling match.

That clash never came to fruition, but it now seems the pair of UFC legends will meet for the third time in the most unexpected format to settle their legendary rivalry.

Jon Jones to compete against Daniel Cormier as coach on reality show

On Monday evening, founder and owner of ALF Global Alfredo Auditore announced that Jones and Cormier would go head-to-head as coaches in the new season of ALF Reality.

ALF Reality is essentially the Russian version of Dana White‘s trailblazing reality show, The Ultimate Fighter, where fighters from all different backgrounds compete for a professional contract in the respective promotion.

“Jones vs Cormier,” an announcement on Auditore’s Instagram read.

“ALF Reality – the most brutal reality show. Conflict between captains and fighters.

“It’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen.”

Both Jones and Cormier have collaborated with the post on their official Instagram accounts, and some fans are certainly looking forward to it.

One fan responded to the post: “This s*** is going to be good!”

Another added: “Now this is what we want.”

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While a third said: “The greatest rivalry ever, love them both. I’ve been waiting for someone to bring ‘DC’ out of retirement.”

Jones has been spending time in Russia as he prepares to sign a ‘major ambassador’ deal in the country.

The 38-year-old sparked an unlikely bond with UFC middleweight king Khamzat Chimaev in November when he visited the champion’s native Chechnya.