Daniel Cormier Confronted About Friendship with Jon Jones After Spending Time Together

UFC legend Daniel Cormier has a hilarious reaction when asked about his friendship with eternal rival Jon Jones.

Daniel Cormier Confronted About Friendship with Jon Jones After Spending Time Together

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier facing off for ALF Reality (via Reddit)

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The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is regarded as the most intense in UFC history, marked by hostility that went far beyond the Octagon. Spanning two fights during their primes, both fighters showed open animosity toward each other outside of competition. That tension has now resurfaced on the ALF Reality show, where DC had a humorous response when asked about being friends with Jones.

Jones and Cormier fought twice in the UFC, first at UFC 182 in January 2015, where ‘Bones’ won by unanimous decision. Their second encounter took place at UFC 214 in July 2017, which Jones originally won via knockout, but was later overturned to a no-contest due to a failed drug test. Since then, their rivalry has continued off the Octagon through social media, with exchanges keeping tensions alive.

Jones and Cormier appear on the ALF Reality show as opposing coaches, each leading a team of fighters. The show is filmed in Thailand and focuses on training, challenges, and competition among contestants. Their roles put them in constant proximity, creating moments reflecting rivalry and strategy. This setup led to the exchange where Cormier gave a humorous reply when asked if he was friends with Jones.

No, Jon Jones only talks s**t to me.

Daniel Cormier via X

The camera then panned to Jon Jones, who was sitting beside Cormier, and acknowledged that he talks a lot of trash. This reflected his active social media presence, where he has repeatedly called out Cormier. Many of these posts came after Cormier questioned the credibility of Jones’s career due to his failed drug tests. Jones’s acknowledgment matched his history of public exchanges following controversies.

While Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have always been at odds, there have been moments of mutual respect in their interactions. Cormier has maintained that, despite disliking Jones’ personality, his career and performances speak for themselves. ‘Bones’ has publicly acknowledged this praise multiple times. Both fighters have recognized each other’s achievements in interviews and media appearances.

Daniel Cormier has vouched for Jon Jones to potentially have a role on a future White House card, citing his American heritage. The event is set for June 14th, 2026, and its details are still being planned. This shows the professional recognition Cormier is willing to give Jones outside the Octagon. The ALF Reality show may create more opportunities for similar public interactions between the UFC legends in the future.

Jon Jones goes off on Daniel Cormier’s professionalism

Jon Jones retired from active competition in June 2025, ending his UFC career as the reigning heavyweight champion. He had been involved in a major rivalry with then-interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Despite the buildup and speculation, their fight never materialized before Jones’ retirement. He retired without losing the belt and subsequently vacated the championship.

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones face to face
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones face-to-face (via X)

One of the biggest critics of Jones’ retirement was Daniel Cormier, who called him out multiple times. Cormier also publicly requested that Jones be stripped of the heavyweight title. Due to their continuing rivalry, Jones recently responded with a long social media rant. In it, he criticized Cormier’s professionalism during their time on the ALF Reality show.

I tried to make peace with him many times, he made it very clear that he wants to be enemies for the rest of his life. He’s a d****ead. Look at the way he treats his staff members. He just bosses guys around. He wasn’t very sociable. The one thing I do know is that I made him cry in front of the world. I took him off of the list of being considered one of the greatest fighters of all time. My prospect, Gable Steveson, is gonna be three times the champion Daniel Cormier ever was. He’ll always be in my shadow.

Jon Jones via ALF Reality

Jones’ inclusion of Gable Stevenson on the ALF Reality show is notable, as he is one of the fastest-rising heavyweights outside the UFC. He is currently training under Jones, gaining experience from the former champion. Stevenson already has professional wins under both the Dirty Boxing and Bare Knuckle promotions. His presence highlights Jones’s ongoing influence in shaping emerging talent.

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