Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were fierce rivals both inside and outside the octagon, and “Bones” sees their upcoming role as reality show coaches as a chance for change.
The former two-division UFC champions will serve as coaches for the ALF MMA reality series, and Jones believes that being around the man he’s had such a difficult relationship throughout the years could actually make them friends after all.
“I think it would be great to Daniel Cormier part of this show,” Jones said [h/t MMA Uncensored]. “Obviously him and I have a rough history. I know he doesn’t like me very much, we’ve beaten him twice, but I think him coming out here to Thailand and filming with me would be a great opportunity for us to mend this jacked up relationship.
“But I have no problems with him. I think, if anything, him coming out here would give us both an opportunity to maybe start a friendship.”
Jones first fought Cormier in January 2015, winning a decision to defend his belt for the eight time. “Bones” was stripped of the title and suspended after a hit-and-run incident and Cormier won the vacant belt. Jones then won the interim belt in July 2016, after Cormier withdrew from their rematch at UFC 197, claiming gold by beating Ovince Saint Preux.
The light heavyweights were finally set to unify belts at UFC 200 but a failed drug test forced Jones off the card. Jones served his suspension and returned in July 2017, knocking out Cormier but having his win overturned to a no-contest in the infamous picogram situation.
Cormier was declared champion again, and defended his title once more before before moving up to heavyweight and beating Stipe Miocic and Derrick Lewis before retiring with a pair of losses to Miocic. Jones eventually re-claimed gold at 205 pounds and defended it three times before also going to up in weight to win a second belt.
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