Daniel Cormier insists his championship days inside the Octagon are over. But when Jon Jones is anywhere nearby, the competitive fire never truly goes out. Though the former rivals say they are more cordial now than at any point in their tumultuous history, the tension between them still simmers beneath the surface. That dynamic has been reignited as Cormier and Jones serve as opposing coaches on Season 3 of ALF Global’s Alf Reality, a competition format reminiscent of the UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter.
According to Cormier, the time spent filming together was a mix of professionalism and inevitable friction friction that often led to discussions about competing again.